Project Update

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Latest Update:
We are pleased to announce that Phase I of our restoration project has been completed! The schoolhouse roof has been replaced, 7 dormers have been added, and the upper porch has been restored.

We are now ready to enter Phase II, the replacement of the 37 windows. We are soliciting contributions from those who wish to purchase a window in honor or memory of a loved one or friend. A brass nameplate will be attached to the sash to acknowledge your loving donation. Cost to purchase one of the large windows is $372.00 and the medium windows are $269.00 each. Tax Deductible Contributions may be sent to the below address.
We greatly appreciate your support in this important endeavor!
P. O. Box 213
Ararat, Virginia 24053
Phone: 276-251-5488 E-mail: slchildress@earthlink.net

Previous update:
Stewart Childress, grandson of Bob Childress, began restoration of the Buffalo Mountain Mission School in February of 1996. His intent was to open it to the public by establishing a Bed and Breakfast. While progress has been made, it has become apparent that a project of this magnitude requires more man-hours and financial resources than one man can devote. Inspired while attending a Wee Kirk Conference at Montreat in October of 2000, Stewart came away feeling that God was calling him to spearhead a renewed effort to turn the schoolhouse into a Presbyterian retreat. Hence the Conference Center was formed and Stewart immediately began to file for approval with the Commonwealth of Virginia. The BMCC is a 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions are tax-deductible under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code