Epiphany Pilgrimage

Season of Creation Camping Trip

Friday, September 30 - Sunday, October 2, 2022

The Season of Creation begins on 1 September (the Day of Prayer for Creation) and concludes 4 October (the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi). It is a time to join with Christians around the world to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment.

For more information about the Season of Creation visit:

The Season of Creation Camping Trip is a local initiative for those living in or visiting the Sydney region. Held on the Wooglemai Bush Retreat site, it is an opportunity to set aside our busy, urban lifestyles in preference for a simple, and relaxed few days away with friends, family and other members of the faith community. It is a chance to delight in the gift of creation and give glory to our Creator.

See below for details and to register. Registrations have now closed and are at capacity.

The annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation will offer individual believers and communities a fitting opportunity to reaffirm their personal vocation to be stewards of creation, to thank God for the wonderful handiwork which He has entrusted to our care, and to implore His help for the protection of creation as well as His pardon for the sins committed against the world in which we live. (Pope Francis, 2015)

WHEN
Friday, September 30 - Sunday, October 2, 2022

Friday, September 30:

Arrive from 12pm to set up your tent / caravan / campervan and settle in
Site familiarisation sessions @ 2pm, 4pm and 6pm (choose one)
Welcome and campfire liturgy @ 7pm

Sunday, October 2:

All campers to be off-site by 3pm

There will be a number of optional activities on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to engage in fun, creative and prayerful ways with creation and our Creator (suitable for all ages). Opportunities for Reconciliation, Adoration and Sunday Mass will also be provided.

The program of activities can be accessed here.

WHERE
Wooglemai (Guntawang) Catholic Bush Retreat + Environmental Education Centre
Sheehys Creek Road, Oakdale

FACILITIES + INCLUSIONS

Campsite (unpowered): tents, campervans, camper trailers etc. are all welcome (if you have mobility issues and are not able to camp then please contact us to discuss dormitory accommodation)
Toilets
Water
Gas BBQ
Food preparation area
Chapel
Walking tracks
Grassed area for games and sport
Optional involvement in various activities

EXCLUSIONS
Note that the following are NOT available for use:

Showers
Cooking hot plates / oven / microwave
Food
Fridge or food storage
Cookware, cooking utensils, plates, bowls, cutlery etc.

Note that PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED on the Wooglemai site.

COST

Individual Campers: $20
Camping Couples: $40
Family Camping Group 1 (1 adult + children): $30
Family Camping Group 2 (max 2 adults + children): $50

If your camping group does not fit into one of the above categories (e.g. members of a youth group) then please contact us to discuss how we can accommodate you best.

All profits from the 2022 Season of Creation Camping Trip will be donated to Gateway Family Services - a Blue Mountains welfare organisation founded and supported by Blaxland Uniting Church.

Please forward payment to:
Season of Creation Camping
BSB: 923-100
Account #: 812630087

Registrations have now closed. If you missed out on registering and would like to attend, then please contact us directly: epiphanypilgrimage@gmail.com