Embodying Hospitality - Start Planning Your Next Outdoor Getaway

Plan Your Next Outdoor Getaway Calling all camping enthusiasts! Reservations are currently open for the 2026 season at the Montreat Family Campground. Located just around the corner from the Graybeard Trailhead, this beloved campground offers a welcoming and peaceful setting for visitors of all ages. We offer 29 sites which are available from May through October and are best suited for tents or small pop-up campers. Consider this an invitation to start planning your next outdoor getaway, and see for yourself how the Montreat Family Campground provides a unique blend of natural beauty, peaceful community, and outdoor recreation that keeps guests returning year after year… READ THE FULL ARTICLE NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Checking-in at the Assembly Inn Front Desk Did you know that we can facilitate guest check-in during your retreat? If you provide us with a rooming list at least 30 days prior to your event, attendees can independently check in and pick up their room keys at the Assembly Inn front desk. By providing this service, we hope to ease your transition and help you get your event off to a great start! Staying at the Winsborough Located directly across the lake from Assembly Inn, the Winsborough is a beautiful stone lodge which can accommodate groups of 20-50 people. Guest rooms include a mix of twin beds, bunk beds, and double beds with shared connecting baths. Because the Winsborough is not air-conditioned, it is a great choice for a spring retreat! Click here for more information or fill out an event inquiry form to check availability. Plan a Refreshment Break If you would like to provide your guests with water, coffee, or a light snack while they are here, just let us know! We have several refreshment break options available which our hospitality staff can prepare for an additional cost. Visit our Retreat Leader Portal for more information. Start Planning Your Next Event Montreat hosts a variety of groups for retreats and other events from mid-August through mid-May. Are you interested in being one of them? Visit our new “Retreat at Montreat” webpage to learn more about what we offer or to reach out to a member of our team. RETREAT AT MONTREAT One of Montreat Conference Center’s core values, “embodying hospitality” refers to our belief that our witness is grounded in welcome and belonging and that all people are created in the image of God and possess great capacity for growth and transformation. You can learn more about Montreat’s mission and values by clicking here.

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