September 18-20, 2026
Riverbend Retreat Center
Glen Rose texas, $75

Enjoy a fun and relaxing weekend away from campus

Spend time with friends and connect with new people

Stay in a beautiful retreat center on the Brazos River

Worship God and hear practical Bible messages

Bonfires with smores, great food, fun group mixers

Free time to play, study, talk, or nap

Depart Friday, September 18th, at 3pm (let us know if you need to come later!)

Return Sunday, September 20th, at 9am

Cost: Only $75 includes program & fun, travel, housing, & five meals.


Step 1

Step 2 option

Step 2 option

Step 2 option: OR Zelle to info@utabsm.com


CARPOOL INFORMATION

  • MAP TO RIVERBEND (1232 Co Rd 411B, Glen Rose, TX 76043)

  • Meet at the BSM at 3:00pm Friday, September 18, unless you indicated otherwise during registration. DON’T WORRY - We will assign passengers to cars after you arrive.

  • DRIVERS: We will contact you IF we need you to drive. If you don’t hear from Ben, we don’t need you to drive.

  • LEAVING LATE? You should be contacted personally on Thursday with details about your ride / passengers.

    • Girl’s Cabins: #3a and #5a

      • Sides indicated on the outside of the cabin. Be sure to go to the right side!

    • Guy’s Cabins: #3b and #5b

      • Sides indicated on the outside of the cabin. Be sure to go to the right side!

WHAT TO BRING

  • We will have cabins with bunk beds. Bring bedding (pillow, blanket / and/or sleeping bag).

  • Towel, extra clothes, CLOTHES YOU DON’T MIND GETTING DIRTY DURING SATURDAY REC, etc. 

  • Dress is casual.

  • Bring a Bible and notebook (if you’ve got one).

  • A portable water bottle if you want.


NOTE: This is last year’s schedule and is subject to change for this coming year’s Fall Retreat.

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY
3:00pm – Meet at BSM (414 S West St, Arlington)
3:30 – Depart BSM
5:00pm – Arrive at Riverbend @ unpack (See the map below)

  • Girl’s Cabins: #3a and #5a

  • Guy’s Cabins: #3b and #5b

6:00pm – Dinner @ Refuge Chapel
7:00pm – Friday Night Session 1 @ Refuge Chapel
8:30pm – The Big Event! @ Refuge Chapel
10:30pm – Bonfire & Snacks @ Rock Amphitheater

SATURDAY
8:00-8:45am-Breakfast - Dining Hall
9:30am-Saturday Morning Pre-Session - Refuge Chapel
10:00am  – Time for Daily Devotional
10:30am - Saturday Morning Session 2 - Refuge Chapel
12:00pm – Lunch - Dining Hall
1:00pm-3:00pm – Dodgeball, Gaga Ball, Volleyball, (Rec Point) Indoor crafts/games (Refuge Chapel)
3:00pm – Free Time
5:00-5:45pm – Dinner - Dining Hall
6:30pm – Saturday Night Session 3 - Refuge Chapel
8:30pm – Big Event #2 - Refuge Chapel
10:30pm – Bonfire & Snacks - Rock Amphitheater

 

SUNDAY

7:00am - Wake up and pack up

8:00am – Sunrise Service - Rock Amphitheater / Grab & Go” Breakfast (pastries, fruit, juice)

9:00am – Depart for home (Can leave sooner or later, depending on church plans.)