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Rest and Recharge at this retreat with puzzles and crafts and hot cocoa by the fire! Grades 9-12 will catch up on rest and relax this weekend. Come as you are for this cozy weekend. You just need to bring yourself, toiletries, and any crafts you enjoy. Linens are provided.
March 3-5, 2022 High School Retreat
Current 9-12 grades
Solomon Episcopal Conference Center
54296 Hwy 445
Loranger, LA 70446
Registration Link: Bit.ly/restandrechargeretreat
March 3-5 Rest and Recharge High School Retreat Registration
The Rest & Recharge High School retreat will be March 3rd-5th at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center in Loranger, LA. This cozy weekend is a come-as-you are very relaxed get together for grades 9-12. We are exploring different kinds of rest–spiritual, creative, emotional–and enjoying lounging by the fire in our flannel pajamas. Registration at bit.ly/restandrechargeretreat. Cost is $100 per person before February 17th, and $150 for late registration. Drop off window is 5pm-7pm on Friday March 3rd. Family is invited to attend Closing Eucharist at 11am on Sunday March 5th and departure is 12pm. Full scholarships available by contacting the diocesan youth event coordinator, Mother Jane-Allison Wiggin at jwiggin@edola.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Friday Drop Off Window 5pm to 7pm
Sunday Pick Up Window 11am Eucharist service and dismissal at 12
What about carpools?
In Baton Rouge, ask Fr. Peter Wong prwong@trinitybr.org
In New Orleans, ask Mtr. Jane-Allison Wiggin jwiggin@edola.org
Are there scholarships?
There is plenty of financial support available, just ask! jwiggin@edola.org
What should my youth pack?
You don’t need linens or towels. Layers for inside/outside activities. Fun long pajamas for the pajama party. Options: A portable musical instrument you enjoy or board games, card games, small crafting projects etc
What are the accommodations?
Solomon Center’s renovated lodge rooms have 2 full beds and a small bathroom.
Roommate requests are welcomed.
If siblings should be in separate rooms, please indicate that on the registration form.
If not requesting a roommate, a youth who is also the same gender who is in the same or similar grade will be assigned.
What about allergies and medications?
Dietary restrictions are accommodated on a personal basis. We love the kitchen at Solomon!
All medications are labeled and turned in at registration and distributed by the nurse for the weekend.
Who are the adults staffing the event?
All safeguarding trained members of the diocesan youth leadership committee
The Rev. Peter Wong, The Rev. Jane-Allison Wiggin, The Rev. Gina Jenkins, Meghan Scarlato, registered nurse is TBD
What if my friends aren’t Epscopalian?
The more the merrier! All faith backgrounds are welcome.