- The 2012 Summer Camp Schedule is now online!
- Center for Lifelong Learning has a great 2012 lineup
- "Friends of Phoebe Needles" Newsletter PDF
- "Upon this Rock the Spirit is Building" - The Phoebe Needles Center launched a capital funds campaign to complete the master plan for the Center. Learn more...
Upcoming programs for Center for Lifelong Learning.
May 8th, 2012 "Franklin County History-True Tales that Define Us"
Doris Eames and other Co-Conspirators from the Franklin County Historical Society will share stories about Franklin County's growth and beginnings. You will hear about the wealthiest man in the county in the 1840s as well as why the town of Rocky Mount may have so many ghosts.
The fee for this program will be $8.00 per member and $16 per non-member. Please register by May 4th at noon.
May 22nd, 2012 "Rock Church & Villa Appalaccia Winery Tour"
We will be taking a field trip to Mayberry Presbyterian Church which was built by the Rev. Bob Childress in 1924. The Rev. Stewart Childress will be giving the tour. After the rock church tour we will be visiting the winery Villa Appalaccia for a tour, tasting and lunch. There is no fee for this program but the tour, lunch and wine tasting will cost $20 per person. Please register for the field trip Friday, May 11th by noon.
If you are interested in joining us for these programs or have any questions please call the Center to register at 540-483-1518.
The Phoebe Needles Center offers lodging, dining and recreational facilities for summer camps, retreats, conferences, workshops, quiet days and meetings to church, government, school, youth, college and private groups.
Our 85 acre facility is located near Roanoke, Virginia, and in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. We are minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
SUMMER CAMP programs run during July and August. Camps are open to all rising fifth through twelfth graders. Programs include backpacking, canoeing, climbing, rappelling, arts and crafts, swimming, hiking, environmental activities and more.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION conferences and retreats are scheduled at least quarterly. Topics have ranged from “Christianity and Islam” to “A Journey Through the Old Testament.” Most retreats are held on weekends, and allow time for walking, journaling and meditation. Outside speakers facilitate the programs.
CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING @ PHOEBE NEEDLES is a series of educational seminars for senior adults. Programs are scheduled in the morning followed by lunch at noon. This year round series is a great opportunity for learning and fellowship in a beautiful setting.
