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,...
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...
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...
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,...
Join us in September for a summer-camp-style celebration in the mountains of North Carolina.
Join The Mountain’s mushroom expert Shelly Hall, Saturday Saturday, September 21st for an amazing foraging expedition through our old growth forest. Discover the fascinating world of mycology, learn to identify local mushrooms, and learn some amazing recipes! • 3–4-hour foraging adventure in our old growth forest • Discover the ecological benefits of mushrooms • Deepen...
The Co-Creators Convergence (CCC), a Barbara Marx Hubbard legacy group, welcomes evolutionary souls to share their "gift to the shift in Humanity" in this inclusive circle gathering. "Joy is the noblest human act," wrote Thomas Aquinas. Therefore, we'll gather to express joy, in many forms, as we raise Humanity's collective vibration. This is a co-creative...
Inclusive. Intentional. INVOLVED. This is a three-day, two-night fall congregational retreat for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Brevard. We welcome members and friends of UUTC of all ages. There will be fun and fellowship for all, including nature walks, arts and crafts, workshops, singing and music, and a Sunday service. View their website Program...
