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EAST VALLEY RANCH AT THE FROST VALLEY YMCA CENTER OF RENEWAL RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER

Learning by Land and Lake Fall in Love With the Center of
Today the Catskill Mountains retains the same majesty Renewal Retreat
and mystery that cast a 20-year enchantment over Rip The wave of a hand from American soil can be seen
Van Winkle when New York State still belonged to the by Canadians, albeit with binoculars. Still, that’s how
Dutch. Just a few hours from Manhattan, the Catskill’s close America’s neighbors are from the lush grounds of
“forever wild” is the place to unplug for an mountain a faith-based educational retreat. From Road Scholars’
retreat dedicated to learning and camaraderie. Road base on the campus at the 100-acre Center of Renewal
Scholars stay at a homey river ranch, set deep among Retreat & Conference Center, they not only see Canada,
the Frost Valley YMCA’s nearly 6,000 acres of meadows, they experience it. They ride the Maid of the Mist under
woods and trout streams. Here, they join experts in Niagara Falls then cross into Canada to view the falls lit
programs dedicated to hiking, fly fishing and growth.
up at night. Two countries’ border history comes to life
for Road Scholars amid an array of discoveries.
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Information about all retreats at
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Lodging: Comfortable motel-style rooms that sleep up Information About all Retreats at Center of
to four with private bathroom. Renewal Retreat & Conference Center
Good to know: No cell phone service. Limited wireless Lodging: Dormitory-style lodging with twin beds in
in the dining hall. No TV or phones in rooms; courtesy each room and shared, separate men’s and women’s
phone on site. Guest rooms on second floor; no elevator. bathrooms each with 3-4 showers, private changing areas.
Housekeeping once a week. Due to the nature of this
program, there is no live performance or event at this Good to Know: No TVs in room, but available in
Retreat; also, there is no morning exercise. Most meals meetings rooms. Public refrigerators available. Public
served buffet-style; bus own table. telephone booth on first floor. Road Scholars are given a
lounge as their “living room of the week,” which includes
TV, DVD, piano, couches and Queen Anne chairs, and
Go online for more programs, activity levels and a display of books. Housekeeping once a week. Most
details: www.roadscholar.org/eastvalleyranch meals served buffet-style; bus own table.

Fly-Fishing: Hiking in the Catskills The Gifts of Niagara:
The Catskill Tradition Experience the Hudson River Valley on foot From the Falls to the

Pack your rod and tackle and head to the as local experts share the wonders of the Underground Railroad
Catskills for a fly-fishing adventure with Catskill Mountains, hiking to secluded ponds, Immerse yourself in the story of Western
experts to learn about reading the water, breathtaking vistas and meandering rivers. New York through its Underground Railroad
tying flies, casting technique and streamside history, Native American heritage and, of LET’S
entomology. Length: 6 days/5 nights course, the grandeur of Niagara Falls.
Meals: 15 total GO!
Length: 6 days/5 nights Program No. 20627ATH Length: 6 days/5 nights Call (877) 426-8056
Meals: 15 total Meals: 14 total to start your next
Program No. 2239ATH 2020 Dates: Apr 26-May 1, May 17-22, Oct 4-9, Program No. 16303ATH learning adventure
Oct 18-23
2020 Dates: May 3-8, May 24-29, Sep 13-18, 2020 Dates: May 10-15, Sep 20-25, Oct 5-10,
Sep 20-25 Per-person pricing starts at Oct 26-31
$879 DBL | +$100 SGL
Per-person pricing starts at Per-person prices starting at:
$869 DBL | +$100 SGL
$979 DBL | +$100 SGL

30 These educational adventures are made possible by donors like you. To donate call toll free at (877) 426-8056 or visit www.roadscholar.org/support. 31