2026 Men's Adventure Series Application

2026 Men's Adventure Retreats

Important Note: We are not looking for perfect men but for men who desire to grow in their relationship with God and their fellow brothers in Christ. There will be times set aside for intentional spiritual conversations on each trip. (Deposit will be refunded if we are unable to get you into the trip of your choice.)

Men,


The goal and purpose of the Men’s Adventure Weekends and Retreats are to provide men an opportunity to get away from the rush and distractions of daily life and spend a week(end) focusing on what it means to be a man of God. During this special time of spiritual focus and adventure, we enjoy God’s amazing creation, participate in fun and challenging activities, and invest in other men determined to grow in Christ.

This year we have several weeklong Men’s Adventure Retreats (MAR) as well as weekend options.


Look through the list of activities and prayerfully consider one that fits you prior to filling out this application.


1. These trips are amazing and filled with adventure but are centered on God and your spiritual growth. We invite men to participate in devotional time and share transparently in conversations about growing as a man.


2. Most options fill up quickly. Please only take a spot if you are confident you can attend.


3. Each trip will require a 50% deposit to hold your spot (unless otherwise stated). We will have a waiting list for those interested in trips that fill quickly.


 


Fitness Level Descriptions:


Easy: No fitness required


Medium: Some basic fitness required


Moderate: Intentional training with moderate activity


Challenging: Intentional training with strenuous activity


 
 
 
Please select one option.
Please select one option.
 
 
 
 
Trip selection will happen over the next week. Please take this next week to check your budget to see if you can afford this trip and your home and work schedules to see if you are available to take the trips you have selected as your 1st & 2nd choices.  If you receive confirmation that you have been selected for a trip, then a link will be provided for you to make your 50% Deposit. Deposits should be made by January 19, 2026.

WV Fly Fishing Weekend:


This exciting 3-day long weekend will be highlighted by two days of fly fishing in the beautiful streams of West Virginia.  The men will stay in the Four Lillies Lodge situated on 84 idyllic acres in Monroe County, WV. All equipment is provided by the participants. Price includes fishing, lodging and travel.  Food for meals and fishing licenses are additional.

 

Fitness level: Moderate

Leaders: Perry Weller

Destination: Peterstown, WV

Dates: March 25th – 29th    

Group size: 6

Price: $300.00 (Travel/Lodging)

Deposit: $150.00

West Palm Beach, Florida Adventure


This Adventure will take you on an Everglades Airboat Tour along with both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Target fish species include Peacock Bass, Clown Knife Fish, Snakehead Mahi, Tarpon, Wahoo, Snook and more. Men will stay in an Air B&B for the week.  

 

Fitness Level: Moderate (Good amount of walking)

Group Leader – Ross Morland/Kevin Jones

Location – West Palm Beach Florida

Event Dates – April 11th – 18th 

Group Size: 5

Cost: $750 Covers Airboat Tour and 2 guided fishing trips, lodging and travel (about $250 additional for food, licenses, tackle and souvenirs)

Deposit: $375.00

Rocky Anniversary Tour


Participants are heading to Philadelphia to do a 4-mile walking Rocky Movie Tour, go to the Museum of Illusions, Putt Putt at the PuttShack, the famous Reading Terminal market (over 80 places to eat), and possibly a baseball game.  Cost is $400 plus food when we eat.

 

Fitness level: Moderate (Walking Distances)

Leaders: Leslie Palmer/Landon Graber

Destination: Philadelphia, PA

Dates: April 16th – 19th   

Group size: 6 

Price: $400 (Includes lodging, food, travel)

Deposit: $200.00

Wintergreen Golf Weekend Adventure:


This long weekend golf trip will be held at the beautiful Stoney Creek Golf resort at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Men will be staying in a vacation condo on the mountain both nights. Men will play three rounds of golf over the weekend with time to relax, eat food, and fellowship in between. Each round will include various prizes for being closest to the pin, etc. All participants will also receive a free swag bag with surprise items!

 

Fitness level: Easy

Leaders: Spencer Stowell/Dean Obaugh/Jim Foege

Destination: Wintergreen, VA

Dates: April 17th – April 19th 

Group size: 12

Price: $375.00 (Includes Golf/Range Balls/3 Meals/Lodging)

Deposit: $150.00

Bang Steel Rifle Shoot Weekend: 


This exciting weekend will be highlighted by a guided long-range rifle course in the hills of Wytheville, VA. Men will have the opportunity to shoot at targets at distances out to 1,000 yards and beyond in one of the most beautiful settings possible. Training and professional instruction provided. If shooting long range has ever been an interest, this is the trip for you. Even if you don't have a rifle, there are options available to use, don't let equipment hold you back. Cost of ammo and meals are separate.

 

Fitness level: Easy

Leaders: Scott Gunnell/Mike Henry

Destination: Wytheville, VA

Dates: April 17th-18th 

Group size: 12

Price: $500.00 (Travel/Lodging/Rifle Range Fee/Instruction)

Deposit: $250.00

WV Snowshoe Resort Golf & Trout Fishing Weekend


Do you enjoy fishing and golfing? Participants on this weekend journey will travel to Snowshoe, WV, to enjoy a day of trout fishing and a day of golf.  Cost includes WV trout fishing license, 18 hole course fees with cart, prizes, food and lodging.  Golf clubs and fishing gear provided by each participant. Join us as we enjoy God’s creation and by growing closer to Him in our connection with one another.

 

Fitness level: Medium

Leaders: Rick Wheeler/Dan Roller/David Custard

Destination: Snowshoe, WV

Dates: May 14th – 17th

Group size: 6-8 

Price: $500 (Includes Lodging, Travel, Golf, Food & WV Fishing License)

Deposit: $250

Offshore Wreck (Reef) Fishing Charter Weekend


This exciting 3-day weekend will be highlighted by a two-day offshore Wreck (reef) fishing charter leaving from VA Beach for black sea bass, Trigger fish and flounder.  All equipment is provided by the charter company. Price includes charter, lodging and travel.  Food for meals is additional.

 

Fitness level: Easy

Leaders: Wayne Morland/Mason Graber

Destination: VA Beach, VA

Dates: May 15th – 17th   

Group size: 6

Price: $780.00 (Travel/Lodging/Charter/Tip)

Deposit: $400.00

Smith Mountain Lake Adventure Weekend


This exciting adventure will take place at Virginia’s one and only Smith Mountain Lake.  This weekend trip will consist of a fishing charter for Rock Fish and other activities.  Our group will stay in comfortable rustic cabins in the State Park.

 

Fitness Level: Medium

Leaders: Daniel Wright/Travis Callison

Destination: Smith Mountain Lake VA

Dates: June 4th-8th

Group Size: 8

Price: $400.00 per person (Includes travel, lodging, fuel, groceries to share, and charter).

Deposit: $200.00

Wyoming Lake Heebeecheeche Trout and Backpack Adventure #1


Participants in this adventure will be heading to the Wind River Mountains in Wyoming to experience some of God's most beautiful landscapes. The emphasis of the trip is on growing in our relationship with God and in our relationships as Christian men. We will backpack deep into the remote mountains and to Lake Heebeecheeche of the Wind River mountains and enjoy camping, world-class trout fishing, and hiking. Each member will need to outfit a backpack for the trip. 


Fitness level: Challenging

Leaders: Brian Robertson/Travis Callison

Destination: Wind River Roadless Area

Dates: July 23rd - August 1st 

Group size: 8

Price: $400.00 per person (Includes travel lodging, fuel, and backcountry permits) Does not include backpack and contents.

Deposit $200.00

(FULL) Wyoming Lake Heebeecheeche Trout and Backpack Adventure #2


Participants in this adventure will be heading to the Wind River Mountains in Lander, Wyoming to experience some of God's most beautiful landscapes. The emphasis of the trip is on growing in our relationship with God and in our relationships as Christian men. We will backpack deep into the remote mountains and to Lake Heebeecheeche of the Wind River mountains and enjoy camping, world-class trout fishing, and hiking. Each member will need to outfit a backpack for the trip. 

 

Fitness level: Challenging

Leaders: Derek Davis/Evan Bowling

Destination: Lander, Wyoming

Dates: July 30th - August 9th 

Group size: 7

Price: $400.00 per person (Includes travel lodging, fuel, and backcountry permits) Does not include backpack and contents.

Deposit $200.00

(FULL) Maine Adventure Retreat  


This weeklong adventure trip to Maine will be highlighted with canoe float trips and a UTV trail ride.  We will fish for smallmouth bass on the Penobscot River near Lincoln, ME and ride the Katahdin Valley trails near Millinocket, ME. 

 

We will begin the trip with a stopover in Kittery, ME, where we will visit the Kittery Trading Post for last-minute fishing gear and do some sightseeing near the coast.  Then we will leave on Sunday to head for our cabin at the Sleeping Bear Campground for the rest of the week.

 

Fitness Level: Moderate

Leaders: Keith Bottenfield/Dana Willie

Destination: Lee, ME

Dates: August 7th -14th 

Group size: 6

Price: $950 (Travel/Lodging/Food at cabin/UTV rental for 1 day)

Deposit: $475

 

This price does not include meals while traveling to/from Maine, lunch on Sat/Sun, a Maine Fishing license, or any excursions that the group may decide to add on later.

Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing Weekend


This exciting weekend will be highlighted by a two-day fishing charter for Cobia, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish in the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Men will stay at an Air B&B and travel to meet the captain at the Smith Point Marina in Reedville, VA. All equipment is provided by the charter company.

 

Fitness level: Easy

Leaders: Ronnie Jacobs/Brent Brown

Destination: Reedville, VA

Dates: August 13th – 16th   

Group size: 8

Price: $425.00 (Travel/Lodging/Charter/Tip)

Deposit: $215.00

(FULL) Remote Canada Fishing Adventure #1


For this exciting adventure we will be traveling by van (23 hours) around the beautiful northeast coast of Lake Superior then finishing our journey in Armstrong, Ontario Canada. From Armstrong, we will board a float plane and fly to Burntrock Lake. Burntrock outpost is located 53 miles northwest of Armstrong. The only outpost on a 4200-acre lake. With a spectacular view from the cabin. There are two cabins at Burntrock site. Each cabin sleeps five people and is fully equipped with running water, showers, electricity, and bunk style beds. There are aluminum boats with gas motors and canoes included as well. Located in the interior of Wabakimi Park, the Walleye and northern pike fishing is one of the best. 

 

Fitness level: Medium

Leaders: Stacey Burkholder/Bill Caldwell

Destination: Ontario Canada

Dates: August 21st – 31st 

Group size: 4

Price: $1950.00 (Includes Lodging/Food Tour Tickets/Fuel)

Deposit: $500

(FULL) Remote Canada Fishing Adventure #2


For this exciting adventure we will be traveling by van (23 hours) around the beautiful northeast coast of Lake Superior then finishing our journey in Armstrong, Ontario Canada. From Armstrong, we will board a float plane and fly to Burntrock Lake. Burntrock outpost is located 53 miles northwest of Armstrong. The only outpost on a 4200-acre lake. With a spectacular view from the cabin. There are two cabins at Burntrock site. Each cabin sleeps five people and is fully equipped with running water, showers, electricity, and bunk style beds. There are aluminum boats with gas motors and canoes included as well. Located in the interior of Wabakimi Park, the Walleye and northern pike fishing is one of the best. 

 

Fitness level: Medium

Leaders: Shawn Burkholder/Jamie Humphries

Destination: Ontario Canada

Dates: August 21st – 31st

Group size: 4

Price: $1950.00 (Includes Lodging/Food Tour Tickets/Fuel)

Deposit: $500

OBX Surf & Sound Adventure


Participants in this adventure will be heading to the Outer Banks in North Carolina to experience some of God's amazing creation. The emphasis of the trip is on growing in our relationship with God and relationships as Christian men. In September, the Outer Banks is a premier saltwater fishing destination. We will enjoy surf fishing from the beach, a self-guided sound excursion via kayaks and canoes, and a half-day fishing charter on the Pamlico Sound. Each team member would need to provide their fishing equipment and tackle.

 

Fitness Level: Medium (Canoe/Kayak Paddling)

Leaders: Galen Graber/James Bartel

Destination: Waves, North Carolina

Dates: Sept 19th – 25th

Group Size: 7

Price: $900.00 per person (Includes travel, lodging, fuel, groceries to share, half-day charter, and license). It does not include fishing equipment and tackle

Deposit: $450.00
Gauley River Rafting Adventure Weekend

This exciting weekend will be highlighted by rafting the Upper Gauley River during the annual Summersville Lake drain down.  For 6 weekends in the fall the lake is drained for winter pool making this river the #1 rafting spot east of the Mississippi! Come out for some great fellowship in a cabin on the rim of the New River Gorge and great team building in a 4–6-man raft.  There will be opportunities for other adventures during the weekend such as rock climbing, rappelling, jet boating on the New River, etc. All safety equipment will be provided as well as training by licensed guides. 

 

Fitness level: Medium

Leaders: Chris McCormack/

Destination: New River Gorge, West Virginia

Dates: Either October 9-11 or October 16-18 TBA by February 1

Group Size: 12

Price: $350.00 Final amount will be determined once the group is set.  It is based off extra adventures the group decides to do. (travel/lodging/rafting)

Deposit: $175.00
Remote Canada Fishing Adventure #3

For this exciting adventure we will be traveling by van (23 hours) around the beautiful northeast coast of Lake Superior then finishing our journey in Armstrong, Ontario Canada. From Armstrong, we will board a float plane and fly to Moncrief Lake. Moncrief outpost is located 53 miles northwest of Armstrong. The only outpost on a 4200-acre lake. With a spectacular view from the cabin. There is a cabin at Moncrief site. The cabin sleeps seven people and is fully equipped with running water, showers, electricity, and bunk style beds. There are aluminum boats with gas motors and canoes included as well. Located in the interior of Wabakimi Park, the Walleye and northern pike fishing is one of the best. 

 

Fitness level: Medium

Leaders: Dean Obaugh/Alan White

Destination: Ontario Canada

Dates: August 21st – 31st 

Group size: 7

Price: $1950.00 (Includes Lodging/Food Tour Tickets/Fuel)

Deposit: $500

Description

2026 Men's Adventure Retreats

Important Note: We are not looking for perfect men but for men who desire to grow in their relationship with God and their fellow brothers in Christ. There will be times set aside for intentional spiritual conversations on each trip. (Deposit will be refunded if we are unable to get you into the trip of your choice.)