Come, Holy Spirit, to Virginia

June 6-8, 2025 - Shenandoah National Park, VA

Time

Friday, June 6, 4.30pm to Sunday, June 8, 2pm

Location

Shenandoah National Park, VA

Activity

Camping, hiking, tubing, spiritual talks

Come, Holy Spirit

Celebrate Pentecost and grow in your relationship with the Holy Spirit by spending the weekend out in beautiful Appalachia!

Save Your Spot Now

$195 (early bird until May 23), $220 (starting May 24)

The Five Pillars of a

John Paul II Project Retreat

Encounter God Personally
Engulf yourself in an atmosphere of prayer. We will have daily Mass, Adoration, and opportunities for confession and spiritual direction.
Explore the Outdoors
Explore some of the most stunning areas of the United States (and beyond). Embark on an adventure while coming to know God’s creation.
Engage in Fellowship
Make new friends, or grow in already existing friendships, as you experience challenges in the wilderness and pray together.
Be Spiritually Formed
Receive spiritual food facilitated by our chaplains. Dive into the theology and spirituality of JPII or of the respective theme of the retreat.
Go Totally Unplugged
Seek total availability to your surroundings, fellow retreatants, and, most of all, God! Unplug for a few days and listen to His voice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included

Campsite reservation. All meals: dinner Friday evening, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Tubing.

What is not included

Transportation to Shenandoah. Please indicate in registration form if you drive, and we hope to link people up for car-sharing. Hiking and camping gear. National park entrance.

The retreat starts at our campsite in Shenandoah at 4.30pm on Friday, June 6, and ends at 2pm on Pentecost Sunday, June 8. The meeting point will be Big Meadows Campground. If you need transportation or if you can give a ride, there is a space on the pre-registration form to specify.

Yes. With that being said, we can see if there are ways to get you gear for the weekend, especially if you fly to the retreat. If you have your own tent and camping gear and are willing to share, that would be extremely helpful! You can let us know when registering.

This is a young adult retreat, which we classify as age 18-35. Both single young adults and young adult married couples are welcome. Exceptions may be made.

Not at all. This is certainly a Catholic retreat, but people from all walks of faith or those searching are welcome.

This retreat is doable for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts.

A cornerstone of this retreat is the spiritual food, facilitated by our chaplain. You’ll be able to participate in daily Mass, adoration and a discussion on the meaning of Pentecost and how to grow in our devotion to the Holy Spirit.

Connecting with God and rejuvenating yourself through sacrament and prayer, nature, physical activity and nature, community and fellowship with others.

If you’re over 21, you’ll enjoy the drinks at night around the fire. If you’re under 21, you’ll enjoy other beverages.

Thanks for asking! Yes, we do in fact have more retreats. Check them out here!

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