Relax, Refresh,
and Remind Yourself of
God’s Grace Through Music
A Moravian Music Weekend
Presented by Laurel Ridge and the Moravian Music Foundation
A Weekend of Music, Worship, and Fellowship
Join us for a delightful weekend of music, worship, and fellowship at Music on the Mountain. This Moravian Music Weekend, presented by Laurel Ridge and the Moravian Music Foundation, offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of music in a serene mountain setting.
What to Expect:
- Musical Enrichment: Participate in choir and band rehearsals led by experienced leaders and teachers. No formal performances, but we will share our music with each other.
Bring your own music or other talent to share at “open mic” Saturday evening. - Inspiring Worship: Join in devotions each morning and evening.
Attend worship at Mountain Laurel Moravian Fellowship (band plays, choir sings) - Cozy Accommodations: Enjoy comfortable lodging at Higgins Lodge.
- Delicious Meals: Savor delicious meals offered in the retreat package.
- Fellowship: Connect with fellow music lovers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
More about Higgins Lodge
Let’s Fill Higgins Lodge with Music! We invite you to join us for this special weekend. Let’s come together to celebrate God’s grace through music. See you on the mountain!
2026 Daily Schedule
Friday, March 13
4:00 pm–6:00 pm Check-In
6:00 pm Dinner
7:15 pm–8:15 pm Playing & Singing [Band and Choir Meetings]
and Children’s Activities
8:20 pm Devotions
8:45 pm Evening Reception
Saturday, March 14
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Morning Devotion
9:30 am–11:30 am Playing & Singing/Children’s Activities
12:00 pm Lunch
1:15 pm–2:15 pm Playing & Singing/Children’s Activities
2:30 pm–3:20 pm Coffee Chat with Chris [Music History Lecture]
3:30 pm–4:20 pm Chamber Music Workshop
4:30 pm–5:20 pm Musical Meditation with Darla
5:30 pm Evening Devotion
6:00 pm Dinner
7:30 pm–8:20 pm Playing & Singing Presentations
8:30 pm Cookies and Cocoa by the Fire/Open-Mic Night
Sunday, March 15
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am–9:45 am Playing & Singing/Children’s Activities
9:45 am Check-Out
10:30 am Band Prelude at Mountain Laurel Church
11:00 am Worship at Mountain Laurel Moravian Fellowship
12:00 pm Safe travel home!
Children’s Activities at Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain offers a unique opportunity to retreat from the stresses of everyday life and escape to the mountains for a weekend of music and fellowship. It is a chance to remind ourselves of the joy to be found in making music for its own sake.
We offer activities for children during rehearsal times. While youth are invited (and encouraged) to sign up for the choir and the band, we recognize that our littlest friends also need an opportunity to make music! For young parents, please bring the entire family. We will watch the little ones, while you take time to make music with the band or choir.
The Moravian Music Foundation exists today because Moravians have passed down the joy of music through the generations for over 300 years. Let’s fill the halls of Laurel Ridge with the sounds of our music and the laughter and love of generations coming together!
Please return to this page as more details are shared for 2025.
Danny Green, Band Leader
TBD, Choir Leader
Let’s fill Higgins Lodge with music!
See you on the mountain!
Example rates below assume that both are participating. The total will be less for “Listeners.”
One Person – Salem Wing
Couple – Salem Wing
Couple – Bishop Wing
Youth Scholarships – NO REGISTRATION FEE for 17 and under.
Financial Assistance funds are available from Laurel Ridge, too! Please fill out the form below.
Call 336-725-0651 or erik@moravianmusic.org with questions.
Dietary Restrictions Form
For their support of Music On the Mountain, we sincerely thank Esther Tesh and a bequest from Charles (Chuck) Nienow.
Questions or concerns to Erik Salzwedel at 336-725-0651, ext. 4
erik@moravianmusic.org info@laurelridge.org
SUPPORT LAUREL RIDGE
We encourage our participants to support Laurel Ridge with a donation through the MMFA Giving Portal
SUNDAY OFFERING
If you would like to contribute to the offering at Mountain Laurel Fellowship, please mail donations to Mountain Laurel Fellowship, PO Box 104, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or through the MMFA Giving Portal
