May 23-26, 2025

If you live in (or want to visit) the Mid-Atlantic U.S. and would like to hang out with other FIREwalkers for a fun-filled, relaxing weekend that will include good food, good conversation, great people, outdoor activities and a few presentations sprinkled in, please join us.

NOT JUST FOR BLOGGERS!  People from all walks of life including students, dentists, lawyers, engineers, accountants, and members of the military share their unique experiences and interesting stories.  Strong and lasting friendships will be made.

I’ve rented out a retreat center in Virginia, between Richmond and Norfolk.  It’s a beautiful rural venue with canoeing, swimming, nature trails, and other recreational activities and it is located on the scenic James River.

Your ticket covers presentations, food (Dinner Friday through Breakfast Monday), and lodging for all 3 nights. 

Optional recreational activities include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, frisbee football, volleyball,  hiking, weather permitting.  

Presenters and presentation topics are in the planning stage.  Details will be shared with the attendees as the event nears. If you’re interested in presenting, please email me at CampFI.org@gmail.com.

 If you have an urgent question, email me (Stephen) at campfi.org@gmail.com

Lodging Options:

Regular Room (Double Occupancy) $475.00  per person.  The Bluff’s motel-style rooms and the Watson Lodge. Both are Double Occupancy (you will have a roommate) – linens and towels are provided. You are responsible for your toiletries.

Chalets- $325.00  per person.  Chalet (bring your own linens) or Tent (bring your own tent). Chalets are basically an elevated screened-in, open air porch with no electricity or water.  Each Chalet contains twin-size bunk beds with all-weather mattresses. We are responsible for our own linens. Sheets, blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, towels, washcloths, etc. Each Chalet is within a short walk from a bath house. The bath houses have stalled showers, toilets and shared sinks.  Consider bringing flip flops or shower shoes. It gets very dark around the Chalet areas at night, so bring a headlamp or a flashlight for late-night bathroom trips.

How much are children?

Children 0-3 are free, and children 4-8 are $200. Children 9 and up are full price.

If you’re interested in bringing children, please consider that we never know how many children are coming until the event, so we can’t promise how many kids will be there, or what ages. Please be prepared that your child may not have many playmates and might need your supervision.

Can I get a private room?

CampFI offers rooms, each with a private bath. Each room is furnished with one double and one single bed. To increase occupancy, rollaway beds are available.  Pricing reflects double occupancy (you will most likely have a roommate) and is per-person.

Can I camp or bring an RV?

The retreat center does not have RV hookups but it does have tent campsites (Bring your own tent).  If you prefer camping in a tent, that is perfectly fine.  This is a good opportunity for those who want to experience camping, maybe for the first time.  Restrooms and showers are close-by.

How many tickets are there?

We have 65 regular room tickets and 20 Chalet/Tent tickets available.  A waiting list will be maintained when all tickets are sold.