Jan 1, 2023 | 2023, News & Stories
PICTURED: The new day brings a tube run that is a thrilling experience. Modmates (3C) from Bethel College, KS came to enjoy a week of their Christmas break here at RMMC to begin the new year. As part of their stay, they volunteered to help build the tube run for the...
Dec 30, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
PICTURED: The pond is well frozen for broomball and curling activities. Glad to have the Rocky Mountain Orthodox Youth and Stutzman related families join us as a fun conclusion to the year. We were grateful for the 6″ of new snow for it’s value in both...
Dec 5, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
PICTURED: Improvements to Eagle’s Nest include new carpet in the loft. Rocky Mountain is blessed with many comfortable and desirable facilities like Eagles Nest which provides a space/place for families and small groups to enjoy retreat and gathering together...
Dec 1, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
PICTURED: Camp received more snow (and cold and wind) from an end of November storm. What might look like wisps of fog is actually a captured moment of the wind picking up and blowing the new snowfall off the tree tops from up at Eagles Nest. Thinking of “Giving...
Nov 18, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
PICTURED: Mennonite Camps set up displays and visit with young adults about the opportunity to serve at Rocky Mountain and other summer camping ministries. Good fun to see many of our RMMC summer staff on the recruiting road trips this month. Camp day visits with...
Nov 11, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
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...
Oct 31, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
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...
Oct 28, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
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...
Oct 21, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
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...
Oct 14, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
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...
