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Mountain Matters
MountainCamp & Homecoming Celebrations
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What youth do you know who might benefit from time and experiences at this amazing place:
-building life skills
-stretching oneself
-developing leadership skills,
-making lifelong connections
-nature immersion
We have a few openings for farm camp, traditional camps, Counselors in Training and ASCENDER -- something for almost everybody!
For more information
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Openings for Counselors and Camp Nurse
What would it be like to spend your summer making a difference, including lifelong impacts, in the lives of youth?
The Mountain community offers us fleeting glimpses of what the world could be like, where all are valued, where people are empowered to participate, where the earth is held sacred and spirituality nurtured. ~~Geoff B.
Join our camp leadership team to be part of providing amazing youth experiences.
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Homecoming Events
Are You Registered?
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Join us for new and renewed connections with Mountain friends, and to be nurtured by this special place. | |
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Homecoming
May 26 - 29
Tour of Recent Upgrades!
Capital Campaign Launch!
Dig in at the Staff Housing Groundbreaking!
Presentations about geology, ecology, history, unique natural heritage, and plants of
The Mountain!
Entertainment!
And Much More!
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Dr. Gary Wein
Saturday, May 27 10:00 - 12:00 A Sense of Place
An introduction to the geology, ecology, history, and unique natural heritage of this special place, our part of the southern Appalachian Mountains.
Sunday, May 28 2:00 - 4:00 Walking Tour of
Mountain Plants
There are over 10,000 species of flora in our county -- we will learn about a few of the edible, medicinal, and other interesting plants on our property.
Since 2006, Dr. Gary Wein, has been the executive director of the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (The Mountain's Land Trust). He has worked to conserve the landscape of southern Macon and Jackson Counties.
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Larry Wheeler Recognition
during Homecoming
Larry Wheeler was instrumental in creating much of The Mountain history, starting with standing on Meditation Rock in 1978, when the group decided, "This is the place."
Not only was Larry involved in creating much of our history, in recent years Larry has been i organizing the archives (photo to left) of The Mountain's rich decades-long history.
Friday evening, May 26, we will celebrate many Mountain accomplishments and honor Larry for his ongoing dedication to this special place.
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Staff Housing - Ground Breaking
Homecoming Weekend
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Have you been part of the conversations over the past 30+ years that we really need staff housing, reflecting our first principle of honoring the inherent worth and dignity of all.
It is actually happening - the first priority for the capital campaign to provide for staff and more fully do the work of our mission.
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Sunday, May 28 at 1:00, we will have a celebratory blessing of the land and ground breaking. Be part of this significant event. | |
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Additional Programming
and Personal Retreats
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Check out other programs -- intergenerational camp, farm camps for youth and adults, farm dinners or workshops, music events, and more.
Come for a personal retreat -- individuals, group of family and/or friends, writers, birdwatchers, artists, explorers, hikers, naturalists, and others.
There is a place here for you!
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Join Our Mountain Team
We are thriving and hiring!!
MountainCamp Counselors, Leaders, and Nurse
Kitchen Staff
Farm Staff
Development Associate
https://www.themountainrlc.org/jobs
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Message from the Board - Lee Reading | |
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I am Lee Reading from Black Mountain, NC. I have been a member of the UU Congregation of the Swannanoa Valley since 2002 and have served on the Board of The Mountain since 2018. I also lived and worked at The Mountain from 2011-2013 in the role of Interim Director during an intense period of transition and rebuilding.
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Over the past 12 years, I have gained an immense appreciation for MRLC's unique confluence of "Place, Purpose and People." I am committed to do all that I can to help fulfill our mission; to inspire people to build inclusive, meaningful, sustainable communities throughout our lives.
I want The Mountain to have the resources needed to serve our participants another 40 years and more as an exemplary youth camp, retreat and learning center. I am urging everyone in our Beloved Community to generously support our "Roots and Wings" capital campaign to make this big dream a reality.
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Thank you for your support!
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There is always so much happening at The Mountain.
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