Shrine Mont

Sunday Service at the Shrine
2025-09-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Float into Fall by Slowing Down with Yoga and Reiki
2025-10-03 16:00 - 2025-10-05 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. Individual 20-minute massage or energy medicine sessions are an added treat.**

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.
* Movement practices aim to be accessible to all
**Due to time, only the first 20 registered attendees can be guaranteed a treatment

Highlights Include:

Three days of gentle, hatha yoga and mindful movement
Individual massage or energy medicine sessions
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: $349 per person
Single Occupancy: $409 per person
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Summer Camp for Grownups - Fall Edition
2025-10-12 16:00 - 2025-10-15 14:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Summer Camp for Grownups (Fall Edition)

Since our motto is “why should kids have all the fun”, we will have the usual camp electives and free time. Stay tuned for more program information to come!
Activities include:

Bonfire and cookout
Coffee House and Talent Show
Swimming
Trips to Bryce Resort for golf*
Napping
Wine tasting and a winery tour*
Hikes to Seven Springs and the Cross
Shopping excursions up and down the Valley*
Spiritual growth and reflection

All activities are optional and campers are welcome to spend time rocking on the porch, reading a book, going for a walk or doing whatever you want to do to relax and enjoy all that Shrine Mont has to offer.
*Not included in registration fee
Camp will start with check in at 4:00 pm on Sunday, October 12 followed by supper at 5:30 pm. We end with a closing service on Wednesday morning October 15 and then a final lunch at 12:30pm.
Interested? We hope so! For now, please mark your calendars, tell friends, and contact Tom Baker if you have questions or suggestions – dutchleyva@outlook.com
Rates: (include Board, lodging and all program costs at Shrine Mont)
Double occupancy: $400 per person
Single occupancy: $487 per person

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Art Hall & Brown Hall Ground Breaking
2025-10-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Shrine Mont will begin the restoration of Art Hall and Brown Hall with a Ground Breaking Ceremony honoring
the past as we prepare for the future.

Please join Bishop Stevenson and the Shrine Mont Board of Directors for this event followed by a reception hosted by the Moomaw family in the Virginia House.
Click HERE for more information and to RSVP for the event.
Click HERE to download the invitation.
Please contact Shrine Mont directly by Tuesday October 14 if you’d like to stay for dinner on Sunday.

Fall Camp
2025-10-20 16:00 - 2025-10-23 14:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
The Tri-Diocesan Council on Aging hosts this wonderful four day conference at Shrine Mont.
Click HERE to visit the official Fall Camp website and register for the event.

Our 2025 speaker and chaplain will be The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of the Diocese of Washington
Bishop Mariann serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties that comprise the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The first woman elected to this position, she also serves as the chair of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation, which oversees the ministries of the Washington National Cathedral and Cathedral schools..

Folk Theologian: Ed Kilbourne

We will be entertained once again by Folk-Theologian ED KILBOURNE. Ed is known for his collections of moving music, quirky humor, and insightful monologues. He has earned a reputation as one of America’s cutting edge religious communicators, a folk-theologian if you will, offering his teaching in story and song. Ed combines acoustic guitar, singing and commentary. Ed also offers a half hour devotional each morning before breakfast.

Click HERE to download the Fall Camp Brochure

Mindfulness Meditation
2025-10-31 16:00 - 2025-11-02 14:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Fall is a time for slowing down, letting go of the quick pace of summer and the return to school, and is an opportunity for reconnecting with yourself. What better place to step into the pace of fall than at Shrine Mont on the edge of the George Washington Forest in the Appalachian Mountains.
As the body quiets, the mind too desires stillness. Mindfulness Meditation offers the mind the opportunity to let go of its thinking and step into simply being. No prior meditation experience is needed, but if you are experienced, bring your cushion and join us.
In addition to mindfulness meditation the weekend will include an evening music and imagery meditation, walking meditation at the outdoor labyrinth (weather permitting), hiking, camp fire, and collage making if you desire. There is time for connecting with friends, reading or napping … whatever the soul needs.

Brenda Burgner will be our instructor for the weekend. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Fellow and Trainer by the Association for Music and Imagery and a certified Mindfulness Teacher. She combines her thirty years of experience to help people connect with their own strengths and inner wisdom.

Highlights include:
• A music and imagery meditation
• Stunning nature to nourish the soul
• Guided Hike
• Campfire
• Good food and Fellowship

Rates (include 2 night’s lodging, 6 meals and instruction):
Double Occupancy: $349 per person
Single Occupancy: $409 per person
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Diocesan Youth Ministry (High Schoolers)
2025-10-31 16:00 - 2025-11-02 14:00 | 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)
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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.

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Rates (Include 2 nights lodging, 6 meals and instruction):
Double occupancy: $354 per person
Single occupancy: $414 per person

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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.

Fly Fishing Fundamentals 2026- Beginners I
2026-04-17 12:00 - 2026-04-19 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 April 17

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 April 18
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 April 19

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

Volunteer Work Weekend
2026-04-17 19:00 - 2026-04-19 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
8:00 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.

Fly Fishing Fundamentals 2026- Intermediate/Advanced I
2026-05-15 12:00 - 2026-05-17 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 May 15

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 May 16
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 May 17

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

Simply Yoga In the Mountains 2026
2026-05-15 16:00 - 2026-05-17 14:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
The Spring Yoga Retreat marks its 10th year and each retreat held at Shrine Mont has been different and awesome because we always have wonderful people who attend. Shrine Mont offers hiking and space for contemplative strolls, a labyrinth, pure mineral spring water, and nourishing and delicious, homestyle southern meals. Chefs are also able to accommodate vegetarian and gluten free diets.
The theme this year comes from a song “Feeling Good – Stars when you shine, you know how I feel – Scent of the pine, you know how I feel – Oh, freedom is mine – And I know how I feel.” A weekend to feel the yoga movement, the calming meditation and a beautiful place to feel centered.
Connect with your mind, body, and spirit with a Chakra workshop – that includes yoga, teas and meditations that help you balance and cleanse your chakras. We have two guest yoga teachers – Barbara and Abigail and a guest speaker, Dabney for the Chakra workshop. Please join us for chair, yin, gentle and Hatha yoga to relax and rejuvenate your body. And, of course, meditation for lasting stillness and calm.
Your host for the weekend is Debbie Scalise. She teaches Silver Sneakers and yoga at Valley Fitness. She also teaches a variety of workshops for JMU’s Life Long Learning.
Weekend Schedule
Rates (includes 2 nights lodging, 6 meals, and instruction)
Double Occupancy: $360 per person
Single Occupancy: $425 per person
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT SHRINE MONT BY EMAIL OR BY PHONE: (540) 856-2141
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Pickleball Weekend 2026
2026-05-15 16:00 - 2026-05-17 14:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Heard of pickleball?
Don’t know anything about pickleball?
Heard about Shrine Mont?
Don’t know anything about Shrine Mont?
Here is your opportunity to experience two of life’s great joys.
Shrine Mont will be hosting a pickleball workshop from May 15 to May 17. If you have never played pickleball or are new to the game, this workshop will go over the rules, basic drills, some strategy and lots of playing time.
Shrine Mont is well known for it’s hospitality and home cooking. You can stay out of the kitchen (pickleball humor). Hope to see you on the court!

What to bring:

pickleball paddle (if you have one)
sunscreen
water bottle
hat
tennis shoes

Rates (include meals, lodging and instruction)
Double Occupancy: $239 per person
Single Occupancy: $299 per person
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Arranging for the Joy of It - May 2026
2026-05-29 16:00 - 2026-05-31 14:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Program at a Glance
Nancy Ross Hugo, David Pippin and Kate Vernon will demonstrate a variety of arranging techniques. Attendees will participate in activities that take the angst out of arranging and showcase techniques that make the process both easier and more fun. Emphasis will be on using local, readily available flowers, greens, and line material.

Floral design demonstrations
Flower conditioning tips and information about how to work with particular fresh plant materials
Hands-on activities organized around themes like “Starting with Sticks,” “No Flowers Allowed,” and “Incorporating Veggies and Fruit”
Arranging to interesting prompts like wallpaper, paintings, posters
Vase exchange, Happy Hours and much, much more!

The Instructors
Nancy Ross Hugo and David Pippin
Nancy Ross Hugo is an outdoor writer, lecturer, and floral designer who has been gardening in Virginia for over 30 years. Nancy is known to many Virginians as the author of gardening columns for the Richmond Times-Dispatch and for her floral design workshops at Flower Camp in Buckingham County. Nancy is the author five books including Earth Works: Readings for Backyard Gardeners, Remarkable Trees of Virginia, Seeing Trees, Trees Up Close, and Windowsill Art.
David Pippin is well-known in Richmond’s horticultural world. A sought-after designer of inspired floral arrangements, a popular consultant on garden design, a provider of garden-themed hands-on programs for children, and an educator with a wide range of horticultural knowledge and experience, David is indeed a “man for all seasons.”

Kate Vernon owns The Arranger’s Market in Richmond, Virginia. Kate combined her background in 3-D art with her passion for floral design to launch The Arranger’s Market, which offers floral design workshops in the Richmond area and sells floral design equipment online. Visit thearrangersmarket.com to learn more.

Rates (per person and include all meals and instruction)
Double occupancy: $625 per person
Single occupancy: $725 per person

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Painting Creation
2026-06-05 16:00 - 2026-06-07 14:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Come explore the natural world through painting with award-winning artist and teacher Theodora Tilton. Choosing oil or watercolor, you’ll join students at all levels painting “en plein aire” in the beautiful mountains surrounding historic Shrine Mont. Students will start with the basics and work through the process of creating a painting with each day taking you to a new location.

Theodora has taught art and design for Marymount University, Northern Virginia Community College, Montgomery College and for the Fairfax County Park Authority.

Rates (include lodging, meals and program fees):
Double occupancy: $360 per person
Single occupancy: $425 per person

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Summer Yoga in the Mountains '26
2026-06-19 16:00 - 2026-06-21 14:00 | 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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2026 Summer Day Camp
2026-07-27 - 2026-07-31 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Shrine Mont welcomes your child for a week of day camp!
We have a great lineup of activities on over 1,100 acres with abundant hiking trails and nature galore with a wonderful staff ready to keep our campers active and entertained for a fun week!
Sample Daily Schedule
8:45 – 9:00 Drop off
9:00 Check in and daily announcements
9:30 Morning Hike
10:15 Morning Snack
10:30 Wacky Lab
11:30 Outdoor Activity
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Frisbee golf, Volleyball, Pickle ball, etc.
2:00 Swim Time
3:45 Arts and Crafts
4:30 Clean Up and Pick Up!
AGES 6-10 YEARS OLD
CAMP MEETS DAILY FROM 9AM – 4:30PM

CAMP RATES (Include lunch and camp activities) :
$239 PER CAMPER
$185 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL SIBLING
$25 PER CAMPER FOR EXTENDED HOURS: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Please reserve ahead of time)

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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
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.
* 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
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.
