Mountain Matters

  • The Mountain is Here For You • 

Come to The Mountain for a retreat or a program. Or, join this community through an online program.

 

There are many ways to be involved as we provide opportunities for enriching lives, creating community, and celebrating nature.

 

Most Mountain staff and volunteers are fully vaccinated, and we have a COVID-related protocol to protect the health of guests as well as staff.  We are enthusiastic about welcoming guests to enjoy this special place.

Watch a Recap of Easter Work Weekend 

May Mountain Matching Initiative

This month, The Mountain is running a matching fund initiative for a total of $50,000 in donation, which are set to be matched for a total of $100,000 to be raised with your contributions! 

Make your contributions soar and help us reach the top of the tower! 

Contribute a Matching Donation

Retreats

“ I love going to the Mountain because of the beautiful views and all of the places to explore. All of the people that work there are so kind and welcoming, they make me feel right at home!” - Emily Maroney

Personal, family, friends, writers, adventurers, business or other organizations.

 

We invite you to immerse yourself in The Mountain experience.  You have a unique opportunity to nurture your body and spirit, as well as to extend your knowledge and skills.

 

During this time of COVID-related changes, many businesses have employees working remotely.  While this has been necessary for health of employees, it may also result in reduced connections among team members.  The Mountain could be an ideal space for an organizational retreat to build team connections and processes.  Please contact us to discuss the possibilities for your organization.

 

 

Our facility offers amazing views from 4,200 feet; private spaces for contemplation and a variety of meeting spaces; library; farm with poultry, food forest, garden, apiary and mountain meadow; hiking trails; and a tower which provides views of four states on clear days; and dark skies filled with stars.

 

We offer a variety of housing options to accommodate your needs.

 

In addition, local community attractions around Highlands includes waterfalls, art museum, biological station, and an interesting town center, with a recreation complex.

On a personal retreat with his family, Quinn lost his first tooth on Meditation Rock - a special memory from a special place.

Book a Personal Retreat

Volunteers

Over the years, volunteers have made a significant difference for the Mountain’s current functioning and future possibilities.  Projects for volunteers are possible throughout the year, through individual plans or group events.  Please consider how you might like to be involved, and complete the volunteer application on our website.

 

The Mountain is here for you – we look forward to hosting you.  Please contact us to discuss the possibilities for an experience which can enrich lives, create community, and celebrate nature.

Volunteer!

Spring 2021 Programming 

All Upcoming Events

The Mountain 

Homecoming Gathering

New Dates May 28 - 31

Plan for May 28 -31 for Mountain Homecoming.  This is always a special gathering of Mountain members and friends, and 2021 will be extra special as we are able to be together again enjoying one another and this special place.

 

This will be a time of celebration and gratitude for being together at The Mountain, for exploring the projects you have supported, and to consider opportunities for additional projects.

The Mountain staff and gathering spaces are ready for you – we welcome you to The Mountain.

 
Register

John McCutcheon's Songwriting Camp

July 18 - 22 & Aug 8 - 12, 2021 

Open to the Public

Join Grammy-nominated folk musician and songwriter, John McCutcheon, for an intense, intimate songwriting Master Class at The Mountain.

 

 
Register

Visual Arts Week

August 19 - 25, 2021 

Open to the Public

Painting and Sculpture Workshops

led by internationally recognized artist/instructors​

Matt Toole & Melinda Borysevicz

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Join fellow visual artists for our first annual gathering to retreat and explore

 

 

 
Register

Music Week  

August 22 - 27

Come to Music Week. Each day you will enjoy opportunities for group and individual participation and instruction in songwriting, guitar, voice, ukulele and more. You can venture in lightly, explore something new, or dig in deeper and hone your craft. There will be plenty of music appreciation sessions: history through the lens of song, discovering fun, unexpected musical connections across genres, song circles and concerts. We will also incorporate music into morning reflections and make musical connections to nature and art.

Register!

MountainCamp

We have staff openings (KITCHEN & CAMP) for the 2021 season If you or someone you know would be interested in this MountainCamp opportunity.

 

Commitment would be for 7-8 weeks in June and July. 

 

For full job descriptions and the application portal, please visit our website. For any questions, please email youthcamp@themountainrlc.org. You can also review our Covid FAQ on the MountainCamp page.

Apply!

Chat with the Director

Please sign up for a ZOOM conference call with Beverly Cree, Acting Executive Director, and other Mountain friends to share your thoughts, hopes and dreams for The Mountain.  There is great potential for this special place to continue making a difference in the world, we want to hear from you to discuss the possibilities.

Chat With Beverly

Thank you for being a part of The Mountain

If The Mountain has enriched your life, please consider a financial contribution. 

During this time of reduced programming about 70% of our budget has come from your contributions. This enables us to continue fulfilling the mission of The Mountain.

In addition to supporting the annual campaign through a direct donation you may also consider planned giving, stock transfers, or IRA contributions. 

Your support makes a difference. 

 

 Donate to The Mountain's Annual Fund

or become a Mountain Member.

 

We look forward to seeing you on The Mountain.

The Mountain, PO Box 1299, 3872 Dillard Road, Highlands, NC 28741
828 • 526 • 5838

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