Innisfree, 1970-1998
By Tom Rue
Albums
- Slide-show of Innisfree's first summer program 1970
- Middle school students enjoying outdoor and experiential education at Innisfree 1980s
- More "Innisfree Club" students from Lawrence Township Public Schools at Innisfree in the 1980s
- The Innisfree Almanack (newsletter, 3 issues), 1986-1987
- Album of images of the Innisfree property 1992
- Arson-murder at Innisfree, press clips, August 28, 1997
- middle school students ("Innisfree Club"), 1990s
- buildings and scenery at Innisfree, 1990s
- Innisfree appraisal with photos, April 11, 1987
UDUUF Archives
1987-1993 UDUUF correspondence 1987-1993 UDUUF newsletters 1987-1993 UDUUF organization
Some early UDUUF news items
River School 'Spring Fever' dance party, The River Reporter, May 21, 1992 River School receives grant, The River Reporter, December 31, 1991 Unitarian Universalists granted $4,500 for school, Sullivan County Democrat, December 5, 1991 Construction begins on The River School, The River Reporter, August 8, 1991 The River School, The River Reporter, June 27, 1991 Unitarians established in Milanville, The River Reporter, November 22, 1990 Gun advocates turn out in force at religious meeting, The River Reporter, April 6, 1989 Gun advocates rally support at Milanville fellowship program, The Wayne Independent, April 3, 1989 Unitarians organize on Upper Delaware, The River Reporter, August 13, 1987 Unitarian group's first meeting, The River Reporter, July 30, 1987
Links
Early alumni, lists of names (1970, 1971) Ads, The Montclair Times and The New York Times (1970, 1971) Letters of support, by parents and others (1970) Appeal letter to churches for scholarships, by Bud Rue (1970) Philosophical statement, by Lou Cammon (1970) Organizer dies on walkathon, The Times Herald-Record, 10-25-1993 
Nonprofit retreat center to open all week, The River Reporter, 04-20-1989 Unitarians organize on Upper Delaware, The River Reporter, 08-13-1987 American Youth Hostels charters Innisfree, The River Reporter, 07-17-1986 Hostel concerned with comets and personal growth, Pike County Dispatch, 04-03-1986 Innisfree Growth Laboratory, The River Reporter, 12-19-1985 Innisfree 15-year reunion, The River Reporter, 12-04-1985
Outdoor education has bigger scope at the junior high, The Lawrence Ledger, 12-01-1982 Camp reopens as reading and math center, The Wayne Independent, 09-21-1982 School keeps tax-free status, The Star-Ledger, 12-04-1971 Hillside Acres Sold to NJ Camp Group, The Wayne Independent, 06-06-1970 Educators plan camp, spring 1970, The Montclair Times, Spring 1970
- A few odd documents (some large and high-res, some not)
UUs support Habitat for Humanity and victim's groups, The River Reporter, October , 2003
Bud Rue's legacy and dreams live on through memorial walk, The Weekly Almanac, October 23, 2003 Letter of thanks: Fellowship president Grace Eno, The River Reporter, March 13, 2003 Letter of thanks: Fellowship president Tom Lisenbee, The River Reporter, March 13, 2003 Letter of thanks: Fellowship president Tom Lisenbee, The River Reporter, November 28, 2002 Letter of thanks: Fellowship president Tom Lisenbee, The River Reporter, November 7 2002 Letter of thanks: Fellowship president Tom Lisenbee, The River Reporter, November 15, 2001 Walk for Social Justice scheduled Sunday, The Times Herald-Record, October 17, 2001 Letter of appeal: Fellowship president Tom Lisenbee, The River Reporter, October 11, 2001 Letter of thanks: Fellowship president Tom Lisenbee, The River Reporter, October 26, 2000 'Social justice' groups get walk-a-thon checks, The River Reporter, May 11, 2000 Bud Rue memorial walk takes a new turn, The River Reporter, October 8 and 15, 1998 Walk-a-thon proceeds will exceed $15,000, The River Reporter, July 10, 1997 Rain holds back for Bud Rue walk-a-thon, The River Reporter, October 24, 1996 Walk-a-thon shares proceeds The Sullivan County Democrat, November 6, 1995 'Faith with feet': Rue memorial draws a crowd, The River Reporter, November 2, 1995 Bud Rue Memorial draws a crowd of walkers, The River Reporter, October 26, 1995 Humanities walk honors founder, The Times Herald-Record, October 23, 1995 Walk-a-thon registration still open, The River Reporter, October 19, 1995 Unitarian Universalists put feet where mouth is, The River Reporter, February 23, 1994 Friends gather for 'Bud' Rue memorial, The Weekly Almanac, November 5, 1993 Crossing the river (editorial), The River Reporter, November 4, 1993 'Bud' Rue's convictions were apparent in his work, The Weekly Almanac, October 29, 1993 Organizer dies on walkathon, The Times Herald-Record, October 25, 1993
Groups that made use of Innisfree were many and diverse during these years. A year later the following description appeared in the 1990 Circle Guide to Pagan Groups, in the section for conference centers (page 24):
Innisfree, PO Box 47, Milanville, PA 18443. Phone: (914) 791-7014 (Tom Rue), (717) 729-7197 (Center).
Founded in 1970, non-profit status granted on federal and state levels in 1971. Open for visitors: year-round by reservation. Family-oriented nonsectarian retreat. Closely fronted by a state road, portions of Innisfree's sloped meadow and 10 wooded acres are quite private. Nearby rapids on Upper Delaware River also a powerful ritual site. Primarily relying on April-to-October dormitory building, total sleeping capacity is 55 (plus yard space for a few tents, if necessary) as well as recreation and dining halls.
Community organizations making a difference
BEACH LAKE, PA — On Sunday, March 24 at 10:15 a.m. in the Berlin Township Community Center, representatives from Growing Older Together, Habitat for Humanity of Wayne County and Victims Intervention Program will speak about their efforts and work within the community. The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, along with RISE of Sullivan County, will present each group with a $1,000 check from the fall Bud Rue Campaign to benefit their efforts.
Unitarians Explore Role of Presidents [and walk-athon-update], Tri-County Independent, October 17, 2008.
Unitarian Universalists Announce Walk Funds Recipients, Tri-County Independent, September 16, 2009.
Unitarian Universalists announce 22nd annual Bud Rue Walk, The River Reporter, August 21, 2012.
