"We didn't realize how badly we needed to spend time at Caroline Furnace together as a family until after we got back home. We had such a great time at camp!"
We are open for Family Retreats! We are grateful that Virginia continues to view outdoor activity as essential, and that we are able to provide outdoor faith, education, and renewal in a safe way. The Farmhouse, Cabin Village, and Sukkah Village will be open each weekend (Thursday to Monday). Both the Farmhouse and Sukkah Village are optional no-contact retreat spaces. We can host a maximum of 5 family groups (of 10 or less) on property at once, so spaces are limited and first come, first served.
Book at least two weeks in advance; 14 days of pre-screening are required for all Family Retreat participants.
NEW Weekends Added! Space is limited.
View more details and check updated availability at the link below:
We're working hard to prepare for our fall retreat groups and have really enjoyed hosting single-household family retreats on-site this summer! We are adapting to new needs related to COVID-19 in many ways. Here are a few key highlights:
We recommend that guests/participants keep a daily temperature and symptom log for the 14 days prior to arrival for a retreat.
Retreat bookings are spaced so that facilities can 'rest' for 72 hours before being cleaned and sanitized for the next group, based on research showing the limited viability of this specific virus.
We're adjusting retreat sizes and spaces as needed, to allow groups to better spread out.
Sleeping arrangements allow for 6+ feet of spacing between individuals.
View our Top 10 COVID-19 Policies and Procedures here:
Linked below is a calendar showing group retreat availability for the rest of the year. We recognize that our communities will be especially in need of time together on retreat as soon as it is safe to do so. Book soon - we want to be sure that we have space for you! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Email julie@carolinefurnace.org, call (540) 449-0012, or respond to this email update to learn more, pencil in a date, or book your retreat.