Blowing Rock Conference Center:
Lodging, Meals & Fees

Bluebird Family Fiddle Camp is co-sponsored by the Blowing Rock Conference Center, a United Church of Christ retreat center, nestled high in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether shrouded in the mists or etched sharp in full sunlight, the view of iconic Grandfather Mountain across the valley evokes a feeling of restful serenity upon us. BRCC is a carefully managed conference facility hosting a wide variety of groups large and small. It has evolved from the original 75-acre Hughes Estate which once occupied the highest elevation in the area, to a multi-structure campus with variety of meeting spaces, exceptional dining services, and capacity to house up to 275 overnight guests. There are a variety of guest accommodations including rustic dormitories, newly renovated cottages, and motel style lodge rooms.

Rare plant species add moments of delight to hikers along the nature trails. Meditation spots, an outdoor sanctuary, and an indoor chapel provide areas for introspection and worship. Amenities include large meeting spaces. classrooms, Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, billiards, a picnic shelter, campfire sites, gazebos, volleyball, disc golf, and a gymnasium. Groups can also book expert climbing instructors to utilize the climbing wall, ropes course, and zip line on the property.

The development of  the Traditional Roots Community Camps non-profit organization is nurtured by the support and mission of Blowing Rock Conference Center, host and home for our primary event, Bluebird Family Fiddle Camp. Our faculty, staff and participants are continually inspired by the “can do” attitude of BRCC’s administrators and caretakers. No matter how complex the request, everyone on BRCC’s staff is dedicated to the comfort of each guest and total support of each group leader and program.

After The Walker Family Band held nearly a decade of camps at BRCC, Bill Bourdon, then Executive Director, approached the Walkers with an offer to provide even greater support by including their unique family music camp as a “Special Program” sponsored by the Conference Center. Bill believed that the Walker's holistic “mind, body, and spirit” approach to their camp’s programming, whole family inclusion and involvement, and encouraging mentoring of younger musicians by our older and more experienced participants and teachers, closely aligned the camp values and objective with BRCC’s mission of providing a place “…so that all God’s people can gather for community development, education, and spiritual growth.”

BRCC's support of the Walker Family Band Camp enabled that program to operate with non-profit status under the BRCC umbrella accepting WFB Camp supporter contributions that made it possible for many families and students to become a part of the 'family of families' that gathered at BRCC every summer. TRCC was formed and is now supported by families and students who first came together at the Walker Family Band Camps! 

Partnership with the Blowing Rock Conference Center now lifts the Traditional Roots Community Camps non-profit organization and helps make us stronger!  The Blowing Rock Conference Center continues their mission and tradition by providing a home where TRCC's Bluebird campers can explore their family and musical roots in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain community of Blowing Rock, North Carolina.