Highlands Camp & Retreat Center

01/25/2025

Sometimes it is hard to keep trying to figure out how Facebook decides what posts are seen and what gets lost into outer space. Because we love you and want to keep in touch with you, please sign up to receive our emailed newsletter. This way you will always be kept in the loop as to what is happening at Highlands. In the meantime, we will keep trying our best at sharing information and photos on both Facebook and Instagram.

December 2024: 4th Quarter Newsletter December 31, 2024 Newsletter ...where Christ, Creation, & Community Connect It’s been quite a year at Highlands, and through it all we have given thanks for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Now more than ever, we are convinced that the future of Highlands is....

01/20/2025

01/18/2025

We acquired this beautiful oil painting of Point-o-Pines, one of the original cabins on the property, from a local Allenspark resident. Now we have a request for you!
If you have any Highlands Camp history, memorabilia, historical photos, or if you have a Highlands story to share that would help us document Highlands' history, please message us. We are excited to hear what you have to share.

01/16/2025

We put all the current discounts in a newsletter! Bring a nonprofit to enjoy Highlands—utilize our mid-week all-inclusive package deal or check out our meditation and contemplative group offer for up to 15K off food and lodging!

https://conta.cc/4gWX8PA

Email from United Camps, Conferences & Retreats Reserve your venue now to benefit from discount offers. Let's Be Real. And, Get Right to the Point. Up to 33% OFF for Contemplative Groups Highlands & B

01/10/2025

If you love the beauty of the sun shining on the snow, now is the time to book your stay at Highlands. Our retreat center is a perfect place to enjoy the fire or go on a winter stroll. Bring a book, your guitar, or a craft and unwind this winter. Make your reservation here https://highlandscamp.org/reservations/

01/03/2025

We're thrilled to announce that we've hired a Program Coordinator for Highlands! Anna Judy started work on January 2nd, and her office is in the Retreat Center. Stop by when you're in the neighborhood and help us welcome her for this exciting adventure at Highlands.

Hello! My name is Anna Judy and I am the new Program Coordinator for Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Retreat Center. I am so excited for this new journey and for the opportunity to create meaningful programs at Highlands.

I grew up in the plains of Nebraska, and I now call the Rocky Mountains home. I live in Estes Park with my husband, Jason and our cat, Jesse. In my free time, I love to hike, backpack, camp, cook and bake, and eat good food with good people. I’m a sucker for a road trip, live music, sunshine, cheese, popcorn, and playing outside. My undergraduate degree is in Recreation Management from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and I earned my masters degree in Natural Science Education from the University of Northern Colorado through a graduate fellowship at Walking Mountains Science Center. During this fellowship, I taught environmental education and completed an action research project on the benefits of free play for students and the power of learning from nature. I draw inspiration from the interconnectedness of living beings and the natural world. My mission is to help others find the same inspiration and connection in nature as I feel when I walk through the trees. At Highlands, I plan to offer programs for community members, youth, families, adults, and church and conference groups. Some of my ideas include retreat weekends and workshops (think yoga, photography, writing etc.), educational programs, and an interpretive nature loop. My goal is to create space and opportunity for people to connect with nature, spirit, each other, and themselves. Come visit us soon and stay tuned
for new program offerings. See you outside!

12/27/2024

Have you checked out our new website?
https://highlandscamp.org/

12/24/2024

Highlands would like to wish everybody a peaceful, and joyous Merry Christmas.

12/21/2024

Now is the time to make a year-end donation. We are excited to announce some of the many projects we have slated for 2025. Some of them include: replacing the six twenty-plus year old boilers in the Retreat Center, changing lighting to LED, adding solar as an energy source and perhaps most importantly, bringing more kids to our Summer Camp program. Your generosity helps us make a difference. Donations of any amount can be made at the link below. Thank you!
https://highlandscamp.org/donate/

12/20/2024

This retreat center serving nonprofits.....certainly is gorgeous, don't you agree?

12/18/2024

Highlands was featured in the Estes Valley Land Trust’s fall newsletter. Read about the work that is being done to conserve the land, the forest, and the water at Highlands.

12/17/2024

Hey Community, this is big, so we are shouting it from the top of Mt. Meeker!

Because meditation fosters mindfulness, inner peace, and a deep sense of connection, thanks to a generous donor, you can now apply for a 33% DISCOUNT on food and lodging when you book your contemplative retreat at Highlands Camp & Retreat Center.

That means up to $15,000 off your total bill. This is truly a wonderful opportunity that we are so happy to share!

For all the details on how to apply and get the most out of your retreat, read more:

https://www.uccr.org/news/contemplative-group-discounts

Questions? 800-678-5102 or [email protected]

We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary opportunity for contemplative meditation groups to gather, reflect, and grow at UCCR venues.

12/17/2024

Give the gift of summer camp this holiday season. Wrap up a self-made certificate for a week of summer camp at Highlands for your kids or grandkids this year. It’s a gift they will never forget. Registration will open in February. If you would like to gift summer camp, but don’t have a child in your life, make a donation on our website and indicate camp scholarship. There is no better gift to give. Camp schedule can be found here: https://highlandscamp.org/programs/summer-camp/

12/14/2024

Two weeks of Christmas break is coming up. What are your plans to keep the kids engaged? Why not call Highlands reservations and spend a night at Highlands Retreat Center as a family where you can enjoy the Retreat Center fireplace, go on hikes, and if there’s enough snow, go sledding.
https://highlandscamp.org/reservations/

12/11/2024

Our fourth quarter newsletter is out. You can find the link in the comments. Read about what has been happening at Highlands and what is planed for 2025. Thanks as always for the support.

12/08/2024

Sanctuary
This view never gets tiresome.

12/06/2024

Colorado Nonprofits—Team-building activities are gaining popularity as we recognize the need to balance productivity with the mental well-being of staff. We make it easy to assemble a one —or two-day retreat at Highlands Camp & Retreat Center. FREE DOWNLOAD.

Team-building activities are gaining popularity as nonprofits recognize the need to balance productivity with the mental well-being of staff.

12/02/2024

This Saturday we will have several guest speakers at our Holiday Open House. Speakers include representatives from The Watershed Center, The Butterfly Pavilion, Boulder Watershed Collective, Estes Valley Land Trust, and Respite Care. You can still register by using the link in the comments. We look forward to seeing you there!