Registration and Opening Activities
As families arrive, take this time to play a few games and put your family on the LDSHE map.
Dinner
Dinner is on your own - there are restaurants at Pipestem (please review Pipestem's website for menus and availability) and a few local establishiments nearby.
Welcome and Opening Extravaganza
Join us for our opening devotional "Better Together" with Diana and Andrew Housley followed by a family mixer.
Family Group Campfire
Meet up with your assigned family group at one of the cabins and spend time getting to know some new friends and indulge on s'mores.
Family Yoga with Sandra Hammond
How Diet and Exercise Influence Your Heart and Mind
Explore the connection between health of the body and health of the mind and spirit. How can each impact the other and how can we use that understanding to improve our overall physical and spiritual health? (Sandra Hammond)
Free Play Time
Parents must supervise their children
Better Together - Counsel and Labor Together in Love and Righteousness
Come hear pearls of wisdom about how we can communicate with our spouse in a way that honors sacred covenants and each other as children of divine parents. (Thomas & Kimberly Blackwell)
Mentor/Presenter Chat
Physical Health Class for 9-11 year olds
Designated adult must stay in the room
Play Area
Play space will be open - children must be supervised by an adult
Joy Philosophy
The Joy Philosophy, which combines 3 truths of human nature with 6 practices to help you be more present, enhance your relationships and renew your spirit. Let us help you find joy in the chaos of everyday life! (Shari Melton & Debra Billings)
Mentor Chat and Dad Discussion
Physical Health Class for 4-8 year olds
Designated adult must stay in the room
Play Area
Play space will be open - children must be supervised by an adult
Lunch
Bring your lunch to Shelter C and join others there. Note that food is not provided by LDSHE.
Family Activities
Hike Around the Lake; Archery (Thursday only - must pre-register); Field Games; Music Jam and Improv Sessions (bring your instruments- voices count!); Dancing; Crafts; Whittling (Thursday only - must pre-register); Board and Card games; Enjoy the park's amenities; Relax; YOU CHOOSE!
Dinner
Dinner is on your own - there are restaurants at Pipestem (please review Pipestem's website for menus and availability) and a few local establishiments nearby.
Family Dance
Come "Waltz through the Ages" at the Fall Retreat Family Dance. Disco, 80s rock, 90s grunge, country, 20s jazz, Big Bands from the 40s, Civil War and colonial jigs and reels, Gregorian Chants (just kidding), and so much more. Come dressed in attire that represents your favorite era in time.
Family Yoga with Sandra Hammond
Joy Philosophy Passion Board Project
We all have things we are deeply passionate about, but in the chaos of everyday life we sometimes forget the things that bring us joy. This interactive workshop will guide you through creating a passion board, helping you discover hidden joys! (Shari Melton & Debra Billings)
Mentor Chat
Autumn Leaves Class for 4-8 year olds
Designated adult must stay in the room
Play Area
Play space will be open - children must be supervised by an adult
Youth Panel: Bridging the Generation Gap
Mentor Chat
Edible Plants Class for 9-11 year olds
Designated adult must stay in the room
Play Area
Play space will be open - children must be supervised by an adult
Take It Home! Closing Activity
Youth and Adults meet separately to share what they have discovered, felt, learned, loved about the retreat and what they will take home with them. Youth and adults will come back together, sing a couple of songs, pray, and say goodbye heading home or heading to afternoon activities.
Lunch
Bring your lunch to Shelter C and join your new friends one last time before leaving.
Optional Afternoon Activities
More dancing, crafts, field games, jam sessions (bring your instruments- voices count!), and more before heading home!
