The Festival of Trees and auction on Dec. 9 topped off Mount Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center's year-long 100th anniversary celebration with members, leaders and other supporters gathered at the property's Parker Hall in Fayetteville.
The fundraiser's auction of Christmas trees festively decked by community members highlighted the cocktail party that featured music provided by cellist Christian Serrano-Torres performing, bites from Fire and Lightning catering and a prosecco toast "to Mount Sequoyah and all that it is."
The independent nonprofit organization's offerings include Camp Sequoyah day camp for children ages 5-12 throughout the summer and during school breaks; Creative Spaces supporting arts residencies; the Fenix Youth Refuge Experience (F.Y.R.E.) after school program for students ages 12 – 18 who identify as part of the LGBTQAI+ community and allies; swim team and pool; and tennis, according to the website.
