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DEADLINE TO ORDER: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD, 5 PM
As we head into an unusual summer season, there are going to be nights that no one wants to cook.
Consider allowing Black Rock Retreat to provide a meal for your family while you help to support and sustain our ministry of, “Spreading the Gospel and strengthening the Church.”
They are much better than crackers…we promise!
All options are available during both pick up times.
FRIDAY, June 5th – 2 – 6 PM AND
SATURDAY, June 6th – NOON – 3 PM.

Gather the kids and get your giggles on! Laugh and sing along when Steven Courtney and his band take to the stage in this highly interactive kid friendly program. This hour long show will engage and delight audiences of all ages with its upbeat mix of music and movement, humorous stories, and motivational messages about following your dreams. This show is sure to tickle your family’s funny bone, and you’ll leave inspired to live life’s biggest adventure.

A popular performer throughout the region, Steven Courtney has won numerous awards for his children’s music and family entertainment programs and has been featured on ABC, NBC, Sesame Street, Kids Cookie Break, and WXPN’s Kids Corner. He developed “Steven Courtney’s Bag of Dreams” exclusively for the Bird-in-Hand Stage, and we are excited to welcome him.
10:00 a.m.,1:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Shows – Tue-Sat

March, April and Possibly May Book Club is canceled

Thorn Hill 2020 Book Club Schedule

If you haven't already, you should Join Us for Thorn Hill's Book Club! The monthly meeting usually falls on the first Thursday of each month from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. This event is open to the public. Each month we discuss a different book along with delicious snacks!

Canceled Thursday, March 5th
The Way I Heard It By Mike Rowe
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Canceled Thursday, April 2nd
The Water Dancer By Ta-Nehisi Coates
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Canceled Thursday, May 7th
Elegance of the Hedgehog By Muriel Barbery
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Thursday, June 4th
Under the Tuscan Sun By Frances Mayes
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Come on out and join us for line dancing at the Country Barn. Stomp your feet, kick up your heels and have a blast on our hardwood dance floor in our beautiful restored barn! New to country line dancing? Beginners Nights are a great time to learn! Lessons are geared toward new dancers...so come join the fun!

We offer line dancing for all ages every Tuesday and Friday night from 6:30pm – 10pm with live DJ’s. The first hour is dedicated to lessons with our qualified dance instructors. The first Tuesday and Friday of the month are dedicated to beginners’ dances.

$7 Admission includes lesson!

In case of inclement weather, check our facebook page for closings. https://www.facebook.com/events/1232318023624220/

This is a non-smoking building. No alcohol permitted. No outside food or drink (snacks and drinks available for purchase onsite)

We are thrilled to announce Servant Stage's Living Room Concert Series! Over the next weeks, Servant Stage is proud to share with you our collaboration with many amazing performers in bringing you a virtual concert of musical selections from past shows, Broadway, Old-Time Gospel, and more. The concerts will be airing via Facebook on Friday nights at 7:00 pm and then available on Servant Stage At Home the following day. So spread the word and invite your friends to join us! As always, your support is what makes these shows possible and the arts accessible to everyone in our community. Thank you for your continued support!

5th Annual Strawberry Festival: June 6th & 7th 11 AM-3 PM
Life is sweet on the farm and we hope you will plan to join us in celebration of a beautiful and delicious crop: the Strawberry! Save the date for farm fun at the Barnyard Kingdom, live music, fun strawberry contests and, of course, delicious strawberry goodies! It will be a berry good time for the whole family!
Admission is $6.50 per person (ages 3+) Tickets are available at the gate or online https://country-barn.ticketleap.com/strawberry-festival-2020/

Farmer Jim’s ‘Almost Famous’ Chicken BBQs are back again this Summer! It is a meal your family will look forward to each month! Country Barn Chicken BBQs are held the first Saturday of the Month May through September: 11 AM until Sold Out!
Meal ($8.00) includes Leg & Thigh, Baked Potato (Or roasted Sweet Corn July & August), Coleslaw, Roll & Butter, Cookie
We hope to see you there—it is the taste of summer in one delicious meal!

Sometimes our Chicken BBQs coincide with other great events on the farm:
June 6th: Country Barn Strawberry Festival
July 4th: Independence Day (no on-farm events)
August 1st: Barnyard Kingdom Opening Day
September 5th: Spookley the Square Pumpkin Weekend at the Barnyard Kingdom

"During the week of June 7-13, 2020
Black Rock Retreat invites you to participate in our annual fundraising event.

You can participate virtually by running in your own neighborhood
Or
You and your team (10 people or less) can reserve a time slot to come run the course on our property"

Runners who are looking for an above-average challenge will find the grounds of Black Rock Retreat to be surprisingly rugged. Black Rock Retreat in Lancaster County, PA, will be hosting this challenging run! More information is available on our website.

You are invited to join us on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in the morning/early afternoon for our 60th Annual Benefit Auction.

The Black Rock Retreat Annual Benefit Auction is a time of celebration, fellowship, and fun while providing an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing ministries of Black Rock Retreat, including Outdoor Education and Summer Camp.