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May 2022
Emmanuel Parish Retreat
Private Event Chanco is pleased to have the opportunity to offer our famous hospitality of friendship, love, and spirit to the Emmanuel Parish for their retreat. Want to book your next event with us? Click here for more information or download your guest planning guide today. Download Guest Planning Guide
Find out more »Spring Weekend
Mark your calendars for May 20-22 to join the Diocese of Southern Virginia for Spring Weekend! Spring Weekend will be held May 20-22 at Chanco on the James. Youth in grades 6 through 12 are invited for a weekend of camp fun and fellowship as we explore not only what it means to be an Episcopalian, but how we share our faith with others. During the weekend, youth will be staying in the chalets and will have an opportunity to…
Find out more »UUFR Spring Retreat
Private Event Chanco is pleased to have the opportunity to offer our famous hospitality of friendship, love, and spirit to UUFR for their Spring Retreat. Want to book your next event with us? Click here for more information or download your guest planning guide today. Download Guest Planning Guide
Find out more »Virginia Indians Yesterday and Today
Learn about the history of the Powhatan confederacy and other Virginia tribes that were not a part of the confederacy. Nellie and Kevin will discuss the trials of Virginia Indians in the early part of the 20th century including Walter Plecker's attempts to completely erase native culture from our society and will contrast his work to the advocacy of Frank Speck who tried to reunite the tribes of the confederacy. We will hear how attempts to "kill the Indian and save…
Find out more »June 2022
DCDI Weekend #2
Private Event Chanco is pleased to have the opportunity to offer our famous hospitality of friendship, love, and spirit to the DCDI. Want to book your next event with us? Click here for more information or download your guest planning guide today. Download Guest Planning Guide
Find out more »September 2022
Food for the Soul
Join us at Chanco on September 17–18, 2022 for a retreat of nourishment of the body and soul. This retreat will feature incredible food, learning about and tasting various wines made in Virginia (with non-alcoholic options), and lessons from Nellie Adkins about Indigenous foods and history. Food, fun, and fellowship will all be a part of this relaxing, educational, and rejuvenating overnight retreat. The cost for this delicious retreat is $115 for a shared room (recommended only for those sharing…
Find out more »November 2022
Unboxing Your Faith — EYC Fall Weekend 2022
Fall Weekend is an opportunity for youth to come together with friends from all over the Diocese and to spend time in retreat with God. Youth in grades 6 through 12 are invited to join us for a weekend of camp fun and fellowship as we explore not only what it means to be an Episcopalian, but how we share our faith with others. The EYC board has been exploring why faith matters today and are excited to share what…
Find out more »Donor Appreciation Event & A Day of Thanksgiving
Thank you for your generosity and support throughout the Chanco Capital Campaign. We are pleased to extend a private invitation to our Special Donor Appreciation Event and Day of Thanksgiving. This private event will celebrate you and your love for Chanco. We hope you can join us for this special event. Appreciation Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. Unveiling of the Campaign for Chanco donor wall: 1:30 p.m. Service: 2:00 p.m. Please RSVP by November 11, 2022 Call (888) 724-2626 to make a…
Find out more »December 2022
Advent Retreat
It’s time to register for this year’s Advent Retreat! Join us at Chanco as we delve into our faith journeys while learning about the Candles of Advent, their meanings, and how we experience those meanings in our daily lives. Activities will include praise, Lectio Divina style Bible study and discussion, candle making, faith journals, and more. This Advent retreat is open to all adults! The cost for this meaningful retreat is $120 for a shared room (recommended only for those…
Find out more »January 2023
Winter Camp 2023
This fun-filled weekend is perfect for kids who are missing some Chanco sunshine or for first-timers who want to see if camp is a good fit for them. Ages: 7–12 This weekend features: – Zip Lines – Archery – Awesome Counselors – Giant Bonfire! – Skits – GaGa – Food – Game – Friends – Music – Worship! Questions? Email Lexi Barnhill at [email protected] Register by link or by calling the office at 757-294-3126 Register Now
Find out more »March 2023
Lenten Retreat
2023 Lenten Retreat for Men, Women, and Couples Tired of Covid? Weary from watching the news? Need some gentle time for your spirit? Then it’s time to register for this year’s Lenten Retreat, “Let Love Be the Desert.” Led by Angier Brock, the retreat will invite us to step away from busy-ness and fatigue to enter a quiet space where scripture, poetry, and reflection can nourish us. The retreat will include journaling, group discussion, and silence, with time after lunch…
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