Fall Retreat is an event for university students to worship the Father, seek Jesus, and encounter the Holy Spirit.

Hosted in New Jersey, Fall Retreat 2025 will be a weekend of worship, teaching, and ministry, on top of fellowship and delicious meals.

Registration is free and includes

Transportation

Our staff provides transportation to and from the retreat, with pickup and dropoffs on or near your campus.

Meals

Meals from a variety of cuisines will be served, from Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast.

Accommodations

Double bedrooms at the retreat hotel are shared with other students of the same gender.

Eligibility

To qualify for registration, you must be:

1) A full-time student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at one of the following universities: Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York University, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University. You cannot be employed other than through work-study or short-term internships.

2) Between 18 and 26 years old.

Deadline

The registration deadline is Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET.

After this date, registration will be on a space-available basis.

Retreat Schedule

  • Evening

    6 PM - Dinner

    7 PM - Devotional Time

    7:30 PM - Session

  • Morning

    9 AM - Breakfast

    9:30 AM - Devotional Time

    10 AM - Session

    Afternoon

    12:30 PM - Lunch

    2:30 PM - Small Groups

    4 PM - Free Time

    Evening

    6 PM - Dinner

    7 PM - Devotional Time

    7:30 PM - Session

  • Morning

    9:30 AM - Breakfast

    10 AM - Devotional Time

    10:30 AM - Church Service

    Afternoon

    1:30 PM - Departure

FAQs

  • Sessions include live worship, teaching, and a time for prayer. Devotional times are an opportunity for students to spend time with the Lord on their own and feature live instrumentals. During small groups, students will discuss topics relevant to their faith with students from other campuses.

  • The pickup and drop off details are emailed to all registered students closer to the retreat date.

    Pickup/drop off times vary based on the distance of your campus from the retreat location. Our transportation may depart from campuses as early as the morning of Friday, November 14th, and may return to campuses as late as the afternoon/evening of Sunday, November 16th. Attendees should plan their schedules accordingly.

  • Fall Retreat 2025 will be hosted at Courtyard Montvale (100 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ, 07645). All sessions, meals, and overnight accommodations will be at the hotel.

  • This retreat is one of several student retreats held during the academic year by Alabaster Group, a student-focused church based in New York City and Boston. To learn more about us, visit our about us page.

  • Please email hello@alab.org, and a Registration Coordinator will respond with more information.

  • Yes, we welcome students of all backgrounds.

  • We will offer vegetarian options when possible. Students with more restrictive diets may prefer to provide their own food.

  • For all other questions/concerns, please email hello@alab.org, and one of our Registration Coordinators will respond.

Register Now!

Submit the form below to register, and one of our Registration Coordinators will contact you via email to confirm your registration status.

Disclaimer of Liability: Alabaster Group arranges accommodations as a convenience to our students attendees. We cannot vouch for other registrants. By accepting our rooming arrangements, you release Alabaster Group, our vendors, our affiliates, and our partners from all liability related to your attendance and experience. Though it is common practice to provide shared housing for students, certain students may feel more comfortable purchasing their own room, and we encourage you to do so if that is the case.