Retreats for Sabbath Rest and Renewal
January 4, 2023
Find places for ministry leaders to get away for Sabbath rest and renewal across Western North Carolina.
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)
- Option to include Spiritual Direction
- Special Workshop Offerings:
- New Year's Retreat (December 30, 2022 - January 1, 2023)
Hinton Rural Life Center
Clergy Discounts, Retreat Options:
Lake Junaluska
- Spiritual Enrichment Retreats
- Programs & Events
- Festival of Wisdom & Grace (August 21-August 24, 2023
- Journey to Joy Women's Retreat (2023: March 24-26, August 25-27, or November 10-12)
- Specials & Packages
Ridgecrest Conference Center
- Minister's Getaway (only $79/night, for anyone in full-time ministry)
- Spiritual Retreats (personal, couples, families)
- Special Programs
Saint Francis Springs Prayer Center
- Private Renewal Retreats at the center or a Cottage or Hermitage
- Option to include Spiritual Direction
- Retreats & Events
- Silent Directed Retreats in 2023 will be held on June 26-30 and October 27-29
The Lydia Group at Starrette Farm
- Private Retreats
- Individual Day Retreats:
- Quiet Space Fridays (2nd Friday of each month)
- Sanctuary Days (2nd Monday of each month)
- Overnight private retreat space is available to individuals or couples on a limited basis (contact Nancy Bellamy by email or at 336.971.7275)
- Individual Day Retreats:
- Deeper Journeys (year-long programs)
Well of Mercy
- Private Retreats (day or overnight retreats)
- Option to include Spiritual Direction, Healing Touch, Massage (add-on services)
- Workshops & Programs
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
Additional Christian retreat centers WNCC clergy have utilized and recommend include:
- Abbey of Gethsemani, Trappist, KY
- Camp Don Lee, Arapahoe, NC
- The Community of St. Mary, Sewanee, TN
- Epworth By The Sea, St. Simons Island, GA
- Mepkin Abbey, Moncks Corner, SC