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2008 Elderhostel
Programs
at The Mountain
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For
more information on Elderhostel programs or to register,
call 1-877-426-8056
(toll free) or visit the
Elderhostel Website. |
Selected programs are
available to commuters at a special rate when space is available! Call The
Mountain's Elderhostel Line to inquire about commuter possibilities
at 828-526-5838, ext. 203.
| July
11 - 14, 2008 |
Program
# 16412 |
$440 |
Highlands
Cashiers Chamber Music Festival: Experience Classical Music with an
Appalachian Flair
with
Lee Knight and Richard Prior
For more than
25 years, the Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival has united
performers and audiences in the mountains of Appalachia. Join musical
exemplars and fellow aficionados as you trace the strands of classical
and traditional Appalachian music through lectures and performances.
Learn how the stories that have been told for centuries with banjos,
guitars and dulcimers have influenced Appalachian culture. Lectures
preceding concerts prepare you to hear the intricacies of the music
and to understand some of the musical theory. A private lecture introduces
the life of Beethoven and his music, which you hear in performance.
After attending an evening concert, meet the artists in a reception
and discuss the works performed.
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Program
Note: Price
includes tickets to two performances: Part I and II of the Complete
Works for Cello and Piano by Beethoven. Performances by Sara
Sant'Ambrogio of the Eroica Trio and Will Ransom. |
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| August
10 - 15, 2008 |
Program
# 9001 |
$625 |
Appalachian
Whitewater & Hiking Adventure
Come
for an adventure in one of the most rugged and picturesque areas of
the Southern Appalachians. Your adventures include whitewater rafting
on two rivers: both the easy, exciting Nantahala River, and the wild
and scenic Chattooga River. Alternating days with the river trips,
you will learn of the diverse plant life of this unique area as you
choose from two leisurely hikes of 4 or 6 miles in the Nantahala National
Forest and on the Appalachian Trail. After exciting days return to
The Mountain for evening programs of folksongs and stories and comfortable
lodging overlooking beautiful Blue Valley, two thousand feet below.
Bring a healthy sense of adventure and good hiking boots. Good physical
condition is necessary.
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Program
Note: We use a professional whitewater outfitter
with an excellent safety record and a trained guide in every
raft. Mountain hikes entail trails with roots, rocks, and fluction
in elevation.. |
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| August
17 - 22, 2008 |
Program
# 2248 |
$545 |
Nature
Hiking in The Southern Appalachians
Put
on your boots, grab your hiking stick, and explore the trails of the
spectacular Southern Blue Ridge with a hiking naturalist. On your
choice of approximately four to six mile hikes each day, learn about
the many wildflowers and varied habitats of this beautiful area. Hikes
are planned to be leisurely for full enjoyment of the surrounding
beauty. On the Appalachian Trail and Bartram Trail, view grand vistas
thousands of feet below. Within the Nantahala National Forest, wander
along mountain streams and waterfalls and under canopies of rhododendron.
Hike during the day, enjoying lunch on the trail and returning to
our lovely mountaintop for dinner and an evening program. Bring a
healthy sense of adventure!
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Program
Note: Each day will offer a choice of two
hikes ranging from four to six miles. On the Appalachian Trail,
hostelers will choose between a leisurely route of four miles
and a longer route of six miles. Elevation gains will be gradual
for most hikes. Mountain terrain entails fluctuations in elevation
and trails with rocks and roots. |
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| August
24 - 29, 2008 |
Program
# 4891 |
$545 |
Hiking
Adventures in The Southern Appalachian Mountains
Summer and Fall
are some of the best times for hiking the lush and diverse trails
of the Southern Blue Ridge. On daily hikes, explore the mountains
and valleys of this unique area with a hiking naturalist. For spectacular
vistas thousands of feet below, hike the Appalachian Trail and Bartram
Trail. Within the beautiful woods of the Nantahala National Forest,
wander along mountain streams and waterfalls and under canopies of
rhododendron. Some elevation changes of up to 1000 feet occur; uneven
trails. Enjoy lunch on the trail and then return to our lovely mountaintop
for dinner and an evening program. Hikes offered rain or shine: participants
must be in good physical condition.
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Program
Note: A choice of a short (6 miles or less)
or longer (6 to 8 miles) hike will be offered each day. Elevation
gains will be gradual for most hikes. Good, broken-in hiking
boots strongly encouraged. |
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| September
1 - 4, 2008 |
Program
# 15174 |
$390 |
Appalachian
Culture through Character Portrayal
with
Pat Hammond Greenwald
A dynamic performer
shares stories of real and fictional people through character portrayals.
Rich in cultural insights, humor and poignancy, performances center
on lifestyles laced with humor, social repression, courage and determination.
Songs
of The People: The American Labor Movement
with Lee Knight
Using powerful songs of American working people as a guide, learn
about the influence of Joe Hill, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, the Wobblies,
the United Mine Workers, and others in an examination of labor movements
from pre-colonial times into the 1900s.
Voices
in The Plough: The Work Songs of Scotland
with Flora MacDonald Gammon
Music in the Scottish tradition was meant to accompany work. Our
ancestors — the sailors, weavers, distillers, soldiers, miners
and ministers — have a story to tell. Follow Scotland’s
social history through the occupational songs of her people.
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| September
14 - 17, 2008 |
Program
# 15175 |
$390 |
The
Sounds of Appalachia
with
Lee Knight
Let the voices
of the banjo, guitar, dulcimer and mouth bow introduce you to the
people of Southern Appalachia. Travel through history with a song
collector who shares Native American chants, European ballads, and
African-American shouts.
We’ll
Sing The Songs of Scotland
with Flora MacDonald Gammon
It’s a fun history lesson! We sing old favorites and learn new
songs of patriotism, love, tartans, and, of course, the pub. From
Robert Burns to the music hall days of Harry Lauder, we sing our way
into Scotland’s heart, the songs of her people.
Natural
History in The Southern Mountains
with George Ellison
Enjoy spectacular views and the natural beauty of the southern mountains.
Learn of the geologic uniqueness of these mountains, and practice
hands-on plant identification on short nature walks along moderate
mountain trails with a naturalist.
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Program
Note: Nature
walks will involve a one-mile hike down an uneven mountain trail
with elevation change of 200 feet. |
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| October
12 - 15, 2008 |
#12380 |
$390 |
Natural
History in The Southern Mountains
with
George Ellison
Enjoy
beautiful scenery as you explore the natural areas of the southern
mountains. Learn of the geological uniqueness of these mountains,
and practice hands-on wildflower identification on short nature walks.
Southern
Appalachian Culture through Stories
with Gary Carden
Delve into the heritage and culture of Appalachian mountain life with
a master storyteller. Stories depict the authenticity and integrity
of the mountain culture, including its pathos and humor, history and
tradition.
Culture
through Character Portrayal
with Pat Hammond Greenwald
Absorb cultural stories of real and fictional people through character
portrayals presented by a dynamic performer. Rich in cultural insights
and poignancy, performances center on lifestyles laced with humor,
social repression and determination.
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| November
16 - 19, 2008 |
#14261 |
$390 |
Folk Songs from Around the World
with
Lee Knight
Explore
music and stories from Appalachia to the Adirondacks; from Scotland
to Asia. Immerse yourself in the richness of folk songs and captivating
tales collected around the world and presented through the spoken
word, videos, and field recordings.
Ballads,
Tales and Musical Traditions
with Sheila Kay Adams
Delve into the humorous ballads and spoken traditions of mountain
people with an extremely accomplished musician, singer and storyteller.
Delight in the music, songs, and stories passed down through the seven
generations of Scotch-Irish heritage.
Appalachian
Folklore, History and Culture
with Gary Carden
One of Appalachia’s funniest men, a native storyteller, playwright,
and teacher, will amuse and educate you with his personal experiences,
folklore, and history of Appalachian life. His entertaining stories
blend the poignant with the humorous.
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| December
2 - 5, 2008 |
#6599 |
$390 |
A
Season of Laughter: Appalachian Stories, Ballads and the Humor of
Mark Twain
with Sheila Kay Adams, Gary Carden, and Wanda
Taylor
Enliven the winter months
by venturing to the southern mountains for three days of joyful laughter.
Three different instructors will delight you with different kinds
of humor. The self-deprecating comedy of the mountain people is often
a shield that deflects pain. A native Appalachian storyteller, writer
and teacher will draw from his personal heritage of Appalachian culture
to share the wit and humor that still resonates today. Humorous ballads
of the mountain people will be performed by an Appalachian with roots
from seven generations. Lectures and dramatizations reveal Mark Twain’s
droll, witty, and profound humor, which is as current today as it
was 100 years ago.
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