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Events

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-Steve Wingfield

Events Preview – 2026

From Pastors Retreats to individuals seeking spiritual solace, events are continually taking place at the Lodestar Mountain Inn. General Event descriptions (by type) are available from the Events drop down menu at the top of this page. Below is a list of specific events we are planning for 2026. (Details for specific events are added during their registration period and/or when details are finalized, and are available by clicking the blue hyperlink text. If you wish to register for an event prior to the open registration period, please use the registration request form below or call us at (540) 466-4204 and let us know for which event you wish to pre-register!)

To request registration for an event, please fill out our secure online registration request form HERE. Or you may call us to register for an upcoming event at (540) 466-4204! To return to the 2025 Events Page, please click HERE.

February 13-15
Valentine’s Getaway Weekend

March 6-8
Maple Syrup Making Getaway Weekend

March 23
Gap Year at Lodestar Preview Day

March 27-29
Victory Weekend Veterans & First Responders Getaway

April 14-18
Kenya Youth Conference

April 21-23
Ministry Leaders Retreat

May 1-3
Gap Year at Lodestar Graduation Weekend
Private Event – Call to Register

May 8
Gap Year at Lodestar Preview Day

Date TBD
Gap Year Alumni Homecoming Weekend

May 25
11th Annual Memorial Day Community Celebration
Location: Rockingham County Fairgrounds Harrisonburg, VA

May 26 – June 2
Victory Weekend and Do Hope Israel Veterans Getaway Weekend

June 26-28
Honey Harvest Getaway Weekend

June Dates TBD
Youth Summer Camps

July Dates TBD
Youth Summer Camps

August 21-23
Gap Year at Lodestar Student Move-In
Private Event – Call to Register

September 15-17
Ministry Leaders Retreat

September 25-27
LMI Volunteer Work Weekend

Date TBD
African Pastors Retreat and Conference

October 9-11
Fall Hymn Sing Getaway Weekend

October 16-18
Gap Year Parents’ Weekend
Private Event – Call to Register

October 23-26
Apple Butter Getaway Weekend

November 6-8
Victory Weekend Veterans & First Responders Getaway

November – Date TBD
Gap Year at Lodestar Preview Day

December 4-6
Christmas Getaway Weekend

* NOTE: FULLY BOOKED events will be marked as such when filled. You many still complete our registration form for a FULLY BOOKED event or call us at (540) 466-4204 to request placement on a Standby List in case of a cancellation.