Diocesan Youth Ministry (High Schoolers)
2025-10-31 16:00 - 2025-11-02 14:00 (America/New_York) | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Shrine Mont is excited to welcome the Diocesan Youth Ministry Retreat this year!
The High School Retreat is designed for current 9th -12th grade youth and their parish youth leaders as well as youth not currently connected to Episcopal parishes.
The retreat will include a program, small groups, games, and time set aside to enjoy activities on the mountain.
All youth participants from a parish must attend with at least one adult chaperone (at a 10 youth:1 adult ratio). If any youth would like to attend, but are not affiliated with an Episcopal parish, or there are no adult leaders able to attend from their parish, please contact youthministries@episcopalvirginia.org. We will make sure that everybody has the opportunity to attend – all are welcome!
$100 per person (includes two night’s stay with four meals and all program costs)
Click HERE to register!

Fall Digital Photography 2025
2025-10-31 16:00 - 2025-11-02 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: $354 per person
Single occupancy: $414 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.

Thelma Moomaw Memorial Service
2025-11-09 14:30 - 17:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Thelma Moomaw’s memorial service will take place in the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration on Sunday November 9 at 2:30 pm followed by a reception in the Ladies Parlor on the second floor of the Virginia House.
It is highly recommended to park in the lots around the Virginia House or behind the lower pavilion and walk to the service as you are able. Golf cart rides to the Shrine will be available from the front porch of the Virginia House.
The service will be live-streamed on YouTube using this link.
Click HERE to download the service bulletin.

Volunteer Work Weekend
2026-04-18 19:00 - 2026-04-20 11:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Help Shrine Mont get ready for our 2026 season!
Save the date now. Registration available after the first of the year!
Tentative schedule:
Friday
Arrive in the evening and get a good night’s sleep. Make sure you bring your own linens, pillow, blankets and towels.
Dinner on your own at Bryce Resort or various restaurants in Mt. Jackson, New Market, Edinburg or Woodstock.
Saturday
7:30 am A hearty breakfast at Tucker Dining Room
8:000 am Off to work
10:00 am Break
10:30 am Back to work
12:30 pm Lunch at Tucker Dining Room
1:00 pm Back to work
4:30 pm Shower
5:00 pm Happy Hour (BYOB)
5:30 pm Dinner at Tucker Dining Room
10:00 pm Quiet time
Sunday
8:00 am Breakfast at Tucker Dining Room
After breakfast: Sunday Service
Wrap up any unfinished work and head home
Thank you!!
Questions? Contact Tom von Hemert:
Tom von Hemert
3400 Meadow Wood Lane
Crozet, VA 22932
tomvonhemert@gmail.com
Click HERE for a map to Shrine Mont. We strongly discourage using GPS or mapping software.
Remember we can only take 35 people.

Sunday Service at the Shrine
2026-04-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Worship service open to the public. Please call 540-856-2141 a day ahead to verify the time.
