Ripple Retreat
During the Retreat you will be able to enjoy the 60+ acres of The Peaks Retreat Center. They offer a Low Ropes Course, a Climbing Wall and 400-ft Gravity Zipline. As well as a fishing pond, disc golf course and multiple other sports related activities. Our prayer is that this retreat creates a ripple effect through generations of intentional connection.
Father/Son Retreat
The Ripple Retreat provides a space for dads to spend quality time with their sons.
ACTIVITIES
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
5:00 pm - Check in opens (settle in, unpack)
6:00 pm - Dinner
7:30 pm - Evening Session
9:00 pm - Fellowship, Games, Free Time
8:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - Morning Session
9:30 am - 10:30 am Low Ropes
10:45 am - 11:45 am 1st Activity Rotation (Canoe, Archery, Zipline)
11:45 am - 12:45 pm - Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm 2nd Activity Rotation (Canoe, Archery, Zipline)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3rd Activity Rotation (Canoe, Archery, Zipline)
3:30 pm - Worship Service
5:00 pm - Retreat Ends
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*Schedule is tentative and may change
FAQ
Packing List
Bedding
Pillow
Twin size sheet & Blanket or Sleeping bag
Toiletries
Bath towel
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Soap & Shampoo, Deodorant etc.
Clothing
Recreational Clothing
Old Tennis shoes and extra pair of shoes or Hiking boots
Swimsuit
Sweatshirt or Jacket
Extras
Flashlight
Disc Golf Discs (If you want to play)
Fishing Gear (NOTE: Fishing is catch and release only)
Directions
From Roanoke/Points West:
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Follow US 460-East from downtown Roanoke (starts as Orange Ave NW) for 19 miles.
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Turn right onto VA-690/Nester Rd and travel for 2 miles.
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At the stop sign, turn right onto VA-755/Union Church Rd. Travel for 1.4 miles, and then veer left to stay on VA-755/Union Church Rd for another 1.4 miles.
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Veer right to stay on VA-755/Simmons Mill Rd.
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Travel .3 miles and The Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center will be on your left.
From Bedford/Lynchburg/Points East:
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Follow 460-West from Bedford for 5 miles.
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Turn left onto VA-690/Nester Rd and travel for 2 miles.
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At the stop sign, turn right onto VA-755/Union Church Rd. Travel for 1.4 miles, and then veer left to stay on VA-755/Union Church Rd for another 1.4 miles.
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Veer right to stay on VA-755/Simmons Mill Rd.
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Travel .3 miles and The Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center will be on your left.