2023 Labor Day Excursions
|
SATURDAY
• Tubing Down the Green River: A relaxing afternoon dipping your toes in the water as we float along the Green River Gorge with some Class 1 & 2 rapids. Cost: $10.00 exact change; Bring: a swimsuit, a towel, water shoes, dry clothes & money for dinner.
• Pisgah National Forest, Davidson River Trail: Located along the main drag through the Pisgah Ranger District, Davidson River Trail is an easy 1.5-mile loop trail. This flat and scenic path follows the Davidson River, with many fishing spots and resting areas along the way. This national forest is home to the first tract of land purchased under the Weeks Act of 1911, which led to the creation of the national forests in the eastern United States. Cost: Free to hike; Bring: a backpack, water/snack, hiking shoes & money for dinner. • Explore downtown Greenville, SC (Top 10 Downtowns in the U.S.A.): Join us as we embark on a scenic drive down the mountain from Flat Rock, NC, to Greenville, SC. We will explore Falls Park. You will also have time to visit some of the unique shops in Greenville's Downtown and enjoy dinner. Cost: Free; Bring: walking shoes & money for incidentals & dinner. Back-up if rain: Spare Time, Greenville, SC Spare Time Greenville (sparetimeentertainment.com) • Lake Lure Boat Tour, Flowering Bridge & the Lake Lure Inn (Limited to 18 persons, first come sign-ups): Discover the beauty and charm of Lake Lure on a covered boat tour. Listen to the legends of the lake and learn about the natural and cultural history of Hickory Nut Gorge, & attractions from the movie, "Dirty Dancing." The handicap-accessible Flowering Bridge (designated as a "living 3D mural" National Wildlife Habitat and a Monarch Butterfly Waystation) and the famous Lake Lure Inn is within walking distance. Cost: $20.00, $18.00 seniors (62+); Bring: a camera, walking shoes, money for incidentals & dinner. Lake Lure Tours - Photo Gallery |
SUNDAY
• Painting Fun (On Campus): Join us for fellowship and laughter while painting. No experience is required. The Lodge/Mike & Lib Patrick Room (#22 on the map); Handicap Accessible. Cost: Free; supplies provided, and you get to take what you paint. Bring: yourself
• Pisgah National Forest, Davidson River Trail: Located along the main drag through the Pisgah Ranger District, Davidson River Trail is an easy 1.5-mile loop trail. This flat and scenic path follows the Davidson River, with many fishing spots and resting areas along the way. This national forest is home to the first tract of land purchased under the Weeks Act of 1911, which led to the creation of the national forests in the eastern United States. Cost: Free to hike; Bring: a backpack, water/snack, hiking shoes & money for dinner. • Sassafras Mountain Tower - South Carolina's highest point: Venture with us as we go on an easy hike to South Carolina's highest point at 3,553 feet above sea level. Experience sweeping 360-degree views of the Blue Ridge atop South Carolina's tallest mountain at the Sassafras Mountain Overlook. The Sassafras Mountain Tower, on South Carolina's highest point, offers an unparalleled view of the mountains of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. Handicap accessible. Cost: Free; Bring: walking shoes & money for incidentals & dinner. Enjoy Spectacular Views from the Sassafras Mountain Observation Tower (discoversouthcarolina.com). Back-up if it rains: Asheville Outlet Mall • Lake Lure Boat Tour, Flowering Bridge & the Lake Lure Inn (Limited to 18 persons, first come sign-ups): Discover the beauty and charm of Lake Lure on a covered boat tour. Listen to the legends of the lake and learn about the natural and cultural history of Hickory Nut Gorge, & attractions from the movie, "Dirty Dancing." The handicap-accessible Flowering Bridge (designated as a "living 3D mural" National Wildlife Habitat and a Monarch Butterfly Waystation) & the famous Lake Lure Inn is within walking distance. Cost: $20.00, $18.00 seniors (62+); Bring: a camera, walking shoes, money for incidentals & dinner. Lake Lure Tours - Photo Gallery • Granddad's Apple Orchard, Store & Apples Bakery: Located in a valley on a 100-acre family farm and apple orchard located in Hendersonville, NC, near Asheville. Select pre-picked apples fresh off the trees daily from bins or enjoy you-pick on select weekends. Handicap Accessible; Cost: Free; Bring money for apples, the bakery, incidentals & dinner. GRANDAD'S APPLES — Apples-Pumpkins-Corn Maze-Hendersonville-NC Mountains near Asheville (grandadsapples.com) |
Local Places You Can Visit On Your Own/Friends
NC Apple Festival
Downtown Hendersonville, 4 miles away
Cost: Free except if you purchase food/gift.
Note: It now costs to park in downtown Hendersonville.
NC Arboretum Gardens
Off Blue Ridge Parkway exit, near Asheville, 23 miles away
Cost: Free; no admission cost to view the sculptures, exhibits & gardens
beyond the usual parking fee of $20 per personal vehicle.
St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church
Flat Rock, .5 miles away
Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites.
Cost: Free
Biltmore Estate
Asheville, 20 miles away
Cost: $110 and does not include the gardens.
Western NC Air Museum Preserving and promoting North Carolina's flying heritage, is home to this unique collection of airplanes celebrating the Golden Age of Aviation & the decades surrounding the Second World War. Enjoy a time when airports had grass strips with no fences. You can walk up, touch & get up close and personal with the airplanes. Cost: Free; donations accepted. Handicap Accessible
Apple Valley Model Railroad Museum The restored Depot houses a HO scale railroad layout that is highly detailed and is prototypical of Hendersonville, Saluda, Asheville, and Western North Carolina. The Deport features historical artifacts, a Southern Railway caboose, and a special children's exhibit. Cost: Free, Handicap Accessible
Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County The Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County was established in 1997, housing exhibits from North Carolina, minerals, Indian artifacts, a dinosaur egg nest, fossils, fluorescent minerals, gems, and faceted minerals. The Museum's specialty is Geodes, sold, cracked, and/or displayed, plus a large skeletal replica of a T-Rex Dinosaur Head. Open Saturday; Cost: Free, Handicap Accessible
Appalachian Pinball Museum - Video Arcade & Museum in downtown Hendersonville Play over 80 old school Pinball Machines and Video Arcade Games! Cost: $13. Play as much as you want.
http://www.hendersonville.com/attractions/
Downtown Hendersonville, 4 miles away
Cost: Free except if you purchase food/gift.
Note: It now costs to park in downtown Hendersonville.
NC Arboretum Gardens
Off Blue Ridge Parkway exit, near Asheville, 23 miles away
Cost: Free; no admission cost to view the sculptures, exhibits & gardens
beyond the usual parking fee of $20 per personal vehicle.
St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church
Flat Rock, .5 miles away
Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites.
Cost: Free
Biltmore Estate
Asheville, 20 miles away
Cost: $110 and does not include the gardens.
Western NC Air Museum Preserving and promoting North Carolina's flying heritage, is home to this unique collection of airplanes celebrating the Golden Age of Aviation & the decades surrounding the Second World War. Enjoy a time when airports had grass strips with no fences. You can walk up, touch & get up close and personal with the airplanes. Cost: Free; donations accepted. Handicap Accessible
Apple Valley Model Railroad Museum The restored Depot houses a HO scale railroad layout that is highly detailed and is prototypical of Hendersonville, Saluda, Asheville, and Western North Carolina. The Deport features historical artifacts, a Southern Railway caboose, and a special children's exhibit. Cost: Free, Handicap Accessible
Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County The Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County was established in 1997, housing exhibits from North Carolina, minerals, Indian artifacts, a dinosaur egg nest, fossils, fluorescent minerals, gems, and faceted minerals. The Museum's specialty is Geodes, sold, cracked, and/or displayed, plus a large skeletal replica of a T-Rex Dinosaur Head. Open Saturday; Cost: Free, Handicap Accessible
Appalachian Pinball Museum - Video Arcade & Museum in downtown Hendersonville Play over 80 old school Pinball Machines and Video Arcade Games! Cost: $13. Play as much as you want.
http://www.hendersonville.com/attractions/
Kim Rich
|
An amazing and adventurous weekend spent learning, growing and exploring the gift of singleness. I arrived nervous and uncertain and left with a confident and grateful heart. Fun Christian fellowship, worship and praise that has continued well beyond the retreat. |
On-Campus:
|
Outdoor Pool: The pool is a central hub of activity during the summer. Guests of all ages enjoy the opportunity to swim and relax. Pool Saturday 1:00-5:00pm and Sunday, 2:00-5:00pm.
Hammocking: You are welcome to bring your hammock and hang it up at various locations through the campus. Bonclarken Lake: Enjoy walking around it but due to limited staff this season, it is not open to use. Athletic Fields/Courts: Available year-round on a first-come, first-served basis: The athletic fields provide ample space for all kinds of outdoor activities and field games including volleyball, soccer, and tennis. Disc Golf Course: Bonclarken’s 18-hole disc golf course travels through wooded areas, open fields, and across streams. As a great, low impact activity, the course is very popular with all ages. Birding: Bonclarken offers a variety of habitats including creeks, meadows, marshland, and wooded areas to observe birds and other wildlife. Click here for area birding information Gift Shop: A visit to the Bonclarken Gift Shop is a special trip indeed! Souvenirs and Bonclarken apparel items are available, as well as unique handmade items and gifts donated to Bonclarken by Women Ministries groups from Associate Reformed Presbyterian churches. Hours: 10-4pm, Saturday only. |
