you're invited...
31 July - 2 August in Shoalhaven!
We are excited to retreat together this July/August down the South Coast at Shoalhaven River.
Come away with us for a weekend of worship, teaching, prayer ministry and making new friends. We are excited to have the opportunity to soak up God’s beautiful creation with river walks, campfires and to spend time receiving from Him.
Open to anyone 18+
program overview
friday. After work, start the roadtrip to the South Coast, grab dinner on the way and we’ll kick off the retreat (8pm) with a fun trivia night, followed by supper, bonfire and worship session.
saturday. A full day where we share in worship, bible reflections, guided quiet times, free time, prayer ministry, small group discussions, adventures, food and of course sweet fellowship.
sunday. Solid breakkie, more worship, reflections, quiet times and communion, all finishing up before lunch (12pm). You can spend the afternoon exploring the South Coast or heading back home to get your washing done for the week.
accommodation
If you're sleeping on site, you will have a bed allocated to you along with a group of fantastic guys or gals! Gals in gals rooms and guys in guys rooms. You know the drill.
And yes, each bedroom has it’s own ensuite! woohoo!
catering
All meals will be provided. Youthworks will be providing some delicious home-cooked meals for us! For those that are asking the coffee question, no doubt, there will be real coffee provided brought to you by some legendary baristas.
FAQS
am i a young adult?
for anyone who is 18yrs (out of school) and in that community of people in their 20’s and 30s
when does rego close?
Midnight, July 17th 2026
what do i need to bring?
Bible & journal, bedding (sleeping bag or sheets/blanket & pillow), towel & toiletries, clothes for warm days and cool nights, shoes for walking or outdoor activities, water bottle, sunscreen & insect repellent and any medications you need
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I can't make it the whole weekend, can I still come?
absolutely! there are multiple part-time tickets available to cater for whenever you need to arrive or leave.
what's the best way for me to get to and from retreat?
there's onsite parking, so you can drive or grab some mates and carpool. if you need a hand arranging transport, please be in touch!
what does a day on retreat look like?
over the Saturday and Sunday of retreat, we'll enjoy hearty meals together (as well as morning tea, afternoon tea and supper!), sessions of teaching and worship, small groups, times of personal reflection, chances to relax and hang out together as well as time to just be a community by the fire.
will there be coffee and tea?
well of course! we will have plenty of hot beverages, including barista-made coffee, available all the time.
what kind of accommodation is it?
we’ll be staying in 6 to 8 bed rooms, each with its own ensuite. rooms will be separated by gender.
how do you allocate rooms?
we allocate rooms by gender and church group. if you’re not coming with anyone, don’t worry, you’ll make friends in no time!
can I come if I don’t know many people?
absolutely. this retreat is a great way to get to know others in a relaxed setting. we’ll have icebreakers and small groups to help you connect.
can I invite a friend who doesn’t go to church?
yes! we’d love them to come. just make sure they register and understand it’s a Christian retreat.
who do I contact if I have more questions?
reach out to Meredith Blair or send us a message to [email protected] with your question
