Shehaqua Fall Festival
Fri. October 4 — Sun. October 6
Come join us for a weekend of fun family fall activities (candle dipping, leaf art, log toss, sack racing, ax throwing, pumpkin carving/painting, etc.), a bonfire with hot apple cider, square dancing with a professional "caller" on a Saturday night hoedown, and some spiritual reflection out in the beautiful Poconos Mountains! This festival is for the whole family, adults young and older, and anyone looking to connect with a wonderful community of people.
Program Director: Kester Wilkening
Remember to Bring
- Weather: Please check the weather for White Haven, PA prior to coming, it can be quite cold this time of year (or it could be 50's, variable).
- Warm Clothes! Weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor activities.
- Warm sleeping bag or blankets.
- DRESS UP FOR HOEDOWN: Country attire (plaid shirts, long skirts, boots, hats, handkerchief, suspenders, etc :). Bring some spare to share!
- Full Packing List
Schedule
Friday, October 4
5:00pm - Arrival & Set up your cabin
6:00pm - Dinner
7:30pm - Bonfire, Open Mic, Hot Apple Cider
Saturday, October 5
8:00am - Breakfast
9:30am - Education
- Kids: Curriculum will be similar to typical Shehaqua education, to be discussed in more detail with the teachers.
- Adults: Topics TBD based on attendee presenters, examples: Early Career Decisions, Practical Spirituality, Making Lots of $$, Marriage & Sex, Wins & Fails as a Parent, etc.
- The format is 15-20 minutes of content followed by discussion.
1:30pm - Begin Festivities!
- Leaf art, pumpkin carving / painting, nature hike, trail race, log toss, sack racing, ax throwing, candle dipping, volleyball, etc. Activities will be whichever things people want to lead, share during registration!
6:30pm - Hoedown (Square dancing - Plaid & Cowboy Fits welcome!)
Sunday, October 6
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Education / Family Time
- Kids: Initially guided by a presenter and then opportunity for discussions as a family about God, questions kids have, etc.
- Adults: Topics TBD based on attendee presenters, examples: Early Career Decisions, Practical Spirituality, Making Lots of $$, Marriage & Sex, Wins & Fails as a Parent, etc.
- The format is 15-20 minutes of content followed by discussion.
- This is an important part of Shehaqua culture, many hands make light work : )