Chanco on the James

DCDI Cycle 2 Weekend
2023-12-07 - 2023-12-09 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
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Gard K9 Training
2023-12-02 | VA

Advent: Preparing for the Holy One Through Rule of Life
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-02 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
One of our Bishop’s five initiatives is to deepen our spiritual life and relationship with God through a Rule of Life. A Rule of Life is a set of disciplines, or framework, that we turn to daily in order to allow ourselves to cooperate with the Holy Spirit and be drawn more deeply into the heart of God. Advent marks a time of preparing for the Christ child. As we begin Advent, we can either tweak disciplines that we already have in place or fashion new ones in order to solidify our Rule of Life. During this Advent retreat, Bishop Susan Haynes, assisted by her staff Canons Roy Hoffman, Willis Foster, and Lynn Farlin, will lead participants through listening, reflecting, prayer, and fellowship in the presence of God to create a personal Rule of Life. Beginning with dinner on Friday night, we will gather for times of teaching, reflection, worship, and silence. We will be supported by the Chanco staff who will be providing times of nourishment for our bodies (delicious meals by Chef Stephone), times for fellowship, including s’mores by the fireplace or campfire (depending on the weather), and times simply to enjoy the natural environment God has created. We will end our time by 3 p.m. on Saturday. Please join us to develop your own Rule of Life as we prepare for the coming of Christ.
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Chanco Donor Appreciation Event
2023-11-17 - 2023-11-19 | VA

St. Jerome's Confirmation Retreat
2023-11-17 - 2023-11-18 | VA

EYC Fall Weekend
2023-11-10 - 2023-11-12 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Episcopal Youth Community 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 at Chanco on the James as we explore what it means to be in right relationship with God and others. The EYC Board has been exploring why faith matters today and is excited to share what they learned with the youth of the Diocese. During the weekend youth will be staying in conference housing and will have an opportunity to not only grow in their faith but also grow in community with activities around camp.
If you are interested in an event, or have any questions, please contact Youth and Young Adult Missioner Megan Dern, at mdern@diosova.org or 757-213-3393.
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Diocese Canterbury Retreat
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-05 | VA

Fall Work Weekend
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-05 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Are you ready to make a positive impact on our beloved Chanco? Come out and join us for a fun weekend and wonderful fellowship and give back to Chanco by helping us get some fall projects completed.
Come for the whole weekend and enjoy evening social time together or just come for Saturday (9:00a.m.). Come on your own or come as a family, all are welcome. We offer free overnight accommodation in Watson so register early to reserve your spot!
For questions, contact Marjorie Gay at hospitality@chanco.org or call 1-888-724-2626.
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Croptoberfest Scrapbook Weekend Retreat
2023-10-26 - 2023-10-29 | VA

Fall Clergy Retreat
2023-10-23 - 2023-10-25 | VA

Daddy Son Weekend
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22 | VA

Restoration Church Fall Retreat
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22 | VA

Catholic Campus Ministry Fall Retreat
2023-10-14 - 2023-10-15, 2023-09-08 - 2023-09-10 | VA

Daddy Daughter Weekend
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-15, 2023-09-29 - 2023-10-01 | VA

Daddy Son Retreat
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-08 | VA

Susan Grimm Retreat
2023-10-05 - 2023-10-10 | VA

Cursillo #171 Weekend
2023-10-05 - 2023-10-08 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Are you seeking a closer relationship with Christ? We invite you to experience your faith and love of Christ through Cursillo, a short course in Christian life. Our next weekend is October 5–8, 2023 at Chanco on the James. Talk to those at your church who have attended or your priest to obtain an application. DO COME AND SEE… DO NOT let the fee prevent you from applying, scholarship funds are available.
For more information contact: laydirector@cursillodiosovamail.com
If you want to live into Bishop Susan’s diocesan initiatives, Cursillo weekend is for you!
If you are interested in attending Cursillo #171 or simply have more questions about Cursillo, please fill out the contact form to give us a bit of information and someone will be in touch shortly.

Dungeons, Dragons & Discipleship
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-01 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Join us at Chanco on the James, September 29th through October 1st, 2023 for Dungeons, Dragons & Discipleship, a retreat on the transformative power of narrative! Together, we’ll explore how the games we play and stories we tell shape (and reshape) our lives and our faith. Join us for a weekend full of storytelling, tabletop gameplay, and learning how roleplaying games can help us practice being who God calls us to be. Whether you’ve been playing for years, or if you have never played a TTRPG (table-top roleplaying game) before, this weekend is for you! Registration is open now!

Ages 15-17 with a parent or guardian and 18+.

Email Hutch at programs@chanco.org or call 888-724-2626 with questions.

Shared Room: $165

Single Room: $235

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New Creation Men's Retreat
2023-09-29 - 2023-09-30 | VA

DCDI Cycle 2 Weekend #3
2023-09-21 - 2023-09-23 | VA

Food for the Soul
2023-09-16 - 2023-09-17 | Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA, 23881, United States
Food for the Soul retreat featuring Nellie Adkins, co-chair of the Diocese of Virginia’s Native American Ministry, offers an incredible menu, including baked flounder, white corn spoon bread, wild rice, & corn pudding. Dinner is preceded by a beverage tasting, with non-alcoholic options available, and lessons on Indigenous history and traditions. Food, fun, and fellowship will all be a part of this relaxing, educational, and rejuvenating overnight retreat. Registration is open now!
Email Hutch at programs@chanco.org or call 888-724-2626 with questions. Ages 21+.

Cost: $125 for shared room, $150 for private room
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McGlamery Scrapbooking Hens
2023-09-15 - 2023-09-17 | VA

St. John' Vestry Retreat
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-09 | VA

Fortune Family Reunion
2023-09-02 - 2023-09-03 | VA

Curtis Family
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-03 | VA

Boy Scout Troup #94 Mini High Adventure
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-03 | VA

LEAD Peninsula Class of 2024 Retreat
2023-08-28 - 2023-08-30 | VA

Men of Valor Empowered
2023-08-24 - 2023-08-27 | VA
