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Director's Report
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Tom Eshelman and Diana White share their experiences on their recent Mission Trip to Ecuador.
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"The universe is a communion of subjects, not a collection of objects."
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- Thomas Berry
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"... to work, pray, and give for the spread of the kingdom of God."
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- Book of Common Prayer
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Center Needs
Do any of our readers have a four wheel drive pickup truck they would like to donate to the Conference Center? Ours is on its last legs after years and miles of wonderful service hauling wood, trash to be recycled, supplies, etc. If you have a truck to donate, please call Tom for more information.
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New Items for Sale!
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We now have refrigerator magnets for sale in the office. Assorted views of the Inn, Annex, Apple Barn, St. John's Church, and Holy Cross Church. Only $1.50 each.
New this year are Conference Center sweatshirts with our rocking chair picture on the front. These sweatshirts are pre-shrunk Fruit of the Loom, 88% cotton / 12% poly, and are available in the office for $18 (M,L & XL) and $20 (XXL).
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"We had a fabulous time - the Bunkhouse is very comfortable and conducive to a retreat."
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- Steve Weisz, Tusculum College
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Our Heritage
This past year we received some letters from a former student, Shirley Williams Hyland. These letters were written during her time at the Girl's School in 1937. Please Click Here, and enjoy this look back at some of the history of Valle Crucis
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"We had 26 people in our group - we heard not one complaint - all had a wonderful time."
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- Jeanne Sauceman
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"Chief" Davis with five racks of wood for the fireplaces.
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Thank You! Thank You!
Our special thanks to these individuals and organizations for their generosity in giving to the Center in recent months:
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Contributions
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Anonymous
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John W. Goodrich, Jr.
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Gwendolyn B. Gambill
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The Byerly Foundation Inc. of Hickory
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Mr. and Mrs. Harding Hughes, Jr.
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Diana M. White
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The Rev. Cris and Charlotte Greer
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Dagmar and Wright Sherrard
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Andrew and Pam Mayberry
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Rachel Dillard
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Berry Haywood
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The Rev. Carl and Nelia Cunningham
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Susan W. Davenport and W. Edgar Spigle
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Michael and Lenora James
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Arthur and Anne Korff
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Thurston A. Dixon
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The Rev. Pat and the Rev. Bob Reuss
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D.D. Eshelman
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Walter and Jennifer Browning
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Kirby Brown
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Steineger, Jr.
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Charles S. Forester
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Ralph F. Tilden
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The Rt. Rev. Robert H. Johnson
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Memorial Gifts
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In memory of Jim Hatch
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| by Gary Swartz and Sally Hatch
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In memory of George White
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| by Marie and Albert Calloway
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Ernest Townsend
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| by Lucy S. Townsend
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In memory of the following
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| William P. Gideon
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| Chalmers W. Poston
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| Asenath Murfee Averyt
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| Carroll Jones DuBose
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| by Billy DuBose and Mary Jeffcoat
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In memory of The Rev. Alfred P. Chambliss
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| by Emma A. Chambliss
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In memory of Louise Howry McRae
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| by the Rt. Rev. James and Mrs. Coleman
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In memory of John B. Roberts
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| by Barbara Roberts
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In memory of Jack Finan and Carrie and Ivan Weathers
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| by Mary W. Finan
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In memory of Lindsley Phelps Marsh
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| by Emily J. Nichols
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In memory of Dr. Bernard S. Linn
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| by Linda Loy
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In memory of Mrs. Emily Toll Hopkins
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| by Charles and Jane Toll
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In memory of Jack Jones
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| by Elizabeth Anne Jones
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Crosses for Guest Rooms
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Diana White
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Other Gifts
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Firewood by Townsend Logging Company
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Ping pong table by Vance and Shirley Shepard
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Honorarium Gifts
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In honor of Mrs. E.E. "Bonnie" Hogg
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| by her daughter Suzanne Madison Hogg
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In honor of the Staff of the Valle Crucis Conference Center
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| by Louise Hatch
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In honor of the Class of 1941
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| by Mary W. Robinson
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In honor of Gayle and Peg Averyt, Ella and Billy DuBose
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| by Billy DuBose and Mary Jeffcoat
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In honor of the Bryan Family
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| by Darryl Chambers
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In honor of Jane Roberson
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| by Susan B. Roberson
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In honor of the friendship of Suzanne Toll Peltason and Elizabeth Bonner Hogg at the Valle Crucis School
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| by Diane Hogg Flynt
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In honor of Benares and Jody Finan-Eshelman
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| by Tim and Dianne Finan
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In honor of Tom Eshelman and Jeanne Finan
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| by Wayne and Donna Sue Shannon
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In honor of Rachel Redinger
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| by Robyn A. Redinger
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In honor of Tom Eshelman's leadership
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| by John Huie
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In thanksgiving for blessings
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| by the North American Academy of Piping and Sandy and Dorcas Jones
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In appreciation for the Boone Country Dancers
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| by John and Theresa D'Ausilio
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Septic/Sewer Replacement Fund
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Anonymous
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John W. Goodrich, Jr.
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The "Standby Me Sisters" of Lexington Baptist Church
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Bev Gaines
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Robert and Julia Keely
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Ernest and Margaret Caudill
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Sylvia M. Ezell
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Andy and Thea White
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The Centering Prayer Group from Asheville, NC
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Ralph F. Tilden
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In honor of Coach Randy McDonough
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| by Peter and Mary Coffey
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In honor of Tom Eshelman
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| by Jane and George Jerry
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In honor of Tom Eshelman's leadership
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| by John Huie
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Apple Barn Restoration Fund
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In honor of the following
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| Dorsey, Mark, and Hunter Elliott
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| Anne and Kate Thurston
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| Thad and Diane Eshelman
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| J.B. Eshelman
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| Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Hert, Jr.
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| Jack and Corky Hartman
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| Mrs. Louise S. Ansberry
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| by Tom Eshelman and Jeanne Finan
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In memory of Ian Hartman
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| by Tom Eshelman and Jeanne Finan
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