Retreats for Sabbath Rest and Renewal

Find places for ministry leaders to get away for Sabbath rest and renewal. 

Please note this is not a complete list of programs, as it is impossible for us to keep up with the many programming changes at the listed facilities, though we've done our best to compile the following list.  We encourage you to check out the retreat center's programming website for updates and changes.
 

Catholic Conference Center

• “Find Your Center” Private Retreats (Day Trip, Overnight, or Small Groups)
• Special Workshop Offerings:
  • Pottery, Pysanky, and Prayer - A Lenten Sacred Art Retreat (March 18-19, 2022)
  • See more at catholicconference.org/

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Ridgecrest Conference Center

• Minister's Getaway (only $60/night, for anyone in full-time ministry)
• Spiritual Retreats 
• Special Programs:
  • Black Church Leadership and Family Conference (July 18-22, 2022)
  • Cultivating Gratitude: Fall Retreat & Craft Fair (November 18-20, 2022)

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St. Francis Springs Prayer Center

• Private Renewal Retreats at the center or a Cottage or Hermitage
• Retreats & Events
  • Ministry Marriage Retreat (March 20-22, 2022, for couples in ministry)
  • Art Inspiration Workshop (May 11-13, 2022)
  • Silent Directed Retreat (May 29-June 3, 2022)
  • Deconstructing Racism through Literature (June 24-26, 2022)
  • Icon Workshop (July 18-22, 2022)
  • “Be Curious Not Judgmental” Workshop (July 29-31, 2022)
  • Sacred Conversations to End Racism (July 31-August 2, 2022)

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Or experience time away at one of our camps:

 

Tekoa Foothills in Casar, NC

Rent a room and private bath in Loy White Lodge for only $40/night.  Browse the website and contact the camp for additional options!


 

Mt. Shepherd Retreat Center in Asheboro, NC

Plan a stay at Bethlehem Cottage or one of the Cabins