2025 ADYA Spiritual Retreat

Dahlonega Georgia 

GLISSON Camp & Retreat Center

690 Camp Glisson Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30533

http://www.glisson.org

Friday 2/14 - 2/17

Dear ADYA Community,

It is our pleasure to announce that the registration is now open for the annual ADYA National Spiritual Retreat –

Dahlonega, Gorgia

Prices include session presentations, lodging, team building & outdoor activities, 8 meals, campfire and nature hike.

This retreat is intended to promote community camaraderie and a better knowledge of our faith for all

American Druze Young Adults (ages 18-39)

Seats are limited, and packages are expected to sell out quickly. If you plan to participate, don’t wait -

register now. It’s first come, first served!

To register and pay please  CLICK HERE!

Then plan on enjoying a fun-filled gathering in nature filled with team building,

and spiritual discussion that will deepening our understanding of our faith.

Donations will be accepted, and the bulk of remaining costs are being

subsidized by community members, ADS National and Chapters.

CLICK HERE To DONATE

LODGING: 

• Male and female participant’s sleep in separate Lodge rooms up to 7 people in two separate “dorm” areas. Each area has comfortable bunk-style beds and a separate bath with two showers, two commode stalls, and two sinks.
• Linens are not provided.

REFUND POLICY:

• 50% Refund thru Jan 24, 2025

• No Refunds after Jan 24, 2025

PARTICIPANTS NEED TO BRING CAMPING GEAR

• Sleeping bag with pillow

• Sheets to place on mattress under sleeping bags

• Toiletries: soap, shampoo, towel, flip flops, etc.

• Heavy/warm clothing and shoes.

• Please be prepared for warm/cold days and nights.

• Recommend bright T-shirts to spot Ticks. Mosquito’s Repellant

AIRPORT INFORMATION:

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is only 1 hr-43 minutes away

• Transportation might be available – More Info to come

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Friday, Feb 14, 2025

03:00PM-06:00PM - Arrivals and check-in

06:00PM-07:00PM - Welcome Dinner (Dining Area)

07:00PM-09:00PM - Welcome/Icebreaker Activity (Introductions & Review Code of Conduct)

09:00PM-10:30PM - Team building, & Fellowship, Clean-up (Lights out by 12:00PM)

Saturday, Feb 15, 2025

06:30AM-08:00AM - Morning Hike and Morning Prayer

08:00AM-09:00AM - Breakfast(Dining Area)

09:00AM-12:00PM - Group Discussion and Workshop

12:00AM-12:30PM - Free time

12:30PM-01:30PM - Lunch (Dining Area)

01:30PM-04:00PM - Teambuilding outdoors

04:00PM-05:30PM - Discussion & Small Group Workshops

05:30PM-06:00PM - Prayer Before Dinner

06:00PM-07:00PM - Dinner (Dining Area)

07:00PM-09:00PM - Campfire/Reflection stories

09:00PM-10:30PM - Q&A Session

10:30PM-11:30PM - Free Time, Fellowship & Games, Clean-up (Lights out by 12:00PM)

Sunday, Feb 16, 2025

06:30AM-08:00AM - Morning Hike and Morning Prayer

08:00AM-09:00AM - Breakfast (Dining Area)

09:00AM-12:00AM - Group Discussion and Workshop

12:00AM-12:30PM - Free time

12:30PM-01:30PM - Lunch (Dining Area)

01:30PM-03:30PM - Teambuilding outdoors

03:30PM-05:30PM - Open Discussion and Fellowship

05:30PM-06:00PM - Prayer before Dinner

06:00PM-07:00PM - Dinner (Dining Area)

07:00PM-09:00PM - Closing Discussion & Lesson learned

09:00PM-11:30PM - Free Time, Fellowship & Games, Clean-up (Lights out by 12:00PM)

Monday, Feb 17, 2025

08:00AM-09:00AM - Morning Prayer

09:00AM-10:00AM - Breakfast (Dining Area)

10:00AM-11:00AM - Exit Survey and Check- out

CODE OF CONDUCT:As Druze youth and young adults, you represent the American Druze Society. We ask you to project an image of respect to others and to the property around you.

The following Code of Conduct will be in effect during the Retreat. Remember that you do not act alone. Whatever you do reflects the image of the wholegroup.

1. Attendees are expected to come prepared with the mindset of participating fully and positively in the retreat experience.

2. Attendees are expected to respect their peers and the team leaders who are there to assist them and abide by the rules of the facility.

3. Participants are expected to attend all retreat activities.

4. No alcoholic beverages may be brought on the grounds or used during your stay.

5. No smoking in any buildings. The camp is a smoke free-site. No drugs or drug paraphernalia may be brought unless prescribed by a licensed physician.

6. Possession of weapons of any kind by any participant is NOT permitted.

7. Dress at the retreat is casual and conservative (for example no tight-fitting clothes and shorts shorter than knee length). T-shirts, jeans, and sweats are fine. Clothing with offensive or obscene words, pictures, symbols is not permitted. We prefer no shorts and no leggings with short shirts or overly tight apparel.

8. Language and conduct should reflect the values proclaimed as Mouwahhidoun Druze.

9. Participants are to remain at the Camp during the retreat.

10. No attendees are allowed to sleep in rooms of the opposite sex.

11. Noise Ordinance observed between the hours of 10pm-8am.All guests are asked to observe these hours while outdoors and moving around buildings by not playing any music and not using loud voices or shouting.

12. By registering yourself for this Retreat, you are acknowledging and will abide by the Code of Conduct.Violation of these rules will mean immediate dismissal from this retreat and future retreats. No exceptions.All federal, state, and county laws will be enforced. The camp is not responsible in case of deviation from the laws by clients.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT:

ADYA National: adyanational.digital@gmail.com

CORA Team:ads_cora@druze.com

Also Visit us on www.Americandruzesociety.org