The Vine Summer Retreat

rest, explore God’s creation, connect with one another

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The Vine Presbyterian Church is hosting its third annual retreat! Join us for a weekend away from the city, for a time of rest, exploring God's creation, and deep connection with one another. This year's theme of the retreat will be "Slow Growth" - rooted in the Word, rooted in the gospel.

Location: The Valley of the Mother of God ( 953376 7 Line E, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z2)

Dates: Friday, Aug 28 to Sunday Aug, 30, includes Sunday worship & lunch

How to register…

STEP 1: REGISTRATION
Complete the registration form to let us know you will be coming to the retreat!

Registration Fees:

  • $110 per adult/youth (13+)

  • $50 per child (3-12 years old, based on shared family occupancy)

  • $20 per person for Sunday lunch and facilities fee

Note: Weekend registrations are all-inclusive of accommodations, meals, and activities. Families who prefer separate rooms for children should register those children at the Adult/Youth rate.

Retreat Registration Form

STEP 2: PAYMENT
Visit the following link to pay your registration fees:



The retreat will be too great an opportunity to miss out on, and we want to make it possible for anyone who would like to attend the retreat to attend. Bursaries will be provided based on financial need. To apply for a bursary, please contact Jenn Seo (office@thevine.to). All bursary requests will be kept confidential.

Retreat Payment

Where are we going?

We have a new venue this year – The Valley of the Mother of God, located in Mono, just north of Orangeville and about 1.5 hours from Toronto.

It is our sincere hope that this beautiful retreat centre will foster rejuvenating moments of rest and fellowship as we take some time away from the noise of the city.

 

FAQs

  • The cost for our weekend away is all inclusive of accommodation, food, and activities.

  • Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
    Sunday: Breakfast & Lunch
    Light snacks will also be available throughout the weekend.

  • Yes! The retreat will be too great an opportunity to miss out on and we want to make sure that anyone who would like to attend the retreat is able to attend, as much as is possible. Bursaries will be provided based on financial need. To apply for a bursary, please contact Jenn Seo (office@thevine.to). All bursary requests will be kept confidential.

  • Our retreat will go on, rain or shine! While there are lots of outdoors activities and amenities available, there are also indoor spaces that will allow us to gather and have fun.

  • We will do our best to match attendees who need a ride with others who have space in their vehicles. So, if you need a ride (or can offer one), please indicate that on the registration form.

  • There are a few group activities planned, and lots of time to unwind, rest, and fellowship. Here’s a rough itinerary for our time together:

    • Friday: arrival at 6 PM, bonfire at 7:30 PM
    • Saturday: Morning Program at 10 AM; Children’s Programming from 10 AM - 12 PM
    • Sunday: Worship Service at 10:30 AM

  • Our hope is that this retreat is a relaxing and refreshing time for all. So, we have planned lots of downtime into our weekend. During your downtime, there are many options to choose from: hiking, volleyball, pick-up basketball, crafts in the banquet hall, rock climbing, archery, and more.

    In addition, we are planning to facilitate other recreational activities for those who would like to take part (e.g., afternoon nature walk or scavenger hunt).

  • Please reach out to the organizing committee via Jenn@thevine.to. We welcome your ideas and suggestions. And if you’d like to help organize or lead a group activity, we would love to know that too.

  • The Valley offers activities for all ages, including soccer, pool tables, children’s playgrounds, board games and more! Please feel free to check out their website to see for yourself. Visit https://thevalleyofthemotherofgod.ca/activities.

  • No, pets are not permitted at The Valley (service animals exempted).

  • The Valley has a strict zero tolerance policy – no alcohol is allowed on the grounds.

Let’s Talk

Interested in attending the retreat, but you have some questions? Whether it be about specific needs you/your household have, questions about the facilities, or a request for financial assistance, we’re here to help. Please fill out the form below and a representative of the Retreat Committee will get back to you in 1-2 business days.

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer… Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”

— Acts 2:42, 46