"Foundations of Western Civilization" and "The Enlightenment" Headline
August 2008 Retreats.

The Appalachian Institution Inc. will host two five-day retreats in August, 2008 in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Daily lectures will feature Dr. Thomas F. X. Noble of Notre Dame University speaking on "The Foundations of Western Civilization" during the session beginning August 10. The lecturer for the retreat beginning August 24 will be Dr. Alan Charles Kors speaking on "The Enlightenment: A Critical Turning Point in Western Civilization."

Sited at pristine Lake Logan and surrounded by majestic, forested peaks, the Institution's retreats are an island of peace and tranquility. Each retreat features lectures, fine entertainment, instruction in a variety of crafts, skills, and educational topics as well as opportunities for participation in mountaineering and sports activities. Participants are invited to be fully engaged or fully relaxed, while enjoying a place of unparalleled natural beauty, warm hospitality and intellectual stimulation.

Some call it food for the mind, body and spirit;
Others call it summer camp for grown-ups!

Call it what you will, we look forward to welcoming you to The Appalachian Institution at Lake Logan, where you can rediscover the scholar--and the child--in you!