As it warms up and we begin to look toward the seasons to come, I'm going to take the opportunity to get back to some of our Q&A's. I know you all have burning questions about Montreat, so if there's anything that's not getting answered, please send it in.
First question of the day, and one that our (amazing) front desk staff hears on a regular basis:
Q: What are the swans names?
A: The swans are Johnny and June, and they came to us from the Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park in Scotland Neck, NC... which is in the northeast part of our state.
Q: Is it true that there are no TVs or telephones in the rooms?
A: Yes, this is true. There is a large (very large) screen TV set up in the lobby of Assembly Inn, and there are courtesy phones for guest use in the lobby as well, but not in the rooms. Montreat Conference Center made a conscious decision to do this because we wanted to maintain an environment that is set apart from the everyday, and this includes the daily distractions of over-connectedness. Guests at the Conference Center come to us to experience a time dedicated to fellowship, discernment, work, play, and family. By placing TVs and telephones exclusively in the lobby, our guests can focus on what's important to their visit. And when they do want to watch the big game, they can do so together.
Did you learn something new? Do you want to learn more? Please leave your questions in the comment box below!
(Thanks to Audrey Moore, who took this fantastic photo of Johnny or June!)
Cat is the Sales Associate at Montreat Conference Center. She loves helping people plan the perfect Montreat Experience and would love to hear from you about how this blog can help you.
Cat can be reached at catw@montreat.org or at @Cat_Montreat.
Cat can be reached at catw@montreat.org or at @Cat_Montreat.

