Saturday at the Fall Retreat
Saturday Fun at the Fall Retreat!
Get ready for Saturday afternoon at the 2019 Fall Retreat! This year we are packed to the brim with great ways to explore the surrounding Harrisonburg area – so bring your friends, family and that new person you met at small group.
Are the kids itching to get the wiggles out? Check out “Back Home on the Farm”! Or maybe your small group wants to continue their conversation and a glass of wine is in order. Whatever your interest may be, you’re bound to make some fun memories this year with your Resto friends and family.
For those who are simply having too much fun on site to leave – never fear! We have a full list of activities that will take place at Massanetta Springs as well. From boat making to Ultimate Frisbee, Saturday afternoon will be hard to beat! Check out the list below for on and off site activities.
BUT, don’t forget to get back on campus by 5:30 because if you thought Saturday afternoon sounds fun, just wait for Saturday night! A Lip Sync Battle followed by a bonfire with s’mores….can it get much better?!
Off-site Activities
Enjoy Fall Fun at “Back Home on the Farm”
The Farm offers all sorts of fall fun: Rubber Duck Races, Virginia Carousel, Wagon Ride to Pumpkin Patch, Slingshot, Underground Slide, Pig Races, Cornfield Maze, and farm equipment!
Sip Wine amidst lavender at Purple Wolf Vineyard and White Oak Farm
Purple Wolf Vineyard and White Oak Lavender Farm is a working lavender farm and winery with activities for both the young and old. Visitors are welcome to explore their lavender drying barns and distillery, quietly walk along their 60 foot walking labyrinth, play on a life-size checkerboard, enjoy lavender-flavored ice cream, or simply rest in their hammocks while listening to live music and sipping on lavender infused wine.
Apple Picking at Showalter’s Orchard
Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Showalter’s Apple Orchard has delicious apples and breath-taking views. Pick one (or several!) of their 26 varieties of apples, enjoy an apple cider donut, sip an apple cider slushie, and more!
Discover Local Breweries
Grab a new or old friend and check out the breweries in and around Harrisonburg. Visit any of the following local breweries: Pale Fire Brewing Company; Wolfe Street Brewing; Brothers Craft Brewing; Three Notch’d Brewing Company.
On-site Activities
Soccer and Ultimate Frisbee at the Field
Join in the fun with a low-key game of soccer at 3 p.m. followed by ultimate frisbee at 4 p.m. All ages are welcome.
Lawn Games
Toss a ball or join in a friendly game of corn hole, gaga ball, bocce, horseshoes or croquet.
Boat Making and Racing
Boat making on the creek is an annual Restoration tradition. Kids of all ages make boats out of household materials and sail them down the creek.
Fishing at the Pond
All weekend!
Catch and release. Bring your own poles.
RestoArts Project
All weekend!
We can’t wait for all the good times to be had in just a few short weeks. Sign up today!
Deadline to sign up is September 22. Reach out to Beth with any questions.
