Chautauqua Comes to Christmount 2026

October 19-23, 2026



Featuring Kaye Lindauer




Chautauqua is coming to Christmount for a 9th year, the Retreat & Conference Center of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), located off Hwy 9 South at 222 Fern Way, in Black Mountain, NC.

 

The “Chautauqua Comes to Christmount” conference, is modeled after the Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, NY, which began as a training camp for Sunday School teachers, founded in 1874. Since those early years, Chautauqua Institution has grown into an Inter-faith community that is dedicated to the exploration of the best in human values and the enrichment of life through a program that explores the important religious, social and political issues of our times; stimulates provocative, thoughtful involvement of individuals and families in creative response to such issues; and promotes excellence and creativity in the appreciation, performance and teaching of the arts…truly a “Festival of Mind, Body & Spirit…”


Chautauqua Comes to Christmount

A Festival of Mind, Body and Spirit

October 19-23, 2026




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“Chautauqua Comes to Christmount” begins with dinner on Monday, October 19 at 6pm, followed by an Ice Cream Social provided by Annie B’s Ice Cream; meet-and-greet, introductions, orientation of the week; and evening devotions.

 

Mornings begin with Prayers for Peace around the Peace Pole five minutes after breakfast.

 

Worship begins at 9:15a Tuesday-Thursday; followed by workshops at 10:30a.

 

Evenings close with a 7:30p concert, open to the public ($15 in advance; $20 at the door):

 

This event concludes with Friday morning Communion Worship & Breakfast.

 

(Additional information and detailed schedule are below)

 

ALL ARE WELCOME to celebrate this festival of Body, Mind & Spirit as you experience Chautauqua Comes to Christmount.

 

 For more information about tickets and cost, call 828-669-8977 or email guest-services@christmount.org



Keynoter / Workshop Leader of the Week

Kaye Lindauer


For 34 years Kaye Lindauer, MS, MLS, M.DIV,  has taught classes at Chautauqua Institution on Jungian psychology, literature, poetry, and mythology.  In addition, she teaches adult education classes for OASIS EVERYWHERE (including a class in March, " From Medieval Alchemy to Jungian Psychology"). 


For the past 32 years, Kaye has lectured for Road Scholar and will present a program on Emerson in May.  Recently, she gave a presentation on Emily Dickinson for the Western Massachusetts Jung Society which is available to view on their Web site.  


Kaye taught graduate courses at Syracuse University for twenty-five years while speaking widely at conferences and coordinating retreats.  Kaye has studied at the Jung Institute and at ISAP in Zurich. 

2026: Worship Coordinators

David & Jennie Shirey



Optional Afternoon Free Time Activities:


Tour of Christmount grounds to see Hurricane Helene Recovery

Tour of Guastavino Ruins and Artifacts

Apple Picking / Buying at local farms

Walk the Labyrinths at Christmount

Visit local shops and breweries in the area

Tour the Biltmore Estate

Tour the Grove Park Inn

Visit the NC Arboretum

Shop the WNC Farmers Market

Hike the Trails at Christmount and the surrounding area

Drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway


Evening Concerts

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Evening at 7:30pm



Three evening concerts are included in your purchase of the entire Chautauqua Comes to Christmount experience.


The three evening concerts are open to the public.

For each concert, a single ticket is $15 in advance; $20 at the door.


All concerts will be held at 7:30pm in Conference Room A-B in the main building, 222 Fern Way Drive, Black Mountain, NC 28711.


Tuesday evening concert: David Lamotte


David LaMotte is a musician, songwriter, speaker, author, and activist. 


As a singer, David has performed over 3500 concerts and released thirteen full length CDs. 


David has authored four books and presented two TEDx talks. The most recent, based on his book, You Are Changing The World Whether You Like It Or Not, was recently featured

as a TED Editor’s Pick, enabling a larger audience to hear David’s message on movement work and meaningful change. 


He lives with his family in Black Mountain.

Wednesday evening concert: George Wolfe


Saxophonist George Wolfe is Professor Emeritus at Ball State University where he taught saxophone and chamber music for 32 years.


He has performed extensively through the United States and around the world. 


At the Chautauqua Institution in NY, he has performed on almost a yearly basis with the Chautauqua Motet Choir and, on occasions, for the Sunday evening Sacred Song Service.

Thursday evening concert: Aaron Price



Aaron Price is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, producer, and arranger whose musicianship and versatility shine in every performance. 


He plays music with numerous musical groups around Asheville and serves as Director of Music and Worship Arts at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church.
Concert Tickets Only

Schedule

Monday 

    3:00p       Check-in/Registration Begins


    6:00p       Dinner


    7:00p       Sundaes on Monday (Annie B's Homemade Ice Cream) 


                Get Acquainted/Orientation/Leadership Intros 


                Singing


                Devotion by David Shirey


Tuesday           

    8a         Breakfast


    8:55a      Peace Pole led by David Lollis 


    9:15a      Worship     


    10:30a     Kaye Lindauer


    Noon      Lunch


    1:30-2:30   Kaye Lindauer


    2:30--6pm       Afternoon Free Time


    3:00 - tour of grounds to see hurricane recovery (optional)


    6:00p      Dinner   

                                                                                               

    7:30p      Concert             


 


Wednesday       

    8:00a      Breakfast


    8:55a      Peace Pole led by Rev. Marilyn Williams


    9:15a      Worship     


    10:30a     Kaye Lindauer


     Noon     Lunch


     1:30-2:30   Kaye Lindauer


     2:30-6p      ALL AFTERNOON FREE TIME 


     3pm      Walk the labyrinths (optional) - David Shirey & Marilyn Williams


     6:00p     Dinner


     7:30p     Concert

               


Thursday         

    8a       Breakfast


    8:55a     Peace Pole (Jennie Shirey)


    9:15a     Worship       


    10:30a    Kaye Lindauer


    Noon     Lunch 


    1:30-2:30   Kaye Lindauer


    2:30-6p    AFTERNOON FREE TIME 


    3pm      Guastavino tile talk/walk (optional)


     6:00p    Dinner


     7:30p    Concert                         




Friday           

     8a       Peace Pole


     8:15a     Closing Communion


     8:45a     Breakfast & Check-Out




Registration Questions?

Christmount Front Desk:   guest-services@christmount.org; 828-669-8977

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