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Opportunities
What Opportunities are available at Mount Shepherd Retreat Center?
Opportunities abound for study, fellowship, fun, reflection, and worship. Mount Shepherd
Retreat Center invites you to "a place apart". Throughout the year groups and individuals come to enjoy the beauty and peace of Mount Shepherd Retreat Center. Retreats, seminars and meetings are enhanced with exciting and meaningful activities.
There are several options available for your group for meetings, picnics, retreats and leisurely outings. Mount Shepherd Retreat Center is 542 acres of beautiful timberland in the center of North Carolina. The beauty and peace of Mount Shepherd Retreat Center helps revive and renew one's spirit and focus.
Bethlehem Cottage
Construction of this newest addition was completed February, 2000. The cottage sleeps 24 and is equipped with a kitchen dining room, and meeting room with a stone fireplace. Three patios surround the meeting room and can be used for breakout space. Carpeting is in each of the four bedrooms and in the meeting room. Slate tile is in the kitchen, dining room and hallways. The cottage has an air conditioner and a heat pump for year round comfort. The fireplace burns natural wood which is in abundance at Mount Shepherd.
Hedgecock Lodge
Hedgecock Lodge is a very popular and very comfortable cedar log facility. The lodged sleeps 30 and is equipped with bathroo
m and shower facilities, a lounge with a large fireplace, and a dining hall capable of seating 65 adults. Complete food service is provided by the Mount Shepherd staff.
The Observation Tower
The observation tower provides an excellent view for those in the cabin 125 feet above the ground! Available for group or individual use. Come and see scenic central North Carolina!
The Original Junaluska Cross
The cross which once stood above beautiful Lake Junaluska, Asheville, North Carolina, from 1922 to 1994, has been restored. The cross is equipped with lights and is mounted near the entrance of Mount Shepherd and, once again, serves as a witness of God's love and grace.
Summer Camps
Summer camps are offered in June and July for grades one through twelve. Campers are led through day camps and overnight camp with activities which include horseback camps, golf camp, camps to the Appalachian Trail and to the Nantahala River, blobbing, canoeing, high ropes course, environmental education, camping and cooking out, crafts, games, pottery, and much more! Brochures are available in January. Presentations of Mount Shepherd's summer camps can be easily scheduled.
Special Dinners
Catered dinners help make your event more enjoyable! So you can focus only on your event, Mount Shepherd will provide delicious meals. Christmas dinners are especially popular!
Other facilities and program opportunities
The Rappelling and Climbing Tower is a challenging activity for children and youth (fourth grade and older) and adults! Rappel down or climb up the twenty foot or the forty foot section! The twenty foot sections are complete. 
One of the two forty foot sections will be complete by next spring and in time for summer camp.
The mini-wall (crawl wall) is for grades one through three and is guided by adults/parents in the group. Each climber climbs no higher than 8 feet while holding onto alphabet shaped holds.
The picnic shelter is available to all and may be used at no cost by church groups within the High Point District of the Western North Carolina Conference. Parking is available at the picnic shelter.
The swimming pool is open from mid-May to the last of August. Groups must provide their own certified lifeguard.
The high ropes course is an excellent tool for spiritual growth, group building and for just having fun! Trained staff lead groups through an exciting and challenging experience that is designed for grades six and above.
The blob and "over the water zip line" are warm weather aquatic activities that are just plain FUN! These activities are for grades four and above. Call Mount Shepherd for more details and to schedule your group.
The pond offers fishing for those wanting to try their skills at catching nice size bass and bream. Just bring your own pole, bait and patience.
Canoeing is available for all ages. Children eight years old and younger must have an adult in the canoe. Groups or individuals must provide their own certified lifeguard.
Off-Site Attractions
The North Carolina Zoo is only 20 minutes away. Enjoy the African Pavilion and the North America Pavilion. Visit their website at www.nczoo.org.
Seagrove potteries are only 15 minutes away. Call the NC Pottery Center at 336-873-8430 for more information. The NC Pottery Center's website is located at www.ncpotterycenter.com.
The Richard Petty Museum is a must for all race car fans and Richard Petty fans. Call 336-495-1143 for more information, or visit their website at www.pettyracing.com.