Women's Connection and Friendship Retreat
May 25th - May 27th, 2023

About Retreat

Women’s Connection and Friendship Retreat

A Non-Profit Retreat for Women

Location: Blue Mountain Retreat Center (1032 Hoffmaster Rd, Knoxville Maryland USA 21758)

Date: Thursday May 25th through Saturday May 27th , 2023

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Space Limited: max 20 participants Visit bluemtnretreat.org to see the accommodations

Lodging: Shared rooms [2 beds, 3 beds and 2 single rooms] 

Cost: $185 [includes logding for 2 night and delicious meals]

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Blue Mountain is convenient to both Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD – about 75 minutes total driving time – yet, after you arrive and settle in, you will feel like you have been transported to the middle of the forest. The secret is the 27 acre property, just a mile downhill to the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and the C & O Canal. 

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Take a hike on the nearby Appalachian Trail or go next door for a horseback ride. Cozy up to one of the fireplaces or connect with Blue Mountain owner Beth Ehrhardt**, a licensed massage therapist, for some relaxing body work.

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Here’s a sneak peak at what we’ll be doing together (subject to change):

Thursday

1:00 pm Arrival [light snack]

2pm Welcome! [Get To Know Fun]

2:30 pm  [Purpose of the Retreat -- “A Purposeful Friendship for the Modern Woman” 

3:00 pm Hike [3-5pm] or Gentle Yoga [3-4pm] (choose one)

4-5:30 pm Crafts

6pm Dinner

7:30 pm It All Begins with A Thought [Olga Campora]

8:30- 9:30 pm Free time

Friday

7-8 am Good Morning Yoga [Olga Campora]

8am Breakfast

9 am Morning Mindfulness [breathing, meditation, journaling practice]

9:30 am Mindfulness Class

10 am “Fountain of Youth” Fitness Class [Linette Teerlink]

11am  Life Coaching Activity with Kiersten Lortz

12pm Lunch

2pm Indoor/Outdoor activities (Your choice) 

4pm Free Time

6pm Dinner

7:00 pm Fireside sharing time/singing around the fire (outside)

Saturday

7-8 am Breakfast of Champions Special Yoga Class

8am Breakfast

9 am Morning Mindfulness [breathing, meditation, journaling practice]

9:30 am Mindfulness Class

10:30 am  “A Purposeful Connection for the Modern Woman” [Olga Campora]

11:30 am Closing Ceremonies

12:00 Lunch

1:00 PM Pack up, Clean up

*Important, responses needed:

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 Meals are home-cooked, organic and wonderful. If you have any special dietary needs or allergies, please let me know so I can inform the owner. This includes gluten-free, so the owner can prepare accordingly.

**Beth, the owner of the Blue Mountain Retreat Center, is a skilled massage therapist and will probably be available for a handful of massage bookings. We’ll place a sign-up sheet at the house. I believe she charges $85/hour and you can book during free times or maybe after lunch on Saturday if you let me know in advance.

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Cancellation Policy:

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•           100% deposit refund for cancellation 30+ days before event.

•           50% deposit refund for cancellation 15-29 days before event.

•           0% deposit refund for cancellation 0-14 days before event.

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