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SUMMARY:2024 UU Young Adult Con
DESCRIPTION:Young Adult CONs at The Mountain are back! \nMay 30 – June 2\, 2024\nOur theme will be CONstructing community. There will be various group activities run by young adults for young adults to foster community building\, spiritual growth\, YA empowerment\, and so much more! The con will be open to young adults ages 18-35\, and there will be workshops exclusive to emerging adults (ages 18-25).  \nActivities\nCONstructing Community will provide a vast array of workshops with themes including (but not limited to):\nReal construction projects\nOutdoor recreation (hiking\, bushcraft\, water activities\, etc.)\nBuilding with LEGOs\nBuilding young adult networks\nSocial justice and activism\nSelf-actualization\nSpeed-friending \nAll workshops are optional so folks can take time to relax and recharge during the weekend. We hope to create a safe space for Unitarian Universalist young adults to build lasting friendships that will extend beyond the Mountain. We will work together to construct our own identity toolkits for young adulthood! \nWhen\nProgram: May 30 – June 2\, 2024\nRegistration Deadline: May 16\, 2024\nRegistration open now! \nRegistration\nAdult 4 days / 3 nights\, Thursday – Sunday: $300 ($50 deposit)\n​\nAdult 3 days / 2 nights\, Friday – Sunday: $225 ($50 deposit) \nScholarships\nDo you want to attend the CON but can’t pay the full price? Email Guest Services at gsoffice@themountainrlc.org to apply for a scholarship!\n​\nWant to help someone attend the CON? During registration\, select a Scholarship Program Add-On to make a donation!
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/2024-uu-young-adult-con/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:Birmingham UU: 2024 Retreat to the Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Members of UU Churches of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa gather for their annual Retreat to The Mountain this Summer! \nJune 6 – 9\, 2024\nJoin us at the beautiful Mountain Retreat and Learning Center for our annual church retreat. We will have workshops\, small and large gatherings\, and activities for all ages in the scenic and peaceful mountains. If you’re a member or friend of UUCB and/or UUCT and you’d like to attend\, we’d love to see you! \nWhen\nProgram: June 6 – 9\, 2024\nRegistration Opens: Now\nRegistration Deadline: May 23\, 2024 \nRegistration\nRegistration open to UUCB & UUCT members\, friends\, and invited guests\n​\nRegistration Fee includes\nLodging\nMeals\nUse of assigned facilities\nParticipation in program activities \nAdult: 18+; Youth: 12 – 17; Children: 4 – 11; Toddler: 0 – 3:\nYouth and Children must be accompanied by a registered parent/guardian\nYouth and Children are lodged with an accompanying registered parent/guardian \n3 Days / 2 Nights Package​\nAdult Double Occupancy: $240 per person\nAdult Single Occupancy: $380 per person (Limited Availability)\nYouth (12-17): $140 per person\nChildren (4-11): $110 per person\nToddler (0-3) – Free \nThursday Night Stayover (Includes meals)\nAdult Double Occupancy: $120 per person\nAdult Single Occupancy: $190 per person (Limited Availability)\nYouth (12-17): $70 per person\nChildren (4-11): $65 per person\nToddler (0-3) – Free
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/birmingham-uu-2024-retreat-to-the-mountains/
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SUMMARY:June 8th Forest to Table Dinner
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nForest to Table Dinners – Approx 2 hours of walking/standing and 2-hour dinner – BYOB. \nWhat to Bring:\nwater\, comfortable shoes\, dress for the weather\, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages of choice. \nCome reap the best of the June harvest with a delicious dinner sourced from The Many Hands Peace Farm at The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center.  We partner with other local\, cemical-free\, regenerative farm neighbors .  The theme for today’s dinner is “Water Retention Strategies for Farms and Homes” \n\nThe tour will begin by walking through the different parts of our farm and harvesting some ingredients for your dinner in our vegtable fields.  We will then forage for a few wild edibles on our Food Forest paths.  We begin by exploring the seasonal delicacies found in the wild as well as in our farm fields\, understanding how to identify and prepare these wild treats.\nShortly afterwards guests can taste much of what they found during the foray in a rustic 5-course Forest-to-Table meal harvested and prepared by our very own farmer-chefs.  Live music will begin and conclude the evening\nDuring dinner guests will have the opportunity to chat with farm staff about farm happenings and browse the many handcrafted products we prepare and sell at nearby markets. Bring cash or card if you would like to purchase gifts.\nAll proceeds from the dinners support the operation of Many Hands Peace Farm\, which serves as a fundamental piece to The Mountain’s overall commitment to sustainability and ethical land stewardship.\n\nDietary Concerns:\nAll meals are chemical-free\, nut-free and allergy-specific food accommodations are available.  You must let us know when you register so we can plan accordingly.  GF\, Vegan\, dairy-free options are available. \nRain Policy:\nAll of our events have indoor rain plans as backups in case of adverse weather. Please dress accordingly and bring rain gear if the forecast looks to be really wet! \nRefund Policy:\nIf you must cancel your reservation to one of our events then please let us know\, at the latest\, 48 hours before the scheduled time. If an unexpected emergency occurs then please let us know ASAP. For both options we can offer you the opportunity to attend a future event or receive your money back. \nQuestions? Contact our Farm Manager\nJessica.kirslis@themountainrlc.org
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/june-8th-forest-to-table-dinner/
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SUMMARY:John McCutcheon's Songwriting Camp June 23-27
DESCRIPTION:Join Grammy-nominated folk musician and songwriter\, John McCutcheon\, for an intense\, intimate songwriting Master Class at The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center in Highlands\, NC. \nJoin other songwriting lovers for this remarkable event at an even more remarkable place. In between sessions enjoy breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains\, healthy\, delicious homemade food\, and camaraderie.
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SUMMARY:Intro to Herbalism - June 29th
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify and wild forage medicinal plants! \nAbout the Event\nIntro to Herbalism Workshop- Thursday\, June 29th from 2 pm-5 pm \nIdentify and wild forage medicinal plants in the Appalachian mountains. Learn to make medicine and cultivate highly medicinal herbs in your garden. Make and take home herbal salves\, tinctures\, oils\, honey\, syrups\, teas\, and poultices. \nWhat to bring: water bottle\, comfortable walking shoes\, and dress for the weather. EPI pen if you are allergic to bees \nRain Policy: \nAll of our events have indoor rain plans as backups in case of adverse weather. Please dress accordingly and bring rain gear if the forecast looks to be really wet! \nRefund Policy: \nIf you must cancel your reservation to one of our events then please let us know\, at the latest\, 48 hours before the scheduled time. If an unexpected emergency occurs then please let us know ASAP. For both options\, we can offer you the opportunity to attend a future event or receive your money back.
URL:https://www.themountainrlc.org/event/intro-to-herbalism-june-29th/
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