Dear Children of the Earth
A Rolling Ridge Annual Retreat
May 8-9, 2009
For children ages 6-12 and
their parent, grandparent or mentor
Dear Children of the Earth:
Rolling Ridge will host its annual Earth retreat for children and thier parent, grandparent or mentor this coming Mother's Day weekend, May 8-9, 2009. The retreat begins with dinner at 7 pm on Friday and concludes with supper on Saturday.
This retreat is designed especially for pairs of one adult and one child. The retreat includes:
- a campfire time of stories and songs celebrating the earth nature arts and crafts
- time for children to explore outdoors and make new friends
- time for adults to reflect together on the challenges and promise of helping our children become true friends of the whole community of life
- a closing ceremonial time for gathering together our discoveries and our prayers for healing the earth
Overnight lodging will be in the Rolling Ridge retreat house or in the campground.
Leaders include: Verle and Vivian Headings, Cheryl Hellner, Jim Hall, and Linda and Scot DeGraf.
Fees: $50.00 for adult and child together ($10.00 for a second child coming with you), or $30.00 for adult and child if you are camping. To register and for more information please call Vivian Headings at 304-725-2312 (vvatrr@juno.com).