February in Montreat

News Corner

We are currently accepting Small Group Leader applications for 2025 Montreat Youth Conference and Middle School Conferences. In exchange for all that they do, Small Group Leaders (SGLs) receive free room, board, and travel during these events. Applicants must be 21 or older. Apply by February 24 for top consideration! Speaking of youth conferences, registration is currently open for both Montreat Youth Conference and Middle School Conference. We are very grateful to report that Hurricane Helene should have little to no effect on either of these events. Find out more about what you can expect or register a group here. New track options have recently been added to our upcoming Discovering Renewal retreat. Participants can now explore baking and mixed track options in addition to the hiking, board game, contemplation, yoga, art, and fly fishing tracks already offered. See how you can sign up on our website. Looking to integrate creative worship experiences into your ministry? Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference can help! Hosted in partnership with re:create, this conference features workshops aimed at equipping church professionals for a variety of leadership roles. Find out more. You can now make a reservation for a Spring Sabbath Getaway in Assembly Inn! Available March 21-April 27, our Spring Sabbath Getaways allow you to spend time in prayerful reflection while enjoying all that Montreat has to offer sans schedule. Find out more about this opportunity on our website. Explore photography, wood working, needle felting, and more during Fall Craft Week! During this yearly event, you'll have the opportunity to gather in community with other artists while enjoying the beauty of fall in the mountains. Read full class descriptions here. John Philip Newell will return to Montreat this fall for our Earth & Soul Retreat. Originally scheduled for October 2024, this event will cover the third of a three-part series on Celtic Wisdom led by John Philip and his colleague Cami Twilling. Specifically, participants will explore the sacredness of the imagination, the sacredness of compassion, and the sacredness of reshaping the world. Learn more. Moore Center is open for business! The Huckleberry has returned to its regular hours and is open Tues.-Fri. 8:00 am-3:00 pm, Sat. 8:00 am-6:00 pm, and is closed on Sunday and Monday. View the menu here. Meanwhile, The Montreat Store is also open with its hours being Mon.-Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Have a question about purchasing an item? Call the store at 828.669.5298.

Women's Connection August 8-10, 2025 Comprehensive registration is now open for individuals! We hope you will join us this fall for our annual Women's Connection conference featuring powerful and authentic worship led by women, space for honest and faithful conversations, and time for discernment and renewing rest. This year, author and professor Amy-Jill Levine will join us as our keynoter! Comprehensive registration, which includes your conference fee, housing, and meals, is now open for individuals. Comprehensive registration for groups is full. Commuter registration (for both groups and individuals) will open on February 10 at 10:00 am EST. Learn More

Upcoming Event Calendar

Click on each event to learn more or view our full event calendar and find your event for more information.

Spring Sabbath Getaway | March 21-April 27, 2025 Discovering Renewal | April 22-25, 2025 Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference | May 5-10, 2025 Montreat Youth Conference | June 1-August 2, 2025 Worship & Music (Week 1) | June 15-20, 2025

Worship & Music (Week 2) | June 22-27, 2025 Middle School Conference | July 16-20, 2025 Women's Connection | August 8-10, 2025 Fall Craft Week | September 21-26, 2025 Earth & Soul Retreat | October 22-24, 2025

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Montreat Moment

Last month we welcomed over 80 young adults to Montreat for our third installment of The Manna Retreat, a gathering for 22-32-year-olds. Over the course of three days, participants engaged in worship, small groups, and community building activities. In one such activity, participants wrote worries on pieces of ceramic which were then smashed and turned into works of art (pictured above).

What Does the Montreat Fund Do?

Your gift to the Montreat Fund supports Montreat Conference Center’s recovery post Hurricane Helene. Since Hurricane Helene, we’ve hosted our College Conference @ Montreat as well as The Manna Retreat for young adults. Your continued support allows Montreat to not only continue normal programming as we move through the new year, but also to repair damage to our campus. Montreat’s fiscal year ends on April 30. Make your Montreat Fund gift today!   Make a Gift and Become a Patron Today!

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