Calendar

The Mountain offers programs for all ages — from youth camp to leadership training for adults and youth and intergenerational programs that families can enjoy together.  In addition,The Mountain hosts gatherings, meetings and events for a variety of groups and organizations. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains at an elevation of 4200 feet, the inspiring view from our mountaintop is the perfect background for your gathering! 

The Mountain is capable of hosting multiple groups at the same time. If you're interested in bringing a group and want to check on the availability of certain dates, please call (828) 526-5838 ext 250 or e-mail sales@mountaincenters.org. Ask about our great weekday rates!

The Mountain has now gone paperless with all registrations!!  On line registration is fast and easy. Click here to register for any program or call the registrar at (828) 526-5838.  

May 2012

4 - 6

Smoky Mountain Knitters

For registration form click here.

16 - 18

UU Womenspirit Institute

Registration is through Womenspirit.  To connect to Womenspirit website, click here

18 - 20

UU Womenspirit Gathering

To connect to Womenspirit website, click here.  Registration is through Womenspirit.

24 - 27

Performing Artists

The Performing Artists Weekend is a private retreat.  To register on line click here or call The Mountain registrar at (828) 526-5838. 

25 - 27

The Mountain Board of Trustees Meeting

25 - 27

The Mountain Homecoming Weekend

Wonderful worshops, food and fellowship! Programs include: Pergrine falcons with Peter Kipp; Cherokee folklorist, poet and singer/songriter Barbara Duncan, Grannie's Box Stories by native Appalachian actress Lara Chew; Sunday Service with Elinor Artman.   To register online, click here or call The Mountain registrar at (828) 526-5838.  For Flyer, click here.

26 - 26

Annual Meeting of The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center

Open Meeting for all Members.  4:00 pm in The Treehouse.  To sign up please call or e-mail the Mountain Office.  Reservations may also be made for dinner afterwards. (828) 526-5838 or info@mountaincenters.org.

June 2012

1 - 3

Greene-Katz Wedding

By invitation only.  To register for meals and lodging, guests please call The Mountain Registrar at (828) 526-5838 or click here to download a paper Registration Form.

4 - 9

Dallas UU Youth

Service week for Unitarian Universalist youth from Dallas, Texas. 

17 - 29

Service & Adventure MountainCamp

For Youth Ages 15-17.  A week of learning teamwork skills and community building through service, followed by a second week of backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. Click-here for on line registration.

17 - 29

Teen Leadership MountainCamp

Formerly Senior High MountainCamp, designed for youth aged 14-17.  Traditional camp experience, campers also select a track of focus that includes Art, Music, Outdoor Leadership, Naturalist or Community Action.  Click here for on line registration.

17 - July 27

Counselors In Training MountainCamp

For ages 17-18, this hands on leadership program is by application only and is limited to six participants.   The 2012 Counselor in Training Program is full, so please register for Teen Leadership MountainCamp.       

28 - 28

Highlands Cashiers Hospital Board Meeting

30 - July 27

A.S.C.E.N.D.E.R. MountainCamp

All Summer Campers Exploring Natures Delight & Experiencing Recreaction.  This program is for youth ages 15-17 and is by application only.  The 2012 ASCENDER Program is now full.  Please register for 2012 Teen Leadership Mountain Camp!

July 2012

1 - 6

Beginning MountainCamp

For ages 6-8, this 5 day Camp is the perfect introduction to the MountainCamp experience.  With a 3:1 camper to counsellor ratio, campers will enjoy arts and crafts, nature hikes, swimming, campfires, scavenger hunts and other programs. Click here for online registration.

1 - 13

Elementary I MountainCamp

A twelve day MountainCamp session for ages 9-11. Click here for on line registration.

8 - 13

Religious Educators Week

A program for Unitarian Universalist Religious Educators, sponsored by the Southeast LREDA Chapter.  The new Renaissance module as well as Pat Ellenwood's The Puzzle of Leadership will be used and both are acceptable for credentialling portfolios. Participants need to register with LREDA for the program and with The Mountain for lodging and meals. For program information click here. For Mountain online registration click here.

8 - 13

Elementary II MountainCamp

A six day session of MountainCamp for ages 9-11.  Click here for online registration.

12 - 23

American Ethical Union

The eighth AEU Lay Leadership School is by application to AEU.  To register for accomodations at The Mountain click here or call the registrar at (828) 526-5838.

15 - 27

Intermediate MountainCamp

For youth ages 12-14 (formerly Junior High Camp). This camp provides opportunites to learn and grow in a community of supportive friends while offering a full array of activities designed to meet the high energy needs of this age group.  Offering something fun for all personalities, optional whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River and the high ropes challenge course activity are popular yearly highlights! Click here for online registration.

15 - 27

Explorer MountainCamp

For ages 12-14, Explorers MountainCamp is focused on the outdoor experience and is designed to introduce campers to a wilderness experience. Rafting, Rock Climbing and both High and Low Rope Challenge courses are offered.  After learning basic wilderness survival skills, Exploreres will go on a three day base camping experience. Click here for online registration.

27 - 29

Rhodes Hart Wedding

By invitation only.  Guests may register on line for accomodations at The Mountain by clicking here or by calling the registrar at (828) 526-5838.

August 2012

5 - 9

Mountain Intergenerational Family Camp

The entire family can enjoy the fun of MountainCamp together.  A great time for all generations, age appropriate activities as well as community wide programs and gatherings are planned. For online registration, click here or call the registrar at (828) 526-5838.

5 - 7

Blair Family Retreat

A private Family Reunion, call the registrar at (828) 526-5838 or click here to register on line for accomodations. 

10 - 12

MountainCamp Staff Reunion

If you have ever worked at MountainCamp, then now is the time to come re-live old memories and create some new ones!  Come and enjoy once again the great MountainCamp activities you have always treasured.  For on-line registration, click here.

17 - 19

UU Hendersonville and Swannanoa Valley Adventure

A joint weekend adventure for the Unitarian Universalist congregations of Hendersonville and Swannanoa Valley.  To register on-line, click here or call the registrar at (828) 526-5838.

17 - 19

The Mountain Board of Trustees Meeting

17 - 19

UU Transylvania County Retreat

A great weekend for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Transylania County (Brevard, NC). To register on line click here or call the registrar at (828) 526-5838.

September 2012

14 - 16

Qollasula Gathering

A Sacred Re-membering: Ceremonial Earthways of Eagle and Condor.  Join us to experience sacred ritual practices that can be incorporated directly into your daily life from esteemed teachers, Oscar Miro-Quesada and Robert Vetter, who walk this path with wisdom and heart.  For more information and to register with Qollasula for the program, click here.  To register with The Mountain for lodging, food and facility, click here or call The Mountain registrar at (828) 526-5838.

21 - 26

Blue Throat Yoga

Register on line by clicking here or call The Mountain registrar at (828) 526-5838.

27 - 30

GSV Fall

Private Retreat.  Register on-line by clicking here or call The Mountain registrar at (828) 526-5838.

October 2012

5 - 7

Athens UU Fellowship

A weekend retreat for the Athens Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.  To register on line click here or call The Mountain registrar at (828) 526-5838.

7 - 13

Elon University

A week of service for Elon University students. www.elon.edu

10 - 12

UU Womenspirit Institute

Registration is through UU Womenspirit.  www.uuwomenspirit.org.  

12 - 14

UU Womenspirit Gathering

 Registration is through UUWomenspirit website.  www.uuwomenspirit.org

19 - 21

NW Atlanta UU Retreat

Annual Retreat for Northwest Atlanta Unitarian Universalist Congregation.  To register on-line click here or call The Mountain registrar at (828) 526-5838.

19 - 21

Smoky Mountain Knitters

A great weekend for members of Smoky Mountain Knitters!  To register on line click here or call The Mountain registrar at (828) 526-5838.

26 - 28

Our Song

To register on line click here or call The Mountain registrar at (828) 526-5838.

November 2012

12 - 15

SEUUMA

Southeast Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association Fall Retreat.  To register on line click here or call The Mountain registrar at (828) 526-5838.

16 - 18

The Mountain Board of Trustees Meeting

21 - 25

Thanksgiving at The Mountain

Come taste what's cooking at The Mountain! Our 34th Annual Mountain Thanksgiving will feature all the traditions this season of gratitude has to offer. This long cherished community gathering will include programs, time in nature, and a memorable time for all ages.  To register on line click here or call The Mountain registrar at (828) 526-5838.