| Lodge Site Updates and Progressby Richard DuBose, president of Montreat Conference Center |
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Greetings from Montreat! I wanted to give you an update on the status of the lodge site before we get into our busiest season of the year.
As indicated in my most recent post about the new lodge, feedback from our open meeting in April has been positive, especially regarding “Option 2.” Since the meeting, we’ve received thoughtful input from many and last week filed an application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for approval to move forward with that plan. Phase One would include the smaller 24-room lodge facing Assembly Drive, with additional residential-style cottages facing Georgia Terrace Road following as appropriate funding and approvals are secured… |
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| | | | | Montreat’s summer Clubs and Child Care programs begin next week! Registration is available online only, and signing up in advance is strongly encouraged. Weekly activity schedules will be available in the Anderson Auditorium Lobby and online beginning at 4:00 pm the Friday before each session. For help with registering or other questions, the Clubs Registrar will be available in person on Mondays from 8:00–9:00 am in the Auditorium Lobby, by email at clubsreg@montreat.org, or by phone at 828.419.9837.
Join us later this summer for our 2026 Women’s Connection conference! Leadership for the event includes Kristen Kobes Du Mez, Khalia Williams, Jihyun Oh, Emily Kampras, Betsy Homer, Camille Core, and Cantey Smith. Limited opportunities for full conference participation remain, so sign up now to secure your spot! Complete your registration.
Get in touch with your creative side during Fall Craft Week, held September 27–October 2, 2026. Classes are filling up, but there is still space available in the following courses: wood carving, writing, linoleum printing, basket making, and photography. Additionally, youth between the ages of 13 and 17 are invited to attend the retreat by participating in a special youth track which will focus on creating a mosaic mirror. Learn more.
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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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We will release our first edition of This Week in Montreat (TWIM) on Friday afternoon. If you are not already signed up to receive this newsletter, we invite you to do so by clicking here.
This Week in Montreat is only published during the summer months and details seasonal events and activities within the Montreat valley. It also includes weekly messages from Richard DuBose and feature articles written by Montreat’s summer marketing assistant. It’s a great way to stay up-to-date!
Celebrate National Trails Day with Montreat’s wilderness rangers! Our staff will lead a special guided hike along Lower Piney Trail this Saturday, June 6, beginning at the Montreat Nature Center at 9:00 am. Kick off the summer season by spending some time outdoors! Interested in other public hikes? View the entire schedule on our website.
Columbia Theological Seminary will host a special continuing education event at Montreat this fall called Kintsugi: Recognizing Beauty in Brokenness. The event invites participants to explore how we can honor our imperfections through hands-on activities guided by Dr. Yoko Takamiya, a master of Japanese pottery restoration. Learn more.
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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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| | | The Montreat Fund Makes Montreat Possible! |
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It’s officially summer here in Montreat and some of your favorite activities can be directly supported by you! Robert Lake Park, big circle mountain dances in the Barn, hiking trails, the tennis courts, crafts and pottery classes, and conferences are all supported by individuals, churches, and organizations who make a gift to the Montreat Fund! |
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| | You Make Montreat Special! |
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| As we kick off our summer season, we are reminded more than ever that Montreat is about community. Thank you for being part of that community and helping to make Montreat the special place that it is! We hope you’ll connect with us this summer during one of our seasonal programs or events. |
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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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