G3: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old
September 6-8, 2024
Aging is an unavoidable part of life. It brings challenges but also provides unique opportunities that must be seized and enjoyed! How can we make the years ahead something to look forward to? Parker Palmer’s book On the Brink of Everything is the foundation for this experience, but a variety of wise voices will be in the mix as well.
Mahlon Hight, Director of Congregational Care and Senior Adult Ministry at Preston Hollow PC in Dallas will facilitate this discussion/experience. As a spiritual director Mahlon feels that considering aging from the perspective of who we are now, as opposed to who we thought we would/should be, is vital to being content in our later years. Having the opportunity to explore this important topic within the immersive setting of a Mo Ranch retreat will enable reflection and introspection alongside listening to and sharing with others who are on the same journey.
Purchasing the book is optional but recommended. Join us as we explore together what aging is and is not in our world today. Link to purchase from Amazon: On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old: Palmer, Parker J.
Mahlon Hight
Mahlon Hight, Director of Congregational Care and Senior Adult Ministry at Preston Hollow PC in Dallas will facilitate this discussion/experience. As a spiritual director Mahlon feels that considering aging from the perspective of who we are now, as opposed to who we thought we would/should be, is vital to being content in our later years. Having the opportunity to explore this important topic within the immersive setting of a Mo Ranch retreat will enable reflection and introspection alongside listening to and sharing with others who are on the same journey.
Cost and Housing
All participants will be housed in hotel-style lodging. Rates include tuition, meals and housing. After receiving your registration, a member of our team will contact you within seven business days to confirm additional details such as housing requests (roommates), dietary needs, etc.
Single Occupancy $425
Double Occupancy $325
Commuter $200
Scholarships are available! Click here to learn more.
Cancellation
Full refund minus administrative fee up to $75 per person will be made if cancellation is received more than 30 days prior to the conference. There are generally no refunds for cancellations received on or after 30 days prior to the start of the event nor any applying of the amount paid toward other charges or future conferences.
Packing Suggestions
- Comfortable/casual clothes
- Comfortable walking shoes (close-toed shoes recommended)
- Flashlight (it is very dark here at night)
- Bible
- Journal
- Toiletries
- Sunblock, sunshades and hats
- Rain jacket
- Water bottle
- A clean face mask for each day, and or full face shield.
- Beds are ready upon arrive; hotel rooms do not have mini-fridges, microwaves, TVs or hair dryers, so please plan accordingly.
- Towel are in rooms, and river towels are at the river and pool.
Transportation
Mo-Ranch is 90 miles one-way, or a 2-hour drive from the nearest airport (SAT), allow 3 hours travel/check-in time for departures. We recommend generally scheduling arriving flights before 3 p.m. and departing flights after 3 p.m. to be sure you do not miss any of your event.
If you are in need of shuttle service to Mo-Ranch, call Kars for Hire in Kerrville at (830) 890-8200 at least 15 days in advance to arrange transportation from San Antonio International Airport.
Click here for directions to Mo.
Questions
We’re happy to help! Contact us at 1.800.460.4401 ext. 246 or registrar@moranch.org.
