Now registering for the 2012 BU District Confirmation Retreat!

We're lining up a terrific set of speakers and activities for the Burlington District Confirmation Retreat at Chestnut Ridge February 10-12, 2012. Speakers and leaders include Gayle Felton, Jan Thornton-Irvine, Bill Gattis, Nick Jeffries, Bryan Faggart, and Rebecca Gurney. Worship music will be provided by Matt Poole, guitarist for PS151. Plenary and workshop topics include teaching and discussion about baptism, scripture, service, worship, Methodism, and Christian life. Activities include worship, small group break out sessions, stole making, music, service and traditional camp fun like campfires, smores, and canoeing.

Set on 362 acres in the heart of North Carolina, Chestnut Ridge has been set aside as sacred space for Christian ministry since 1959. Renovations and care over the years has created a beautiful, warm, and inviting destination that continues to witness to Jesus Christ in the world. Chestnut Ridge is open year-round for individuals, families, and non-profit groups for teambuilding, training sessions, seminars, and planning retreats as well as personal getaways. Year-round lodging facilities accommodate up to 108 overnight and 300 or more day guests. Flexible reservation options provide event organizers with meeting space, dining, education, and recreation choices to create a wonderfully memorable experience.

Why take a retreat? Read "Going Deeper by Going Away" by Rev. Kevin Witt.

An intergenerational holiday event for your group of 20 - 100 people

Cost:

Ages 0-3         Free
Ages 4-12       $9
Ages 13-80     $12
Over 80          Free

Lunch parties from 10am - 2pm
Dinner parties from 3pm - 7pm 

Sign Up Now to reserve your spot!

To register your group please call 919-338-2820 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Chestnut Ridge is hosting a Trail Run on Saturday, Nov 17 2012.

Online Registration Coming Soon!

Location
The race will be run on the trails at Chestnut Ridge Camp & Retreat Center. The course is approximately 4 miles and will feature rolling hills through old hardwood forests. Walkers are welcome too!

Schedule
9am - Check-in
10am - Trail Run start time

Early packet pick-up and registration will take place at Bull City Running  http://www.bullcityrunning.com/ on Nov 16th from 4pm to 6:30pm. 
Race day registration and packet pick up will be from 9am to 9:45.

What is the cost?

Cost for the Trail Run is $25 on line and participants will get an awesome race shirt. Online registration will close November 13th.
Registration on Nov 16th at Bull City Running and race day will be $35 and not guaranteed a race shirt.

Proceeds from the race will benefit the "Pass It On" Annual Fund which supports the camping ministry, enhances facilities and equipment, and helps send children and youth to camp through the campership scholarship program. By running in the race you can help send a kid to camp!

What happens at the post-race party?
Race awards will be given in the following categories:
Top Finishers: Top Overall Male/Female
Top 3 in the following age groups: 12-under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,  60-69, 70- and beyond

In addition to the award ceremony, there will be food and drinks (baked goods, Larry's Beans coffee, and cider!), and fellowship with family and friends!

There are plenty of ways to get involved in this great event - both out on the race course and at the post race party.  If you'd like to volunteer, please email Alan Schumacher at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you have any questions or want to know how to become a sponsor, please email Alan Schumacher at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2011 Race Sponsors:

Thanks to all of our Trail Run participants and sponsors for your support of the ministry at Chestnut Ridge!

Click Here to see photos from the race.

Click Here to see the race results.

We'll look forward to seeing you again next year on Nov 17, 2012 for the 3rd Annual Trail Run.

Many thanks to our 2011 Race Sponsors:

What exactly is a labyrinth? Unlike a maze, the labyrinth is unicursal, having a single path leading to the center with no loops, cul-de-sacs or forks. Labyrinths are described by how many concentric circuits or paths they contain. They can measure from a few inches to hundreds of feet wide.

The Chestnut Ridge labyrinth is 50-foot in diameter and located in our woods with a view of the lake.

The labyrinth  walk is available for prayer, meditation, contemplation or personal growth. It is popular with a growing number of people because of its simplicity and the ability to approach its paths on your own terms. There is not a "required way" to walk the labyrinth. The beauty of the labyrinth is that people can approach the experience in their own way.

We hope that you will consider spending some time during your next retreat or event in quiet reflection on the labyrinth.  Please take a moment to share your thoughts and prayers in the journal located in the information booth at the labyrinth.