We live in a time when our children have less and less direct experience with the living earth. But for most of our evolution as a species, our children grew up with their hands in the clay earth, their ears filled with the sound of wind and storm, their eyes filled with the movement of clouds, sun and moon.
If our children today grow up with less and less direct experience of God's creation, what will they know of God?
This 24 hour retreat is designed especially for pairs of one adult and one child (ages 6-12)
This retreat will include:
- A campfire time of stories and songs celebrating the living earth
- Star gazing in the open field
- Time for adults to reflect together on selected readings on this theme
- Time for children to explore the land as a small group
- Time for each adult/child pair to choose their own experience/adventure in the forest, streams, or ponds
- A reading nook for nature books, stories, field guides etc.
Lodging will be at the Retreat House and Pinestone House. There is an option to camp, if you would like. The leaders are Jim Hall, Cheryl Hellner, and Vivan Headings.
The cost of the retreat is $50.00 for adult and child together ($30.00 if tenting).
If you would like to stay over Saturday night (optional), there is an additional $10 charge.
Contact Vivian Headings at 304.725.4172 for more information