The Zoweh Team is honored and excited that you have registered for The Deepening Weekend 2024!  We have seen God move mightily in the hearts of women at our previous conferences, and are hopeful and expectant that He will again set many hearts free this weekend.

In the weeks leading up to The Deepening Weekend, we will send you a series of emails with details about the weekend, free time sign up opportunities, and any updates. In the meantime, check out the menu below for packing list, preparation details, and information on what to expect for your weekend experience.If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at events@zoweh.org.

One of the most impactful ways to experience The Deepening Weekend is in the company of women with whom you are already sharing life. “Come with me,” is a powerful invitation. Share this link to the registration page with friends, other women in your small group, or women in your church. We’ve created some downloadable files for you to share.

If we can do anything to help you invite those who are on your heart, at your church or other ministry leaders or groups, and to set up a group name for your women to register with, please email sherry@zoweh.org.

There are three important things you'll need to complete in preparation for the event:

#1 READ (or reread!) at least one of these books to prepare your heart for the weekend:

#2 RECRUIT your intercessory prayer team by asking them to sign up here. We strongly encourage you to recruit three family members or friends to sign up to pray for you before, during, and after the conference. We will email them a series of carefully written prayers specifically for your experience at the weekend.

#3 COMPLETE YoungLife’s online waiver here. This must be completed before arrival.

Dietary Concerns? The Rockbridge Food Service Team desires to meet the needs of every guest and we understand that allergies and special diet needs are a reality. We will do our best to meet those needs with alternative foods where feasible. Our goal is to provide a healthy and satisfying dining experience for everyone. Please share your dietary concerns or restrictions by emailing us at events@zoweh.org.

On Thursday, October 10 at YoungLife's Rockbridge Alum Springs, 170 Spring House Road, Goshen, VA 24439 the schedule is:

4:00-5:45 PM Check in at Skyline Dining Hall, where you'll receive a packet with information regarding your accommodations. Allow 20-30 minutes for the check in process.  
6:00 PM Dinner at Skyline Dining Hall
7:00 PM First Session in Springs Center Club Room

Please consider arriving with time to settle into your bunkroom before dinner; give yourself time to explore the beauty of Rockbridge Alum Springs!

You are responsible for making all your travel arrangements to and from The Deepening Weekend. For more information about the camp/retreat center, CLICK HERE.

CONFERENCE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER
During the weekend, we ask that you turn your phone off and fully be present. Please give the CONFERENCE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER (540) 997-9276, to your family or emergency contacts. If someone calls the emergency number, we will get the message to you as quickly as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at events@zoweh.org.

You are responsible for all of your travel arrangements to and from The Deepening Weekend. For more information about Rockbridge Alum Springs, click here.  If you are traveling by plane and would like to connect with other women for ride sharing from airports, please email us at events@zoweh.org.

During your free time at The Deepening Weekend, there will be a variety of activities for you to enjoy. Rockbridge offers frisbee golf, hot tub (bring your own towel!), a gym with basketball court, a game room with ping pong, billiards, and foosball, a zipline over the lake, and a three person swing. There are also plenty of rocking chairs and quiet spots to journal, pray, or talk with others.

Also offered during free time:

Medic Appointments
When was the last time you sat with a woman who was willing, longing to listen to your heart, thoughtfully engage, and pray with you?

Zoweh Medics are your sisters and fellow beloved daughters, who desire to hold the space as you share what’s on your heart and mind…what might be coming up for you throughout the weekend; allowing time to be curious, to pause and consider, and invite the Spirit to come and illuminate. The Medics are here for YOU. One-on-one appointments last about an hour and fifteen minutes, and are available Friday and Saturday during free time. Sign up at The Well.

Create a Keepsake Box
In this optional free time session, you’ll create a unique image on your own treasure box/keepsake box. Using a re-purposed cigar box, a page from an old book, paint, and paper, artist Tracey Penrod will lead you in finding a personal message through a process called blackout poetry. Next, you’ll add paint, a few pops of color, and a contour outline of a meaningful shape, maybe like a flower, heart, leaf, or butterfly. You decide! At the end of this creative free time, you will have revealed a new message to treasure without ever writing a word and you’ll have a new keepsake box for your treasures and favorite mementos. Friday & Saturday at 1:15 pm in Rockbridge Station. FEE: $20 for materials, payable in cash at the session; space is limited, sign up at The Well.

Yoga
Enjoy some Christ-centered, therapeutic yoga sessions where you can be free to let go and receive more of His love and goodness for you! Each one hour session will include movement, stillness, breathwork, and prayers/meditations. You will walk away feeling relaxed and lighter. Bring your favorite yoga mat (or towel), a bolster (or thick pillow), 2 blocks (or 2 thick books), and a strap (or towel/belt). A limited supply of these items will also be available.  Fee: $15, payable in cash at the session; space is limited, location, times, details available on the signup sheets at The Well.

Flower Essences: Nurturing Emotional and Spiritual Wellness
Have you experienced the healing potential of flowers? With Valarie as you guide, come discover the gentle yet profound healing properties of flower essences in this empowering session. Flower essences are a natural remedy that work on the emotional and spiritual levels, offering support during times of stress, transition, and personal growth.

Together, we’ll learn how to choose and use flower essences to address issues such as anxiety, self-doubt, hormonal imbalances, and life transitions, create your own customized flower essence blend tailored to your personal needs, and experience reflective practices and conversations to foster a deeper connection to nature and to each other.

Whether you're new to flower essences or looking to deepen your understanding, you'll leave with practical tools, a renewed sense of empowerment, and a custom flower essence blend. Friday & Saturday at 2:30 pm in Skyline. FEE: $15 for materials, payable in cash at the session. Space limited, sign up at The Well.

Clay Shooting
Annie Oakley, get your gun! Whether you are a skilled markswoman or holding a gun for the first time, seasoned guides will teach you about shooting while you knock down some clays. Come cheer on the hearts around you. Any skill levels welcome. All equipment will be provided. Meets up the hill at location 4 on the map on Friday & Saturday 1:15-3:30 pm. Pay $15 at The Well, get your bracelet, and head up the hill!

Hike: Find Renewal through His Creation
Are you seeking a deeper connection with God, nature, women, as well as physical wellness? Join Rita Sandoval (trail name: Love Muffin) for a hike on the trails of Rockbridge, inviting and allowing the awe and wonder of His creation to renew your heart, mind, spirit, soul, and body. Meet up Friday & Saturday 1:15 pm on the front porch of Skyline Dining Hall. Location 1 on the map.

We look forward to seeing you and to the mission we’re on together steps further up and further in to the Life God has for each of us!

What is included?

  • Accommodations in upscale bunkrooms
  • A journal and pen for you to take notes
  • All meals served family style from dinner Thursday to breakfast Sunday
  • Most free time activities

What is NOT included?

  • Sheets, pillow case, and towels
  • Transportation to and from the grounds
  • Merchandise from the Zoweh Outpost, our on-site resource center
  • Creative session, clay shooting, and any off-site free time activities

What do I need to bring?

  • Twin Sheets and/or a sleeping bag, and a pillow case
  • Towels & washcloth
  • Swimsuit & towel for lake and hot tub
  • Layers ... the meeting room can be chilly

Anything else you recommend packing?
Pack and bring what you need to be comfortable through the weekend. Accustomed to snacks between meals? Bring some. Planning to go on a hike? Bring your hiking boots. Want to sit around a campfire? Bring a camping chair! Are you that woman who wears shorts year round? Pack shorts! Wanna enjoy the HUGE hot tub? Bring your bathing suit and a towel. Oh, and bring your water bottle, there are water bottle filling stations on all of the water fountains throughout camp.

What should I wear?
We can experience all four seasons in one day, so dress comfortably for the forecasted weather. All facilities are cooled/heated as needed.

Prayer: We encourage and invite you to pray The Deepening Weekend Conference Prayer and The Daily Prayer regularly leading up to the event. Robin shares that “praying The Daily Prayer is so very helpful for me as I ready myself and my heart for the day ahead and take my place in Christ! It is powerful and has become invaluable for me!” We have attached it so that you are able to pray as you are anticipating all that God has for you in these days leading up to our time together.