18 weeks to stop, root yourself, and step boldly through the next door — grounded in faith, community, and the mountains.
What if you took 18 weeks to actually prepare for the rest of your life?
Not a gap. A threshold experience — a season of becoming.
An 18-week semi-monastic experience at the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park
Thrive is a residential program for young adults who are ready to go deeper — in faith, in self-knowledge, in purpose. You’ll live and work at Highlands Camp and Retreat Center, tucked into the stunning Colorado Rockies, as part of a tight-knit community of four participants exploring what it means to follow Jesus in a real, embodied, everyday way — for 18 weeks that could shape a lifetime.
This isn’t a lecture series. It’s a lived experience — hands in the soil, feet on the trail, bread broken together at the table. You’ll develop a rhythm of daily Christian practice that can carry you through whatever comes next.
Thrive Update, August 18, 2026
Four of our five participants in the Thrive Pilot Program have arrived at Highlands Camp in Allenspark, CO. They come from different geographies: the South, Midwest, West. They have different faith backgrounds. They are at different transition points in their lives. But they are all excited to be here, to get to know one another, to explore this beautiful landscape, and to develop a way of life that will help them thrive in whatever comes next.
What they don’t know is the incredible, dedicated, passionate group of folks who have been preparing for this day. What started as the inkling of an idea among a small group in the Presbytery back in January has come to be a reality because of the prayers, gifts, time, energy, and love of many, many people. Some folks helped spread the word about the program so that these participants could find us. Some joined the Thrive team and helped develop program plans, sort out logistics, review applications, and much more. Some connected us to resources. Some donated funds. Some donated books and furniture and other needed items. Some helped clean and set up the cabin. And everyone we talk to about this program wants to know how they can help as it gets underway.
This is what thriving looks like: people filled with joy and passion connecting with a purpose. The Thrive community is already demonstrating this way of life we hope to share with these young adults. Many thanks to all who are teaching by example. May our Thrivers follow your lead.
Six practices.
One grounded life.
Baptism
Christian Identity
Communion
Christian Community
Foot Washing
Christian Service
Prayer
Christian Discernment
Kenosis
Self-Emptying
Commissioning
Purpose & Vocation
Work. Worship. Wonder.
Highlands Camp is your home base — and your classroom. You’ll get your hands into real camp work: culinary arts, forest management, water systems, hospitality, and more. You’ll worship in the wild, serve alongside local churches and nonprofits, and take field trips deep into the Rocky Mountains. The mountains aren’t backdrop here — they’re part of the curriculum.
What’s Included?
Room & Board
On-site housing and meals at Highlands Camp are fully covered for all participants.
$200 Weekly Stipend
A modest stipend so you can focus on the program, not on making ends meet.
Spiritual Direction
One-on-one sessions with experienced spiritual directors to support your discernment.
Rocky Mountain Field Trips
Adventures and learning experiences throughout the Colorado Rockies — your backyard.
Community & Worship
Regular worship, service, and connection with local churches and nonprofits in the region.
Vocational Exploration
Real work experience across camp operations: cooking, forest care, hospitality, and more.
You might be ready for Thrive if…
- You’re between seasons — finished school, between jobs, or just feeling like something has to change.
- You’re curious about your faith but hungry for something more embodied and real than Sunday mornings.
- You want to figure out your calling but need space, community, and guidance to actually do it.
- You’re drawn to the outdoors and want your faith to connect with the natural world.
- You’re willing to do real work — in the kitchen, on the trail, in community — as a form of spiritual practice.
- You’re not sure exactly what you believe or where you’re headed, but you know you want to find out.
This is your threshold.
Step through it.
Four spots. Eighteen weeks that could change everything.
Questions? Reach Rev. Amy Morgan at amy.thrivethreshold@gmail.com