Attend a Mountain Retreat
Understand White Privilege and Become an Anti-Racist
Sept 23 - Oct 28
ONLINE PROGRAM
Open to the Public
A Starting Point for Self-Reflection and Racial Reconciliation
Learn how to Be More.
Learn More. Do Better.
Do better both as an individual white person, and as a member of the
white racial group in America.
Come with humility and an open mind and heart.
Farm Workshops
& Events
On-Going Dates
Open to the Public
Foraging Tours
Educational Workshops
Herbalism & Permaculture Classes
Farm Dinners
Mushroom Workshops
& Much More
Check in for new developments in programming
Knee High Naturalist
Fridays in October
10-11am
Open to the Public
Let’s go outside and explore! Join the Highlands Biological Foundation’s Education Specialist, Paige Engelbrektsson, every Friday morning in October as she leads you and your little ones in this program combining stories, walks, and activities. Each week, we’ll cover a different season topic.
Interested in joining?
Families with young children (suggested age 3-5 years) are invited to join in this program, Be prepared to go outside rain or shine!
UUCA Men's Fall Retreat
October 23 - 25
Private Event
Men of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta gather spaciously for their annual Fall Retreat at The Mountain. Fresh air, open vistas, hiking, time in nature and brotherhood! This weekend promises to be an enjoyable time. The Mountain is following all best practices for keeping our guests healthy during this time. Please see our posting on additional health measures or feel free to reach out to The Mountain directly with any questions or concerns.
The Shaman's Path
with Don Simmons
Oct 28 - Nov 1
Private Event
To "retreat" in Shamanism is to give yourself the opportunity to become fully immersed in growing your relationship with Great Spirit in order to replenish, renew and remember just how strong of a connection you have with the Divine Nature of the Universe.
Volunteer Work Weekend
Nov 13 - 15
Open to the Public
Join us for a Mountain reunion and volunteer work weekend.
Volunteer Work Week - Bridge to Thanksgiving
Nov 20 - 25
Open to the Public
Join us on The Mountain the week before our Thanksgiving program. Several package options are available for stays ranging from just the weekend to a full week stay-over to join in our Thanksgiving gathering. This is a chance to get out and give back this year. We plan to gather in the spirit of service towards the vision and mission of The Mountain. Renew yourself as we work to build up and renovate The Mountain together for the 2021 season.
On-site Thanksgiving Gathering & Feast
Nov 25 - 29
Open to the Public
The Mountain is hosting a traditional Thanksgiving celebration for family and friends, an annual event since 1979! In addition to a festive and delicious feast on Thursday, our long weekend schedule is filled with fun activities, adventure, and community. Enjoy workshops, evening programs, and arts and crafts. Hardy souls may hike Mountain trails, while many gather around fireplaces for storytelling, playing games, and relaxing. This traditional weekend of blessings and thanks will feature a worship service Sunday morning.
SPECIAL NOTE: Space is limited to 50 people this year.
Please register early if you plan on join us on The Mountain.
GSV Virtual
Winter Meditation: Reflecting on Resilience
January 15 - 17, 2021
Private Event
Join your GSV siblings to experience meditation/journey visioning focused on practicing gratitude and on gleaning the things we have learned as we have all navigated pandemic, social unrest/awakening, and a charged, divisive political landscape over the
past months. To enhance our sacred space and our time together, we will weave our hearts together on Friday evening along with our Opening Ritual and Heart Circle. We will also create small breakout sessions for further processing and sharing of what we
bring forth through these meditations and other activities.
Earth, Spirit, Healing Arts: 3-Day Immersion
May 23 - June 4, 2021
Private Event
With Adolfo Ttito Condori & Amy Nicholson
In this retreat, you will learn the foundations to Andean Energy Medicine cosmology including:
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The cosmic principles and laws that govern the organization of cosmic beings and their connection and communication with human beings.
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Foundational practices for misa work.
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Learn more at earthspirithealingarts.com
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Earth, Spirit, Healing Arts: 5-Day Immersion
May 23 - June 4, 2021
Private Event
With Adolfo Ttito Condori & Amy Nicholson
This 5-day immersion retreat is for those who already have a misa and who work with clients. Or, for those who are interested in learning how to use a misa to work with clients.
Learn more at earthspirithealingarts.com
A Gathering of Performing Artist
June 3 - 6, 2021
Private Event
A Gathering of Performing Artists. This event is by invitation only and not open to the public.
Wedding of MaryCait Russell and Nick Cannon
June 4 - 6, 2021
Private Event
The couple asks that you join them for a full weekend of festivities and togetherness; with their wedding ceremony taking place on Saturday afternoon and celebration into the evening.
Please RSVP as well as booking your lodging at The Mountain thru this webpage
UU Church of Spartanburg Mountain Gathering
October 29 - 31, 2021
Private Event
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg annual Mountain gathering. Join your congregation here on The Mountain.