Dotty’s Gilmont Story
This is the time of year when we send out giving statements to our donors along with notes about how their partnership with Gilmont is transforming lives. Philip and Dotty Smith show up as volunteers, retreaters, and most recently one of our Battle of the Bags SWISH Underwriters! Gilmont has been special to Dotty since she […]
Giving Back to Gilmont
By Ryan Snitzer, current Board Member and past Camp Counselor You’re never too old for camp! This summer I put that to the test, serving as a volunteer counselor and reliving my glory days dunking campers and playing giants, wizards and elves. Fortunately, this time I was staying in a lodge room – otherwise I […]
Story from the Mountaintop
By Lydia Herriage Camp Gilmont has some pretty fantastic campers, and we are excited to highlight Lydia Herriage, a 2021 Gilmont Intern. Lydia is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Dallas and during Youth Sunday shared her thoughts about her most recent experience at camp. A note from Lydia. Hi! I’m Lydia and I […]
Glimpses of the Glory of God
By Kenny Rigoulot, Executive Director of Development and Spiritual Formation Excerpts from a sermon Rev. Rigoulot preached on Transfiguration Sunday Many people come to Camp Gilmont to spend time with our heavenly father and friends, to reflect on where they have been and prepare themselves for what is to come. Just like Jesus, we need […]
A Story of Transformation from Circle of Friends
My family and I recently attended the Gilmont Circle of Friends camp for the first time. I can only describe this weekend and experience as life changing in the most positive and impactful way. I have two sons, one just turned 10 and has autism and the other is neurotypical and 7 years old. This […]
The Hammock Circle, A Place of Remembrance and Hope
By Kenny Rigoulot, Executive Director of Development and Spiritual Formation Reflections as we welcome a new gathering space at Gilmont in honor of Blake Stephens When you visit the new Hammock Circle at Gilmont, bring a friend or make a new one when you get there! And don’t miss the sprinkles of glitter mixed in […]
A New Adventure in a New Year
My name is Kenny Rigoulot and my wife and I are the new Executive Directors at Gilmont! Jennifer was a public school teacher and I was a pastor of a Presbyterian congregation when we felt called by God to serve as Directors of the camp where we met, where we have served in various roles, […]
The God Who Sees Us… Evergreen Life Services Evacuees at Gilmont
Our hearts are full and our bodies a bit weary but we are so good! Evergreen Life Services has 80 evacuees at Camp. We are not posting our videos singing “Amazing Grace” “Jesus Loves Me” “This Little Light of Mine”, doing the energizer – “Change in My Life” or singing Bill O’Neal’s favorite:”My Chains are […]
This is Gilmont – Clay’s Poem
In a lot of ways Rev. Clay Brantley is a big kid. In other ways, he is a wise old man. So, it might be best to describe him as a Gilmont Camper! He’s led Spiritual Practices retreats for adults, served as a Bible Study leader at Summer Camp, participated in a variety of retreats […]
Life Skills Learned at Camp
Life Skills Learned at Camp, By James Hilliard, Gilmont’s Executive Director What are kids learning and experiencing at Gilmont this summer? Let’s take a look! Independence “I think the single most important thing camp teaches children is to be independent,” longtime camper parent shares. While a majority of children who attend camp experience homesickness in […]
6 Reasons to Choose Gilmont as a Conference or Retreat Destination in East Texas
Across the country, camps like Gilmont are busy year-round, welcoming campers of all ages and taking the “ho-hum” out of adult trainings, workshops, and conferences. So, what makes Gilmont a great choice for such a gathering? 1. Hospitality for groups. A relaxed place where folks feel welcome and the meeting planners have extra staff onsite […]