Bestie Fest:A Mah Jongg & Mountains Retreat
Bestie Fest: A Mah Jongg & Mountains Retreat
Grab your besties and escape to the mountains for Bestie Fest, a two-night Mah Jongg getaway designed for fun, relaxation, and connection. Just under two hours from Harrisburg, this cozy glamping-style retreat blends the joy of Mah Jongg with fresh mountain air and time to recharge.
Spend your days enjoying plenty of Mah Jongg playing time with creative game themes, friendly competition, and fun prizes along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned player or newer to the tiles, all experience levels are welcome.
When you’re not at the table, take time to unwind and explore. Join a morning yoga session, wander scenic nature trails, or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Your stay includes two nights of lodging, all meals, and a full schedule of optional activities—so all you need to do is show up, play, laugh, and reconnect.
Because of the intimate setting, lodging is limited, so gather your friends and book early to secure your spot.
Come for the Mah Jongg, stay for the memories.
Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 9, 2026
All-Inclusive
3-Days, 2-Nights
EARLY BIRD RATES: BOOK BY 6/1 TO SAVE $20/PERSON!
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $800, plus taxes and fees.
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Meet The Besties
Katy and Meg
Katy and Meg have been best friends since grade school, building a friendship rooted in laughter, adventure, and a shared love of bringing people together. With over 26 years of Mah Jongg experience, they have enjoyed the game in every setting - from competitive tournaments to relaxed neighborhood gatherings - developing a deep appreciation for both the strategy and social spirit of the game.
In the fall of 2025, they began teaching Mah Jongg in the Harrisburg area, quickly growing a thriving and welcoming community of over 100 students. Known for their approachable teaching style and infectious energy, Katy and Meg create an environment where everyone feels comfortable learning, connecting, and having fun.
Their shared passion for Mah Jongg and genuine love of community inspired them to create the Bestie Fest Mah Jongg & Mountains Retreat—an experience that reflects who they are at their core: warm, engaging, and dedicated to helping others build friendships and lasting memories.
Wellness with Nature
Resting on 150 acres, River Mountain is bordered by Sweet Root Creek, Warrior Ridge and Tussey Mountain. River Mountain's stunning spaces are designed for reflection, mindfulness, and good vibrations on your self-care journey. Creekside yoga platforms, a restored barn turned wellness space, and the calm of nature make this the ideal destination for peace and wellness.
Located just a few hours from D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh, in the mountains of Pennsylvania, River Mountain is remote yet easy to access.
History
Warrior Path
Running parallel to River Mountain's eastern ridge is Warriors Path, the great Iroquois Indian highway from Six Nations country, New York, to the Catawba country in the Carolinas. The historic path along Sweet Root Creek was one of the longest and most heavily traveled land routes in eastern North America, connecting Indigenous peoples over hundreds of miles.
The Underground Railroad
Black Valley was an active route along the Underground Railroad. Local histories principally credit four, free black residents with leading the aid network in this area: Rev. John Fidler, Elias Rouse, Joseph Crawley, and James Graham. Just to the south of the River Mountain property are 13 unmarked graves of enslaved people who died traveling the route to freedom.
Accommodations
Glamping Pods in the main lodge
Standard Glamping Pod - Sleeps 1 Guest
Located in Main Lodge Room with Other Retreat Guests
Spring-Fed Cedar Host Soaking Tubs Outside Your Door
Black-Out Curtains
Lockable Storage
Mountain Views of Warrior Ridge
Bestie Fest: A Mah Jongg & Mountains Retreat
Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 9, 2026
All-Inclusive Retreat
3-Days, 2-Nights
EARLY BIRD RATES: BOOK BY 6/1 TO SAVE $20/PERSON!
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $800, plus taxes and fees.
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Retreat Inclusions:
All Retreat Experiences
150 Acres of Nature
Accommodations
Daily Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Access to Hot Soaking Tubs
Campfire + S'mores
Daily Housekeeping
Fresh Linens, Towels, Blankets
Fiber Internet Wi-Fi
Check-In After 3PM
Check-Out By 11AM
Retreat Policies, Payments, Deposit, and Cancellations:
DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON RETREATS. This is for the safety and wellness of the dog and other guests joining the retreat.
25% non-refundable deposit to reserve. The remaining balance is automatically charged 30 days prior to the retreat start date using the initial card on file used to make the reservation and deposit. If reserving within less than 30 days of retreat start date, the remaining balance is automatically charged within 48 hours after reservation is made.
Please note that because River Mountain retreats are limited to a small number of attendees, to allow for a more personable, intimate experience, our cancellation policy is in place to help guests, hosts, and us alike work together sharing expenses that may arise from unexpected cancellations.
• All deposits are non-refundable.
• Full balance is automatically charged 30 days prior to retreat start date, unless otherwise noted.
• Cancellation requests submitted 61 days or more before the retreat start date, 50% of the total is due.
• Within 60 days of your retreat: full balance due, sorry but no refunds given, no exceptions.
Please know that our cancellation policy is designed to mitigate damages and costs incurred to retreat hosts and River Mountain in order to maintain the retreat experience and affordability for other retreat guests. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat, or for arriving late or leaving early.
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