The Mountain Capital Campaign News

September, 2024

Capital Campaign 2023-2026

Goal Update!

$2,401,271,72

Contributions and Pledges

Toward our Goal of $3.2+ Million 

With your generous contributions, every day we get closer to our goal of $3.2+ million. Thank you all for showing your love for this special place and ensuring our mission for generations to come.

Wrapping Up the Lodge Renovation

Phase 1

We are rapidly finishing up with the exterior renovation of the north and east sides of our beloved Lodge!

Facilities Director Ted Rosensweig, Construction Contractor Beto Ramos, and their hardworking team have done an amazing job restoring this important structure including:

• Replacing all of the old wooden siding with long-lasting hardy plank

• Replacing all of the old decking

• Replacing all the old wooden railing posts with black PVC coated galvanized steel wire mesh

• Creating new overhangs with beautifully designed support beams to better protect the windows from the elements

This phase of the project will be complete in early October, just in time to enjoy the amazing fall colors from the best view on the property!

Lodge Renovation Phase 2

We will now focus on planning for Phase 2 of this project – renovating the front of the building and entry way as well as the deck side of the building. The cost for this next phase will run approximately $163,000.

We are excited to complete Phase 1 and look forward to Phase 2 of this project as it will ensure the integrity of this building for years to come as well as update the appearance.

Thanks to your generous contributions and pledges, which make our planning more efficient, your contributions are put to work as soon as they are received.

Renovating the entryway exterior will enhance the presence of this

important structure

The exterior of the deck side of the Lodge takes a beating from the elements and needs to be replaced

HOW YOUR PLEDGES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TODAY

MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR PROJECTS LIKE THIS



We could not accomplish all of these important upgrades and renovations without your generous and heartfelt pledges and contributions.

• Pledging a gift to The Mountain is an important way to help us plan projects most efficiently, saving time and money.

• Every dollar you pledge or contribute from now through 2026 goes right into funding these projects which have been deemed essential by our Mountain community .

We are most grateful for your support

of this generational investment in The Mountain.

Click above to complete our pledge form. For any further questions about giving or pledging, please reach out to us.

Capital Campaign Project Updates

Completed Projects

Your generous contributions since January 2022, have made the following projects possible:

• Staff Housing – We have completed the construction of 2 new buildings to provide housing for up to 8 team members.

• Crafts Barn – Fully renovated with new kitchen, bath, laundry and rooms for 5 team members.

• Tower Renovation – The newly renovated Tower will now house our Youth Programs office as well as provide meeting space for guests.



• The Lodge/ Phase 1 – We are completing the renovation of the north and east facing exterior walls in order to maintain the integrity of this important structure.

Upcoming Projects

Because enhancing the guest experience is so important to us, we are excited to begin planning for these projects:

• Dam Renovation – FEMA continues to push back the grant approval date, but we expect to begin this much needed project in August 2025.

• Lodging Renovations Phase 2 – We look forward to planning Phase 2 of the renovation of the front of the building and the deck side as funds become available.

• ASCENDER Building – This exciting project will create a 2-story building with 6 rooms for lodging, a kitchen, laundry, and meeting space for youth leadership development during MountainCamp. It will also be available for guests the rest of the year. The estimated cost of this project is $800,000.

• Lodging Renovations – We will soon begin renovations of our Bunk Houses, Duplexes, and Family Cabins. This much needed project will entail flooring, baths with bigger showers, insulation, soundproofing, and roof repairs. We will complete this project in phases so that the majority of our lodging is available at all times.

The contributions and pledges you make today are put to use

immediately on our Capital Campaign projects!

A Message From Mountain Member –

Laird Parry

Money Well-Spent

Dorothy Allen Parry Wilson passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 22, just short of her 104th birthday. She was my Mom. And she was a solid supporter of The Mountain since the days when it was known as Camp Parrydise. Although a Parry by marriage, not by birth, she loved The Mountain as much as her husband, Harvey Parry Jr, did and even as much as her mother-in-law, Camp Parrydise founder, Maud Montgomery Parry, did. Mom knew it was a special place that needed to be preserved for future generations.  

I was lucky enough to be able to show Mom photos of the new Staff Housing and the refurbished Tower just a few days before she died. She was so pleased to see what her contributions to the Capital Campaign had helped to accomplish. Her comment was, “That was certainly money well-spent. We need to support them”. I agree. To my mind it is more than money “well-spent,” it is money “well-invested.” It helps to ensure the long-term future of The Mountain for future generations, and that is a Very Important Thing. In January of 2025 the Parry Family will be investing an additional $100,000 in the Capital Campaign. We hope that you will invest some too. It is money “well-spent.” Mom said so.

Very best regards,

Laird Parry

Stay Connected with The Mountain

The personal connections we making during our Capital Campaign, and all of

our programming, provides a heartfelt opportunity to strengthen relationships

with people like you who care about The Mountain and want to help us further

our mission.

If you have questions or thoughts about this campaign, or just want to share your own Mountain story, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at: capital.campaign@themountainrlc.org

Visit our webpage for more information on our Capital Campaign projects planned throughout the year and follow our progress on Facebook and Instagram.

Questions? Go to "Roots & Wings" at The Mountain for more information about the projects in this campaign, including cabin upgrades, staff housing, technology enhancements, numerous structural repairs, and more.

Contact Paula Kee, Campaign Manager with any questions or contribution needs.