Time away, together.
Whether you’ve been with us every week or are new to Vine Church, we’d love for you to join us at our All-In Weekend Away in 2025. It’ll be a fantastic time to connect as a whole church, with all three congregations coming together to relax with friends and enjoy engaging Bible talks. Don’t miss out!
All-In Weekend Away
Friday, 28 March – Sunday, 30 March 2025
The Tops, Stanwell Tops
Why go away for the weekend?
At Vine Church we believe life is best lived in community and one Weekend Away is worth 40 Sundays of relational time.
Our hope is that at each Weekend away you will have the opportunity to:
- Grow in community Enjoy a weekend away with Vine Church family, getting to know and encouraging each other.
- Learn from the Bible We want to grow in our understanding of God's word and have opportunity for deep reflection to apply it to our lives.
- Relax in creation We'll have a balanced program with sessions and free time to help you focus on Jesus and rest and recharge.
In 2025, we will be hosting an All-In Weekend Away, bringing all three congregations together for a special opportunity to connect with the whole church family and those you do life and church with each week.
2025 All-In Weekend
Ticket Options
Adult Rego
- Early Bird Adult $269*
- Regular Adult $299
- Includes two nights accomodation, food and activities
- Early Bird ends 12 January 2025.
Kids + Youth
- Kids under 3 are free
- Preschool Kids $50
- Primary Kids $60
- High-schoolers $70
- Based on child's 2025 school year
Day Rego
- Saturday 29th or Sunday 30th
- Early Bird Day Rate $99
- Regular Adult Day Rate $109
- Includes food and activities
Early Bird Now Open
Don’t Miss Out on the Earlybird Special!
Secure your spot now and save before the prices increase after Christmas. This is the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories, deepen connections, and recharge for the year ahead.
"so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well." 1 Thessalonians 2:8
The Venue + Accomodation
Located an hour south of Sydney’s CBD, The Tops Conference Centre is set on 200 acres of prime bushland in Stanwell Tops.
- Daily catering including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and supper
- Accessible Rooms with varying combinations of double and single beds + most with ensuites.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout site
- Recreational Spaces: Tennis, Volleyball and Basketball Courts, Swimming Pools, Ovals, Playgrounds, Table Tennis and Bush-walks.
Some FAQs about Weekend Aways:
We would love you to register as soon as rego opens for your congregations’ weekend away, so that you don’t miss out. More than that, we’d love to cater for you well! Feel free to reach out with your questions and get them answered.
If you have kids, we’d love to make sure that there are more than enough helpers and ensure that we can give you a room that suits you and your family’s needs.
Every year we have people who would love to come on the weekend away, but aren’t able to afford it. We have put aside subsidies to make this possible, and some people have already got in touch about them which is great! Please don’t be nervous about approaching us, we would love to chat to you about them. Kate Stace (kate@vinechurch.com.au) is the best person to talk to.
The weekend away is designed to be great from start to finish so we encourage you to come for the whole thing if we can. After early bird registrations close, day tickets and other accomodation options (if available) will be released. Please get in touch if you have more questions.
Friday night will be a chilled and relaxed night. We know that not everyone will be able to make it at 6pm or 7pm so please join us when you are able. Please have dinner before you arrive (or bring it with you). There are lots of good options in the township of Stanwell Park or Helensburgh
YES! Just like our Sunday gatherings, we will have a great kids + youth program running throughout the weekend away, during most sessions.
YES! The venues we choose are very skilled at accommodating for different dietary needs. Please notify us in the registration form and we will ensure that is communicated to the venue.
The details of the schedule are still being worked out. However you can expect time praying together, praising in song, interviews and testimonies, opening the bible, hearing from God’s word and enjoying meals together.
In addition we’ll have some time and activities to help you connect with others, like Saturday Night Compulsory Fun and Trivia with Olivia etc. You’ll also get to enjoy the beautiful site and its surrounds during free time. We won’t jam pack it with too much organised activities as we know how important weekends are to relax.
Linen will be provided except pillows. Best to bring your own beach towel if you plan on going for a swim.
To be updated soon…
Staff are prioritising going, so you’ll see familiar faces from the team and have a chance to get to know them better. If you’re in a community group, ask around to see who else is planning to join—many groups are coming together, so you’ll likely find some friendly faces to connect with. Plus, we’ll have plenty of opportunities for everyone to mix and get to know each other throughout the weekend! In addition we’ll have some time and activities to help you connect with others, like Saturday Night Compulsory Fun and Trivia with Olivia etc
A survey will follow, offering married couples the option to split and stay in single-gender rooms.
Digging deep into God's word.
In 2025 we have invited Stephen McAlpine to open up God’s word for us. He is a gifted communicator and passionate about helping Christians to confidently share the good news of Jesus in a secular time that has never seemed so hostile to the gospel, but never been so open to it either.
Steve has a background in journalism and three decades experience pastoring and planting churches.
9.15am
Weekend Away
- 22-24 March 2024
- Rafferty's Resort, Cam's Wharf
- $ 289 per adult, $40-60 per child.
- $40-60 per child
11am
Weekend Away
- 21-23 June 2024
- Rafferty's Resort, Cam's Wharf
- $299 per adult
- Early bird rates has closed