OurSong is dedicated to performing high quality music while celebrating our unique gay and lesbian experience and our evolving place in the world. OurSong 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...
Fall Elementary CON Youth 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. Supported by the larger work of The Mountain, each con has a different theme...
We are pleased to offer a workshop at the fall retreat on Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) is a system of contemplative exercises designed to contribute to an individual’s wellbeing and strengthen and sustain compassion for others. CBCT offers a comprehensive method for training compassion that draws on the ancient lojong tradition of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism and is...
The Path Within Retreat “A Crossroads Reset Experience” November 13–15, 2026 The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center Highlands, North Carolina A Place to Pause Before Your Next Becoming There are moments in life when something inside us quietly says: “This way of living is no longer sustainable.” Not because we are broken. Not because...
Divine Embodiment: Exploring the Connection Between Eros and the Divine Dates: November 19–22, 2026 Location: The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center, Highlands, NC Facilitator: Craig Cullinane, Body Electric School A four-day immersive retreat for men ready to explore the sacred bond between Eros and Spirit. Through breathwork, ritual, and embodied presence, participants are invited to...
Fall Intermediate CON Youth 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. Supported by the larger work of The Mountain, each con has a different theme...
The Art of Letting Go: Finding Freedom in Impermanence Friday, December 4 - Sunday, December 6, 2026 Registration opens August 10, 2026 All functioning things – our environments, enjoyments, body, mind and our self – change from moment to moment. In understanding the essence of Buddha’s teachings on impermanence, we can find real freedom from...