| Announcing the Newly Renamed Katherine McKay Belk Dining Roomby Richard DuBose, president of Montreat Conference Center |
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Though Pete Peery, my predecessor as Montreat Conference Center’s president, lives right down the street, we don’t see each other often enough, and when we do, we often talk about everything but the job. Recently, however, we have enjoyed reminiscing over one Montreat topic: the significance of the Assembly Inn renovation, which took place during Pete’s tenure and was completed in time for my arrival in 2014. With the benefit of hindsight, it’s increasingly obvious that the renovation did more than restore a beloved building. It was perhaps the most important step in strengthening Montreat’s foundation and accelerating a financial recovery that had begun some ten years prior. And the most important leader in that effort, according to Pete, was Kat Belk… |
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| | | | | Public registration opened earlier this week for Montreat’s Clubs and childcare programs! Offered nine weeks throughout the summer, the Clubs program is a recreation and fellowship experience offered for the children of conferees, local residents, and other Montreat visitors. If you have a child who is interested in participating, don’t wait to register as spaces fill up fast! Visit our website to learn more.
Our annual Discovering Renewal retreat is coming up soon! If you haven’t signed up already, we would love to have you join us. This year we are offering eight different activity tracks to choose from, including contemplation, hiking, fly fishing, yoga, baking, storytelling through games, a mixed track, and a new visual diary track. Explore them all on our website.
We know it isn't officially spring yet, but we already have Thanksgiving on the mind! You can now make reservations to spend the 2026 Thanksgiving holiday in Assembly Inn or to join us for our Thanksgiving Day buffet. Click here for more information.
Over the past two decades, Montreat Conference Center has evolved from a non-profit heavily dependent on summer programming into a thriving year-round ministry. In March alone, we will host 51 guest events with nearly 4,000 projected participants. Through this, it’s clear that what was once considered the “off-season” is now a vibrant part of our mission. We invite you to read more on this topic from President Richard DuBose by clicking here.
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| We share updates related to offerings for youth & young adults, adult conferences, and retreats in a series of topical email newsletters each month. Sign up to receive one, two, or all three directly in your inbox by clicking here. |
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Montreat Conference Center is offering several public hikes throughout the month of March. We’ll hike Big Piney Trail on March 10, Rainbow Road on March 17, the East Ridge Trail on March 24, and Lower Piney Trail on March 31. If you are interested in attending one (or several) of these hikes, please sign up in advance on our website. A $10 donation to the Wilderness Operations and Maintenance Fund is suggested for each person who attends.
We are excited to announce that a new retail experience is coming soon to Moore Center! Aptly named “The Good Steward,” this extension of The Montreat Store will offer curated items from local and global artisans, celebrating craft, art, and embodying ethical stewardship. Be on the lookout for more information as we approach summer 2026!
We want to hear about your core Montreat memories! If you experienced something at Montreat that shaped who you are, please share it with us using this quick survey. It only takes a few minutes to complete. Thank you for letting us know the how Montreat Conference Center has made a positive impact on your life!
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| We share updates for locals, news about the Montreat Wilderness, and information pertaining to spiritual exploration in three monthly email newsletters specific to each topic. Select which ones you would like to receive in your inbox by clicking here. |
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| | | It’s Almost the End of Montreat’s Fiscal Year! |
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Donors to the Montreat Fund have a direct impact on programming, hospitality and recreation here in Montreat! What does this mean? Every time you visit Montreat and use the boats on Lake Susan, participate in a conference, hike a trail, throw a mug in pottery, or join a big circle mountain dance, you have helped to make those Montreat experiences happen! Becoming a Montreat Patron not only means supporting Montreat’s ministry, it also allows you to join a community of those who experience Montreat in their own unique way but ultimately share the same love for this valley! |
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| For over a century, Montreat has been a place where individuals of all ages experience the joy of community. See how you can participate by exploring all of our upcoming conferences and events on our website. We would love to welcome you! |
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| | | Montreat Conference Center, a ministry of the Mountain Retreat Association, is a national conference center located in Western North Carolina with roots in the PC(USA). Learn more at www.montreat.org. |
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