The Appalachian Institution regrets to announce that programs have been suspended for 2012. Please revisit us here in autumn 2012 for information on programs for 2013.

The Institution's retreats are an island of peace and tranquility. Each Retreat features comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, great lectures, fine entertainment, instruction in a variety of crafts, skills, and educational topics as well as opportunities for participation in mountaineering and sports activities.Participants are invited to be fully engaged or fully relaxed, while enjoying venues of great   natural beauty, warm hospitality, intellectual stimulation and the company of delightful companions.

Some call it food for the mind, body
and spirit; Others call it summer camp
for grown-ups!

Call it what you will, we look forward to welcoming you to The Retreats of The Appalachian Institution, where you can rediscover the scholar—and the child—in you!