Name and Role at Refreshing Mountain… Phil True, the Fun Scheduler, which is my way of saying, “I organize fun”. I’ve been “organizing fun” for the past 6 years and love every minute of it. My job feels more like I’m playing and work occasionally....
Wayne Martin is the Head Cook and Kitchen Supervisor. He began this position in March of 2016 after working most recently at Willow Valley Communities as a Culinary Supervisor. He also brings with him experience from working in several restaurants....
Brooke Wenger is Refreshing Mountain’s Teambuilding Coordinator and Activities Administrator. In the Spring of 2015 she was looking to pick up some part time hours over the summer when a staff member suggested considering RM’s activities...
Colleen has the honorary distinction of being the longest employed staff member at Refreshing Mountain. Originally she was working for her brother-in-law who was Refreshing Mountain’s accountant. But then, 30 years ago, Colleen transitioned to...
Mark Layton is the Wildlife Center Director here at Refreshing Mountain, though he originally got his start at Refreshing Mountain when he was 16 years old, working in the housekeeping department. That same summer he was given the chance to work in...
Sunny Redcay was born in Arizona. She has also lived in Madrid, Columbia, New York, Florida, and California, but is now settled down in beautiful Lancaster County. She is married to the mayor of Denver (Denver, PA that is) and has two daughters—one...
Jeremy Harnish was born at Refreshing Mountain and learned from a young age how to chip in and help around camp. Currently he is in charge of anything to do with the meeting rooms from set up to sounds systems to clean up. He also takes care of...
Why did Mary start working at Refreshing Mountain? “The owner said that I had to if I wanted to eat.” As the 7th of Marlin and Sharon Harnish’s 8 children, she has lived and pitched in here all her life. Being the daughter of the owners is a...
I began working in the kitchen with my parents Marlin and Sharon (owners) when they were still doing all of the cooking here. Working in the kitchen is my earliest memory… because that was where we did everything. Being a part of a family-owned...
Although Hannah has worked in a variety of departments around Refreshing Mountain over the years, she currently oversees the Farm Animal Program and Riding Lessons – which is, by far, her favorite niche that she has filled at RM. What started as a...