Winterfest

12/27/2023

An update from the DuBose Conference Board of Directors and a reflection from the Rev. Hester Shipp Mathes

https://edwtn.org/journey-to-the-mountaintopa-farewell-to-dubose-conference-center/

04/10/2023

Please join us on the Mountain as we celebrate the 72 years of DuBose Conference Center’s service to the three Diocese of Tennessee. On Saturday, April 29th at 3:00 pm, Bishop John Bauerschmidt will join us for a service to deconsecrate the property as it will no longer be utilized as an Episcopal camp and conference center.

DuBose has been such an important place for so many throughout the years, including the institutions of Camp Gailor-Maxon and the annual Layman’s Conference as well as many other events on the property.

Our hope is that these institutions will find new locations to continue their long history.

When plans are finalized and the Board and the Bishops are allowed to discuss steps forward, more information will be available.

Bring a picnic and a spirit of joy. Overnight accommodations at DuBose will not be available.

RSVP to [email protected].

12/12/2022

Let's get registered!!! Winterfest is coming and we can't wait for you to join in on the fun! The discount is still available, but only for a limited time!

https://www.saintcolumbamemphis.org/winterfest

Winterfest is a Tennessee Episcopal Youth Retreat which provides a welcoming and safe space for high school students (grades 9th - 12th) to grow in their relationship with God and Christ through creative worship, service, music, love, friendship and understanding. It has served Episcopal youth across Tennessee since the 1980's, unifying youth from all over the State of Tennessee to live, play, talk, eat, sing and worship together as a community of faith.
DATES: Always kicks off on Dec 28 (drop off at 4:00pm) and runs through Jan 01 (pick up at 10:00am). Winterfest is in the Central Time Zone and at St. Columba Memphis!

Contact or comment any questions.

Winterfest 2022-2023

12/07/2022

Let's get registered!!! Winterfest is coming and we can't wait for you to join in on the fun! The discount is still available, but only for a limited time!

https://www.saintcolumbamemphis.org/winterfest

Winterfest is a Tennessee Episcopal Youth Retreat which provides a welcoming and safe space for high school students (grades 9th - 12th) to grow in their relationship with God and Christ through creative worship, service, music, love, friendship and understanding. It has served Episcopal youth across Tennessee since the 1980's, unifying youth from all over the State of Tennessee to live, play, talk, eat, sing and worship together as a community of faith.

DATES: Always kicks off on Dec 28 (drop off at 4:00pm) and runs through Jan 01 (pick up at 10:00am). Winterfest is in the Central Time Zone and at St. Columba Memphis!

Contact or comment any questions.

Winterfest 2022-2023

12/01/2022

GET SIGNED UP ASAP!!

Winterfest is a Tennessee Episcopal Youth Retreat which provides a welcoming and safe space for high school students (grades 9th - 12th) to grow in their relationship with God and Christ through creative worship, service, music, love, friendship and understanding. It has served Episcopal youth across Tennessee since the 1980's, unifying youth from all over the State of Tennessee to live, play, talk, eat, sing and worship together as a community of faith.

DATES: Always kicks off on Dec 28 (drop off at 4:00pm) and runs through Jan 01 (pick up at 10:00am). Winterfest is in the Central Time Zone.

Endlessly thankful for Alumn Families and the support of the Winterfest and CGM community as we get to experience Winterfest at St. Columba Memphis this year!!

11/26/2022

Get registered today for Winterfest!

What is Winterfest?
Winterfest is an Episcopal Youth Retreat that takes place from December 28th-January 1st! Come join us as we gather in community like we've been doing since the 1980's: in song, discussion, games, and laughter. Open to any and all high schoolers!!!

https://www.saintcolumbamemphis.org/winterfest

11/22/2022

Winterfest will be in session this winter at St. Columba Memphis!

Winterfest is a Tennessee Episcopal Youth Retreat which provides a welcoming and safe space for high school students (grades 9th - 12th) to grow in their relationship with God and Christ through creative worship, service, music, love, friendship and understanding. It has served Episcopal youth across Tennessee since the 1980's, unifying youth from all over the State of Tennessee to live, play, talk, eat, sing and worship together as a community of faith.

Look forward to staff (returning and new) announcements coming this week!

11/11/2022

11/09/2022

It's here! It's here! It's finally here! I am so pleased to announce that Winterfest will be taking place at St. Columba in Memphis this year. We have an incredibly hard working staff lined up and we cannot wait to serve in our new location! Look forward to more updates on social media about the Winterfest experience and as always ... tell your friends!!!!!

Winterfest 2022-2023

05/18/2022

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that DuBose Conference Center is temporarily pausing operations. Decreased demand for camp and conference facilities, with the additional challenges that DuBose has faced during the pandemic, make this move necessary. Despite the efforts of our many loyal supporters, the DuBose Conference Center has continued to struggle financially, as church groups and other meetings have not returned at pre-pandemic levels. The Board has decided to cut back the operation by not booking new activities at this time and canceling some future activities.

The temporary closure also includes canceling Camp Gailor-Maxon, scheduled for June. After two years away, we had hoped and made plans to return to our home on the mountain, but registration for camp is lower than expected and budgeted.

The DuBose Conference Center Board of Directors is entering a period of discernment regarding the best path forward. The Board will reassess the operation of the Conference Center in the upcoming months.

The board continues to look at our financial ability to refund deposits. We will be back in touch when we know more.

For questions or inquiries, please email [email protected]