The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Presents The Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra
2025-07-26 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Come to Shrine Mont for a wonderful evening under the stars!
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Gate opens at 6:00 pm

The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Presents Grand Funk Railroad
2025-07-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States

Sunday Service at the Shrine
2025-07-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-01 11:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date | 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.

The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Presents Gaelic Storm
2025-07-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States

The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Presents The Motortown All-Stars
2025-07-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States

Walking the Wilderness of Cancer
2025-07-18 16:00 - 2025-07-20 14:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
A retreat for those who have or have had cancer and those who love them

A diagnosis and treatment of cancer can send us into the wilderness, whether we want to go there or not. During our weekend retreat, we’ll talk straight about our experiences of cancer and our experiences of God in the wilderness. In conversations, creative expressions, and worship, we’ll explore the biblical tradition of lamentation, discovering how our grief tills the barren ground in which hope and praise can take root and grow. Prayers of healing and hope will frame our weekend and bind us close to the beating heart of God.

Led by Bishop Susan Goff who is thriving after walking the wilderness of breast cancer during the pandemic, while she was leading the Diocese of Virginia. She is author of The Desert Shall Rejoice: Psalms from the Wilderness of Breast Cancer.

Rates (includes 2 nights lodging, 6 meals, and retreat activities)
Double Occupancy: $232 per person
Single Occupancy: $288 per person
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Summer Camp for Grownups 2025
2025-07-12 16:00 - 2025-07-15 14:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Why should kids have all the fun?

Many of us have found that the most lasting memories we have from childhood camp experiences are the relationships and connections that were forged in a unique setting while sharing new experiences together. With that in mind, the Summer Camp for Grown-Ups began at Shrine Mont in 2012 to give grown-ups an opportunity to make new connections and experience new things in a relaxing and special environment. Join us for our 14th year!
During programming times, we’ll meet with guest speakers in different Shrine Mont locations, depending on the topic. Free time activities may include: swimming, napping, “porching” with new friends, golf*, wine tasting/tours*, antique shopping*, hikes, reading a book, games– the choice is yours! All activities are optional and campers are welcome to spend time doing whatever you want to do to relax and enjoy all that Shrine Mont has to offer.
Sample Agenda
Saturday
3:30-5:30 P.M. Arrival/Check-in/sign-up- Birdcage
5:30 P.M. Dinner- Tucker Dining Hall (all meals will be in Tucker)
7:00 Meet at Chilton Hall (up the hill) Announcements, introductions, Compline
Sunday
7:30 Shrine Mont Eucharist at the Shrine
8:00 Breakfast – Tucker Dining Hall
9:30-11:00 – Discussions (Chilton)
11:00 Regular Shrine Mont Sunday Eucharist in the Shrine
12:30 P.M. Lunch at Tucker Dining Hall
After lunch- Elective activities and free time. Suggestions:
 Art
 Hiking
 Gentle Yoga
 Casual talks with the leaders
 Labyrinth Walk
 Winery tour
 Tour of Shrine Mont
 Pool
6:00 Cookout at the Pavilion followed by campfire
Monday
7:30 AM Morning Devotions- Shrine
8:00 Breakfast – Tucker Dining Hall
9:00-10:30 — Discussions (Chilton)
10:30-12:30 Elective activities and free time
 Art
 Labyrinth walk
 Gentle Yoga
12:30 P.M. Lunch – Tucker Dining Hall
After lunch- Free Time. Suggestions:
 Continuation of morning electives
 Golf at Bryce*
 Winery Tour
 Hiking
 Rt. 11 Chips Tour
5:30 PM Dinner-Tucker
7:00-? Coffee house, karaoke, games, sharing of songs, gifts, talents and general foolishness
Tuesday
8:00 A.M. Breakfast –Tucker
9:00-10:00 Discussions
10:00 Closing Eucharist-Shrine
11:00 Pack up and check out
12:30 P.M. Lunch

*Not included in registration fee (include board, lodging and all program costs at Shrine Mont)
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Double occupancy: $400 per person
Single occupancy: $487 per person

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2025 Summer Day Camp
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-11 | 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) :
$232 PER CAMPER
$180 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL SIBLING
$25 PER CAMPER FOR EXTENDED HOURS: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Please reserve ahead of time)

Homecoming Weekend
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-06 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Shrine Mont is turning 100 years old this year! Come visit and celebrate with us during our Homecoming Weekend! We have lots of fun activities planned including a parade, ole time carnival, live music, and much more. Check out the weekend itinerary below with all the details and stay tuned for more additions.
Homecoming Weekend Itinerary
Weekend Highlights:

Ole Time Parade and Carnival
Friday, July 4, 2025
Carnival Grounds Open at 5:30 pm
Parade Begins at 6:30 pm
Click Here for the Parade Entry Form and Information!

Bun Fun Run
Saturday, July 5, 2025
9:00 am
Yes, Shrine Mont’s Famous Homemade rolls will be available!
You can register the morning of the race at 8:30 am

Even the Stones will Shout: Shrine Mont at 100
Book Signing with Carolyn Chilton
Saturday, July 5, 2025
2:00 pm
Located in the Bookstore

Nothin’ Fancy Concert
Saturday, July 5, 2025
7:30 pm
$25 per ticket (for those not staying at Shrine Mont)
Tickets can be purchased below or at the gate

Holy Eucharist with Bishop Stevenson
Sunday, July 6, 2025
11:00 am
The Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration

Package Rates: (all packages include boarding & lodging and a ticket to the Nothin’ Fancy concert)
Package 1: Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights : $274 per person + tax
Package 2: Friday and Saturday nights: $214 per person + tax
Package 3: Saturday night: $144 per person + tax

Make your reservations now!
Purchase ticket to Nothin Fancy at the gate: $25/ticket

Summer Yoga in the Mountains '25
2025-06-13 16:00 - 2025-06-15 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.
TENTATIVE RETREAT SCHEDULE
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: $349 per person
Single Occupancy Room Rate: $409 per person
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Painting Creation
2025-06-06 16:00 - 2025-06-08 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: $349 per person
Single occupancy: $409 per person

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Transfiguration Society Recognition Celebration
2025-05-31 16:00 - 20:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
As part of Shrine Mont’s Centennial Celebration, we will be honoring those who are in the Transfiguration Society with our first annual Transfiguration Society Dinner to celebrate their generosity in naming Shrine Mont in their estate plans.
Special Guest Bruce Wallinger will tell the story of Shrine Mont’s acquisition of the Orkney Spring Hotel. Bruce served as Shrine Mont’s attorney and worked with Wilmer Moomaw, Bishop Robert Hall and the Shrine Mont Board on the transaction. He literally had a front row seat for the negotiations, document drafting, and the nail-biting final vote.
The Transfiguration Society was founded in 2005, and it serves to recognize those who have included Shrine Mont in their estate plans. As part of our 100th anniversary, we wish to celebrate these patrons in a more formalized way and encourage others to join in.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
4:30 pm
Dinner and Drinks Provided
Please RSVP to save your spot!
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Click Here to download the Transfiguration Commitment Form
Click Here to learn more about the Transfiguration Society
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Arranging for the Joy of It - May
2025-05-30 16:00 - 2025-06-01 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: $615 per person
Single occupancy: $699 per person

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Pickleball Weekend 2025
2025-05-16 16:00 - 2025-05-18 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 16 to May 18. 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: $232 per person
Single Occupancy: $288 per person
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Simply Yoga In the Mountains 2025
2025-05-16 16:00 - 2025-05-18 14:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Yoga at Shrine Mont is very notable this year. Shrine Mont is 100 years old and everything planned this year is extra special. The Simply Yoga Retreat marks its 9th 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 vegetarians and gluten free diets.
This year the theme is “Deep Relaxation” – let the movement and stillness of yoga and meditation relax your body and your mind. Experience different kinds of yoga such as yin, restorative and Hatha. Also, enjoy various types of meditation – mindfulness, mantra, loving kindness, guided, etc…
Your host for the weekend is Debbie Scalise. She teaches Silver Sneakers and yoga at Valley Fitness; as well as yoga in her community, Preston Lake. She also teaches a variety of workshops for JMU’s Life Long Learning; as well as workshops with friend and herbalist, Dabney Vaccaro. This weekend will include guest yoga instructors to offer fun and variety to this special weekend.

Tentative Yoga Schedule
Rates (includes 2 nights lodging, 6 meals, and instruction)
Double Occupancy: $349 per person
Single Occupancy: $409 per person
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Square Dancing at Shrine Mont
2025-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
As part of the 100th anniversary celebrations throughout 2025, Shrine Mont is bringing back one of its past traditions…square dancing! Come out for an evening of square dancing from 7:00-9:00 pm! Many square dances have been held at Shrine Mont through the years and what better way to participate in a Shenandoah County tradition. Tom Hughes will be calling the squares. It’s free and open to the public; most appropriate for ages 8 years old and up; no experience needed; no partner needed. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes.
Come out and enjoy the fun! All are welcome!

Shenandoah County Heritage Day
2025-04-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Shenandoah County will be on full display in the Ballroom of the Virginia House at Shrine Mont on Saturday during Shenandoah County Heritage Day 2025, co-hosted annually by the Shenandoah County Historical Society (SCHS) and the Shenandoah County Library Archives.
Library archivist Zach Hottel said that Heritage Day is a great opportunity for researchers, history organizations and genealogists as well as residents to gather and learn about the county’s rich and diverse history. “We have all types of exhibitors,” Hottel said. “We have those who are bringing what research they have with them. We have individuals who have interest in a topic and are seeking others to discuss it and then we even have people who are just starting out, looking to learn a little bit more about the community.”
A Walking Tour of the Historic Orkney Springs: Two tours, both the same, will be offered at 11:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This walking tour will give the timeline of the development of Orkney Springs, including the hotels, Van Burenville, the village of Orkney Springs, and Shrine Mont. Important buildings will be discussed. The tour will last 45-60 minutes. Reservations for the tours are not needed and the tour will meet on the front porch of the Virginia House.
Speaker Christopher Kaznosky, geology teacher at Central High School and JMU, will be giving a lecture titled “Some Geology and History of Shenandoah County’s Springs”, at 1pm in the Ladies Parlor located on the 2nd floor of the Virginia House.
Parking: Available behind the Virginia House, follow the signs. Those with mobility issues can be dropped in front of the Virginia House. Parking will not be available along the sides of the Virginia House.
For more information: Visit Shenandoah County Historical Society (shenandoahhistory.org).
Come out and enjoy the fun! All are welcome!

Volunteer Work Weekend
2025-04-11 19:00 - 2025-04-13 11:00 | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Help Shrine Mont get ready for our 2025 season!
The 2025 work weekend is no longer taking registrations. Thank you for your interest.
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
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Remember we can only take 35 people.

Fly Fishing Fundamentals 2025
2025-04-11 12:00 - 2025-04-13 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 instructors:

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.
Ryan Ross is a combat veteran, native to Shenandoah County and an avid outdoorsman. His military service allowed him to travel around the country including out West, where he honed his fishing, guiding and teaching skills. He eventually came back to his home waters where he lives with his wife and three sons. Mr. Ross owns a local fly shop in Bryce, VA offering local fly-fishing guide services.
Phillip Kauffman is a Marine Veteran and the owner of Bull Mountain Guides out of Highland County Virginia. Mr. Kauffman started his guiding career in 2017 after going to the Gallatin River Guide School in Bozeman, MT where he continues his passion as a volunteer with Warriors and Quiet Waters. Through this organization, he and his wife – who is also an avid fly angler – help recovering Veterans by taking them fly fishing. Phillip enjoys teaching clients to fly-fish as much as he does catching fish on a fly rod.
Forest Black was born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley. He has always had a love for the outdoors, especially when it comes to hunting and fishing. He was taught at a young age how to fly fish by his dad and has exclusively fly fished since. Forest is eager to share the love of his craft with others. When he is not fishing he can found bird hunting with his lab Tripp, tying flies with feathers from birds he harvests, hiking mountain trails, or floating the rivers with his raft.
Brian Cooper’s love affair with fishing began at four when he reeled in a 14″ Pollock off a Massachusetts dock. Hailing from western New York, he gratefully embraced the local tradition of skipping school every April 1st for the opening day of trout season. During his teens and the heyday of the Lake Ontario salmon fishery, Brian served as a mate on a charter boat and fly-fished its renowned tributaries. His pursuit of the trophy chinook, giant lake-run browns, and drag-crushing steelhead. Brian has cast his line in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Wisconsin, New York, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. He fishes extensively in Colorado’s trophy waters and the San Juan Mountains on foot, by train, horse, and helicopter. Currently calling Connecticut home, Brian is actively involved in fishing and guiding on the Fairfield County and Farmington rivers. When the water temperatures rise, he is an avid striper fisherman. Brian’s true passion lies in imparting his extensive knowledge of fly fishing and the art of tying flies. Whether on the water or at the vise, Brian dedicates most of his free time to these pursuits, showcasing his unwavering dedication to the sport he holds dear.
Click HERE for more information about Orkney Springs Outfitters.
Waders/Boots required, rods can be rented for $50
Tentative Schedule
Friday April 11

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 12
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 13

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: $670 person (includes lodging, meals, and the program)
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Diocesan Youth Ministry
2025-03-21 16:00 - 2025-03-23 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!

Theme: Love One Another
6th, 7th, 8th graders
Click Here to Register thru the Diocese

Transfiguration Sunday
2025-03-02 | VA
Celebrate Shrine Mont’s Centennial in your parish! Click HERE to see Bishop Stevenson’s invitation to celebrate Shrine Mont.
This last Sunday in Epiphany we prepare for Lent by reading the transfiguration passage from Luke’s Gospel, 9:28-36.
Please take a moment during this service to remember Shrine Mont on our centennial and pray the following collect:

O God, who on the holy Mount revealed your wonderfully transfigured Son to his chosen witnesses, and inspired The Rev. Dr. Edmund Woodward a century ago to build the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration at Shrine Mont – a sacred place where all are welcome to bask in God’s love: Grant that those who visit this place may find peace, your presence, and the inspiration to return to our communities as your disciples bringing hope and reconciling love to a world desperate for your light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Click HERE to download a pdf of the Centennial Collect
After the service we encourage you to hold a special coffee hour and let us know if you’d like some apple butter to serve with your biscuits!
Here is a neat recipe for Meatloaf balls! Meatloaf balls or Mac and Cheese bites: Homemade Mac and Cheese Bites
There are more ideas coming so keep checking!
