Testimonials From Elderhostel Participants “The Mountain is to be applauded for the choice of faculty. Flora, George, and Lee are remarkable scholars whose passion for their work is unabashed and generously shared.” ~ John Moline, Roots of Appalachia / March 2006   “Sheila is a national treasure that needs to be heard everywhere. The closing concert (with Sheila Kay Adams, Jim Taylor and Laura Boosinger) was an unexpected delight that was the perfect end to my first Elderhostel experience on ‘The Mountain.’ I leave refreshed in mind and body. My special thanks to the wonderful staff – you are like family.” ~ Paul Rudloff, Winter Delight / March 2006 “Wonderful time, thank you! The food was extraordinary. The Mountain is awesome.” ~ Participant, Appalachian Sampler / April 2006 From The Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt and Denny Davidoff "I want to speak of my deep commitment to the vision of The Mountain as a Unitarian Universalist voice in the urgent interfaith dialogue. For far too long, Unitarian Universalists have kept our good news to ourselves. All too often, we have been more like a private club than a movement willing and able to engage other communities of faith in the collective work of justice, equity, compassion and peace. The world is desperately in need of the loving, pluralistic message of our faith, but neither can we do this great work in isolation. We must speak the truth of Unitarian Universalism, I believe, in tandem with other communities of faith who share our vision of 'an earth made fair, with all her people one.' That is why I was so excited to work with Shelley, Welton Gaddy and others in putting together 'Interfaith Visions for Peace.' The preliminary conversations we are having already exhibit the kind of synergy that we will need to transmit to others as we week alternatives to violence and war. "I love Unitarian Universalism enough to devote my life to it. And yet I know we are only one voice among many liberal religious voices that must be raised if the world is to change its course. I believe The Mountain has a vital role to play in the transformation of our world that all of us seek, and I am determined to do all that I can to help. "May you continue to be to so many others the blessing you have been to me, my family, my congregation, and Unitarian Universalism." ~ The Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt "Jerry and I spent April 17-20 at The Mountain being part of an imaging project growing out of the mission of The Interfaith Alliance. We are hoping to create a summer encampment program for 16 and 17 year olds to teach them about the historical connection between religion and politics in the United States and, thus, train them for positive and informed citizenship. There were 20 of us around the table representing a stunning diversity of age, background, race, education, religion, professional life, etc. "The experience of gathering this group at The Mountain and the actual conversation and action plan that resulted could not have been more within our Unitarian Universalist tradition. I was so pleased to do this interfaith work surrounded by statements of our UU principles and feeling safe and secure within respectful behaviors and creedless rituals that reflected our values as a religious movement." ~ Denny Davidoff Return to top Site Map About Us | Programs | Bringing a Group | Calendar | Volunteers | Donate | Contact Us | Site Map | Privacy Policy The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center, Inc. • 3872 Dillard Road • P.O. Box 1299 • Highlands, NC 28741 Phone: 828-526-5838 • Fax: 781-846-1295 • Email © Copyright 2004 The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center, Inc.