Snow Camps Coming In The New Year

Snow Camps Coming In The New Year

PICTURED:  Tubing is one of the many activities enjoyed during snow camp retreats. With the cold and snow of winter also comes the season of Jr. High Snow Camp (Jan. 20-22, 2023), Sr High Snow Camp (Feb. 17-19, 2023), and Young Adult Snow Camp (Feb. 17-19, 2023). Take...
October Quilting Retreats

October Quilting Retreats

PICTURED:  Participants all smiles for another quilter’s retreat The four Quilt Retreats the month of October here at Rocky Mountain (otherwise known as “Quiltober”) concluded with Mennonite Quilter’s Retreat. Unfinished Objects (UFO) Quilt...
First Winter Season Snow

First Winter Season Snow

PICTURED:  Chilly 12 degree temperatures made for ice crystals on the grasses in the valley above Emmental. The first snow of the winter season has arrived! A lovely 6 1/2 inches fell Wednesday and is staying around with freezing nighttime temperatures. A great start...
Volunteers & Turkeys

Volunteers & Turkeys

PICTURED: A flock (or rafter) of Turkeys have claimed Rocky Mountain as their home this fall. In addition to the quilters who joined us this week here at Rocky Mountain, we also welcomed the company of wild turkeys and helpful volunteers. Thanks to everyone for your...
MDS Fire Mitigation Work Continues

MDS Fire Mitigation Work Continues

PICTURED: Participants gathered to plan for the day’s work to come. October saw the continuation of the environmentally sensitive method of tree removal coordinated by the Colorado Unit of Mennonite Disaster Service. Volunteers and camp staff facilitated the...
Fall Family Fun Retreat

Fall Family Fun Retreat

PICTURED: Participants joined together for the newly created Fall Family Fun Retreat. Fall Family Fun was a wonderful weekend for both parents and children alike. Kids got to do activities that introduced them to RMMC, while parents got to reminisce their own camp...