Retreat Centers
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
SAINT FRANCIS SPRINGS PRAYER CENTER
477 Grogan Rd.
Stoneville, NC 27048
336-573-3751
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A Catholic Retreat & Prayer Center nestled in a beautiful and peaceful property in the rolling hills of central North Carolina. The setting offers a natural environment conducive for prayer, reflection, meditation, and spiritual renewal. Tell them that you are a ministerial professional and ask about special rates for personal rest and renewal.
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RIDGECREST CONFERENCE & RETREAT CENTER
PO Box 128
Ridgecrest, NC 28770
828-669-8022
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Ridgecrest is nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Tell them that you are a ministerial professional and ask about special rates for personal rest and renewal.
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https://ridgecrestconferencecenter.com/experience-ridgecrest/retreats/
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TEKOA OF THE FOOTHILLS
258 Hull Rd.
Casar, NC 28020
704-538-3866
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Tekoa Foothills is a United Methodist Summer Camp and Retreat Center located in Casar, North Carolina. The property of 117 acres of land is filled with an abundance of beautiful nature, open fields, and hiking trails along with a swimming pool, multiple natural bodies of water, and a bamboo forest- all for you to enjoy and explore! Tell them that you are a ministerial professional and ask about special rates for personal rest and renewal.
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LIVING WATERS CATHOLIC REFLECTION CENTER
103 Living Waters Lane
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
828-926-3833
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Nestled within the beautiful Smoky Mountains Maggie Valley area of Western North Carolina, Living Waters is a serene and peaceful retreat center. A wonderful and quiet setting on a. mountainside that envelops your whole being in the wonders of God's Creation. ​Tell them that you are a ministerial professional and ask about special rates for personal rest and renewal.
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CATHOLIC CONFERENCE & RETREAT CENTER
1551 Trinity Lane
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-7441
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The Catholic Conference and Retreat Center was originally built in 1988 by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte. Originally developed as a support facility for the programs, parishes, and offices of the diocese, the beautiful facilities and pastoral setting soon attracted many other individuals and organizations looking for a unique place to get away to a perfect setting for an event, retreat, and training. Tell them that you are a ministerial professional and ask about special rates for personal rest and renewal.
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https://catholicconference.org
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MOUNT SHEPHERD RETREAT CENTER
1045 Mt Shepherd Rd. Ext.
Asheboro, NC 27205
336-629-4085
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Mount Shepherd is glad to open its facilities to ministry professionals who are seeking a personal retreat. Depending on availability, pastors and other ministry staff/volunteers may stay at the facilities at no cost. In addition to a place to sleep, guests on personal retreats are invited to utilize the 543 acres of trails and woods for quiet prayer and meditation. Tell them that you are a ministerial professional and ask about special rates for personal rest and renewal.
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MONTREAT CONFERENCE CENTER:
PERSONAL SABBATH
401 Assembly Drive
Montreat, NC 28757
800-572-2257
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Montreat offers a peaceful and beautiful setting for guests to commune with their Creator, rest their souls, and shed the burdens of everyday life. Personal Sabbaths can provide time and space for prayer, study, or rest, as well as opportunities outside the gate to take part in all that Western North Carolina has to offer. Tell them that you are a ministerial professional and ask about special rates for personal rest and renewal.
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THE DAVIDSON Centre FOR THE PROFESSIONALS
THE CLERGY PROGRAM
706 Northeast Drive #5
Davidson, NC 28036
704-895-6487
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The Clergy Program is a unique, four-day, comprehensive personal assessment that includes continuing leadership skills for clergy and church professionals of all faith traditions.
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DON LEE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
315 Camp Don Lee Rd
Arapahoe, NC 28510
252-249-1106
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The Don Lee Center is a spectacular camp and retreat center located on the Neause River close to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The Center is known for it's sailing enthusiasts and gorgeous setting. Tell them you are a ministerial professional looking for some time away for rest and renewal. Inquire about the Wardlaw Clergy Cabin. You'll love it.
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https://donleecenter.org
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FORT CASWELL COASTAL
RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER
100 Caswell Beach Rd.
Oak Island, NC 28465
910-278-9501
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Fort Caswell is a ministry of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina ​beautifully located on the coast on the eastern tip of Oak Island. Caswell has been an instrument of peace, offering guests a place of quiet reflection and relaxation. Today they welcome Baptist churches, Christian groups of many other denominations, and nonprofit organizations to visit and experience the peace and beauty of such a special place. Tell them that you are a ministerial professional and ask about special rates for personal rest and renewal.
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CARAWAY CONFERENCE & RETREAT CENTER
4756 Caraway Mountain Rd.
Sophia, NC 27350
336-629-2374
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Caraway is a Baptist conference, camp, and retreat center located in central North Carolina between Asheboro and Greensboro in a beautiful wooded setting. Tell them that you are a ministerial professional and ask about special rates for personal rest and renewal. Also ask about the Minister's Mountain House.
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https://carawayconferencecenter.com
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TRINITY CENTER
618 Salter Path Rd.
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
(888) 874-6287
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A ministry of the Episcopal Church beautifully located on the North Carolina coast. Come and walk the beaches, or stand and watch the sunset on the sound-side pier, or catch a glimpse of the wildlife. A great place for quiet rest and renewal. Tell them that you are a ministerial professional and ask about coming for your own personal time.
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CAMP CHESTNUT RIDGE
4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd.
Efland, NC 27243
919-304-2178
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Camp Chestnut Ridge is a United Methodist Camp and Retreat Center located in central North Carolina. Tell them you are a ministerial professional / clergy seeking rest and renewal and would like to stay in the Wardlaw Clergy Retreat Cottage.
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​https://www.campchestnutridge.org
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ROCKFISH CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
226 Camp Rockfish Rd.
Parkton, NC 28371
910-425-3529
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Rockfish is a United Methodist Camp & Retreat Center with a variety of lodging arrangements, even for your family if you'd like to take them with you. Tell them you are a ministerial professional / clergy seeking rest and renewal and inquire about lodging opportunities for either you and/or your family too.
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https://www.camprockfish.org​
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SOUTH CAROLINA
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MEPKIN ABBEY
1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
843-761-8509
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Mepkin Abbey is a community of Roman Catholic monks on the historic Mepkin Plantation located on the Cooper River just north of Charleston, SC. Following the Rule of St. Benedict, the monks devote their lives to prayer, spiritual study, work, and hospitality. They have opportunities for personal formation through an immersion experience where you can set your own format emphasizing silence, personal prayer, and reflection.
https://mepkinabbey.org/retreat-center-news/
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SAINT CHRISTOPHER CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER
2810 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455
843-768-0429
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St Christopher's is a gorgeous camp and conference center located on Seabrook Island. It's a great place for summer camp, retreats for groups, and for personal use by yourself or with your family. They do have a clergy apartment with 1 bed, 1 bunk, and a kitchen available for booking from September through April. Bookings can be made 30 days in advance at most for personal retreat.
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https://stchristopher.org​​
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GEORGIA
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EPWORTH BY THE SEA
100 Arthur J. Moore Drive
St. Simons Island, GA 31511
919-638-8688
Epworth by the Sea is a hospitality ministry serving all whose goals are consistent with our mission, which is to provide a Christian place for worship, study and fellowship. It is named Epworth by the Sea in honor of the boyhood home of brothers John and Charles Wesley, founders of the Methodist revival movement from Epworth, England. Both John and Charles were Anglican priests who volunteered as missionaries to the colony of Georgia in its founding days. The venue is beautifully located on the sound side of the Brunswick River close to the Atlantic Ocean. Tell them that you are a ministerial professional and ask about special rates for personal rest and renewal.
https://www.epworthbythesea.org
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