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The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, SC is holding their annual congregational retreat at The Mountain this October. Strengthened by our common humanity and inspired by our seven principles, we promise to be a safe and welcoming community; to nurture each other’s hearts and spirits; to delight in the beauty of our diversity; to struggle...

Celebrate life in all its joy and mystery. Inspire journeys of truth and meaning. Engage in practice and service for love, justice, and peace. When: Dates: October 24-26, 2025 Registration: Opens soon! Registration deadline: October 10, 2025 Festivities will begin with a dinner on Friday evening and end with lunch on Sunday afternoon. Registration Details:...

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The three distinct paths of Inner Alchemy, Prayer, and Meditation can be found in various forms throughout the world's mystical traditions. The Three Awakenings school brings these paths together in a way that is easier to practice and understand for aspirants that weren't born or raised in the traditional religions and cultures associated with these...

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...

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 Senior High 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...

Join us for a long weekend of acknowledging and celebrating the gratitude in our lives.  Even through challenging times, there is much to be grateful for, be it friendships, family, community, opportunities for learning, The Mountain, and many other things in our lives. The program includes workshops, entertainment, hiking, building connections with old and new...

The Calm Within: A Clarity of Mind Mahamudra Meditation Retreat at The Mountain Retreat Center in Highlands, NC Friday, December 5 - Sunday, December 7, 2025 Take a break from the busyness and excessive productivity of everyday life, and retreat into the clarity and calm deep within our own mind. During this special weekend mountain retreat,...