Christ Church College

Winter Retreat 2024

A great chance to catch your breath, relax, and hear a timeless message of grace.


Our overnight retreat for undergraduates begins Saturday February 17th at Crossroads Camp. Join other Christ Church Hoos for an unforgettable overnight retreat up in the mountains. Complete with hearty family style meals, plenty of snacks and drinks, team games, arts & crafts, nature hikes, and special speaker, Christ Church’s own Dave Zahl!

Keep exploring to see speaker details, packing list, schedule, directions, and more!

Schedule

Packing List

Speaker

Directions

Schedule • Packing List • Speaker • Directions •

DETAILS

  • Saturday Feb 17th

    You may choose to arrive anytime between 11:30am- 5:30pm. Please arrive by 6pm for official retreat start-time.

    11:30am - Arrive at Crossroads for Lunch (Optional)

    1-5pm - Free time. Use this time for study, walks in the woods, playing games, or reading a book. Whatever you need! (Optional)

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    6pm - Dinner

    7:30pm - Talk #1 - David Zahl

    9pm - Late Nite Games

    11pm - Lights out

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    Sunday February 18th

    7am - Early bird coffee and devotion with Jen (Optional!)

    8am - Breakfast

    9am - Talk #2 - Jen Sapunarich

    9:45am - Breakouts with Dan & Jen

    11am - Pack up

    Noon - Lunch (optional)

  • David Zahl arrived at Christ Church in 2010 and has never been happier. Born in New York City and brought up on the East Coast and in Europe, David graduated with honors from Georgetown University in 2001. He then served for five years as a para-church youth minister in New England before starting Mockingbird Ministries in 2007, an organization devoted to connecting the Christian faith with the realities of everyday life in fresh and down-to-earth ways.

    • Sleeping bag, or bedding

    • Pillow

    • Warm layers

    • Clothes for one night

    • Toiletries needed for one night

    • Bible and journal, if desired

    Closer to the retreat keep an eye on your inbox for further updates and packing list!

  • The cost for our Winter Retreat is $60. This covers all meals and lodging. We have numerous full and partial scholarships. Please reach out to Dan or Jen for more info.

  • Approx. 1 hour from Christ Church

    2247 LITTLE PINEY ROAD

    LOWESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22967

    CrossRoads is a 606 acre property nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains about half way between Lynchburg and Charlottesville, Virginia. It is located 5.4 miles north of Lowesville on Little Piney Road.

    Carpooling information coming soon!

Questions? Reach out!

Jen Sapunarich
jen@christchurchcville.org

Dan Gilgannon

dan@christchurchcville.org