LEAP at Lutheridge
LEAP - The Lutheridge Environmental Adventure Program is for groups of all shapes and sizes. It is the perfect opportunity for groups to get away without the hassle of planning a retreat. Lutheridge staff takes care of all your needs. Your time is planned by us or customized by you. To begin planning your LEAP, contact Van (email or call at 828-209-6303). 
LEAP is perfect for:
- Youth Groups desiring a weekend, fall break, or spring break away
- Family/Intergenerational groups desiring to interact with one another
- School Groups looking for time away to build relationships and experience community that can only be formed in a retreat setting
- College clubs/groups interested in adventure and experiences that can only be accomplished in time away
- Homeschool groups looking for interaction, adventure, and Christian Community
A typical LEAP group arrives on Friday evening and departs after worship on Sunday morning. School groups often arrive during the week. Remember, the LEAP experience can be totally customized to fit your group needs, schedule, and interests.
Adventure Activities include, but are not limited to (cost varies by activities chosen):
- The Group Interaction Course—ideal for building community
- The Challenge Tower-a 41’ climbing tower with solo and partner activities
- Day Hikes-Choose a hike that is easy, moderate, or strenuous
- Environmental activities—Tree walks, bug searches, star gazing, etc.
- Rafting-scenic on the French Broad or intense adventure on the Nolichucky
- Skiing—ski or snowboard at nearby Wolf Laurel
- Servant project—engage in a service project on-site or partner with an agency in the Asheville area
- Canoeing—An exciting scenic trip down the French Broad River
Pick from a pre-planned LEAP or customize your own. Favorites include:
The Group Adventure
Friday night: Arrive at Lutheridge after dinner, build community through staff led initiatives, devotions.
Saturday morning: Breakfast, Group Interaction Course
Saturday Afternoon: Lunch, Challenge Tower
Saturday Evening: Dinner, Campfire, Skits, devotions
Sunday morning: Breakfast, worship, departure
Group minimum 12
Extreme Adventure
Friday night: Arrive at Lutheridge after dinner, build community through staff led initiatives, devotions.
Saturday morning: Breakfast, Rafting on the Nolichucky
Saturday afternoon: Lunch on the river
Saturday evening: Dinner, Campfire, Singing, devotions
Sunday morning: Breakfast, Challenge Tower
Group minimum 12
Fun and Games
Friday night: Arrive at Lutheridge after dinner, Build community through staff led initiatives, devotions.
Saturday morning: Breakfast, Group Interaction Course
Saturday afternoon: Lunch, Initiatives and Games
Saturday evening: Dinner, Campfire, Skits, devotions
Sunday morning: Breakfast, worship
Group minimum 12
Character Builder
Friday night: Arrive at Lutheridge after dinner, build community through staff led initiatives, devotions.
Saturday morning: Breakfast, Servant Event
Saturday afternoon: Lunch at the servant event, Hiking
Saturday evening: Dinner, Campfire, Skits, devotions
Sunday morning: Breakfast, worship
Group minimum 12
For more information or to register, please fill out the inquiry form.
