A decision was made to develop the proposed “New Lodge” concept in 2016:

To build a 3-story building--approximately 28 ft. x 48 ft.--with at least 7 double guest rooms, kitchen, meeting/dining room seating for 30, with restrooms, meeting/lounge loft, and two observation or gathering decks. The middle and upper levels are accessible via bridges from the Lodge’s lower and upper floors. The appearance would generally match the current aesthetic of the Lodge...

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Thanks to your support, so many great things have been accomplished over the past year:

Thank you for your participation and support. We hope these improvements increase your comfort while you're here, making you feel a little more at home.

There are always unexpected or special projects to be done around The Mountain that are beyond the annual operations budget. For more information about how you can volunteer, contact: Ted Wisniewski, Executive Director.

If you are interested in opportunities for special project funding, check out our Wish List or contact Laurel Amabile, Development Director.

Several of our 2018 Southern Unitarian Universalist Fall Institute (SUUFI) participants were considering their legacy as people who care deeply about the long-term thriving of The Mountain.

Being concerned about the Mountain’s annual utility expense of about $75,000 and the large carbon footprint, a few people were inspired to do something. Nearly $45,000 was raised through donations and pledges and the Mountain Energy Initiative was launched! Continue reading....

Thanks to a generous grant from the Macon County Community Foundation, The Mountain's Pollinator Education Program is becoming a reality! We will be engaging the next generation of environmental stewards through our programs and outreach to local schools. We're very excited to teach these young people about the importance of pollinators, how to identify native and non-native species, and what can be done at home to create inviting pollinator habitats.

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Introducing Our New Farm Apprentice!

Hi there! My name is Makenzie Allen , a Senior at Toccoa Falls College. I really look forward to the next couple months at The Mountain and to learning more about marketing and sustainable farming. Growing up with outdoor-loving parents, I followed in their footsteps and hope to one day manage a small sustainable farm. One of my favorite things about being outside is acknowledging the intricate design and detail of plants, animals, and ecosystems. By apprenticing at The Mountain and Many Hands Peace Farm , I am able to grow and learn more about these things I love.

Alyssa Fuller came to work at The Mountain as our Administrative Assistant for Development and Finance two years ago. She handled our donation processing and database, and collaborated in the record-keeping between our Development and Finance offices. Alyssa brought other talents as well, sharing her training and enthusiasm as an Entomologist with our guests and campers. Alyssa and husband Allen will be relocating to New Jersey in mid-April.

Farewell and Thank you, Alyssa!

We are pleased to announce that our former Farm Apprentice and volunteer graphic designer, Tanner Csonka, has rejoined the staff as our new part-time Communication & Marketing Assistant. Tanner will be focusing on our marketing efforts through website, social media and Mountain Matters news, and helping to coordinate our communications with the people and congregations connected with The Mountain.

Our own Julia Jamieson was featured in a short documentary video entitled "Totality," about the path of the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse over Rabun County, GA. It was two Los Angeles photographers, Kendrick Brinson and David Walter Banks , who came to The Mountain film a segment in which Julia walked the Labyrinth, participated in a meditation ceremony, and is pictured on Meditation Rock. View the Totality video....