Dear Children of the Earth

Annual retreat for children ages 6-12 and their parents, grandparents or mentors
Date: 
May 6-7, 2011
Time: 
7pm Friday - 7 pm Saturday
Location: 
Rolling Ridge Study Retreat Community



Dear Children of the Earth
At Rolling Ridge Study Retreat Community

May 6-7, 2011

Annual retreat for children ages 6-12 and their parents,
grandparents or mentors

In our grasshopper and salamander days, who among us didn't ask why the grasshopper could jump so far -- or why the salamander had black dots on its orange body.  We lived by wonder, for by wondering we were able to multiply a growing consciousness of being alive.

-- Richard Lewis, Living by Wonder

We warmly invite you to a special treat for Friday night and Saturday of Mother's Day weekend, May 6-7, 2011. The retreat begins with dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and concludes with supper on Saturday and is designed especially for pairs of one adult and one child (ages 6-12).

The retreat includes:

  • a campfire time of stories and songs celebrating the earth
  • nature arts and crafts: discovery hikes and guided adventures
  • morning nature meditation and retreat time for adults
  • a closing ceremonial time for gathering together our discoveries and
    our prayers of gratitude and healing for the earth 

Overnight lodging will be in the Rolling Ridge retreat house or in the campground. Leaders: Verle and Vivian Headings, Cheryl Hellner, Jim Hall, and Linda and Scott DeGraf. Fees: $50.00 for adult and child together ($10.00 for a second child coming with you) $30.00 for adult and child if you are camping.   To register and for more information please call Vivian Headings at 304-725-2312 or email her at vvatrr@juno.com