CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

July 3–7, 2008

Mark your calendars for PG Retreat 2008, our annual gathering scheduled from Thursday, July 3 through Monday, July 7, 2008. We'll celebrate Independence Day along with our many other activities!

In our new home at Glen Eyrie Conference Center, we are thrilled to introduce many exciting enhancements to the Retreat schedule while preserving traditions central to the experience that brings families back year after year.

Some of the special events we are planning include:

A 4th of July barbecue picnic, followed by storytelling and s’mores at the Echo Rock outdoor amphitheater and fire pit (photo at right; see also Guide to Glen Eyrie map, pdf, 2.7MB). See our Food & Beverages page for the picnic menu.

Our annual ice cream social and talent show, to be held in the magnificent Castle Great Hall.

A Sunday morning out on the Glen Eyrie trails, with options ranging from a leisurely stroll through colorful gardens to a rewarding hike to Dorothy Falls (see Hiking Trail Map, pdf, 192K).

A group dinner on the Castle patio on our last night together, followed by one of our newer traditions — dancing the night away! See our Food & Beverages page for lunch and dinner menus.

The parents' program and children's program (pdf, 600K) will include the illuminating speakers and stimulating classes and activities characteristic of PG Retreat, but now we will also be in a beautiful natural setting, among historic buildings and natural lighting. Plus, we’ll take advantage of the outdoor opportunities the setting offers, including a class in orienteering.

Perhaps the best part of the 2008 retreat will be the unscheduled time. We are building in plenty of free time on the agenda for soaking up the natural beauty of the environs and connecting with each another amid the green space, walking paths, patios, and wooden benches everywhere around the grounds. While enjoying group meals together and relaxing in an inviting, accessible gathering space, you’ll get what families say they want most — more time developing the friendships that are at the heart of our community.

A general guideline to programmed activities for Thursday through Sunday is shown below. The Parents' Program and Children's Program for PG Retreat 2008 have now been posted. Please see the Conference Center section for locations and photos of the different areas at Glen Eyrie we'll be using for presentations, discussions, classes, and other activities.