Highland Retreat

Today we enjoyed a nice morning and afternoon at Highland Retreat Camp in Bergton, VA.  Our church was meeting there for worship service this morning, and just as we left Broadway, it began to rain.  It rained throughout the service (which was held under open shelter), and it was really quite peaceful to sit there and listen to the rain, enjoying the beauty of God's creation while participating in worship.  The rain ended just as the service ended, and we enjoyed a delicious potluck meal together.

Afterward, the girls took us on a short hike around the camp.  Hannah and Sophie had spent the previous week at Highland for a day camp, and they both thought they were experts.  Hannah was surprised to learn that I attended camp there when I was young and actually knew my way around.  We hiked first to the mountain swing, which is a grand swing that takes you out over the treetops.  Then we hiked to the pond.  Along the way we stopped for play in the creek, as catching minnows there is always a fun past-time.

Catching minnows in the creek



Our catch



Sophie on the mountain swing

Hannah taking her turn.  It's more fun upside down!



Even mom took a ride, what fun!



Taking a break while on the hike