A two-day, two-night all-ages lay-led retreat.

Read on or explore the links on this site (at the top of the page) to learn about the Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist's Annual All Congregation Retreat!

WHAT IS THIS EVENT? It is a time for Cedar Laners of all ages to spend time together in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. We will have a few structured opportunities for those who wish to participate, and lots of choices for other activities or for simply relaxing in a pretty, natural setting, alone or with excellent company as your soul dictates. This event is a group effort once there; everyone pitches in to ensure the success of the retreat as we build community together and support each other.

WHERE IS IT? Camp Letts is located on the banks of the Rhode River, on a 219-acre peninsula off the Chesapeake Bay. Overlooking 3 islands and a 2,600-acre preserve, it is just outside of Edgewater, Maryland, 30 miles from Washington, DC. Click here for maps and directions.

WHAT IS CAMP LETTS AND THE LODGING LIKE? It is not a fancy resort. It’s a YMCA camp. We will be sharing the property with other groups. However, we will be staying in lodging reserved just for Cedar Laners. Most lodging is on bunk beds and all is in communal rooms. There are shared bathrooms and showers and all lodging has electricity. Click here for more information about lodging.

WHAT KINDS OF ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE? Click here for more information.

IS THERE SUPERVISION FOR CHILDREN? This is a lay-led retreat. We rent the facilities and camp staff provide activities at specific times (here is the tentative schedule). There is no dedicated CLUUC or Letts staff with the group the whole time (although Letts staff are onsite to support our schedule and in case of emergencies). We are responsible for ourselves at all times, so any children need to either be supervised by the adult with them, or families and attendees will need to coordinate shared supervision once on site. For older children and teens, each family will decide the level of freedom with which they are comfortable during the retreat.

PITCH A TENT? You are permitted to bring your personal tent and set up next to our lodge if you prefer that to indoor digs. There is a reduced per person rate for those sleeping in their own tent.

WHAT ABOUT MEALS? Participants will be asked to bring contributions towards snacks for during the day Saturday, and a cold breakfast of cereal, pastries, fruit, juice, and coffee, in Fisher Hall on Saturday and Sunday morning. We will be eating in the shared camp dining room for Saturday lunch and dinner. One price covers all meals, we cannot charge per meal.

WHAT WILL IT COST? Please click here for information on the REALM registration page. Early Bird Rates are available through 2/15/27!

Enjoy some photos from past All Congregation Retreats!

It truly is an all-ages event, we have had participants from age 2 through 82!