Join us on Friday, September 27 to Sunday, September 29 for a relaxed weekend of just being together. Come for the whole weekend, one night, or just Saturday. A cost of $5 will go toward the use of the cottage.

Summary of activities

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Arrival: Anytime that works for you. Bring your own dinner for Friday evening. Camp, or reserve a bed or mattress in the cottage or a bunkhouse. Cottage beds are for those needing extra help, or outlets for CPAPs.

After dinner: campfire and songs

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Arrival: Anytime that works for you.

Morning: Coffee and tea provided in the cottage. Your own breakfast.

10:30 am: Morning hike/walk to Missouri/Gasconade Rivers Overlook 

12:00 noon: Lunch at the shelter on your own

Afternoon activities are being planned. Ideas and suggestions are welcomed.

5:00-6:00 pm: Potluck dinner in the shelter. We want to be finished and cleaned up before dark!

Dusk: Campfire and songs

Anytime: There are numerous opportunities for active or not-so-active things to do. All are your choice. There are a number of hikes at Bergfried: to the quarry; to the overlook of the confluence of the Gasconade and Missouri Rivers; to the gravesite of a Civil War Union soldier; or the Homestead Trail. All activities are optional and the schedule is flexible. Sunset over the valley at Bergfried is gorgeous. For music around the campfire, bring musical instruments and/or song sheets if you have them. 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

10:00 am: There will be a short worship service. Coffee and tea provided in the cottage, before and after the service. Bring your own breakfast. Packing up at your leisure.

Any questions can be sent to bergfriedwomen@eliotchapel.org.