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One camper. One sponsor. Be the one that makes a difference in the life of someone who wants to attend Camp Lakey Gap. Camp Lakey Gap is for campers with autism and provides a 1:1 camper-to-staff ratio. More info at camplakeygap.org

The demolition of Davis Hall has officially begun! Who wants to make the first million-dollar gift to the capital campaign? You there! Step right up! www.christmount.org

The Cobb Church Leadership Conference - April 26-28, 2024. More info on christmount.org or by calling the office - 828-669-8977.

22% of our Work Week Projects have been sponsored already! We are gearing up for a very productive Adult Work Week this year! Sign up for Adult Work Week - May 5-10!

Make a gift to the Friends of Christmount Annual Fund! Consider joining our Monthly Mountain Climbers Club with a recurring gift. Make an online donation through the website or contact us for more giving opportunities.

Christmount Work Week - May 5-10 Projects include repairing bridges, flooring, building an ADA boardwalk, refinishing rocking chairs, cleaning, gardening, painting, and more. Something for everyone. Come for a day or stay all week. We're asking for a donation of $50 / person / day to help cover materials, supplies, and meals. RSVP to make your reservations.

We still have openings for this summer for your group! June 30-July 5 July 28-Aug 2 Aug 11-16 Contact us for more information!

Mary O. just donated her 2010 VW Toureg with 148k miles. Careasy picked it up from her driveway, sold it at auction, and is sending Christmount a check for 70% of the value. She gets a tax write-off and helps a good cause! You can also donate a vehicle directly to Christmount. Contact us to discuss options.

Projects include replacing flooring on Group Lodge porch, repainting the floors at the pool bathhouse, replacing the bridge at the front field, refinishing the rocking chairs, preparing the cabins for summer groups, painting parking lot lines, painting speed bumps, repairing / replacing handrails, trailwork, garden beds, and more!

We're hiring for the spring and summer (and fall!) busy seasons! Looking for worker-bees who love to stay busy, enjoy being around people, and who want a job where they can make a difference. Contact us today!

When are YOU planning your next trip to Christmount? Guest House rooms, Cabins, Group Lodge, Conference Rooms, Dining Hall, Hiking Trails, Creeks, Ballfield, Firepits, and more!

The mountains are calling! Find your way to Christmount this year. Bring a group, bring a friend, bring yourself. Check out www.christmount.org for more info.

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It's the luck of the Irish - a Saint Patty's Day Sunday Brunch at Christmount. Maybe you'll find lucky charms there!

Consider a gift of a lifetime

Looks like someone got to Mrs. Gottesman before we did! Shucks! But YOU can still make a donation to Christmount and / or the capital campaign! A billion dollars or less. All gifts appreciated.

Are you between the ages of 16 and 160? Do you love being busy? Do you like bacon? If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, then you might be the person we've been looking for! Whether you're looking to get some additional hours or give back to your community, we can help you help us. Contact us today!

Come for the week or just a day or two. Or schedule your own time to come volunteer at Christmount. If you aren't able to come help in person, consider making a donation to help sponsor one of the many projects.

Sign up today for the Cobb Church Leadership Conference. This year we will be discussing Technology & the Church - livestreaming, zoom meetings, social media, and so much more. www.christmount.org/cobb-leadership-conference

https://careasy.org/nonprofit/christmount-christian-assembly CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) supports nonprofits through vehicle donations. They take care of all the arrangements - the pre-donation paperwork, picking up your vehicle, selling your vehicle, title & transfer, and sending the proceeds to the nonprofit of your choice!

Support Adult Work Week at Christmount - become a Project Sponsor!

Sweeeeeet! It's finally here! Show us s'more love! Come to the dark side! www.christmount.org

Sign up today! We'd love to see you at Christmount this summer!

You butter hurry up and make a donation! Don't need no flap, Jack. Even a silver dollar will do.

If potatoes can have a day, then why not Christmount? National Christmount Day! 2.22 (our address, of course) It has a lot of a-peel... Support with a donation or by signing up for an event!

This crew braved the cold to come by Saturday to bid a fond farewell to Davis Hall. So many memories. So many stories. Thank you, Davis Hall, for 60 years! Guests and ghosts alike will miss you! What's next? A new Residential Lodge that will accommodate participants in our Camp Lakey Gap & Sunshine Retreat programs AND will house guests and groups throughout the year as well. Support the Capital Campaign today! https://www.christmount.org/capital-campaign

Order ahead. Pick up when you're ready. Enjoy it in a rocking chair. You'll probably want to stay. It's better with friends. Bring a group. Have another cup.

Come enjoy Christmount, western NC, and all the good things. Choose your dates. Choose your own activities. Choose your own adventure.

NEW date - Sunday, March 17 from 11am-2pm. Note: No Brunch in February due to low registrations. Please remember to RSVP for the St. Patty's Day Brunch! Might be some green eggs & ham if you're lucky.

Register for the Cobb Leadership Conference. Great for clergy, church staff, youth & education ministers, and lay leaders.

CORRECTED DATE! Sunday Brunch is on Sunday, Feb 18 (not Sat Feb 17). Sorry for the confusion - my constant state of mind. Remember to RSVP!

We're looking for people who love people. Workers who love to work. Team players. Old people, young people, and all ages in between. Weekenders. Monday through Friday-ers. Summer staff. People who need community service hours. People looking for a position with meaning and purpose.

Great for middle-school, high school, and college groups! Equal parts service, learning, and amazing-ness! Youth Groups must be accompanied by chaperones. More info at www.christmount.org. Only 4 weeks left on the summer calendar: two weeks open in July and two weeks open in August.

Brunch is back! Full breakfast bar plus omelet station, full lunch bar plus carving station, salad bar, desserts & drinks. RSVP to reserve your spot.

Register for the Cobb Leadership Conference today! April 26-28, 2024. More info at www.christmount.org

Winter hikes at Christmount.

Registration is now open for the Cobb Leadership Conference April 26-28 here at Christmount. Registration and more information is available at www.christmount.org/cobb-leadership-conference

Winter hiking at Christmount - incredible! Beautiful any time of year. Check out our lineup of 2024 events, programs, and activities - https://www.christmount.org/ Hope to see you more in '24! Photo cred: Terri Pensabene

Hiking the trails at Christmount is beautiful anytime of year

If a tree falls in the forest… 150 year old red oak came down in the windstorm last week. Luckily it fell away from the trail.

BBQ and Bluegrass - only a few shows left this season. Dec 5, 6, 11, and 12. Get your tickets now!

The Camp Matters Permanent Fund awards grants to Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) camp and conference centers, giving them the funding they need to continue their mission. Whether it's a new water pump, improved doorknobs or additional camping equipment, we're here to meet the needs of our camp communities across North America. Every gift we receive is split 50/50, with half going directly to your chosen campground and half going into the Camp Matters Fund to fund new grants. This holiday season, give the gift of camp to future generations. Donate now using the link in our bio. https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/christmount-christian-assembly-inc/camp-matters-permanent-fund

BBQ & Bluegrass Groups will enjoy an evening of barbecue and bluegrass in beautiful Black Mountain, NC Cost: $45 / person bus drivers / chaperones get in free Full BBQ meal with all the trimmings Professional bluegrass entertainment Beautiful, heated venue 15 minutes from downtown Asheville Mediocre jokes from the emcee Cash bar (makes the jokes seem funnier) Schedule 5:45pm Doors open 6:00pm Welcome 6:15pm Food served 6:30pm-7:45pm Entertainment 8:00pm Show’s over – go home! Remaining Dates: Nov 27 (Monday) - Zoe & Cloyd Nov 28 (Tuesday) - Zoe & Cloyd Nov 29 (Wednesday) - Asheville Cats (SOLD OUT) Dec 5 (Tuesday) - Asheville Cats Dec 6 (Wednesday) - Asheville Cats (SOLD OUT) Dec 11 (Monday) - Anya Hinkle Band Dec 12 (Tuesday) - Anya Hinkle Band Reservations required. Register now as seats sell quickly! Contact the front office: 828-669-8977 or send an email to guest-services@christmount.org

New lights in Aldridge hall!

BBQ and Bluegrass 2023 - get your tickets now!

Thanks @joanbowling84 for the beautiful handcrafted light fixture for Aldridge Hall

Thank you @fcc_tuscaloosa College group for your amazing work last weekend on your fall break service trip!

Beautiful fall season at @christmountdoc

Bounty from the garden this week.

Fern Way kicked off fall with new inspiration and growth last week! We began a mural on our Fern Way Education Station building as well as began our semester-long lab partnership with Warren Wilson College. Fern Way at Christmount will be the active community partner for an ecology class called Forgotten Pollinators. The mural was designed and orchestrated under the leadership of Jana Renee, an acclaimed mural artist, who is donating her time and skill to create a beautiful educational spot at Christmount. The students got to be a part of laying the foundation! The mural features native North Carolina plants and pollinators. This is the gorgeous kick off to a semester-long botanical educational signage project the Warren Wilson class will be working on and installing on Christmount's campus to raise awareness of plants onsite and the deep importance of conservation and preservation of our land. Thank you to Warren Wilson and Jana Renee for your collaboration and support! To see more of Jana's work hop on Instagram and visit @thejanarenee. She is posting daily progress videos, time lapses, and pictures of the mural project!

Christmount Adapted Programs is delighted to share that we received a grant from the Outdoor Equity Fund for our Vocational Intern Training Project! We are so fortunate to live in a region that supports the work we are doing, and honored to be in a community with so many other incredible projects that are working to increase access to the Outdoor Economy for people from diverse backgrounds, including people that are neurodivergent. https://ow.ly/w3oY50Px4k5

Today is the last day for another of @fern_way interns, Greg. Greg has been a huge help with the garden and has brightened the dining hall with his karaoke and theme songs about Christmount that he made up. Here is what Greg had to say about his time with Fern Way. "My summer at Fern Way farm has been a beautiful time. Katey Rudd is a special soul, and this place is a beautiful setting for kids to experience the outdoors. I enjoyed my days gardening and working with the crew to make sure our days with the groups of kids went off without a hitch. The food production and community building aspirations here are right in line with my values and I wish them the best as we part ways." -Greg

Attention all Fern Way lovers and supporters, we need your help! Currently @fern_way is wrapping up a educational deck project and mural project. In order to finish both of these we need just $1,600 for joists, deck boards, and paint supplies. Please head to the gofundme link in their bio to donate. Every bit helps!

Colors of Summer! We are peak summer here at Christmount, and our flowers show it. These are just some of the vibrant colors that you see when you visit Christmount.

Christmount has always aimed to serve every community that has entered through our gates. Our promise is that we will work without ceasing to make sure every group and guests' needs are met. If you or someone you know is in search of a place to have a nature retreat or host an event, such as a conference, family reunion, or celebration of any kind, come to Christmount. We can't wait to have you!

Christmount is an amazing retreat center in the middle of western North Carolina. We are situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains and have gorgeous views all around the property. Visit our website Christmount.org for more information. We hope to see you soon!

Christmount is making strides in how we live and operate in a sustainable way. One of the major changes Christmount has made is in our use of solar power. We have solar panels on the room of the main office and also have create our own mobile microgrid. As we continue to welcome guests and people to our mountain retreat we hope to keep progressing in the ways that we live sustainably. To see the rest of the video visit Christmount's YouTube page!

As the summer comes to an end Christmount says goodbye to our summer staff, and one of the most hands on staff members was Ilaria Roma! She worked with @fern_way helping in the garden, with the campers and making tasty snacks in the kitchen. Here is what Ilaria has to say about her time as a summer intern at Christmount. "This summer has been filled to the brim! As someone who has both worked solo and on a team, I’ve never experienced a work environment that propagated a sense of community so well. Being part of the Fern Way family as well as the Christmount family has filled my summer with memories and experiences I am very grateful for. From being in the gardens and kitchen, to working with kids in our summer camps, I can confidently say I have been part of something larger than myself. Before this internship, I would often take a back seat when it came to leadership but through this experience, I have grown into someone who feels utterly confident and comfortable taking charge. Whether it is by leading a service learning group on one of our numerous successful projects, teaching an art lesson, or making a decision for the health of our gardens I have found a place where I can both make mistakes and succeed safely. I am so proud of my team and the work we have accomplished this summer! Not only did we kickstart Fern Way's summer camp programming, support Christmount’s mission, and continue the work we have already done, but we have also set strong foundations for further growth. I can't wait to see what Fern Way does next, and I hope that we're keeping you on your toes!" Onwards and upwards- Ilaria Roma If you want to work as a summer intern for Christmount and want more information on how that works please visit our website and we can find the job that is perfect for you!

Photo recap!! A little late, but the week three of Lakey Gap was a fun filled week for all of the campers. They played with puppets, parachutes, and even swam in the pool! Oh my. Have a look at some of the great activities that they got into over the week.

@gotrwnc /Camp Brooke had their second day here at Christmount. They learned about feeling emotions on small and large scales. Then they made clay figures and finished the afternoon by making salsa. Camp Brooke is named after Brooke Schneitman, a former Christmount Summer Staff member and beloved camp counselor for Christmount's Middle-School Girls Camp. Brooke believed that radical love could change the world. She believed God was everywhere, not just in the walls of a church. Brooke went to Lexington Theological Seminary and was ordained at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Black Mountain in 2008. Brooke died in January 2009, after surgery to correct health issues related to Marfan Syndrome. Christmount honored her by renaming our Middle School Girls Camp to Camp Brooke in 2010. In 2020, Christmount reimagined Camp Brook and began a collaborative partnership with Girls on the Run, Western NC chapter, to offer "Camp Brooke / Girls on the Run" Day Camp for 3rd-5th grade girls. For more information on Camp Brooke/ Girls on the run please visit our website linked in the bio.

It's that time again. General Assembly time that is. So dust off your suitcases and pack up the car cause Christmount is going to General Assembly! The tickets for this amazing bi-yearly event are available online, or when you arrive at the convention center in person. Christmount will be celebrating its 75th anniversary with a dinner and we will also have a camp matters booth at in the exhibit hall for everyone to visit1 Can't wait to see you there!

This week Christmount is welcoming @gotrwnc to the property. Over their first day here the girls talked about different emotions and the benefits of being able to express which emotions one feels makes them comfortable or uncomfortable. They girls got to run around in our big field and after lunch we took a dip in the pool to cool off from the heat.

A year-round camp and conference center, Christmount is providing a place for all to discover community, acceptance and purpose. Adapted programs, outdoor educational activities and sustainability initiatives.

All active and retired Clergy! Upcoming this fall is our annual Oreon E. Clergy Conference. The conference is a three day blast of wine and cheese tasting, workshops and guest speakers, and free time for guests to explore the beautiful nature that Christmount rests on. A full schedule and registration is on our website christmount.org

Come on out to Christmount this fall for a plethora of events, All registrations can be found on the website that can be found linked in our bio.

The Harvard Avenue Christian Church group finished their night with some killer karaoke. Singing songs like Thunder by Imagine Dragons and Last Friday Night(T.G.I.F) they brought the roof down at Assembly Hall! For more pictures of what they did during the afternoon check out @fern_way!

Christmount welcomes a group from Harvard Avenue Christian Church this week. On the morning of their first day here the group built a library box, explored the creeks, and help make pathways using the stones. Stay tuned in for more photo updates on their work here on property!

Did you miss that chance at a platinum record way back when? Or are you dreaming of signing that label really soon? Well all dreams can come true tonight at our karaoke event in Assembly Hall. Come on out and belt out your favorite tunes and get to know your neighbors a little bit better.

We have had a fun week with our Dubbas, but today was the last day of this session of @fern_way Farm School. Today we made homemade banana bread and home made pizzas. They were delicious and then we ended the day with a big pool party! Thank you for such a great week, your counselors will be dubba sad you're leaving and we already miss you!

Today @fern_way spent the day horsing around with alpacas and yes a few horses at a nearby equestrian boarding farm. After their field trip campers came back to some delicious spaghetti and homemade pineapple and mango popsicles and had then enjoyed some extra pool time! See you tomorrow for our last day of Fern Way Farm School this week!

Upcoming in the month of August is our Theology on Tap event. Join us for a weekend of learning, listening and sharing as participants engage in topics that can often feel difficult to discuss or divisive. Registration is available at Christmount's website which is linked in our bio.

Future Farmers of America you've got some new recruits! Today @fern_way visited @frannysfarm today and got to feed goats and pigs and themselves, oh my! After we fed goats and went on the slides the campers got to have a delicious picnic of sandwiches that they prepared for themselves. Then we went up to the pigs and fed them as well and then came back home. A great day on the farm and tomorrow we visit horses and llamas!

Today at @fern_way the garden had some fresh mint and cilantro that the campers picked and made into their own delicious salsa. The salsa was the talk of Christmount today as some said it was one of the best salsas they had ever eaten. Before lunch the campers went to the river to make fairy houses and play in the creek. While at the creek all our campers created a new people group and language called the Dubbas. In the words of our campers, it was dubba great! After the water time and with the help of Christmount's wonderful kitchen staff we were able to have some of that homemade salsa with amazing chicken and cheese quesadillas. That's all for today, see you Dubbas tomorrow for our field trip!

Day one scrap book! This week @fern_way elcomes another group of campers to its Farm and Forest School. On the first day the campers get to take a tour of the Christmount property and engage for a short while with the main activities that they will get to revisit over the rest of the week. Here are a few pictures of the first day.

Family Camp has been diving deep into some hard topics. On day three they talked about being confident with ones body while living in a world that has so much negativity, especially coming from social media. Parents and kids alike talked through some of the strategies they can employ when learning to love and take care of themselves as a whole. Then the parents broke off for their own more in depth discussion, while the kids played in the creek, on the jungle gym, and had some heated rounds in the gaga-ball pit.

Concert Tonight! Tonight is the last performance of @christianhowesviolinist's Creative Strings Retreat performers. The performance is at @railyardblkmtn from 6-8 p.m. and is free to the public. So if you want to get out on the town tonight and hear some great music head on down to The RailYard for a taste of musical heaven and a delicious pint of beer.

Photo Recap !! @camplakeygap is in full swing! They are rocking and rolling bringing happiness and unique experiences to campers from all over. Here is a brief look into their week three!

The Creative Strings Retreat cut a rug and burned some rosin tonight @railyardblkmtn in Black Mountain.

Attention Campers!! Today's Challenge: Register for Fern Way Camp. Do you want to explore nature and learn more wholistic ways of living? Fern Way is the place for you, and they still have open spots! No better time like the present, head to the website linked in our bio and sign up for @fern_way today!

Christmount is the place to be during the end of summer and all through fall. We have a plethora of events coming up in the next few months. There are plenty of activities to participate in like unwinding at the Yoga Wellness Retreat, discuss and practice ministry at the Oreon E. Scott Clergy Conference, attend the Chautauqua conference and more! All event registrations, information about hosting your own event at Christmount, and more can be found on our website, linked in the bio!

Day one of Family Camp started off with a bang! Last night campers arrived for a pool party, cookout, and a little surprise rain! Today they discussed mental health and ate some delicious baked chicken in the dining hall!

Photo Recap !! @camplakeygap is a camp that provides "a place for people with Autism to find community, acceptance, and purpose," according to their website. These pictures are a brief look into the excitement all the campers had during the week one session.

This week we welcome an in person Creative Strings retreat. The Creative Strings retreats are led by violinist Christian Howes. Each retreat is an "intensive musical retreat for performers and teachers seeking transformative growth," according to @christianhowesviolinist website. This is a recap of their day one!

Celebrating 75 years!

AYM making it all pretty around here. Thank you! #ashevilleyouthmission

Our first microgrid project. Converting an electric golf cart into a solar powered golf cart! Thanks to @solfarm_solar_co and @Warren wilsoncollege

Welcome our 2023 Sunshine Summer Staff! Camp starts Monday!

Solar panels being installed on the Guest House this week!

2.22 --> National Christmount Day! Woot Woot! Celebrate in the true old fashioned way ... with a gift to your favorite place named Christmount, of course.

Christmount is celebrating 75 years this year!

Thank you, Black Mountain YMCA, for the donation of 15 deck chairs for our upcoming summer pool season! Woo hoo! We’re getting fancy!

Helicopter rides at Christmount! Well, not exactly. But fun to see one land on the ballfield.

Camp Matters Permanent Fund

Let's go, Frogs!

...but the fire is so delightful...