Reconnect With Your Calling at Come to the Mountains

Youth ministry is deeply rewarding work, but it also comes with unique challenges. Whether you serve as a volunteer leader, a church staff member, or an ordained minister, creating space for your own growth and renewal is essential for building a healthy and sustainable ministry. That’s why youth workers from across the country are invited to gather at Montreat Conference Center for the second annual Come to the Mountains event, taking place October 5–8, 2026…

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FEATURED EVENTS

Wee Kirk Conference

October 19–21, 2026

Celebrate the unique strengths of small churches at the Wee Kirk Conference, an event designed specifically for leaders of small-membership congregations. Participants will find encouragement through worship and fellowship while gaining practical ideas for discipleship, leadership, and engagment through workshop tracks. Learn more on our website!

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Earth & Soul Retreat

October 21–23, 2026

Join author John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling as they explore Celtic wisdom during the Earth & Soul Retreat this fall. Using prayer, meditation, conversation, and teaching, participants will explore the search for expanded vision, the search for intimacy with Earth, and the search for spiritual presence.

Discovering Renewal

March 29–April 2, 2027

Save the date! Montreat’s Discovering Renewal retreat will return next March. Immediately following Easter, this event encourages participants to rest, and reconnect following a busy season in the life of the church. Specifically, attendees will rediscover the gifts of Sabbath through activities like hiking, yoga, baking, fishing, and more.

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An Arts Experience for Older Adults

Beginning in 2027, Montreat Conference Center will offer several new “Arts at Montreat” programs as part of its partnership with Road Scholar. Class options include fused/stained glass, metalsmithing, bookmaking, and fabric arts. Visit roadscholar.org to learn more!

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Looking ahead to 2027? Explore the many conferences, retreats, and gatherings happening at Montreat Conference Center next year. Visit our website to discover upcoming opportunities for spiritual growth, connection, learning, and renewal.

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One of Montreat Conference Center’s core values, “engaging grace” refers to our belief that God extends grace to each of us through Jesus Christ and that, by doing so, we are called to extend that grace and healing to all who gather here across lines of belief, difference, and perspective. You can learn more about Montreat’s mission and values by clicking here.