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Is your TikTok feed full of sourdough recipes, plant care tips, vacation spots, and/or DIY tutorials? Do you and your dog/cat have a matching outfit? Did you go to midnight releases for the Harry Potter, Hunger Games, and Twilight movies? If so, you may be a young adult and this is definitely the retreat for you!
The Young Adult experience is varied and full of transitions. Some of us are on our first career, some of us are on our third, and others are still figuring it out. Some of us are renting, just bought our first house, or are living with our parents until we pay off our student loans. We may be single, dating, newlyweds, or even have a few toddlers in the house.
Wherever you are in your young adulthood, this retreat invites you to rest in creation, refocus your spirit, and reclaim the role of play in your life.
This retreat is in partnership with Grace Presbytery’s Young Adult Ministry Committee, who has generously offered to provide scholarships to those who need financial assistance to attend the retreat.
Gilmont’s Young Adult Retreat invites you to immerse yourself in creation and embrace wonder-filled play! Activities throughout the weekend include canoeing, axe throwing, crate stacking, hiking, group games, and more. Craft supplies and prayer stations will be available. There will be plenty of time to relax and rest among creation.
The retreat begins the evening of Friday, October 16. The retreat concludes on Sunday, October 18 after lunch.
While originally born and raised in Kansas (like Superman and Ted Lasso), Brendan has been a Texan for more than seven years, serving currently as an associate pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Tyler. He has served in ministry in Texas in a variety of ways—doing various committee work for Grace Presbytery, leading worship for migrant teen boys in Dallas, and serving on leadership for camps and conferences at Gilmont and Mo-Ranch name a few. He is a man of many interests including, but not limited to, glass blowing, abstract painting, printmaking, movies, reading, hiking, good food, exploring new places, and spending time with his loved ones (including his partner, Kala, and their dog child, Arowyn). If you asked Brendan to sum up his ministry in three words, he would choose solidarity, imagination, and curiosity. Those who know Brendan well would describe him as “essentially a golden retriever.”
Ryan Seekins is no stranger to Gilmont. She has been attending Camp Gilmont since she was 7 years old. She was a Camp Counselor for multiple years and also was the Summer Camp Co-Director in 2020. Ryan is also on the board at Gilmont and helps throughout the year with retreats through Grace Presbytery. When Ryan is not at Gilmont she is a Choir Teacher in Wylie, Texas and has 3 beautiful cats that are her and boyfriends spoiled children. Ryan cannot wait to lead you in music during the Young Adult Retreat!!
There is a $75 deposit to reserve your spot. Full payment is due 14 days prior to the retreat start date. We will contact you as a reminder to pay the balance. If the balance is not paid, the credit card on file will be charged the amount due.
All lodging options include meals and program.
Lodge Rooms have two twin beds and a private bathroom and are wifi-accessible. Linens are provided.
If you are choosing Double Occupancy this means that you are coordinating with your own roommate. Please list your roommate’s name on the registration form. Gilmont will not assign random roommates.
Up to 6 guests share a sleeping space and a restroom. Wifi is not available in the cabins. Depending on retreat attendance, cabin guests will be more spread out. Linens are not provided.
Join us just for the day on Saturday! Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner and program is included.
Cancellations occurring within 48 hours of registration are eligible for a full refund of all payments, including the registration deposit.
Cancellations occurring more than 30 days prior to the retreat start date will result in a refund of all payments except the $75 non-refundable registration deposit.
Cancellations occurring within 30 days prior to the retreat start date will result in forfeiture of all payments. You will be given the option to apply all payments (less the registration deposit) to a future event during the next 6 months or choose for the funds to be given to the camp as a donation.
Cancellations occurring within 7 days prior to the retreat start date will result in forfeiture of all payments.
Refunds will be issued within 5 business days of cancellation and in their original method of payment.
If Gilmont is unable to host the retreat for any reason, participants will be given the option to move payments to a future retreat, make a donation to the camp, or receive a full refund.
October 16-18, 2026
Single occupancy $225 per person
Double occupancy $175 per person
(Price includes lodging, linens, meals and program)
If you are choosing Double Occupancy this means you are coordinating with your own roommate. Please list your roommate’s name on your registration form. Gilmont will not assign random roommates.
$150 per person
(Price includes lodging, meals and program)
Up to 5 guests share sleeping space and a rest room. Linens are not included.
$75 per person per day
(Price includes meals and program)
Whether coming for summer camp, day camp, a retreat or your own facility rental, Gilmont has a lot of activities to offer. Here are some of our most popular.
Take your next step to get involved at Gilmont! We are excited to have you and look forward to having you experience the community and reconnection with nature here.
