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SUMMARY:2026 UUCA Atlanta Men's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:At UUCA\, we believe in you. We believe in justice. We believe in rigorous hope. As Unitarian Universalists\, we celebrate our community’s diverse spiritual practices and commit to our shared ethical principles. \nThis October\, we welcome our members to our Annual Men’s Retreat! \nRegistration opens soon!\nRegistration Deadline: 10/9/26 \nPackage pricing includes lodging\, meals\, & use of facilities: \nAdult Shared Room: $240 per person \nAdult Private Room: $380 pre person (subject to limited availability) \nCommuter Rate: $85 for full day 3 meals & use of facilities\, (no lodging) Part days: \nFriday Dinner + Evening Programming = $30 \nSunday Breakfast + Lunch = $30 \nClick Here to Register\nIn our registration system select “Church Retreats” then select your “2026 UUCA Men’s Retreat” package.
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/uuca-atlanta-mens-retreat-2025/
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SUMMARY:UUC Columbia Retreat to The Mountain
DESCRIPTION:The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, SC is holding their annual congregational retreat at The Mountain this October. \nStrengthened by our common humanity and inspired by our seven principles\, we promise \n\nto be a safe and welcoming community;\nto nurture each other’s hearts and spirits;\nto delight in the beauty of our diversity;\nto struggle together on our spiritual journeys;\nand to challenge each other to live our values\n\nWhen\n\nProgram: October 23 – 25\, 2026\nRegistration: Coming soon!\nRegistration Deadline: October 9\, 2026\n\nRegistration\nRegistration open to UUC Columbia members\, friends\, and invited guests \nRegistration Fee includes \n\nLodging\nMeals\nUse of assigned facilities\nParticipation in program activities\n\nAdult 3 Days / 2 Nights Package Rate \n\nAdult Double Occupancy:\nAdult Single Occupancy:\nAdult Bunkhouse:\n\nYouth Package Rate \n\nYouth ages 12-17 –\nChildren ages 4-11 –\nToddler ages 0-3 –  FREE\n\nYouth and Children must be accompanied by a registered parent/guardian \nYouth and Children are lodged with an accompanying registered parent/guardian \nReserve Your Space\n  \nIn our registration system\, select “Church Retreats” then your “2026 UUCC Retreat” Package \n​Each family member must be registered individually in our partner registration website \nUse one username and password per family
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/uuc-columbia-2024-retreat-to-the-mountain/
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SUMMARY:UU Fellowship of Hendersonville Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate life in all its joy and mystery.\nInspire journeys of truth and meaning.\nEngage in practice and service for love\, justice\, and peace. \nWhen:\nDates: October 23-25\, 2026\nRegistration: Coming soon!\nRegistration deadline: October 9\, 2026 \nFestivities will begin with a dinner on Friday evening and end with lunch on Sunday afternoon. \nRegistration Details:\nAdult double occupancy:\nAdult single occupancy:\nAdult Bunkhouse: \nAges 12-17\,\nAges 4 -11:\nAges 3 or younger are free \nAll children must be supervised by and sleeping in the same room as parent/guardian \nClick Here to Register\nIn our registration system\, choose “Church Retreats” and then your 2026 UUFH Package.
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/uu-fellowship-of-hendersonville-retreat/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
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SUMMARY:OurSong: 2026 Retreat at The Mountain
DESCRIPTION:OurSong is dedicated to performing high quality music while celebrating our unique gay and lesbian experience and our evolving place in the world. \nOurSong is comprised of musicians from all walks of life with varying levels of musical experience.  Some members hold degrees in music\, some grew up singing in church\, some have performed with famous artists and conductors and some have joined OurSong as their first foray into choral music.  However\, all of us sing with OurSong because we love to sing. We love the gift that making music brings to our lives and we love sharing that gift with our audience. \nWhen\nProgram: November 6 – 8\, 2026\nRegistration Deadline: October 23\, 2026\nRegistration opens soon! \nRegistration\nAdult Double Occupancy: $270 per person\nAdult Single Occupancy: $410 per person\nAdult Bunkhouse: $230 per person \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/oursong-2024-retreat-at-the-mountain/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
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SUMMARY:Fall Elementary CON
DESCRIPTION:Fall Elementary CON\nYouth Conventions or “CONs” are weekend long events planned by youth with adult support for youth from third grade to high school. At heart\, a youth con is an experience in building covenantal community and empowering youth leadership. \nSupported by the larger work of The Mountain\, each con has a different theme and focus\, but they all incorporate community building\, fun\, worship\, and exploration of spirituality. Each event has its own covenant and is in covenant with The Mountain’s safety policies. Youth experience both the safety of being in a covenantal community and the responsibility to repair relationships when difficult situations arise. \nYouth have the opportunity to serve in leadership roles to help plan events\, help run events\, help the CON community live in covenant\, or be peer chaplains for emotional support. \nWhen\nPALs Training: TBD\nElementary (3rd – 5th graders): November 6-8\, 2026\nIntermediate (6th – 8th graders): November 20-22\, 2026\nSenior High (9th – 12th graders): December 11-13\, 2026 \nRegistration opens: Now open!\nRegistration deadline: 2 weeks prior to CON start date.\nIf your youth coordinator has given you a transfer code number please enter the number at the payment portion of the registration process\nIn our registration system\, select Youth CONferences \nFee\nThe Mountain is excited to announce a pilot program to better cover the costs of running The Mountain while still making it an accessible place for all who want to come. \nYouth\nTraditional Cost: $100/person (Covers part of the cost of the weekend)\nTrue Cost: $215/person (Covers the whole cost of the weekend)\nNo Cost: Free \nAdvisor\nSupporter 2: $100/person (Covers part of the cost of the weekend)\nSupporter 1: $50/person (Covers part of the cost of the weekend)\nNo Cost: Free \nPlease email youthcamp@themountainrlc.org with any questions or concerns regarding this new price structure. \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/fall-elementary-con/
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SUMMARY:SEUUMA Fall Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Coming soon!\nRegistration deadline: October 26\, 2026 \nFeel free to reach out to us at gsoffice@themountainrlc.org with any questions. \nClick Here to Register\nIn our registration system select “Church Retreats” then select your “2026 Fall SEUUMA Retreat” package. \n 
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/seuuma-fall-retreat/
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SUMMARY:The Path Within Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Path Within Retreat \n“A Crossroads Reset Experience” \nNovember 13–15\, 2026 \nThe Mountain Retreat & Learning Center \nHighlands\, North Carolina \nA Place to Pause Before Your Next Becoming \nThere are moments in life when something inside us quietly says: \n“This way of living is no longer sustainable.” \nNot because we are broken. \nNot because we failed. \nBut because we have drifted too far from ourselves. \nThe Path Within Retreat is a 2 1/2-day immersive experience for people navigating transition\, burnout\, grief\, identity shifts\, emotional exhaustion\, spiritual awakening\, or the deep inner knowing that something needs to change. \nThis retreat is rooted in the Living Beyond Base Camp framework\, a grounded approach to healing and reflection that blends nature\, authentic conversation\, sacred pause\, and meaningful human connection. \nThis year’s retreat also integrates the Crossroads Reset conversation\, helping participants explore the moments where life invites us to stop surviving on autopilot and begin reconnecting with what truly matters. \nThis Retreat Is For You If… \n• You feel emotionally or mentally exhausted \n• You are standing at a personal or professional crossroads \n• You feel disconnected from yourself or your purpose \n• You are carrying grief\, transition\, or burnout \n• You long for meaningful conversations and real connection \n• You are tired of constantly performing\, pushing\, or pretending \n• You need space to breathe\, reflect\, and reset \nWhat You Will Experience \nThroughout the weekend\, participants will experience: \n• Crossroads Reset guided conversations \n• Reflection and storytelling workshops \n• Guided meditations and grounding practices \n• Campfire connection circles \n• Nature immersion and mindful walks \n• Restorative experiences and quiet reflection time \n• Community meals and authentic conversations \n• Journaling\, integration\, and sacred pause \nThis retreat is intentionally designed to feel less like a performance and more like a return to yourself. \nThe Living Beyond Base Camp Framework \nInspired by the idea of a Base Camp\, this retreat is not about escaping life. \nIt is about creating a grounded place where people can: \nRest. \nReconnect. \nReflect. \nReorient. \nAnd prepare for what comes next. \nThe retreat experience follows a gentle progression: \nDay 1 — Arrival \nSlow down. Land. Exhale. \nDay 2 — Reflection & Reconnection \nExplore the Crossroads Reset conversation and reconnect with what matters most. \nDay 3 — Integration & Becoming \nClarify what you are carrying forward and what you are ready to leave behind. \nYour Retreat Experience Includes \n• Two nights lodging at The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center \n• Retreat sessions and facilitated experiences \n• Guided meditations and restorative practices \n• Community gathering circles \n• Nature-based experiences \n• Meals during the retreat \n• Retreat worksheets and integration materials \nRetreat Location \nThe Mountain Retreat & Learning Center \nHighlands\, North Carolina \nNestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina\, The Mountain offers a peaceful environment for rest\, reflection\, and meaningful connection with nature and community. \nRegistration Information \nSpace is intentionally limited to help create a grounded and connected experience. \nRetreat Investment \nEarly Registration: $550 \nStandard Registration: $625 \nLimited scholarship opportunities may be available through Living Beyond Foundation. \nWhat To Bring \n• Comfortable clothing \n• Walking shoes \n• Journal or notebook \n• Layers for cool mountain evenings \n• An open mind and a willingness to be present \nCome As You Are \nYou do not have to have everything figured out before you arrive. \nYou do not have to become someone new here. \nYou are simply invited to pause long enough to reconnect with who you already are beneath the noise. \nCome as you are. \nLeave more connected to yourself. \n  \n  \nLearn More About Living Beyond Foundation \nwww.livingbeyondfoundation.org \n \n 
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/the-path-within-retreat/
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SUMMARY:Fall Intermediate CON
DESCRIPTION:Fall Intermediate CON\nYouth Conventions or “CONs” are weekend long events planned by youth with adult support for youth from third grade to high school. At heart\, a youth con is an experience in building covenantal community and empowering youth leadership. \nSupported by the larger work of The Mountain\, each con has a different theme and focus\, but they all incorporate community building\, fun\, worship\, and exploration of spirituality. Each event has its own covenant and is in covenant with The Mountain’s safety policies. Youth experience both the safety of being in a covenantal community and the responsibility to repair relationships when difficult situations arise. \nYouth have the opportunity to serve in leadership roles to help plan events\, help run events\, help the CON community live in covenant\, or be peer chaplains for emotional support. \nWhen\nPALs Training: TBD\nElementary (3rd – 5th graders): November 6-8\, 2026\nIntermediate (6th – 8th graders): November 20-22\, 2026\nSenior High (9th – 12th graders): December 11-13\, 2026 \nRegistration opens: Now open!\nRegistration deadline: 2 weeks prior to CON start date.\nIf your youth coordinator has given you a transfer code number please enter the number at the payment portion of the registration process\nIn our registration system\, select Youth CONferences \nFee\nThe Mountain is excited to announce a pilot program to better cover the costs of running The Mountain while still making it an accessible place for all who want to come. \nYouth\nTraditional Cost: $100/person (Covers part of the cost of the weekend)\nTrue Cost: $215/person (Covers the whole cost of the weekend)\nNo Cost: Free \nAdvisor\nSupporter 2: $100/person (Covers part of the cost of the weekend)\nSupporter 1: $50/person (Covers part of the cost of the weekend)\nNo Cost: Free \nPlease email youthcamp@themountainrlc.org with any questions or concerns regarding this new price structure. \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/3013/
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SUMMARY:Fall Senior High CON
DESCRIPTION:Fall Senior High CON\nYouth Conventions or “CONs” are weekend long events planned by youth with adult support for youth from third grade to high school. At heart\, a youth con is an experience in building covenantal community and empowering youth leadership. \nSupported by the larger work of The Mountain\, each con has a different theme and focus\, but they all incorporate community building\, fun\, worship\, and exploration of spirituality. Each event has its own covenant and is in covenant with The Mountain’s safety policies. Youth experience both the safety of being in a covenantal community and the responsibility to repair relationships when difficult situations arise. \nYouth have the opportunity to serve in leadership roles to help plan events\, help run events\, help the CON community live in covenant\, or be peer chaplains for emotional support. \nWhen\nPALs Training: TBD\nElementary (3rd – 5th graders): November 6-8\, 2026\nIntermediate (6th – 8th graders): November 20-22\, 2026\nSenior High (9th – 12th graders): December 11-13\, 2026 \nRegistration opens: Now open!\nRegistration deadline: 2 weeks prior to CON start date.\nIf your youth coordinator has given you a transfer code number please enter the number at the payment portion of the registration process\nIn our registration system\, select Youth CONferences \nFee\nThe Mountain is excited to announce a pilot program to better cover the costs of running The Mountain while still making it an accessible place for all who want to come. \nYouth\nTraditional Cost: $100/person (Covers part of the cost of the weekend)\nTrue Cost: $215/person (Covers the whole cost of the weekend)\nNo Cost: Free \nAdvisor\nSupporter 2: $100/person (Covers part of the cost of the weekend)\nSupporter 1: $50/person (Covers part of the cost of the weekend)\nNo Cost: Free \nPlease email youthcamp@themountainrlc.org with any questions or concerns regarding this new price structure. \nClick Here to Register!
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/spring-senior-high-con/
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