Events

“I Shine!” Inner Fire Retreat

Light your soul on fire in this first of its kind experiential adventure. Retreat to the Blue Ridge Mountains, lose yourself in the Nantahala National Forest, and meet your inner truth. Spend three nights cracking yourself open, nurturing the soul, and allowing your inner light to shine powerfully through solitary communication with nature and heartfelt...

MountainCamp – Beginner

Beginner Camp for 6-8 year old campers (rising 1st-3rd graders) is a 1-week session that provides the perfect way for the youngest group of campers to be introduced to camp and fall in love with it. Arts and Crafts, nature hikes, and swimming at the lake are a few of the activities that engage the...

MountainCamp – Outdoor Skills and Adventure Camp (OSA)

Outdoor Skills & Adventure (OSA) is an ideal starting point for youth interested in exploring the wilderness, and this year we'll have both an Intermediate and Sr. High OSA session. During the first week of both programs, we focus on learning outdoor skills and building strong relationships within the groups. Campers will learn low-impact camping...

MountainCamp – Elementary

The Mountain’s Elementary Camp sessions offer an inviting, low-pressure entry point for children aged 9-11 to experience overnight camp. We emphasize games which teach young people to cooperate and mend fences with each other when conflict does come up. We also intentionally design our activities so that our young friends can learn new skills while...

MountainCamp – ASCENDERs

Apply to be with us for our ASCENDER program this summer! ASCENDERs get a unique experience while at MountainCamp. As this is a Leadership Experience, applications are required. Campers should be 16 - 17 years old (rising 10th - 12th graders). Started in 1981, the ASCENDERs (All Summer Campers Exploring Nature's Delights and Experiencing Recreation)...

FACETS Leadership Retreat for Women Conductors

FACETS is a retreat for women conductors focused on leadership development, fostering mentoring relationships, and opportunities for networking.​ The first FACETS conference was held in northern Georgia in July of 2016, where twenty-six women from nine states, representing elementary, middle school, high school, college, church, and community choirs, came together to learn and teach, explore...

SE LREDA: Religious Education Week

Religious Educators and their families are invited to gather. Dimensions of Faith Development Sparks Module (Monday morning—Wednesday morning) Gain a view of Unitarian Universalist Faith Development that is central to the congregation's work and weaves together all of the primary ministries of a religious body. Envision a model for "What's Next" in UU religious education...

Free – $190.00

MountainCamp – Intermediate

Our Intermediate Camp sessions are intended to meet the high-energy needs of adolescents aged 12-14 during this special time in their lives. We strive to provide an opportunity for our campers to shape the community they are a part of as they begin to explore having more agency in their lives. Intermediate is also the...

Journey Through Grief with Grace

Dates: Arrive by 5 pm on July 16, depart after breakfast on July 21, 2025 Location: The Mountain Retreat, located up in the beautiful Smokey Mountains near Highlands, NC. Join us for a transformative 4-day retreat designed specifically for mothers who have experienced the profound loss of a child due to addiction or fentanyl poisoning....

Intergenerational Camp

A Summer Camp for everyone! Are you age 0 to 100+? It's for you! Are you a family looking for a fun summer experience? It's for you! Are you a group of friends wanting to explore nature? It's for you too! Everyone is invited to come together for crafts, hiking, campfires, and more. It’s a...

Aaron Shearer Summer Institute

Aaron Shearer’s two greatest passions were guitar and hiking which we celebrate yearly at our summer guitar program. Join us this summer in 2025 for our 8th annual Institute held at the beautiful Mountain Retreat and Learning Center in North Carolina.