Bethlehem Farms: June 4th-10th

Bethlehem Farm Service Retreat

Bethlehem Farm is a Catholic community in Appalachia that transforms lives through service with the local community and the teaching of sustainable practices. This Retreat seeks to enable students to join in living the Gospel cornerstones of prayer, simplicity, service, and community. While Bethlehem Farm serves our sisters and brothers primarily by working with local community organizations, their work involves much more than just the physical labor. In this retreat, we go beyond hammering nails and painting walls and dig deep into the basic need for people to feel loved and appreciated. With a focus on social justice, Catholic Social Teaching, and the cornerstones of community, simplicity, prayer and service, the retreat emphasizes working with people rather than for them, and striving to always learn from one another. More information for this retreat can be found below, as well as an opportunity to register!

When?

St. Louis De Montfort will be participating in Bethlehem Farm's High School Service Week during the week of June 4th-10th. 

Where?

Students should be dropped off on the Morning of June 4th at the Youth Ministry Center, where we will take transport to arrive at the Farm in West Virginia. We will return back to the Youth Ministry Center on June 10th. More information will be provided after registration.

Cost?

​​​​​​​St. Louis De Montfort is providing a healthy incentive to go by cutting the cost to $150/Attendee. This includes the entire retreat experience (which includes boarding and meals) as well as transportation. Payments can be made out to St. Louis De Montfort via Check or Online Giving (TBA), which will be due by MAY 5TH. We will have time to stop for meals on the way to and from the Farm, but those will not be covered by the Fee so please plan accordingly.

Registration?

Registrations are due BY MAY 1st. There are only 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE for this retreat, and they will be reserved in a first come-first serve basis. In order to register, please fill out the form below. Once registered, you will have until MAY 5TH to fill out the below documents (as noted), that are required to be sent out to the farm ahead of time.

Bethlehem Farm Website