In your pursuit of health and happiness, you may tend to focus so much on material goals, exercise, or relationships. These are important and should be addressed; however, you can completely forget about how you are connected to nature and how much your modern lifestyle has separated you from your roots.
The corporate world is highly competitive in all sections of the economy. The stress of maintaining a competitive edge can often be high on organizations and employees alike. At times, workloads can lead to burnout in managers and employees as well, leading to high levels of frustration and stress and lower work efficiency and excellence.
Western North Carolina is a magical place of high mountain peaks and deep, hidden valleys filled with rushing rivers and streams full of trout and cascading waterfalls. The Blue Ridge Parkway travels through the area. Great portions of the landscape are within protected government lands in the form of national forests, state and local parks, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Youth retreats are a very important activity that offers unique and exciting ministry opportunities for youth and adults alike. Youth can experience the wonders of God’s creation and develop closer relationships with God and their peers. They can escape the stresses of everyday life and immerse themselves in activities tailored specifically for their age group.