Join Grammy-nominated folk musician and songwriter, John McCutcheon, for an intense, intimate songwriting Master Class at The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center in Highlands, NC. Join other songwriting lovers for this remarkable event at an even more remarkable place. In between sessions enjoy breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains, healthy, delicious homemade food, and camaraderie.
Learn how to identify and wild forage medicinal plants! About the Event Intro to Herbalism Workshop- Thursday, June 29th from 2 pm-5 pm Identify and wild forage medicinal plants in the Appalachian mountains. Learn to make medicine and cultivate highly medicinal herbs in your garden. Make and take home herbal salves, tinctures, oils, honey, syrups,...
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 9 states, representing elementary, middle school, high school, college, church, and community choirs, came together to learn and teach, explore...
Learn how to identify and wild forage plants and mushrooms. About the Event Wild Foraging Workshop- Saturday, July 6th from 2pm-6pm This workshop includes a 3-4 hour walk in the forest while we discover, properly identify, and discuss foraging for wild edible and medicinal mushrooms. We cover the basics to get you started on what...
Religious Educators and their families are invited to gather. July 7 - 12, 2024 Join us this summer for RE Week at The Mountain where we'll reconnect, learn and grow, and breathe! We're excited to be offering two programs; the Systems Theory Renaissance Module and Dynamic Vision of Emerging Adult Ministry. System Theory Renaissance Module...
The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra (NCBO) is looking forward to working with artistic director Frances Blaker at their upcoming Orchestra Building Retreat at The Mountain Retreat Center July 22-26, 2024! NCBO appreciates the opportunity to explore their musical creativity in the peaceful environment provided by The Mountain. The orchestra will end their week of work...
Aaron Shearer’s two greatest passions were guitar and hiking which we celebrate yearly at our summer guitar program. Join us this summer in 2024 for our 8th annual Institute held at the beautiful Mountain Retreat and Learning Center in North Carolina.
About the Event Mushroom ID and Foraging Workshop- Saturday, August 3rd from 2pm-5pm This workshop includes a 2-3 hour walk in the forest while we discover, properly identify, and discuss foraging for wild edible and medicinal mushrooms. We cover the basics to get you started on what could become a lifelong passion and hobby of...
Roll up your sleeves and experience the joy of farm life firsthand during this thoroughly unique 4-day retreat. From planting seeds to harvesting crops, you’ll gain practical skills and a deeper appreciation for the sustainable practices that fuel our farm-to-fork philosophy. We will explore wild edible plant and mushroom foraging, create medicinal products from our...
About the Event Mushroom ID and Foraging Workshop - Saturday, August 24th from 2pm-5pm This workshop includes a 2-3 hour walk in the forest while we discover, properly identify, and discuss foraging for wild edible and medicinal mushrooms. We cover the basics to get you started on what could become a lifelong passion and hobby...
Join the Many Hands Peace Farm on Sunday, September 1st for a day of family-focused fun and educational workshops on sustainable farming and regenerative agriculture. Enjoy fresh tasty treats from our local farming community, live bands, and engaging programs to inspire you and your family to build and cultivate your home garden and kitchen traditions, stories,...
In these times of continual stress when everything seems to converge in more mayhem and mischief, we are called to be in community. We need to be with one another. We need to deepen our connections within the natural and unseen worlds by immersing in the encantos that sing us back to Life! These are...
