When Marjorie Whitner talks about Gilmont, she smiles before she speaks. She jokingly calls herself a “retreat junkie.” When registration opens for a Spiritual Formation Retreat, she is usually one of the first to sign up. She arrives early to welcome others, throws herself into every workshop and conversation, and

Belonging & Beignets Sophia Moland was only seven years old when she was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, an autoimmune disorder in which eating gluten damages the small intestine and can lead to serious health complications. Before her diagnosis, Sophia spent much of her childhood feeling sick without understanding why. The

Welcome to the Gilmont Glow, a new monthly blog sharing the stories that grow out of time spent at Gilmont. Stories of campers trying something new, friendships formed around the table, quiet moments in the woods, lives shaped by this place, and the people who make it all possible. Each

Gilmont Summer Camp is more than a week away from home. It is where campers laugh a little louder, stand up a little straighter, and grow a little braver. During a week of Overnight or Day Camp, campers grow closer to God, creation, and each other. Nestled in the piney

We are grateful and excited to share that Gilmont has officially received our Youth Camp License from the State of Texas to operate for Summer Camp 2026. Following the tragic flooding in Texas last summer that devastated camps and communities across our state, new legislation was passed to strengthen camp

Among the pine trees, in the cabin community, and throughout the fun-filled camp day, Gilmont cultivates an intentional, Christian community where children and youth experience God’s presence in creation, in worship, and in daily life. Camp offers a glimpse of God’s kingdom here on earth. Faith is nurtured in two

We all know Summer Camp is fun. At Gilmont, campers play group games, sing silly songs, swim, create art, shoot archery, and try new adventures every day. The camp day is full of laughter, play, exploration, and wonder. But beneath all that fun is something even more powerful: camp is

For 85 years, Gilmont has been a place where stories are both told and formed. Every now and then, a Gilmont camper comes along, comes back, comes again and again, gives back, and continues to grow into adulthood as a part of Gilmont’s ministry. Gavin Cogburn is such a camper.

Jane and Beaven Els joined Gilmont’s Executive Directors Jennifer and Kenny Rigoulot in shoveling soil and breaking ground on the new Lodge and Welcome Center. They were two of the over 80 Gilmont supporters, many of whom traveled many miles, to join us for the Ceremonial Groundbreaking. During this celebration,

Gilmont’s mission is to cultivate a safe, sacred space where all are invited to grow closer to God, creation, others, and themselves. At Summer Camp, we do just that! While having fun, campers gain new skills and develop emotionally, socially, spiritually, and physically. A safe, sacred space… Campers at Gilmont

Jodi Haun was a beloved friend of Gilmont and an inspiring Christian Educator. Anyone who knew Jodi could tell you one thing about her: she loved play! Whether she was surrounded by materials or had nothing but her imagination, Jodi had a gift for finding play all around her, and

We have long referred to Circle of Friends (COF) as our “anchor ministry” at Gilmont.  The voyage of life can be treacherous and for families with a child with developmental disabilities, there are many additional challenges.  There are waves of uncertainty and stress and there are often feelings of isolation.