Shrine Mont is one of two conference centers owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. Shrine Mont is located at Orkney Springs, Virginia, in the foothills of the Shenandoah Mountains, about a two-hour drive from Alexandria. This lovely getaway site includes 1,100 acres of forestland with trails, lakes, hills, and streams at the edge of the George Washington National Forest, a stone's throw from the West Virginia state line. The best thing about St. Paul's Shrine Mont Weekend is that everything is optional. You can partake in all of the activities planned or only some. You can sit and rock, take a nap, or curl up with a good book.

For more information about the Shrine Mont weekend retreat

Send an e-mail to Catherine and Richard Bolton (4boltons@comcast.net).

Scholarships are available to defray the registration cost. Please contact the Rev. Judith Proctor if you are interested in information about the scholarships.

	bug spray
	an extra pillow, if you want
	a fan (in case it's hot)
	a sweater (in case it's cold)
	flash light
	beer or wine (or whatever you drink)
	sodas/juice for the kids
	snacks like cheese and crackers or chips and dip for adult social time

How do I get there?
The estimated driving time from downtown Alexandria is about two and one-half hours.

	Take the I66 W exit (towards Front Royal) from I495.
	Take the I-81 S exit.
	Take the VA-292/VA703 exit, exit number 273, towards Mt. Jackson/Basye.
	Turn right onto VA-703 (1.36 miles).
	Turn left onto VA-614 (1.08 miles).
	Turn right onto Orkney Grade/VA-263 (10.69 miles)
	Orkney Grade/VA-263 becomes VA-263/ALUM.
	Turn left onto VA-610/ALUM (0.14 miles).

	Registration begins at 4 p.m. Friday afternoon. Please go to the main desk in the hotel to get your room assignment.
	Dinner on Friday night is at 6 p.m. Please note that meals at Shrine Mont are served at specified times; if you plan to arrive after 6 p.m., you will have to eat en route.