Tales from the Off Season

Roughly twenty years ago, Montreat Conference Center was a non-profit heavily dependent on church-related, summer programs. Over the past two decades, as the conference center moved toward a year-round model, activities in the off-season increased. For missional reasons, this has been a positive trend. For financial reasons it has been essential, building resilience in times of disruption and a stable foundation for the present and future…

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Spend Thanksgiving in Montreat!

While it is just now springtime in Montreat, we already have Thanksgiving on the brain! We offer a number of ways to celebrate if you would like to join us this November. Rooms can be reserved in Assembly Inn from November 24-28, or you can join us on Thanksgiving Day for our lunch buffet. Plan your visit by clicking here.

The Newly Renamed Katherine McKay Belk Dining Room

Earlier this month, we announced that Assembly Inn’s dining room would be renamed in memory of Katherine “Kat” McKay Belk. Kat played an instrumental role during the renovation of Assembly Inn in 2014, ensuring that the facility would serve as a place where visitors could experience Montreat’s hospitality for generations to come. We invite you to read more about Kat’s impact on our website.

Thank You, Kitchen and Dining Room Staff!

During the month of March, we recognized all kitchen and dining room staff as our “employees of the month!” This team goes above and beyond to extend hospitality to our guests by introducing new recipes, adapting to guest needs, making people feel at home, and generally providing top-notch service. Be sure to thank them the next time you visit the Katherine McKay Belk Dining Room!

Coming Soon to Moore Center: The Good Steward

We are excited to share 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. Learn more.

Experience Transformation and Renewal

Escape to Montreat this spring and let us provide the space, serenity, and inspiration your group needs to reconnect and recharge. Start planning your retreat today and discover how our mountain setting can transform your time together. Visit our website to learn more!

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.