ESCAPE First-Year Retreat
Date and time
Location
Calcagnini Contemplative Center
400 Loyola Lane Bluemont, VA 20135Refund Policy
Description
Join one of Georgetown's most-loved traditions for over 23 years! This overnight experience for first-year and transfer students is designed as an “escape” from the Hilltop. For 27 hours, enjoy the chance to meet awesome new people, eat lots of good snacks, enjoy great live music, and take a step back from the frenzy of campus life.
**Please note: Friday, November 6, 2015 - Saturday November 7, 2015 is for Transfer Students only!
Frequently Asked Questions...
If I’m not very religious or not religious at all, will I still enjoy the retreat?
ESCAPE IS FOR EVERYONE. Regardless of how religious you are you will get a lot out of the overnight. While ESCAPE draws on Jesuit tradition, the retreat is non-denominational.
Does ESCAPE take up the entire weekend?
ESCAPE IS ONLY 27 HOURS. You can choose between the Friday/Saturday and Saturday/Sunday overnights. You will leave at 4:00pm and return the next day around 7:00pm.
I’m really busy right now. Should I wait until next year to attend?
ESCAPE IS A FIRST YEAR RETREAT. This means only freshmen and transfer students can attend. Go at a time that is convenient for your schedule, but the last overnights are in February!
Is ESCAPE a camping trip?
ESCAPE IS NOT A CAMPING TRIP. We will spend most of the weekend indoors in climate-controlled buildings. Still, you will have time to spend outside during free time, when you can explore the grounds of the Calcagnini Contemplative Center if you like.
What should I bring on my ESCAPE weekend?
For comfort: A sleeping bag and pillow -OR- sheets, blanket, and pillow; you can rent sleeping bags for $9.00 through Outdoor Ed (info here).
For cleanliness: A towel, soap, shampoo, a change of clothes, and whatever else you need to get ready.
For unpredictable weather: Durable shoes, socks, and a sweatshirt or jacket.
For fun: A good book, cards, frisbees, games, or your journal for free time (unless you want to romp outside, hang out by the fire, or take a nap!)
For hydration: A reusable water bottle
For everyone's audio delight: guitars or other musical instruments if you play any!