2025 Men's Retreat
March 21-22
REGISTRATION OPEN
DETAILS
The Lord has an inspiring weekend for us at Laurel Ridge Conference Center... twenty-four hours – or more – for men of all ages to draw closer to God, meet new friends, and hang with old ones.
While First Presbyterian Church is sponsoring this retreat, all are welcome. We encourage you to invite friends and family to join you for rest, adventure, fellowship, and probably some craziness.
Cost:
$80 first-timers, age 30 and under or 75 and over
$109 double room per person
$130 single room per person
Scholarships available. Contact Chuck Hobbs.
SPEAKER BIO: GRIFF GATEWOOD
Griff is currently establishing a Christian Study Center at Wake Forest University. The study center will be a hub for Christian life and formation at Wake Forest. It will hold together hospitality, faith, art, and living into the truth with the goal of forming Christians who understand their work in the world as essential to God’s Mission in the world.
Originally from Americus, GA, Griff graduated from Wake Forest University in 1999 with a degree in English. While at Wake, he worshipped at FPC and served as an intern in our college ministry.
After Wake, Griff received a Certificate in Christian Studies from Regent College at the University of British Columbia and a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School.
He has taught high school English, worked in the field of affordable housing, and served as a Presbyterian pastor. He is passionate about hospitality, Christian discipleship, and creating beautiful places and spaces.
Griff and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Winston Salem and have four children.
LOCATION
Laurel Ridge Conference Center – a little over an hour from Winston-Salem in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina.
The Men’s Retreat is a time to hear from the Lord - about His love for us as sons. Though our lives may not feel like it at times, we are on an epic adventure with The One who made us. Please make plans to join us and we promise it will be a time that will encourage you greatly - and possibly change your life! It’s so worth it, and again, it’s only twenty-four hours away from home. See you all at Laurel Ridge!
During registration you can indicate interest in playing golf on Friday afternoon before the retreat begins. There are rumors this annual tradition will find its way to an ESPN feature show.
Some men have expressed interest in helping Laurel Ridge in its recovery from Hurricane Helene. The conference center where we stay and meet is in fine shape, but Laurel Ridge also operates a summer camp which received significant damage from the storm. You can indicate an interest in joining a work crew that might do a variety of tasks on either Friday afternoon or Saturday evening at the conclusion of the retreat. Details to be worked out with participants.
Day Apart Retreat
May 10
The Day Apart retreat is an invitation into the guided practices of prayer, silence, and meditation in order to experience and be formed by God’s love in Jesus Christ through the presence of the Holy Spirit. Scripture and prayer guides will be provided though individuals may also choose to spend the day as they like. This spring, the retreat will be held on May 10 from 9am until 4pm at Starrette Farm Retreat in Statesville... a place of natural beauty with features such as a labyrinth, pond, and walking paths.
Cost: $25 (includes lunch).
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Carlan.