Chat with Cat Q&A: Do I have to be with a conference?

One of the questions we get a lot is about visiting Montreat or reserving a room when you're not part of a conference. So let's clear up any confusion right away.

You do NOT have to be attending a Montreat conference to stay with us or to visit our campus. We welcome you to come check out all that Montreat has to offer whenever it is convenient to you. Visit for the day and pick up one of our "Self-Guided Tour" brochures in the downstairs lobby of Assembly Inn. Bring your kids to play at Robert Lake Park. Take a hike--you can request a trail map at the General Store or the front desk of Assembly Inn. Head up to the Walk Jones Wildlife Sanctuary and take some time to enjoy God's amazing creation. And if you have any questions while you're here, please feel free to ask.

Montreat Conference Center also houses many groups that are not part of our sponsored conferences. The primary way we do this is through retreats and events. Almost every weekend from September through April, we welcome church, family and social groups of all shapes and sizes. Some stay in our guest lodges and cook their own meals. Larger groups take over the Assembly Inn, meeting in many of our conference rooms and filling the Galax Dining Room at mealtimes.

We also take individual reservations, which are included in two of our special programs. The first is Thanksgiving at the Inn, which is so popular that it almost always results in a waitlist. On Thanksgiving weekend, families and individuals can stay in Assembly Inn and partake in a wonderful holiday meal. This year we served dinner for more than 400 people.

Another wonderful way to experience Montreat is through our Personal Sabbath program. During the Labor Day and Memorial Day weekends, and during two weeks in April, guests can stay with us and take time for themselves. No programming or planned activities will be offered during this time, so it's great for anyone who wants time to read, write, pray, sleep, hike, meditate, etc. The possibilities are endless, really, and the rates are great. (Get more info here, if interested.)

Of course these are not ALL of the ways you can enjoy Montreat, but they are some of the best. Please contact us if you come up with a great new way you would like to experience Montreat.

P.S: Don't forget to send in your questions!


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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.