What: First ever Transcend Family Retreat with sessions and activities for kids of all ages
Who: Families who want to support each other in transmitting the Catholic faith to their children
Where: YMCA Trout Lodge in Potosi
How much: $70/person with a maximum of $400/family. Children 0-4 are free. Payable to Epiphany Catholic Church. Inquire with your parish of registry for possible financial assistance. This cost is for the retreat only.
Lodging cost: Get pricing info for staying on site here- https://gwrymca.org/locations/ymca-trout-lodge/rates. Note- the lodge has several discounts including 25% for YMCA members, and in-house financial aid. Families attending do not need to stay on site at Trout Lodge. You may commute, stay at a local campground, or take advantage of the Trout Lodge amenities and make it a family retreat/vacation. If you utilize on site lodging, meals are included.
Trout Lodge has cabins and hotel style rooms but no tent or RV camping. There are several campgrounds within 10-15 minutes of the retreat. Twin Eagle Lake Campground has both tent ($10/night) and RV camping ($47/night) 573-436-3034. The YMCA is allowing commuting/camping families to attend the retreat for free as long as they register for a background check. You may bring picnic style meals or purchase a la carte.
When: Early family check in for those electing to utilize Trout Lodge for lodging Thursday Oct 26 from 4-5pm. Retreat check in Friday Oct 27 4-6pm. Retreat will conclude by 2pm on Sunday with a closing mass.
Retreat registration through Epiphany (registration form below) opens June 7 and closes September 7th. Retreat lodging must be booked separately.
Important elements of the retreat include sacraments, silence, nature walks, memorable family activities, spiritual direction, and the enrichment of family spirituality.