Class Retreats: Lutheridge and Lutherock would like to show you why so many private schools have chosen us for their class retreats. Groups continue to return because of our staff. Our program specialist is trained in group-building initiatives and has more than 17 years of experience with group dynamics and team-building. Both sites also feature a group interaction course and Alpine Challenge towers.
Spring is growing in popularity for class retreats as school officials seek to celebrate the end of year in special ways. Fall weeks are extremely popular for team building and kicking off the school year.
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Biltmore Estate: Just a short drive from Lutheridge, Asheville, North Carolina, the Biltmore Estate provides class retreats that fits into the standard course of study. Whether you choose to tour the House and learn of its history, architecture, and furnishings, or spend time at River Bend Farm with an interpretive trip to this historic farm, this experiential education trip will be long-remembered by your students. Lutheridge staff will coordinate all the details of your stay with the staff at Biltmore.
Grandfather Mountain: Adjacent to Camp Lutherock, Newland, North Carolina, Grandfather Mountain is a United Nations Biosphere Reserve and has a tremendous environmental education program that ties into the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Stay at Lutherock and learn at Grandfather. While on-site we can churn homemade ice cream, do some team building, and add the adventure of the ropes courses, alpine tower, rock-climbing, or hking.
Pisgah National Forest: Near Lutheridge, the Pisgah National Forest provides numerous opportunities for environmental education. We will set up your arrangements. While staying with us at Lutheridge, we will help you with team-building, games, and adventure activities, including our indoor climbing wall or climbing tower. You can utilize the Cradle of Forestry or the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education.
Ski trip: Both Lutheridge and Lutherock are in the ski country of North Carolina. Lutheridge is convenient to Wolf Laurel. Lutherock is on Sugar Mountain, with Beach Mountain, Wolf Laurel, and Appalachian all close by. We have long-standing relationships with each ski mountain to help you get the best deal on your skiing. Stay with us for your next school ski trip. We can plan activities for you, or you can do your own thing.
Working with Lutheridge Staff: Our staff is eager to work with your group to accomplish the goals of your retreat. Whether we simply provide you with space, or if you choose to have our staff personally involved in the leadership of your retreat. Our staff is attentive to details and knows the surrounding area well to make your retreat a resounding success. Contact Van to start planning your LEAP today--email or call him at 828-209-6303.
Satisfied teachers and administrators who have enjoyed retreats at Lutheridge and Lutherock say it best:
In addition to the bonding that occurs, there is a confidence that each student gains from the new experiences. The opportunity to push themselves and encourage others to do the same is a quality that stays with them well beyond the week on the mountain. In the past few years we have added a slide show from Lutherock to our graduation ceremony. It immediately became the highlight of the evening. I have run into many of our now 9th grade students over the fall - every one of them is still wearing their blue yarn from the closing campfire! My daughter is graduating from high school this year. She doesn't have her yarn bracelet anymore, but she still has fond memories of the time spent there. The staff is great. The activities are memorable. The chores, group games, and campfire devotions help expand each person no matter where they are in their personal walk. We are still waiting for our first negative feedback!!!
Laura Bluhm, Advent School, Florida
The staff took our ideas (we wanted a nature hike, canoeing, the Challenge Tower, and a cookout) they (Lutheridge/Lutherock) organized it, set it up, provided the proper staff (lifeguards, certified personnel, etc.) and all we did was show up! It couldn’t have been any smoother.
The Challenge Tower was certainly a major highlight of our stay. Our children and staff commented on how good they felt about themselves after conquering such a fun, but challenging obstacle. Some children spoke of not being sure if they could do some of the challenges only to end up with more self-confidence than they came with!
Joe Tamer, Principal-Glenn C. Marlowe Elementary School