Autumn Women’s Weekend at Bergfried is an opportunity to enjoy a relaxed weekend of just being together. Join us for the whole weekend, one night, or just Saturday. Come make a new friend! Cost is $5.

Summary of activities

FRIDAY, October 23:

ARRIVAL – Come out any time 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 with special needs, such as outlets for CPAPs. After dinner, we'll have a campfire with songs and a getting-to-know-you icebreaker.

SATURDAY, October 24:

ARRIVAL – Come out any time that works for you.

• Morning – coffee and tea provided in the cottage. You'll provide your own breakfast.
• 10:30: Morning hike/walk to Missouri/Gasconade Rivers Overlook with Cindy
• 12:00: Lunch at the shelter on your own
• Crafts with Dawn, available all day
• 1:30-2:30: Discussion Group Session with Cindy – Come with a recommendation for a book, movie, or music that has spoken to you in the recent past. How does this resonate with you, and do you recommend it to others? We'll compile a list of recommendations. 
• 3:00: Easy afternoon hike on the south side led by Beverly and Calix
• 5-6: Potluck dinner in the shelter. We want to be finished and cleaned up before dark!
• Dusk: Campfire and songs with Dawn
• 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, October 25: 

10:30 am: We'll gather for a short worship service with Beverly. Coffee and tea will be provided in the cottage, before and after the service. Bring your own breakfast. Pack up at your leisure.

Reservations and any questions can be sent to bergfriedwomen@eliotchapel.org. Submit your bed requests ASAP for the limited mattresses in the cottage.

MEETS: October 23-25

COST: $5

LEADER: Cindy Haynes

CONTACT: bergfriedwomen@eliotchapel.org

REGISTER BY EMAILING bergfriedwomen@eliotchapel.org