Lutherock, 84 Camp Luther Road, Newland, NC (2026)

08/27/2026

“Friendships at camp are different from friendships at home,” says Wyatt, a high school camper at Luther Springs. “At home, friendships are less serious, but at camp we can talk about anything and people are open to hearing you.”

Wyatt first got connected to Luther Springs when a family friend invited him. He’s come back every summer since. For the last several summers, Wyatt has attended ‘Gators’ week at Luther Springs, where campers stay up later and later every night. The quality time and late-night conversations Wyatt has shared with other campers has been one of his favorite parts of camp. “I love being with the friends I’ve met at camp,” Wyatt says. “Being here has helped me learn to be vulnerable with people and share more about myself and my character. Sometimes it’s hard to open up to others, but my friends at camp push me to be a better person.”

Wyatt says his experiences at Luther Springs have been shaped by the young adult counselors who have been mentors to him over the years. “I’ve been able to watch counselors lead by example,” Wyatt shares. “They’ve helped me learn to be patient and respect others’ opinions. Because I’ve had those mentors, I am trying to be a mentor to some of the younger campers now.”

Counselors at Luther Springs also serve as Bible study leaders, and Wyatt appre¬ciates the impact their leadership has had on his faith. “It can be hard to interpret things in the Bible,” Wyatt says. “With our counselors, it makes it easier to under¬stand and apply to our daily lives. What centers me at Luther Springs is making God the center of my life. It’s harder to do that at home. It helps when you are around people who keep you in check.”

One of the most memorable parts of a Gators week at Luther Springs is staying up on the last night and beginning the day with sunrise worship at the lake. It’s always a special moment for Wyatt. “There’s a lot of beauty in nature,” Wyatt says. “I love being at the lake and seeing sunrises and sunsets. There’s a beauty that we find in each other too, in our interactions and relationships with Christ. There’s a lot of beauty every time we are together, at camp and in church.”

Your gifts to NovusWay give campers time in nature to explore the wonder of God’s creation and form meaningful friendships. Thank you for your generous support of this ministry where lives are transformed to love and serve!

NovusWay Ministries
PO Box 830
Arden, NC 28704
www.novusway.org

08/26/2026

Don’t miss out on the fun-filled Apple Festival at Lutherock this fall!

Join us for a weekend of excitement with activities like hayrides, apple picking, apple cider making, ziplining, and other camp activities, suitable for all ages. Scheduled in October, you won’t find a better time to visit Lutherock with breathtaking views of mountains and fall colors. Share this memorable experience with your family and friends. Book your spot now for an unforgettable weekend at Apple Festival!

Join us October 2-4, 2026: lutherock.campbrainregistration.com

08/24/2026

We invite you to listen to the latest updates on Lutheranch.

08/19/2026

Belong, believe, and become at Lutherock.

Planning a team-building retreat or family gathering? Lutherock is an ideal setting, and serves as an excellent base camp for all there is to do in the North Carolina High Country!

Nestled in the heart of the High Country of North Carolina, Lutherock’s 750+ acres offer peaceful solitude with easy access to incredible adventures, both on and off-site!

Visit all the local attractions of Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Grandfather Mountain, Lineville, and Sugar Mountain during the day, and come home in the evening to stay at Lutherock in our comfortable accommodations. The priceless mountain views make the perfect backdrop for the memories you'll make while you're here in our unique place apart, where belonging is intentional, belief in yourself and in God are nurtured, and becoming who you are meant to be is possible!

Start planning your visit here: https://www.meetatlutherock.com/

08/14/2026

August 14, 2026

The NovusWay Board gathered August 6 through 8 at Lutherock for one of our three in-person meetings each year. We welcomed three new members to the Board: Pat Cornwell, Scott Pinkerton, and Rev. Sara Cutter. It was an uplifting few days, full of stories from a strong summer and dreaming together about what lies ahead for our camping ministries.

The Board is thankful to have Lauri SoJourner at the helm as CEO. We continue to be grateful for her leadership, in big ways and small. She, along with the entire staff, worked hard to pull off yet another successful summer season. While attendance numbers weren’t quite where we hoped they would be, we're adjusting and working on our budgeting, both financially and around participation numbers. We're trending toward ending the year with a deficit, which we're working to address. One way we can close that gap is by leaning on the generosity of supporters like you.

On a brighter note, we are looking forward to a busy Fall full of many hosted ministry opportunities. A few other quick things of note:

-Van Van Horne, Executive Director at Ridge and Rock, joined us on Friday, sharing his vision for our camps and imparting his deep Lutherock knowledge. Alongside Nathan Boykin, he helped lead a tour for the Board. We thank them both for their passion and love of camp.
-Our new Chief Marketing Officer will be starting in September who will better help us communicate the opportunities our camps and programs provide.
-Lutheridge's 75th Birthday Campaign is going strong, and we're closing in on our $3.6 million goal. Now that the campaign has kicked off in the South Carolina Synod, we're hopeful we'll surpass that target by a good bit.
-While recovery from the hurricane continues in many ways, our properties are being maintained better than ever, with some facilities being refreshed for the first time.
-NovusWay received a clean financial audit and all statements are materially correct, the highest rating possible. Maybe this isn’t the most exciting headline, but it’s a good sign that we are doing our best to be good stewards of all the gifts you’ve entrusted to us.
-We are exploring ways to bring additional land at Lutherock into conservancy. While much of the camp is already protected, we have acquired more acreage since that was last done. This effort can protect the land and camp in perpetuity.

There was also plenty of conversation about NovusWay’s strategic plan, which will guide us in the coming years. It's a living document, and the Board and CEO Lauri SoJourner spent time reviewing what makes sense for the here and now. With the staff’s input, some timelines and goals shifted a bit, but the pillars remain the same: grow summer camp, grow year-round and hosted ministry, strengthen our facilities, care for our staff, and build financial viability. We're laying the foundation now, and with Lauri as our knowledgeable CEO, a talented NovusWay staff, and wonderful program staff behind her, we look forward to growing this ministry for youth and adults alike. The strategic plan can be viewed inside the 8/14/2026 Message from the Board Update located on the NovusWay website.

One conversation we spent real time on, along with Bishop Kevin Strickland of the Southeastern Synod, was where things stand with Lutheranch. While the difficult but necessary decision to sell Ranch hasn’t changed, an update is indeed needed. We previously sold half of Lutheranch, and the remaining half, which includes the McKanna-Sandrock Retreat Center, remains on the market. There has been interest from various non-profit groups, but no one has yet come forward with a serious offer. Several of those interested want to maintain it as a camping and retreat center, which would hold true to the initial vision of that property.

We are committed to sharing more information along the way, and you can look for a fuller update about Lutheranch in video form in the coming weeks.

My first meeting as Board Chair was filled with heartfelt conversations among many talented members who all have a passion for outdoor ministry and our camps of Lutheridge, Lutherock, and Luther Springs. There’s so much to be excited about in the coming years at our camps, and with your participation, support, and generosity, NovusWay will continue to be places apart for meaningful experiences, authentic friendships, high adventure, leadership development, and fun in God's creation.

God’s peace be with you all, and thank you for your support of the camps we all love.

Rev. Jason M. Lee
NovusWay Board President

08/13/2026

Dear friends,

By the time you read this, summer camp 2026 will be in the rearview mirror. My first summer as CEO of NovusWay Ministries has given me an incredible snapshot of the impact our camps have on God’s kingdom.

At Luther Springs, during Gators Week, I witnessed something I won’t forget. Campers stay up two hours later each night until the schedule flips entirely, and on the last night, everyone stays awake through sunrise worship. What struck me most wasn’t the schedule. It was the counselors. Before they pray out loud with a group of kids, they say, “Do what you do when you pray.” Then they do it. I know grown adults who have never learned to pray out loud. These college students are building that confidence and faith in real time, and teaching the kids beside them how to do it too.

At Lutheridge, I sat with families during July 4th week and heard about the long history many of them have here. July 4th at Lutheridge isn’t just a program. It’s a family tradition, passed down.

At Lutherock, I spent time with pastors who bring kids to Confirmation Camp and to Disaster Response Camp. It’s meaningful time watching young people in their churches grow in faith, and meaningful time for these pastors to spend together.

Three sites. Three different programs. They each look different. One thing holds them together: kids and adults meeting God in ways that stick.

None of it happens without you! Thank you for giving gifts that support facilities, programs, and camper scholarships. Every year, families ask if their child can come, and the honest answer is always yes, because someone gave so a scholarship could cover the gap. I believe every kid who wants to be at camp should get to go. Your gift makes that true.

Fall is almost here, and the program and hosted ministry schedule is full of new opportunities for people to meet God at camp. I hope we’ll see you!

With gratitude,
Lauri SoJourner
CEO, NovusWay Ministries

08/12/2026

Don’t miss out on the fun-filled Apple Festival at Lutherock this fall!
Join us for a weekend of excitement with activities like hayrides, apple picking, apple cider making, ziplining, and other camp activities, suitable for all ages. Scheduled in October, you won’t find a better time to visit Lutherock with breathtaking views of mountains and fall colors. Share this memorable experience with your family and friends. Book your spot now for an unforgettable weekend at Apple Festival!
Join us October 2-4, 2026: lutherock.campbrainregistration.com

08/10/2026

The NovusWay Board and committees met last week at Lutherock. In addition to a full business agenda, they enjoyed a camp tour led by Nathan Boykin and time for worship and fellowship. We give thanks for these volunteers who give their time, talent, and treasure to ensure the future of the ministry of Lutheridge, Lutherock, and Luther Springs. Be on the lookout for a report from the Board in the coming week.

08/01/2026

Creation Speaks!
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Creation sure does speak to us here at Lutherock!
How does creation speak to you?

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