Category: Community Events

T-Shirts, Trophies, and Tips for our Trail Run

September 4th will be here before you know it! Pre-Registration ends on September 1st. Participants who pre-register receive a T-shirt so if you’re “all about the shirt” register today!  Pre-registration is $20 for the 5K and $25 for the 10K. You can register HERE. You may also register the day of the event. Registration fees on Read More »

Door Prizes at the Trail Run, September 4th, This Sunday!!!

We have some fabulous door prizes for those participating in this Sundays 9th Annual 5K/10K Trail Event at ThorpeWood! Registration numbers are low, so please consider participating for a great cause!! Tarara Winery is donating a concert VIP tent that accommodates 16 guests! It will be an amazing evening with music by Reflex! Package is valued at $480. The Read More »

Countdown to Our Annual 10K Trail Run & 5K Fun Run/Walk

We are about a month away from our Annual 10K Trail Run and 5K Fun Run/Walk. September 4th will mark our 9th year of hosting this fundraiser for the Head Start Programs through the YMCA in Frederick County.  Proceeds for this event offset the costs for the Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Program we offer to Head Start Frederick Read More »

Save The Date: ThorpeWood’s 9th Annual Trail Run

We are very excited to announce that the date of this year’s Trail Run will be September 4th. This is the 9th year for our 10K Trail Run and 5K Fun Run/Walk. It is our only fundraising event of the year.  The proceeds help offset the costs of the EAL program we provide for the children in Frederick County’s YMCA Head Start Program. We Read More »

Behind The Scenes at ThorpeWood

It’s morning on Catoctin Mountain. The sun peeks over the tops of white pines and rays of sunlight travel across a dew covered pasture. Dandelions sway in a light breeze as a bumble bee visits each flower. An orchestra of songbirds fill the air along with an occasional horse blow in the distance. The mountain Read More »

SAVE THE DATE: Ruut and Friends!

Mark your calendars….Saturday, April 9th for a Ruut concert at the ThorpeWood lodge! It has been a few years since Ruut has shared her music with us and she is so excited to be coming back to the Mountain! Her new record will be done at the end of January, so we will do a Read More »

15th Annual Holiday Open House at ThorpeWood

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The 15th Annual ThorpeWood Open House will be on  Saturday, December 5 , from 3 pm to 8 pm in our Lodge.  Although not quite time, we will again have a beautiful Christmas Tree, “halls decked” out, and so much more, as we prepare for one of the best days of the Read More »

And Now, a Word About Our Sponsors

September 6 is fast approaching, and we could not be more excited about this year’s ThorpeWood Trails 5K Walk/10K Run.  This little beauty you see on the left is a picture of the front design for our shirts this year.  We think it turned out great!  Sure hope you are participating and have secured yourself Read More »