Stories from the Mountain

The Second Year
September 1, 2026

The Second Year

I pulled into Easton Mountain on a Monday afternoon not entirely sure what to expect. I knew the campus. I knew the schedule. I had been here for this same…

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Easton Mountain Sets Sail
August 17, 2026

Easton Mountain Sets Sail

Every retreat that happens on this mountain, every meal that lands on the table, every moment that feels effortless to the men who come here, exists because of a group…

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Rural Pride
July 21, 2026

Rural Pride

I was pleasantly pleased to notice the proliferation of LGBTQIA+ Pride events in small towns this year, both here in upstate NY and around the country! In 2005, the East…

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A New Pump House!
July 6, 2026

A New Pump House!

Some projects are easy to see. Others happen underground, inside utility buildings, or behind walls. Those behind-the-scenes improvements are some of the most important investments we make, and we could…

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Looking Back, Looking Forward
June 22, 2026

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Last year, during Easton Mountain’s 25th anniversary weekend, a conversation was recorded featuring EM’s founder, John Stasio, and Harry Faddis, one of Easton Mountain’s first, championing members. They spoke of…

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