2024 Fall Retreat

Indigenous People's Day Weekend

October 11-13, 2024

Experience a weekend of connection, exploration, & relaxation on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee

 Lake Win

Connect

Get to know other church members and friends in a  deeper, more intimate way. Make new friends, reaffirm old ones, and know ourselves better through workshops and activities. Each year welcomes a well-rounded mix of veterans and newcomers. Families with children are welcome!

Explore

This is a collaborative retreat. Participants share their interests, skills and talents. Activities and workshops are as diverse as the group itself and might include meditation, yoga or tai chi, poetry writing, improvisation, crafts, drawing & painting, tarot, and/or guided nature walks. Retreat staples that often return each year include pumpkin carving, prayer flag making, board games & puzzles, singing, music making, and a bonfire.  

Relax

Geneva Point is located on the upper portion of Lake Winnipesaukee.  The rustic inn has a wraparound porch with rocking chairs overlooking a beautiful view of the lake and the mountains beyond.  There are hiking  trails and fields to explore. With no cooking, cleaning, or chores, all you have to do is relax and enjoy.  Do as much or as little as you like.

Accommodations 

The Inn

The Inn features a spacious lobby, the central meeting place, where many activities are held. Guest rooms on the 2nd floor of the Inn feature 2 single beds or 1 double. We encourage sharing. Most rooms share common bathrooms with hot showers. With no central heating, just a large wood stove on the first floor, it is a lot like camping. Wheelchair accessible accommodations are available. Families will be assigned adjacent rooms. A section of the 2nd floor is reserved for families so parents can put children to bed and come downstairs for social time at night.  

Chapel Line Cabins  

The Chapel Line Cabins offer a quieter, more private option. They are available for groups of 2, 3 or  4 people. The cabins have a set of bunk beds and two twin beds, central heat and a bathroom with a shower. The cabins are a short walk to the Inn.

Meals 

All meals from dinner on Friday through lunch on Sunday are included in the cost of registration, including vegetarian options. Please request vegan and gluten free options on your registration form and be prepared to not take them if you didn’t request them.  Meals are offered buffet-style in the dining hall and there has always been plenty to eat. The  committee provides snacks and beverages in the Inn. You are also allowed to bring  your own snacks and beverages, including beer and wine. 

Registration Details

Registrar: Paula Boivin fallretreat@southchurch-uu.org

Click here for individual registration!     Click here for group/family registration! 

  • Contact the registrar with any registration questions. 

  • Registration deadline is September 22, 2024. Cancellations prior to 9/22 will be fully refunded. After that, refunds will depend on our ability to fill your spot.

  • NEW:  You will receive an email to sign up for your room after we receive your retreat payment.  

  • If you are interested in attending, but can’t stay both nights, contact us for options.

  • Please consider making a donation to support child discounts and financial aid. 

  • If the cost is prohibitive, let us know. We always try to offer financial assistance.

  • Program fee is $20 per person and covers the cost of meeting rooms, the chapel, and supplies.

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