A Place for Retreat

(This post was originally written by Pastor Stephen Dufresne and printed in New Horizons May 2009) From its conception in 1998, Machen Retreat and Conference Center (MRCC) has been a place that accommodates the church of Jesus Christ in many ways. There are, however,...

September 2021 Newsletter

Why Should I Come to a Singles Retreat?As the speaker invited to the upcoming Singles Retreat, I will be emphasizing the concept of seasons of life, a phrase figuring prominently in Ecclesiastes 3. For some, the season of singleness is lived out with the (hopefully)...

July 2021 Newsletter

Camps as Machen begin this month! For a start, Science Camp is July 12-17 and Stronghold Camp is August 2-7. We are incredibly blessed by and thankful for the efforts made by the organizers, teachers, and volunteers to ensure that these events can happen this year. A...

June 2021 Newsletter

When planning trips for 2021, don’t forget Machen Retreat! Besides the peacefulness of time in the mountains, Machen is only an hour away from several scenic towns that would make great day trips for you and your family and friends. Downtown Lexington Lexington, VA is...

May 2021 Newsletter

Has your family used Machen to vacation?Has your church hosted a retreat or youth group at Machen?Have you ever attended a conference at Machen? Science Camp 2014 As we anticipate the upcoming conference season, please recall that that Machen is supported by the...