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Annual Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs, VA from May 5th – May 7th, 2023.

Join us! This is a time when all are welcome to join us for a weekend in the mountains. The Rev. William Bradley Roberts D.M.A. (bio below) will be leading our programming, “Music, Icons, and the Contemplative Life.” There will be plenty of opportunities for fellowship and spending time in nature with one another- not to mention sharing meals! We have 100 spots available.

CLICK HERE to put your name on the waitlist

SCHOLARSHIPS
Limited financial assistance is available, please make sure to register and indicate in the additional questions section that you need a SCHOLARSHIP and choose “pay in person” or “pay with check” when completing your registration. Rev. Keli will follow up regarding assistance.

REGISTRATION COSTS
Adult and Youth (14+ yrs) (Shared Room): $215/ person
Adult and Youth (14+ yrs) (Individual Room): $275/ person
Children (4-13 yrs): $100
Children 3 and under: Free
There is a family cost cap (for two generations) of $650 which will be applied when the registration is completed.

FACILITATOR BIO – Rev. Bill Roberts
The Rev. William Bradley Roberts, DMA, is professor emeritus of church music at Virginia Theological Seminary. Prior to VTS, Bill was an Episcopal church musician for over thirty-five years. He is a composer, primarily of choral music, and author of the book Music and Vital Congregations. He and his husband David Hoover moved to Richmond three years ago, when Bill retired from VTS, in order to be nearer their son Seth Roberts, M.D., and his family. Bill does frequent workshops around the country and conducts the professional choral group Vox Humana, but his favorite area is helping others connect with the Holy Spirit in meditation.

LOCATION – Shrine Mont Conference and Retreat Center
Shrine Mont is a conference and retreat center located in Orkney Springs, a community in western Shenandoah County, Virginia. With accommodations for up to 550 people, we offer groups as well as individuals fun things to do, beautiful places to explore and abundant hospitality. At our heart is the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration, the Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia with public services held at 11:00 on Sundays from early April through mid-November. From workshops, conferences and music festivals, to family reunions and family vacations, parish weekends or an individual retreat, Shrine Mont is a great destination year around! (https://shrinemont.com/)

If you have questions about retreat programming, logistics and lodging contact Rev. Keli Shipley Cooper at 804-545-5405 or by e-mail. If you have any questions or need help with registration, contact Sarah Nolan at 804-545-5407 or by email.