Mothers of North Arlington
Event Registration - Mothers of North Arlington
MONA Mother's Day Family Retreat
5/8/2026 - 5/10/20264:00 PM - 10:00 AM EST
Location: Caroline Furnace Camp & Retreat Center, 2239 Camp Roosevelt Rd, Fort Valley, VA 22652
There are currently 20 spots remaining out of 20
Event Description
Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable at MONA’s first-ever Family Retreat in the beautiful
Shenandoah Valley!
We’ll spend the weekend at Caroline Furnace Retreat Center, a gorgeous property with miles of
wooded trails, a peaceful lake, and plenty of room for kids to run, explore, and play. Moms will be treated
to a special Mother’s Day dinner and s’mores by the fire, and all meals and drinks are included.
Enjoy a relaxing weekend filled with:
Celebrate Mother’s Day in nature, with family, fun, and fresh air. We’d love to have you join us!
Where is it?
Our retreat will be held at Caroline Furnace Camp & Retreat Center in Fort Valley, VA. Travel time from Arlington is typically about 1 hour and 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
What are the dates and times?
Check-in: Friday, May 8, any time after 4:00pm
Check-out: Sunday, May 10, by 10:00am
Guests are welcome to enjoy the property until noon on Sunday.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
We will be staying in the Farmhouse on the CF property.
Downstairs:
Floor plans below.
Is food included?
Yes! All meals, snacks, and drinks are covered. Before the retreat, MONA will send a dietary preferences and restrictions questionnaire.
Expect simple, shared meals with plenty of coffee and tea available.
What will we be doing?
Activities will be tailored to the group and ages of kids attending. Options include:
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes — free Wi-Fi is available.
That said, we encourage everyone to unplug as much as possible.
There is a TV in the farmhouse for movies, but kids will be asked to leave iPads/devices behind.
How will we celebrate Mother’s Day?
MONA loves our moms! We’ll have:
A chance for kids to make special gifts
A Mother’s Day dinner and s’mores on Saturday night
What should we pack?
What about parking?
There is ample parking immediately next to the Farmhouse, surrounded by open fields. No need to worry about finding a spot.
Shenandoah Valley!
We’ll spend the weekend at Caroline Furnace Retreat Center, a gorgeous property with miles of
wooded trails, a peaceful lake, and plenty of room for kids to run, explore, and play. Moms will be treated
to a special Mother’s Day dinner and s’mores by the fire, and all meals and drinks are included.
Enjoy a relaxing weekend filled with:
- Hiking & light trail running
- Canoeing on the lake
- Outdoor games for all ages
- Crafts & creative activities
- Time to unwind, unplug, and connect
Celebrate Mother’s Day in nature, with family, fun, and fresh air. We’d love to have you join us!
Where is it?
Our retreat will be held at Caroline Furnace Camp & Retreat Center in Fort Valley, VA. Travel time from Arlington is typically about 1 hour and 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
What are the dates and times?
Check-in: Friday, May 8, any time after 4:00pm
Check-out: Sunday, May 10, by 10:00am
Guests are welcome to enjoy the property until noon on Sunday.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
We will be staying in the Farmhouse on the CF property.
Downstairs:
- 6 private bedrooms + 4 bathrooms
- Mix of full-size beds, twins, and bunk beds
- Room selection is first-registered, first-choice
- 3 shared bedrooms for older kids
Floor plans below.
Is food included?
Yes! All meals, snacks, and drinks are covered. Before the retreat, MONA will send a dietary preferences and restrictions questionnaire.
Expect simple, shared meals with plenty of coffee and tea available.
What will we be doing?
Activities will be tailored to the group and ages of kids attending. Options include:
- Hiking on ~6 miles of trails
- Light trail running (optional)
- Canoeing on the lake
- Outdoor games (flag football, soccer, sharks & minnows, etc.)
- Board games, crafts, and more
- There’s lots of space to run, play, and explore!
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes — free Wi-Fi is available.
That said, we encourage everyone to unplug as much as possible.
There is a TV in the farmhouse for movies, but kids will be asked to leave iPads/devices behind.
How will we celebrate Mother’s Day?
MONA loves our moms! We’ll have:
A chance for kids to make special gifts
A Mother’s Day dinner and s’mores on Saturday night
What should we pack?
- Bedding and pillows are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own
- Toiletries and towels
- Layers for cool mornings
- Shoes that can get dirty + shoes for trail running/hiking
- Extra clothes for kids – they will get messy!
- The farmhouse is heated, but nights in the country can be chilly — pack accordingly.
What about parking?
There is ample parking immediately next to the Farmhouse, surrounded by open fields. No need to worry about finding a spot.