Church/Youth Group Retreat

Arrive at the cabin and welcome group members. Cabin orientation - show bedrooms, bathrooms, great room, kitchen, and outdoor spaces.

Assign room groups and help settle in. Group members can explore the scenic grounds and mountain views.

Opening worship session in the great room. Song, prayer, and spiritual introduction to the retreat theme.

Set the tone for spiritual focus and group bonding throughout the weekend.

Fellowship dinner - potluck style (everyone brings a prepared dish) or catered meal by the Vantage concierge.

Casual gathering, introductions, and community building around the table.

Morning devotional & small group sessions in the great room or on the deck. Scripture reading, prayer, and reflection on the retreat theme.

Small group breakout sessions (by age, interest, or guided reflection topics).

Break for cabin breakfast (prepare together or catered).

Option A (Service Project): Organize a local service day - collect and distribute supplies, volunteer at community org, or help with local trail maintenance.

OR Option B (Nature Hike): Guided hike on Porters Creek Trail - moderate difficulty (3.8 miles roundtrip), beautiful old-growth forest, peaceful setting for reflection and prayer.

Lunch packed or eaten outdoors on the hike.

Return to cabin. Free personal reflection time - journaling, prayer walks on the property, quiet rest in nature.

Dinner prepared by the group or catered.

Evening worship service - music, testimonies, prayer, and spiritual message. Many groups bring musical instruments for worship.

S'mores and stargazing around the fire pit or on the deck - perfect for fellowship and open conversation.

Quiet morning in the cabin - coffee, breakfast, personal reflection, journaling.

Morning devotional (short, 15-20 min) to center the group.

Free time for small groups or individual exploration - nature walk, quiet prayer, reading, or informal hangout time.

Some groups organize a fellowship hike or scenic drive at this time.

Closing worship session - final message, group prayer, hymns or praise songs, and benediction.

Share personal reflections or testimonies from the weekend.

Exchange contact info and make closing remarks about spiritual takeaways.

Group photo on the cabin porch or scenic overlook - capture the retreat group.

Cabin cleanup and pack up. Assign cleanup teams for smooth departure.

Depart by checkout time (usually noon-1 PM). Safe travels back home, renewed and refreshed!