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Road Scholar Retreats: Coos Bay, Oregon Road Scholar Retreats: Lancaster, Pennsylvania

SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE BLACK ROCK RETREAT

Explore the Calming Coast on Foot Unplug and Unwind in
The seaside town of Coos Bay, Oregon was once the largest Lovely Lancaster
timber port in the world when its most famous resident, Set amid the southern farmsteads of the Pennsylvania
Olympic distance-runner Steve Prefontaine, flourished Dutch community is Black Rock Retreat, a faith-based
in the early 1970s. Though that industry has slowed, center whose mission of education and spiritual fulfillment
what still flourishes today is a pristine coastline boasting is in line with the various cultures of Germanic roots
North America’s most extensive coastal sand dunes — the who have lived here since the 19th century. The pastoral
Umpqua Dunes — and a wealth of archaeological sites that landscape is breathtaking: Rural blacktop roads wind
reveals to Road Scholars the story of southern Oregon’s through countryside. Road Scholars are enchanted by this
coast.
low-tech plain living and invigorated by modern learning
adventures. This world feels like a welcome step back in
time, and it really is.

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Information About all Retreats at
Information about all retreats at Black Rock Retreat
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Lodging: Hotel-style rooms with private bath, air-
Lodging: Apartment-style campus residences with four conditioning, and seasonal pool.
private bedrooms and two bathrooms. Every two
bedrooms in the apartment will share one private Good to Know: No TVs in rooms. Wi-Fi throughout
bathroom. facility. Housekeeping service available mid-week on
request. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
Good to Know: No alcohol is allowed on campus or
in residence halls. Wi-Fi in rooms. Free parking. No TV
in rooms but TV in lounge. Housekeeping once a week. Go online for more programs, activity levels
Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table. and details: www.roadscholar.org/blackrock

Gentle Walks Along the Southern Oregon Coast Pennsylvania’s Gardens:

Explore the stunning Oregon Coast on foot, by jet boat and by dune buggy as you explore From Amish Charm to
tidepools, sand dunes, beaches and estuaries in a small group with an expert naturalist. Longwood Sophistication
See the world in bloom in Lancaster County,
Length: 6 days/5 nights Program No. 23655ATH where you’ll discover the renowned Longwood
Meals: 14 total Gardens, the Du Pont naturalistic garden LET’S
and the unique gardens of local Amish and EXPLORE!
2020 Dates: Jun 25-30, Jul 13-18 Mennonites.
Call us at (877) 426-8056
Per-person pricing starts at Length: 6 days/5 nights to discuss your
$1,199 DBL | +$120 SGL
Meals: 13 total next destination
Program No. 11116ATH

2020 Dates: May 10-15, May 31-Jun 5
Five Extras That Make All Road Scholar Retreat Programs Unique
4 ENERGIZE YOUR 4 MEET WITH AND 4 SIT DOWN FOR AN 4 ENJOY A LIVE 4 PAY ONLY $100 Per-person pricing starts at
$849 DBL | +$100 SGL
DAY WITH EASY,
AUTHENTIC FARM-
MORE FOR SINGLE
PERFORMANCE OR
LEARN FROM
OPTIONAL MORNING LOCAL COMMUNITY TO-TABLE MEAL EVENT ROOMS ON MANY
EXERCISE MEMBERS RETREATS
38 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. 39