YMROP 2024: Frequently Asked Questions
PROGRAM BEGINS
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:45 pm
Important—Participants must arrive between 12:30 and 2:00 pm for registration
PROGRAM ENDS
Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm
It is extremely important that you stay for the entirety of the program so that you are able to give yourself to—and reap the benefits of—the full experience of reflections and continued self-development that the YMROP offers.
REGISTRATION LOCATION
Rolling Ridge Retreat House
691 Christ Church Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
NOTE: Not all maps correctly show the best way to get to Still Point Mountain Retreat. It is extremely remote. It is best to download the directions.
Download Directions to Still Point
TRAVEL AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
The nearest airport is Dulles International which is located approximately 1 hour from Still Point Mountain Retreat. From Reagan (DCA), allow a minimum of 90 minutes or more in rush hour.In order to participate in the entire event, your arrival time for registration must be between 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm on Wednesday May 15, 2024.
You will need to arrive before 2:00 p.m. to get registered. The earlier you arrive during the registration window on Wednesday, the better. This will allow you to get situated before everything begins (registration is 12:30 pm - 2 pm). If you are flying and need to be picked up, it is important for us to get your flight information so we can coordinate pickup.
If flying, you must arrive at the Dulles International Airport no later than 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning. If you are flying in early, please make arrangements to stay overnight and ride with one of our local men. We will connect you to our travel coordinator after you apply and give us your travel information.
The YMROP concludes Sunday, 2:00 PM. Please schedule domestic flights no earlier than 5:30 pm.
When you submit the travel form, we may be able to help arrange transportation for you to and from the YMROP.
ACCOMMODATIONS IN TENTS
The YMROP is, in part, a wilderness experience. You will be sleeping in tents which we provide, but you will have nearby access to water, showers, and toilets. Participants are expected to provide their own sleeping bag, sleeping mat, pillow and personal linens (washcloth, towel, sheets, etc.).
WHAT IS WEATHER LIKE AT STILL POINT?
Still Point Mountain Retreat is located in the panhandle of West Virginia. Early May weather typically averages mid-70s in the day and mid to mid-50s at night, but can get into the low-60s in the day and low-50s at night. Plan accordingly. You will need a jacket, long pants, and perhaps a sweatshirt or heavy sweater.
PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS
You should be mobile and able to hike on uneven trails.
You will be asked to fast (unless medical conditions preclude it) during a solo experience of approximately 12 hours (Saturday early-morning to Saturday early-evening).
ADMINISTRATIVE PREPARATION
Fees: The total fee of $350 helps to cover the cost of the core YMROP expenses.
A deposit of $100 is required with your registration, with the balance by May 1, 2024. The deposit will be returned if you are not accepted. Limited scholarship assistance is available on request. You can request a scholarship online. Contact Dan Harris on our contact form if you have questions about scholarships.
You can make your deposit online using secure PayPal credit card processing or by check payable to ILLUMAN DC in the amount of $100 and sent to Post Office Box 68, Hyattsville, MD 20781.
APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE
You will be asked to fill out an Application Form, a Confidential Health Questionnaire, a Medical Emergency Contact Form, and a Participant Release Agreement, and a Transportation Form. Illuman DC’s leadership team will notify men whose applications are accepted and will provide additional information to prepare for the YMROP event.
We ask you to complete an application form to help us discern with you if the YMROP will be the deeply meaningful and satisfying experience you are seeking.
The medical form helps us keep you safe.
The travel form enables us to coordinate shared transportation and gives us a way to know if your flight is delayed.
WEAVER AND RITUAL ELDER
Our weaver is Jim Taylor. Our Ritual Elder Steve Conroy.
QUESTIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Dan Harris on our contact form.