Record #:

36546

Author(s):

Figart, Frances

Abstract:

Offering a “hOMe” away from home is Oshun Mountain Sanctuary, a Queen Anne style mansion turned country inn style retreat center. The twenty-five room facility built in 1889 encouraged holistic well-being and connection with nature through activities such as lectures and lodging options of sanctuary rooms and country cottages. The nonprofit also promoted sustainability of its 41 forest acres through a partnership with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 7, July 2016, p92-93 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nonprofit organizations; Volunteerism; Nature conservation; Inns; Stress management; Architecture, Queen Anne style; French Broad River; Retreats--Asheville; Oshun Mountain Sanctuary

Record #:

2626

Author(s):

Bradsher, Bethany

Abstract:

Near Asheville, The Cove, also called the Billy Graham Training Center, conducts religious activities, including weekly seminars on Christian life that over 5,000 people attended in 1994 and a youth camp for ages 9 to 18.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 63 Issue 7, Dec 1995, p16-17,19, il

Subject(s):

Billy Graham Training Center (Asheville); Retreats--Asheville