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Is
The Mountain available for my group to rent?
Yes. The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center
is available for rent for group meetings,
conferences and retreats. Our facilities
can accommodate up to 120 people in our lodge
and cabins. Meeting space capacities range
from 15-120. Three meals a day are served
in our Dining Hall. Click
here for more information. |
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My
group is not Unitarian Universalist. Can we
come to The Mountain?
Yes. The Mountain hosts a wide diversity of
groups — nonprofit organizations, religious
organizations of numerous faiths, business
groups, even family reunions. |
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Is
The Mountain closed in the winter?
No. The Mountain is open year-round, 365 days
a year. Our low season (November 1 –
March 31) features discounted rates for groups
and individuals. While we do occasionally
get snow, winter is wonderful at The Mountain.
Days are crisp and the views are amazing.
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I
am not with a group and I don't want to come
to a program, but I'd like to visit. Can I?
Yes. You do not have to be with a group or
a program to come to The Mountain. Call our
office and ask about our non-program guest
rates. |
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Is
The Mountain a summer camp?
The Mountain runs summer camp for youth, but
The Mountain is much more than a summer camp.
We are open all year round, offering programs
for all ages and are available for groups
to hold their own meetings, conferences and
events at our site. |
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Where
is The Mountain?
We are located 4 miles outside of Highlands,
North Carolina, a small resort town in Western
North Carolina. Our site is at the top of
Little Scaly Mountain at 4200' elevation.
We are in the midst of the Nantahala National
Forest. Click here
for more detailed directions. |
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What
is the weather usually like at The Mountain?
The weather varies greatly on our mountaintop.
We enjoy cool summers — the temperature
rarely gets above 75 degrees. We are naturally
air conditioned with mountain breezes. The
weather can change several times in a day
so it is hard to predict! So if you don't
like it, stick around a couple more hours
and it will probably change. We enjoy mild
winters and when we do get snow, the roads
leading to The Mountain are well maintained
and plowed. |
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What
types of programs does The Mountain offer?
We offer programs for all ages. The Retreat
Center offers a variety of programs geared
for adults
and families including week-long
Elderhostel
programs, family camp, spiritual, arts and
outdoor adventure programs and programs over
the holiday season. Our youth
programs include nine sessions of
summer camp and leadership training focusing
on social justice issues. Click
here for more information. |
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I
am in a wheelchair. Will I be able to get
around at The Mountain?
The Mountain is dedicated to accessibility.
We have fully accessible accommodations with
accessible bathrooms available and all our
major meeting spaces have ramps leading to
them. We also have a limited number of scooters
available for guest use. When you register
please indicate any mobility considerations
you have on the space provided on the registration
form. |
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Can
I bring my pet to The Mountain?
Pets are not allowed on The Mountain summit.
Assistance animals accompanying individuals
with disabilities are allowed – please
notify The Mountain when registering.
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