Shrine Mont

Summer Yoga in the Mountains '26
2026-06-19 16:00 - 2026-06-21 14:00 (America/New_York) | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Take a break from your busy life with a weekend yoga retreat in the cool beauty of the Shenandoah Valley. Richmond area instructors Bonnijean Boggess, Julian Desta and Donna Cushlanis will be leading a variety of all-level yoga classes in indoor and outdoor spaces in and around the historic Shrine Mont Retreat Center located in the quaint town of Orkney Springs, Virginia. Take a step back in time to the natural beauty and historic buildings of this hidden gem. You will have time to explore the grounds, history and enjoy the wonderful southern menu items offered in family -style dining or take out. The chefs can accommodate vegan, vegetarian and other dietary restrictions.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
* Available to everybody
** Available to everybody with optional strength modifications
More classes may be added depending on number of participants.

*Gentle Zen: This gentle Yoga practice helps us draw true attention to breath. Gentle twists and elongation of the limbs and the spine will set the perfect setting for relaxation and stillness, both mentally and physically. This first class will introduce you to yoga lingo and poses.
**Sun Salutation: Honor the sun as we coordinate gentle movement with pranayama (breath control) in our morning Sun Salutation practice. Lengthen and awaken your muscles with basic yogic postures with optional strength challenges designed to energize your spirit and prepare us for the coming of a new day.
*Soundbath: Expect to hear instruments from around the world, including several kinds of singing bowls, pan drum, Native American flute, drums, harps, and possibly entirely new instruments. The goal as always is a relaxing and insightful sound journey, or perhaps, if you need it, a delightful rest.
*Slow & Strong is a class designed to slow your flow and build strength. We link breath with movement to build heat while clearing out the mind, vitalizing the body and embracing the soul. The class promotes improved strength, flexibility, balance, and mental focus, while also releasing tension and fostering a sense of being grounded and a feeling of well-being. The poses will help to eliminate toxins, reset your mind and have you moving with intention. Slow & Strong is a class designed for all abilities.
*Yin Yoga is a class that works on the principles of time, depth and stillness to heal on a cellular level through our connective tissue, joints, fascia and ligaments. In Yin the poses are held for a few minutes to help improve circulation and increase flexibility. This is a class that begs you to take the time for yourself in a caring, constructive and loving way. Yin yoga is known to help regulate emotions, reduce stress and promote a sense of calm. This class is great for those who are new to yoga, recovering from an injury, or need to learn how to chill.
*Moon Salutation (Goodnight Moon) Close the day by welcoming and honoring the moon in the night sky. This calming sequence of basic postures will help us slow down and prepare our bodies for a restful night’s sleep.
Wrap It Up Meditation – At the end of our retreat we explore stillness to find our center and reflect on our experience.

Meet the Instructors:
BONNIJEAN BOGGESS has been leading yoga and other fitness classes in the Richmond area for over 20 years. She spends her days teaching middle school students with learning disabilities and leading yoga classes in Richmond and the Shenandoah Valley area. She is AFAA group exercise, yoga and Pilates certified and is working toward a 200 hour yoga certification. This is the fifth annual Summer Yoga in the Mountains retreat she has coordinated. She, her husband and 2 kitties (Morsel and Riblet) split their time between their cabin near Orkney Springs and an apartment in Richmond.
JULIAN DESTA is a certified Sound Healing Guide, Yoga(200YTT) & Meditation Teacher, Reiki (Usui Reiki Ryoho)III Mastering Practitioner, and Artist. He has been working with the Richmond VA community for over 20 years.
DONNA CUSHLANIS was introduced to yoga over twenty-five years ago while living on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. There she did Bikram Hot Yoga and then Prenatal Yoga while pregnant with her now 22 year old triplet boys. In 2004, she and her family moved back to her home state of New Jersey and she took yoga classes whenever she could. In 2017, Donna completed her 200 hour teacher training at Grow Yoga in Galloway, NJ. She has since done numerous training and workshops in many different types of yoga. She teaches Baptiste, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and Children’s Yoga and has participated and helped lead many 40 Days to a Personal Revolution programs. Donna works in the special education department of her local school district as the financial secretary. She enjoys spending time with her boys, her dog and cat, backpacking and practicing and teaching yoga. She looks forward to learning and growing with all those she comes into contact with on and off her mat.

Rates (includes 2 nights lodging, 6 meals, and instruction)
Double Occupancy Room Rate: $360 per person
Single Occupancy Room Rate: $425 per person
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Harvesting the Spirit- A Yoga Weekend
2026-10-02 16:00 - 2026-10-04 14:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
NEED TIME FOR RENEWAL?

This retreat is an invitation to come home to yourself and to reconnect to the inner “you” through yoga practice. This weekend will focus on slowing down, breathing and allowing ourselves to harvest our inner spirit and rhythm of our body. Our weekend will include restorative yoga, healing poses, expressive movement, and relaxation time, hiking and a bonfire.

Come join us at Shrine Mont located in the shadows of the Great North Mountain in the quaint village of Orkney Springs.

Instructors
Joanne Lind is a 200 hour Yoga Instructor trained in Baptiste Power Yoga, and also teaches restorative yoga. She is co-owner at Dudley’s 263 House with Pamela White. You will find her yoga style somewhat unique. She is trained in vinyasa yoga and there is a touch of that in her classes. A bit of restorative/yin yoga will be added to each class. Most of her classes probably move a bit slower than others you may have experienced because she finds the breathing exercises incredibly beneficial and the slower moving classes seem more conducive to the healing aspect that all yoga provides.

Rates: (include two nights lodging, six meals and related conference and yoga fees):
Double occupancy: $360 per person
Single occupancy:$425 per person

On Line Registration

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For more information contact Shrine Mont Guest Services (540) 856-2141
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Fly Fishing Fundamentals 2026- Beginners II
2026-10-16 12:00 - 2026-10-18 17:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Once again Shrine Mont has teamed up with Orkney Springs Outfitters to offer an immersive introduction to Fly Fishing weekend course designed to teach students about the intricacies of fly fishing with hands on instruction that covers everything from tying flies and casting to pond and river fishing at the South River for trout. During the 3 day event, students will start with the basics of casting, practice on a stocked pond and then hit the river for a day of quality fishing.
Lodging and meals are included in the package.
About the instructor:

David Clark learned to tie flies at the age of 12, selling them to the old anglers at Columbia Fish & Game in Lancaster Pennsylvania. He finally learned to fly fish at the age of 15 with the help of a local fly shop owner. After several trips to New Mexico, Colorado, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and West Virginia over the next several decades, David decided to immerse himself in the craft by dedicating 110 days during the 2020-2021 fly fishing season to study many of the fly-fishing destinations here in Virginia and the fly patterns they support. Armed with this knowledge – and private access water – he started Orkney Springs Outfitters for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
Click HERE for more information about Orkney Springs Outfitters.
Waders/Boots required, rods can be rented for $50
Tentative Schedule
Friday October 16

Arrive @ Shrine Mont at noon, check in, get settled
Lunch 12:30
Fly rod and reel setup overview 1:45 to 2:45
Fly casting 101: 3:00 to 4:00
Fly tying demo 4:00 to 4:30
Happy hour 5:00
Dinner 6:00
Saturday October 17
Breakfast 8:00
Fly casting practice at stocked pond 10:00 to 12:00
Lunch 12:00
Fly casting at stocked pond 1:30 to 3:30
Gear check for South River excursion 3:30 to 4:00
Happy hour 5:00
Dinner 6:00
Sunday October 18

Meet and eat breakfast on the go at 8:00 am
Travel to private South River camp 8:30 to 9:45
Fly fish South River 10:00 to 3:00 with bagged lunch on river
Return to Shrine Mont between 3:15 and 4:30 or depart from South River

Rate: $800
Registration available through Orkney Springs Outfitters: Order Online | Orkney Springs Outfitters

Float into Fall by Slowing Down with Yoga and Reiki
2026-10-16 16:00 - 2026-10-18 14:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
The Art of Slowing Down

Unwind this fall and prepare yourself for a cozy winter by truly slowing down. With nature as a guide, you’re invited to let things go and reconnect within via yoga, breathwork, and mindful movement.* Guided meditation and yoga nidra, workshops, group conversation, and journaling practices deepen your journey.

Come join us in the stunning natural beauty and quiet of this unique mountain sanctuary. Shrine Mont is a step back to a slower-paced time, with its quaint, clapboard houses, vast hiking trails, and homestyle southern cuisine. (Chefs can also accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free diets). You’ll have ample time over the weekend to rest, read, and wander the woods–-or do whatever your heart desires. The first 20 registrants will be treated to a free 20-minute massage or energy medicine treatment. Space is limited and this retreat often fills quickly, so register early.
* Movement practices aim to be accessible to all

Highlights Include:

Three days of gentle, hatha yoga and mindful movement
Individual massage or energy medicine sessions (Free to the first 20 registrants)
Deep guided meditation
Hiking and nature connection/forest bathing
A bonfire in the woods
The leaves of the Shenandoah Valley in fall
Good food, company, and connection

Lisen (RYT 500, Reiki Level II), your facilitator for the weekend, has been leading retreats at Shrine Mont since 2019, and this fall retreat is her absolute favorite to lead. She is a yoga and meditation teacher, holistic health educator, somatics practitioner, and Mind Body Coach based in Harrisonburg, VA. She returned with her family to the Shenandoah Valley almost 10 years ago, after years of working in education and nonprofit work abroad. Her passions include literature, travel, holistic health, time in nature, and community building, along with ample time spent with family and friends.
Charlotte practices Stone Medicine, a traditional indigenous wellness modality which builds holistic health through hot/chilled stone massage, aromatherapy, sound healing, and healing touch. She is a certified teacher of Stone Medicine, as well. She is also a visual artist and previously worked in mental health, trauma-healing, and peacebuilding. This background allows her to provide trauma-informed care and safe space in her private practice, Wild Poppy Healing Arts. She lives outside Harrisonburg, VA with her family and enjoys gardening (including native gardens), hiking, yoga, and writing her blog.

Rates (include meals, lodging and instruction):
Double Occupancy: $360 per person
Single Occupancy: $425 per person
Register Below:

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Click HERE for a map to Shrine Mont. We strongly discourage using GPS or mapping software.
Please feel free to call (540) 856-2141 or email Shrine Mont if you have any questions.
Click HERE to see Shrine Mont’s cancellation policy.

Fly Fishing Fundamentals 2026- Intermediate/Advanced II
2026-11-06 12:00 - 2026-11-08 17:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Once again Shrine Mont has teamed up with Orkney Springs Outfitters to offer an immersive introduction to Fly Fishing weekend course designed to teach students about the intricacies of fly fishing with hands on instruction that covers everything from tying flies and casting to pond and river fishing at the South River for trout. During the 3 day event, students will start with the basics of casting, practice on a stocked pond and then hit the river for a day of quality fishing. This class is perfect for intermediate to advanced fly fishers.
Lodging and meals are included in the package.
About the instructor:

David Clark learned to tie flies at the age of 12, selling them to the old anglers at Columbia Fish & Game in Lancaster Pennsylvania. He finally learned to fly fish at the age of 15 with the help of a local fly shop owner. After several trips to New Mexico, Colorado, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and West Virginia over the next several decades, David decided to immerse himself in the craft by dedicating 110 days during the 2020-2021 fly fishing season to study many of the fly-fishing destinations here in Virginia and the fly patterns they support. Armed with this knowledge – and private access water – he started Orkney Springs Outfitters for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
Click HERE for more information about Orkney Springs Outfitters.
Waders/Boots required, rods can be rented for $50
Tentative Schedule
Friday November 6

Arrive @ Shrine Mont at noon, check in, get settled
Lunch 12:30
Fly rod and reel setup overview 1:45 to 2:45
Fly casting 101: 3:00 to 4:00
Fly tying demo 4:00 to 4:30
Happy hour 5:00
Dinner 6:00
Saturday November 7
Breakfast 8:00
Fly casting practice at stocked pond 10:00 to 12:00
Lunch 12:00
Fly casting at stocked pond 1:30 to 3:30
Gear check for South River excursion 3:30 to 4:00
Happy hour 5:00
Dinner 6:00
Sunday November 8

Meet and eat breakfast on the go at 8:00 am
Travel to private South River camp 8:30 to 9:45
Fly fish South River 10:00 to 3:00 with bagged lunch on river
Return to Shrine Mont between 3:15 and 4:30 or depart from South River

Rate: $800
Registration available through Orkney Springs Outfitters: Order Online | Orkney Springs Outfitters

Fall Digital Photography 2026
2026-11-06 16:00 - 2026-11-08 14:00 | VA
Do you own a digital camera but don’t know exactly how to use it? Are you not totally satisfied with your vacation images and want to learn more about composition and exposure? Then the Digital Photography Weekend at Shrine Mont is for you!
Join us for two days of photographic phun!
Both beginners and advanced participants are welcome. After reviewing the basics of photography, the major settings of your camera like Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO, students can practice by exploring the historic village of Orkney Springs, the magnificent buildings of Shrine Mont with its colorful flora, natural beauty, inspiring architecture and interesting antiques.
After shooting, students have the opportunity to upload and edit their photographs in class (please bring a laptop or tablet), troubleshoot technical problems and train their creative eye. In the evening you can join us for refreshments and travel stories, or do some night photography (very popular).
The Instructor
Regula Franz is a Swiss-American Travel Photographer and Educator who holds a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from VCU Arts in Richmond. She has been teaching and leading workshops in Photography and Software for 20 years at VCU, the VMFA Studio School and Visual Arts Center of Richmond. In 2015, she started a new venture, VIENN.A.RT, leading summer photo tours in and around Vienna, Austria. You can find testimonials and students’ work at www.viennart.org or ‘regi.goes.places’ on Instagram.

Click HERE for a map to Shrine Mont. We strongly discourage using GPS or mapping software.

Rates (Include 2 nights lodging, 6 meals and instruction):
Double occupancy: $360 per person
Single occupancy: $425 per person

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Please feel free to call (540) 856-2141 or email Shrine Mont if you have any questions.
Click here to see Shrine Mont’s cancellation policy.
