Shrine Mont

Harvesting the Spirit- A Yoga Weekend
2026-10-02 16:00 - 2026-10-04 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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
Click HERE for a map to Shrine Mont. We strongly discourage using GPS or mapping software.
Click HERE to see Shrine Mont’s cancellation policy.

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.
