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LXCL:Your registration includes breakfast, BBQ lunch, refreshments, s’mores, organized activities, and retreat programming. It does NOT include Shenandoah National Park's entrance fee.

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Looking for a unique and meaningful way to embrace the beauty of fall and deepen your spiritual connection? Join the MakeSpace Outdoor Club for a day retreat in Shenandoah! Get away for the day, enjoy the fall scenery, reconnect with Allah&#39;s creation, meet new people, and spend time in community. When: Saturday, October 17th, 9:30am - 5pm Where: Shenandoah National Park, Thornton Gap Entrance Station31339 Skyline Drive Luray, VA 22835 PLEASE READ:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A detailed itinerary, exact meeting location, hiking location, parking instructions, and other day-of logistics will be emailed directly to registered attendees before the retreat. Please do not arrive at Shenandoah expecting to register or join the group on-site. Advance registration is required. If you do not receive an itinerary by October 10th, please email info@imakespace.com</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This retreat is designed for adults and young professionals seeking spiritual growth, self-discovery, and a deeper connection with both nature and their faith. We understand that childcare is not always possible, so please contact us if bringing a child is necessary for you to be able to attend. All attendees require a ticket. Children must be accompanied at all times on hikes and picnic grounds.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Tickets are $40 per person, which includes breakfast, BBQ lunch, refreshments, organized activities, and retreat programming.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your ticket does not include the entrance fee to the park. The current entrance fee is $30 per private vehicle</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Due to the nature of this event and it&#39;s activities, please note that tickets are nonrefundable.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">If you have any questions please email info@imakespace.com</li></ul> What to expect:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Breakfast &amp; Hot Drinks&nbsp;- Start the morning with breakfast and fall drinks before we start the day</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Educational Nature Hike - Led by environmental scientist Dr. Lama Elhatow. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Shenandoah National Park as we explore the trails and learn about the harmony between creation and Creator.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">About the Hike: Our hike is rated moderate/intermediate approximately 1.5&ndash;2 hours long. Expect inclines, uneven and rocky terrain. Participants should be comfortable walking continuously for this amount of time and navigating moderate elevation changes. Hiking shoes or sturdy athletic shoes are strongly recommended.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">BBQ Lunch - After the hike, we&rsquo;ll come back together for a BBQ lunch and refreshments.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Spiritual Reflection&nbsp;- Led by Wellness Coach Salimah Hussien from MantuaHub. Slow down and reconnect with Allah through a guided reflection on faith, balance, intentional living, and caring for our bodies, minds, and souls.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Outdoor Team Challenges &amp; Field Games -&nbsp;Get ready to work together! We&rsquo;ll divide into teams for a mix of outdoor challenges, problem-solving, friendly competition, and field games. Plus prizes!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Campfire + S&rsquo;mores&nbsp;- Wind down with a campfire, s&rsquo;mores, hot drinks, and fall weather.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Networking &amp; Community - There will be plenty of time throughout the retreat to meet new people, catch up with friends, and connect with others in the community.</li></ul>Transportation + CarpoolingTransportation is not included, but MakeSpace will help coordinate carpools for registered attendees.For those participating in the coordinated carpool, we will meet at the&nbsp;MakeSpace parking lot in Alexandria. Carpool check-in:&nbsp;approximately 6:30 AMDeparture: 7:00 AM sharp<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The MakeSpace building is currently under renovation and will not be accessible that morning. Please pray Fajr and use the restroom before arriving. There will be no access to the building, prayer space, or bathrooms at the carpool meetup.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">If you live closer to Shenandoah or prefer not to meet at MakeSpace, you may drive directly to the retreat location. Plan to arrive in Shenandoah approximately 9:30 AM.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">During registration, you&rsquo;ll be able to indicate whether you need a ride or can offer seats to other attendees.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We will do our best to match everyone who requests a ride, but carpool availability depends on available drivers and cannot be guaranteed.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Final carpool assignments and exact Shenandoah meeting details will be sent to registered attendees before the retreat.</li></ul>

Looking for a unique and meaningful way to embrace the beauty of fall and deepen your spiritual connection? Join the MakeSpace Outdoor Club for a day retreat in Shenandoah! Get away for the day, enjoy the fall scenery, reconnect with Allah's creation, meet new people, and spend time in community. When: Saturday, October 17th, 9:30am - 5pm Where: Shenandoah National Park, Thornton Gap Entrance Station31339 Skyline Drive Luray, VA 22835 PLEASE READ:<ul><li>A detailed itinerary, exact meeting location, hiking location, parking instructions, and other day-of logistics will be emailed directly to registered attendees before the retreat. Please do not arrive at Shenandoah expecting to register or join the group on-site. Advance registration is required. If you do not receive an itinerary by October 10th, please email info@imakespace.com</li><li>This retreat is designed for adults and young professionals seeking spiritual growth, self-discovery, and a deeper connection with both nature and their faith. We understand that childcare is not always possible, so please contact us if bringing a child is necessary for you to be able to attend. All attendees require a ticket. Children must be accompanied at all times on hikes and picnic grounds. </li><li>Tickets are $40 per person, which includes breakfast, BBQ lunch, refreshments, organized activities, and retreat programming. </li><li>Your ticket does not include the entrance fee to the park. The current entrance fee is $30 per private vehicle</li><li>Due to the nature of this event and it's activities, please note that tickets are nonrefundable. </li><li>If you have any questions please email info@imakespace.com</li></ul> What to expect:<ul><li>Breakfast &amp; Hot Drinks - Start the morning with breakfast and fall drinks before we start the day</li><li>Educational Nature Hike - Led by environmental scientist Dr. Lama Elhatow. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Shenandoah National Park as we explore the trails and learn about the harmony between creation and Creator.</li><li>About the Hike: Our hike is rated moderate/intermediate approximately 1.5–2 hours long. Expect inclines, uneven and rocky terrain. Participants should be comfortable walking continuously for this amount of time and navigating moderate elevation changes. Hiking shoes or sturdy athletic shoes are strongly recommended.</li><li>BBQ Lunch - After the hike, we’ll come back together for a BBQ lunch and refreshments.</li><li>Spiritual Reflection - Led by Wellness Coach Salimah Hussien from MantuaHub. Slow down and reconnect with Allah through a guided reflection on faith, balance, intentional living, and caring for our bodies, minds, and souls.</li><li>Outdoor Team Challenges &amp; Field Games - Get ready to work together! We’ll divide into teams for a mix of outdoor challenges, problem-solving, friendly competition, and field games. Plus prizes!</li><li>Campfire + S’mores - Wind down with a campfire, s’mores, hot drinks, and fall weather. </li><li>Networking &amp; Community - There will be plenty of time throughout the retreat to meet new people, catch up with friends, and connect with others in the community.</li></ul>Transportation + CarpoolingTransportation is not included, but MakeSpace will help coordinate carpools for registered attendees.For those participating in the coordinated carpool, we will meet at the MakeSpace parking lot in Alexandria. Carpool check-in: approximately 6:30 AMDeparture: 7:00 AM sharp<ul><li>The MakeSpace building is currently under renovation and will not be accessible that morning. Please pray Fajr and use the restroom before arriving. There will be no access to the building, prayer space, or bathrooms at the carpool meetup.</li><li>If you live closer to Shenandoah or prefer not to meet at MakeSpace, you may drive directly to the retreat location. Plan to arrive in Shenandoah approximately 9:30 AM.</li><li>During registration, you’ll be able to indicate whether you need a ride or can offer seats to other attendees.</li><li>We will do our best to match everyone who requests a ride, but carpool availability depends on available drivers and cannot be guaranteed.</li><li>Final carpool assignments and exact Shenandoah meeting details will be sent to registered attendees before the retreat.</li></ul>

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Fall Reset: Shenandoah Day Retreat

31339 Skyline Drive

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