Spring Christianity and The Arts Retreat May 4-6 2012
Photographer Jim Mauchly and Landscape painter, Reed Prescott will conduct a weekend of workshops in their areas of expertise. Bring your art supplies, full list provided with registration, to practice your craft and learn more techniques. Register Now. More information on this workshop is on our Spring Arts Retreat page. | Upcoming EventsJanuary 26-29, 2012 Gove Hill Retreat Quilting Weekend This event is hosted by Sharon Petersen, owner of Barnyard Quilting, who has a passion for all things quilt-related. Complete a project or two or start a new one during this long weekend. Need to relax after a long afternoon of stitching? Enjoy a 20-minute massage* on premises and let a skilled masseuse work out the kinks and knots while you unwind.
Once you’ve been to a Gove Hill Quilting Retreat weekend, you’ll be ready to come back again and again. Hurry and register today; spaces are limited and filling quickly! If all spaces are filled we are happy to put you on a waiting list. Contact Sharon Petersen by calling (802) 333-3566 or by email at barnyardquilting@hughes.net, or visit the website, www.barnyardquilting.com *Additional charge applies This workshop is full! Register early for January 24-27, 2013 |
Summer Christian Writers Retreat July 13-15, 2012 Spend a weekend with other Christian authors perfecting your craft, discussing how your faith interplays with your creative writing and attend workshops by dedicated Christian authors/instructors on writing. A wonderful time of fellowship and learning. More information on this workshop is on our Summer Writers Retreat page. Register for it now.
Songwriting Retreat July 20-22, 2012 weekend of working on songwriting with instructors Bill and Kay Pere. Bill and Kay are professional musicians who are active in teaching songwriting. Bill has published a book on songwriting called "Songcrafters' Coloring Book: The Essential Guide to Effective and Successful Songwriting." Check out Bill Pere at his website and Kay Pere at her website. More information on this workshop is on ourSummer Songwriting Retreat page. You won't want to miss it! Register Now.
Men's 12 step Weekends are designed for men in recovery. There are 8 open weekends to choose from, 2 in each season. Call or contact Gove Hill Retreat for dates and contact information.
Women's12 step Weekends are designed for women in recovery. There are 2 weekends to choose from each year. One October, and one in the April. Call or contact Gove Hill Retreat for dates and contact information.
Recent Events
October 2011
God set the stage for resting in Him with a gorgeous Gove Hill sunrise for the recent Soul Care Retreat that the ABC/VNH Ministers' Council sponsored at the region's retreat center in Thetford, VT. Clergy and clergy spouses were led by Dr. Steve Macchia and Matthew Scott and learned the four rhythms of resting on Sabbath.
Attendees rediscovered the beauty of silence and solitude as they prayed with the scriptures. Participants honed their listening skills and were reminded that leaders cannot lead without listening - to God, to the people of God, to the needs of a crying, hurting world.
Attendees rediscovered the beauty of silence and solitude as they prayed with the scriptures. Participants honed their listening skills and were reminded that leaders cannot lead without listening - to God, to the people of God, to the needs of a crying, hurting world.
September 2011
Putting on the spiritual Armor.
Attendees of “OPERATION EQUIP: Training for Spiritual Victory,” a spiritual warfare workshop held in September at Gove Hill Retreat, had a hands on and truly memorable experience.
The workshop, presented by Sandi Michon who served for 28 years in the Air Force Reserves, included the use of full face gas masks and chemical warfare suits, lots of biblical discussion and new and different looks at the parallels between military training and spiritual warfare. Sandi, a lifelong student of the Scriptures, placed particular emphasis on Ephesians 6:10-20.
One workshop participant noted, “I liked the connection of spiritual warfare to physical warfare. I learned a lot through the explosives recognition exercise. It was a super faith builder,” while another remarked, “There were so many good insights and analogies and fresh ways of looking at familiar topics. I appreciated the refreshment and nourishment the retreat brought me.”
The workshop, presented by Sandi Michon who served for 28 years in the Air Force Reserves, included the use of full face gas masks and chemical warfare suits, lots of biblical discussion and new and different looks at the parallels between military training and spiritual warfare. Sandi, a lifelong student of the Scriptures, placed particular emphasis on Ephesians 6:10-20.
One workshop participant noted, “I liked the connection of spiritual warfare to physical warfare. I learned a lot through the explosives recognition exercise. It was a super faith builder,” while another remarked, “There were so many good insights and analogies and fresh ways of looking at familiar topics. I appreciated the refreshment and nourishment the retreat brought me.”
