Spring 2026 Women's Retreat

Rooted in Faith, Growing in Community: A Soapstone UMC Women’s Retreat

United in Christ’s love, we invite you to a weekend where faith takes root and friendships blossom. Come share your story, nurture your heart, and experience the joy of connecting with God and one another. Our retreat will be filled with Spirit-inspired sessions, sacred conversations, and opportunities for genuine connection no matter where you are on your spiritual path. Whether you’re new to Soapstone or seeking a fresh start, come as you are: together, let’s find our place in God’s ever-growing family.

This retreat will be led by the Rev. J. Dana Trent.
Dana is an author, minister, and professor, known for her books on spirituality and faith, including her memoir Between Two Trailers, which recounts her upbringing in a drug-trafficking family experiencing poverty and mental illness in Indiana. A graduate of Duke Divinity School, she is a former hospital chaplain and now teaches World Religions and Critical Thinking at Wake Tech Community College. As a speaker, Dana is effervescent, funny, compassionate and authentic. She is willing to tell her own hard truths, and gives space for others to do the same. 

March 20-22, 2026, Camp Rockfish, Bergland Center
 
Check-in is any time after 5:30 pm, Friday, March 20.
Dinner is at 6:00 pm and is included in your registration.
Check-out is anytime before 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 22.
We will have Sunday morning worship with Holy Communion, led by Pastor Laura.

Each registration includes a room and food for the whole weekend (Breakfast Saturday & Sunday, Lunch Saturday & Sunday, Dinner Friday & Saturday)
Single Room: $370 per person
Double Room: $ 240 per person

Details on lodging:
The Bergland Retreat Center features 24 hotel-style rooms that include linens, towels, and AC/Heat. Each room can house up to three guests in a queen-sized bed, a twin-sized bed, and a pull-out trundle. All rooms have private, full bathrooms.

Rockfish Dining Hall:
Guests have many options for breakfast (8:30 am), lunch (12:15 pm), and dinner (6 pm). 
Meals are buffet-style. 
Each meal consists of the following:

• 1 Entrée
• 1 Starch
• 1 Vegetable
• 1 Dessert
• Juice/Tea

Upon request, some dietary restrictions can be accommodated. *Outside food is not permitted inside of the dining hall.* You can bring food in your room.

Transportation: You are responsible for your own travel to and from the retreat center. If you are interested in carpooling, please note it in the registration, and we will send a list of others interested so you all can coordinate together. (The list will be sent out at the registration cutoff date, once everyone has registered.

Helpful Links: (these will be live once we have updated information)
Roommate Assignments
Optional Outing Information
Packing List
Tentative Agenda