THE SOIL AND THE SEED PROJECT’s
ROOTED: SOIL+SEED RETREAT
OCTOBER 23-25, 2026
The Soil and The Seed Project’s ROOTED: SOIL+SEED RETREAT is a weekend-long, intergenerational retreat and gathering for families and everyone to rest, worship, sing, play, connect, make memories, and be together.
All are welcome!
Hosted by The Soil and The Seed Project at Highland Retreat in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the ROOTED: SOIL+SEED RETREAT features concerts, times of worship, sing-alongs, hiking, campfires, and opportunities to connect with others and make memories together around nature, music, and faith in Jesus Christ.
The SOIL+SEED RETREAT pays careful attention and devotes significant resources to being kid/family-friendly, as well as to supporting church leaders and parents/caregivers as they cultivate Christian faith. All are welcome!
REGISTRATION
Come for the weekend, one day, or the afternoon. Registration is available for day passes and overnight guests. (Just bring your blankets and be ready to bundle up if you are camping overnight!)
SCHEDULE
View images of the schedule from last year for an idea of the various activities and opportunities throughout the weekend, including worship, meals, and other fun times of relaxation and connection. 2026 SCHEDULE COMING SOON!
FAQs
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The festival/retreat takes place at Highland Retreat (14783 Upper Highland Dr, Bergton, Virginia 22811).
Highland Retreat is a non-profit, year-round Christian retreat center and summer youth camp located in the mountains of northwestern Virginia on the edge of the Shenandoah Valley. The 167 acres of mostly forested land is close to the George Washington National Forest and offers scenic vistas as well as a wide variety of wildlife in its hills, streams, pond and fields.
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Guests staying in the lodges or upper campground should use Upper Highland Dr. to check in and access your rooms/sites. You’ll need to drive or walk to the lower campground for most activities.
Day guests, those staying in cabins and most campers will use the Lower Highland Dr. entrance to check-in and access your sites.
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Meals are provided for Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast. Friday evening we’ll have a snack food potluck, and for those who want to stick around on Sunday for lunch, there will be a potluck lunch.
Campsites and cabins have access to fires and picnic tables for those cooking food throughout the weekend.
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Cell phone service is very limited. The phones in the facilities are for Harrisonburg/Rockingham County local calls only. Calling or credit cards are required for long distance phone calls. WI-FI access is available at Mountain View, Red Oak Lodge, Dogwood Cottage, Sassafras Pavilion, and the Main Office. Wi-fi is not available at the Upper or Lower campgrounds.
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1. No smoking (including e-cigarettes and vaping), no tobacco products, no alcohol, no illicit drugs, no profanity or obscene language.
2. Pets are not permitted anywhere on Highland Retreat grounds. Animals that have been ‘individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability’ as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be admitted provided that the animal does not fundamentally alter the program and/or retreat (please contact the office for additional guidance for service animals). Animals that provide comfort and emotional support are not permitted. Service animals in training are not permitted.
3. No weapons, hunting, ammunition, target shooting, BB or pellet shooting, paintball, fireworks or explosives.
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