The Mountain Capital Campaign News

Capital Campaign 2023-2026

Your Love for

The Mountain Really Shows!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of so many who love The Mountain, we're getting closer to our goal!

$1,921,000 given

toward our goal of $3.2+ million 

We are grateful that the continued growth of our Capital Campaign has already allowed us to begin many important projects in just the first year,

and let us remain debt free. Now has we move into our second year of the campaign, just think what we can accomplish if everyone hearing this exciting news contributes to these efforts to make a difference -- both here at The Mountain and radiating out into the greater world. 

Valentine's Day is the Perfect Time

to Show a Little Love and

Join Our Campaign!

The contributions today are put to use immediately

on our Capital Campaign projects!

You’ll Love this News!

We are rapidly approaching completion dates for both our Staff Housing and Crafts Barn! Staff will be moving in before you know it and it’s all thanks to your love and support.

Making a pledge for current and future contributions is another great way to share the love and will help us to better plan projects throughout the course of our Capital Campaign. Click above to complete our pledge form. For any further questions about giving or pledging, please reach out to us.

We're Spreading Love

All Over The Mountain

The lake at The Mountain provides the opportunity

recreation and environmental studies

It's going to be an exciting year full of new projects that will enhance The Mountain experience for everyone!

Dam Repair and Renovation

We are ready to move forward with our dam repair! Which is great news as our lake is integral for recreation and environmental studies. We currently have $200,000 on hand towards our the estimated construction cost of $600,000, with the majority of the funds due before construction begins. We've applied for a grant to help alleviate the cost and we thank everyone for contributing to our Capital Campaign to help make up the difference.

Projects At the Top of The Mountain

It's time to get to work at the top of The Mountain! Throughout the year, we will be working on much-needed upgrades, updates and renovations to the guest cabins, kitchen, and electrical systems. We will also begin Construction of our multi-purpose building to provide meeting space for all our programs as well as housing for our ASCENDER youth leadership program. 

A Mountain Member Message

As a native Pennsylvanian who learned as a child how to hike up and down mountains, but who now lives in the Midlands of South Carolina, coming to The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center makes me feel that I have come home.

The natural, untamed beauty of the area is compounded by the camaraderie that just being here elicits between people. Strangers become instant friends; friends become family.

The maintenance and improvements done here are funded by grants and donations. Activities like the Capital Campaign are what keep this a sanctuary from the current craziness of the world. I am supporting the capital campaign and encourage everyone to make a contribution.

I look forward to our volunteer week and weekend retreat each year, and always feel a certain melancholy when we leave.

Stay Connected with The Mountain

The Connections we make during our Capital Campaign are a great opportunity to strengthen relationships with people who care about The Mountain and 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.

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 donation needs.