Chat with Cat: Don't take our word for it

One of the amazing things about the Web 2.0 world is how technology makes it easier for us to listen. That may sound contradictory to some people because, in many ways, technology allows us to tune out the world around us. But in another way, the connectedness of social media allows us to find out almost instantaneously what people are saying about us. Any time that anyone Tweets something with the word 'Montreat,' it shows up on my computer. Every time someone posts something online about 'Montreat,' it appears in my inbox.

What's really so amazing about this is the things that people say. If you are familiar with Montreat, you are probably well aware that the spiritual nature of this place is almost indescribable. Yet some of our guests do an unbelievable job of it on their blogs. It is quite clear that they are not tuning out their surroundings. But (as LeVar Burton would say) don't just take my word for it...

Here are some snippets of what our blogger guests have said about Montreat in the past few weeks. As well as including some wonderful descriptions of Montreat itself, these writers delve into some pretty deep topics inspired by their time at our conferences:

• "It is what many have deemed a “thin place”—a location on earth where the veil separating the spiritual realm and the material world is slightly more diaphanous—perhaps, even permeable at times." (from Elaine in Texas)

• "I want to live every day the way I feel at Montreat. It’s easier to hear God." (from LK in S.C.)

• "The sermons, lessons, keynotes, and general conversations were enlightening and inspiring. Texts that I’ve been struggling to understand (i.e. - Matthew 15.21-28), suddenly made sense, and I found myself explaining the interpretation to the students I was with." (from Bethany in Tenn.)

• "800+ people– mostly college students– came to this Presbyterian conference center nestled in the Appalachians to hear a good Word, and I don’t think they returned home to California, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas, Alabama, or the Carolinas disappointed." (from Presbytide in Ala.)

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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.