Register Beginning September 1 for Theotokos 2024

Even though you might not know your final numbers when you register, please give your best estimate for numbers of youth and adults you anticipate having in your group (must have 5 to 1 ratio for Safe Sanctuaries compliance). If you pay more deposits than you have final attendees, the extra deposits will be credited to your final balance.

There are two different retreat packages available for confirmation groups. Fees for the retreat program and lodging/meals is combined, so there is only one deposit payment ($50/person) and a final balance invoice. The two package options include:

• "All in One" Package:  $185/participant includes Confirmation Retreat program, 2 nights lodging, and 5 meals  
  • Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch 
• “DIY Meals” Package: $165/participant includes Confirmation Retreat program and 2 nights lodging. This option is only available for groups staying in retreat houses. 
  • (If interested in adding meals, discuss with Kelli Miller AFTER you have registered.)

• Complete and mail the 2-page Retreat Registration Form, linked below, WITH CHECK payable to Hinton Rural Life Center. Registration is not complete without deposit payment. 
• Email Retreat Registration Form, linked below, to karen@hintoncenter.org and call Shelley or Karen at 828-389-8336 to pay with credit card.
• Register online, with payment through PayPal or credit card, using the online form linked below.

Registration is not complete – and “spots are not reserved” – until deposit received.  ·        

• Deposits are nonrefundable after January 15, 2024. (Overpaid deposits can be applied to balance.) 
• Balance is due the Friday a week before your retreat weekend and is nonrefundable after that date. 
• Balance after your deposit is $185/participant (All-in-One Package) or $165/participant (DIY Package) LESS THE DEPOSIT PAID when you registered. You'll be invoiced. 
• A $50 late fee will be added to balances not received by date due. Failure to pay balance on time may result in not being able to register for future retreats.

• You’ll be contacted by Karen Kluever to confirm your registration information.
• You’ll receive more guidelines about how to prepare for the retreat, what to pack, retreat schedule, Small Group Leader Guide, Safe Sanctuary requirements for adults, etc., as well as a Leader Covenant.
• You’ll receive a Confirmation Group Information Form and a Participant Information Form, required for each youth and adult attending the retreat.

These forms and resources will also be available on the web site for download!