Adventure. Explore. Connect. Play
Join us for the most exciting counselor retreat of the year! Nestled in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, this five-day adventure is designed for professional counselors who want to learn, grow, and play like never before.
📅 June 18-22, 2025 | 📍 Catawba Valley, Virginia
🌟 Camp Takeaways
◼︎ Earn 10 NBCC or 10 EMDRIA Continuing Education Credits while having fun
◼︎ Boost your professional growth with expert-led sessions
◼︎ Reconnect with nature and enjoy outdoor adventures
◼︎ Form lasting friendships with like-minded counselors
◼︎ Unwind & recharge in a supportive and positive environment
◼︎ Experience personal transformation through learning and play
You’ll stay in a beautiful lodge on 150 private acres, sharing a room (two counselors per room, separate beds) with shared bathrooms. Our incredible host and team will provide three home-cooked meals a day to fuel all your adventures.
🏔️ Surrounded by Stunning Appalachian Wilderness – Nestled in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, Mountain Shepherd offers lush forests, rolling hills, crystal-clear rivers, and rugged terrain—the perfect playground for adventure, exploration, and reconnecting with nature.
⛺ Authentic Camp Vibes with Modern Comforts – Think cozy cabin bunkhouse, bonfire pits, and communal gathering spaces that capture the nostalgia of summer camp, but with the kind of upgrades adults appreciate.
🔥 Built for Adventure – This isn't just any campsite—Mountain Shepherd is designed for thrill-seekers and outdoor enthusiasts. With built-in survival training courses, rock climbing areas, miles of hiking trails, and access to rivers and caves, it’s an adventure-lover’s dream come true.
🎯 Expert Instructors & Guides – Whether you’re learning survival skills, testing your limits on the trail, or navigating a caving expedition, trained adventure pros are on-site to make sure you have the time of your life—safely.
🧘 Secluded, Peaceful, and Off-the-Grid (in the Best Way Possible) – Say goodbye to emails, deadlines, and the daily grind. At Mountain Shepherd, it’s all about unplugging, unwinding, and truly being present.
🏕️ Designed for Fun, Freedom, and Connection – Every corner of Mountain Shepherd is built for play and adventure—whether that means late-night campfire storytelling, a morning yoga session on a misty mountainside, or getting a little wild at a themed dance party under the stars.