Montreat Conference Center
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Building Community Through Youth Retreats
Friendships aren’t built overnight. It takes time, shared experiences, and moments of intentional conversation to form those bonds. When youth groups are only able to spend a few hours together each week, it can feel like it’s taking forever for your group to become close.…
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The Spiritual Impact of Recreation
We often associate spirituality with worship, prayer, and other quieter aspects of faith. While these practices are essential to a faithful life, at Montreat we believe that recreation also plays an important role in spiritual growth. That’s why our youth and young adult…
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Announcing our 2027 Montreat Youth Conference and Middle School Conference Themes
While it may seem like the summer just ended, here at Montreat, we are already hard at work preparing for next year’s Montreat Youth Conference. In fact, registration for thThe wait is finally over! Today we are excited to announce the conference themes for our upcoming youth…
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Start 2027 Off Right with College Conference @ Montreat
For many, the beginning of the year is a time to reset and refocus. We set new goals, begin new habits, and strive to become the best versions of ourselves each January. And college students are no different! Except, they start off the year with new classes, a new semester, and…
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Still Figuring Life Out? There’s a Place for You at The Manna Retreat
Serving a small-membership church is a special type of calling. Pastors of small churches often wear many hats as they preach, teach, care for their congregations, and engage their communities. One day may involve leading worship, the next visiting members in the hospital,…
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Leaning Into Fall (With a Year-Round Calling)
Greetings from Montreat! I come to you with news from this beautiful valley and want to highlight to items that are particular areas of emphasis this October. First, our current schedule confirms that Montreat’s commitment to youth ministry doesn’t end when summer does. For many…
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Love the Montreat Wilderness? Here’s a Way to Support It
People come from near and far to enjoy the Montreat Wilderness. Some are here for a conference or retreat, some are visiting the area and looking for a beautiful hike, and many live in the community and head to the trails for exercise and renewal. However you find your way here,…
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Registration for Montreat Youth Conference Opens Soon!
While it may seem like the summer just ended, here at Montreat, we are already hard at work preparing for next year’s Montreat Youth Conference. In fact, registration for the 2027 conference will open on October 1. That’s just a few weeks away! To help you prepare, we’ve…
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Empowering Small Church Leaders During the Wee Kirk Conference
Serving a small-membership church is a special type of calling. Pastors of small churches often wear many hats as they preach, teach, care for their congregations, and engage their communities. One day may involve leading worship, the next visiting members in the hospital,…
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Finding Wild Hope Through Creativity, Community, and Play
Next spring, Montreat Conference Center will once again welcome pastors, church professionals, and lay leaders to the annual Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference (ARW), hosted in partnership with Re:create. This event is a week-long opportunity to explore creative avenues…
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A Wonderful Summer in Montreat – And an Update on the Lodge
As summer winds down in Montreat, I find myself deeply grateful for another remarkable season of ministry and renewal here in the valley. Once again, Montreat Conference Center, the Town of Montreat, and the community at large contributed to a successful season in which this…
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Mountain Retreat Association Chief Financial Officer to Retire in 2027
MONTREAT, NC — The Mountain Retreat Association, Inc. (MRA) has announced that its chief financial officer, Richard Sills, plans to retire in January 2027 after more than 22 years of service. Throughout his tenure, Richard has played a significant role in the financial…
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You’ll Love Fall in the Mountains, Too!
As summer fades and the mountains begin to transform with the colors of autumn, we find that fall in Montreat offers a beautiful invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and make space for renewal. Our culture often rewards constant activity. Between work, family commitments,…
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Thank You for a Wonderful Summer!
Montreat Youth Conference has officially concluded for the 2026 summer season. As we look back on this year’s event, we are filled with gratitude for everyone — attendees, volunteers, and staff members alike — who helped make it such an unforgettable experience. We would like to…
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What Are We Searching For? Finding Healing and Home with Earth & Soul
A few years ago, during the 2022 John Philip Newell book signing at Montreat, a Celtic violinist and bagpiper began to play. Before long, people were dancing. What started as a simple line for signed books became something communal and embodied. I watched a room full of people…