Year-round programming for adults at every stage of their faith journey is a foundational part of our mission and ministry. Whether you’re seeking personal Sabbath or tools and training to support you in your calling, we strive to offer impactful, timely programs to serve you.


Adult Events

2025 Road Scholar Programs

Adventures in Lifelong Learning
February 23–December 12, 2025 AdultContinuing Education

Road Scholar participants come to Montreat from every walk of life to learn together, to exchange ideas, and to explore the world.

A Montreat Conference Center event

The Art of Transitional Ministry

August 10–15, 2025 AdultContinuing Education

Education for leading a congregation and faith community in transition

Sponsored by Montreat Conference Center, in cooperation with the Transitional Ministry Education Consortium.

2025 Fall Craft Week

A Kaleidoscope of Art!
September 21–26, 2025 AdultContinuing Education

Work with your hands, your voice, and your craft to create beautiful handmade works of art as you make time for renewal in a community of artists.

A Montreat Conference Center Event

The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees: Lessons from our Elders

Certificate in Spiritual Formation
October 8–11, 2025 AdultContinuing Education

Engage in transformative conversations, reflective silence, and spiritual practices that foster resilience, healing, and hope

This event is hosted by Columbia Theological Seminary

2025 Fall Discovering Renewal

October 13–16, 2025 Adult

Discovering Renewal will focus on seeking respite in everyday experiences.

A Montreat Conference Center Event

Wee Kirk Conference 2025

October 20–22, 2025 AdultContinuing EducationWorship

The Wee Kirk conference aspires to provide Christ-centered opportunities for inspiration, encouragement, and community among leaders of small membership churches.

A Montreat Conference Center event

Earth & Soul Retreat

Celtic Wisdom 3
October 22–24, 2025 Adult

The third of a three-part series of annual retreats led by the Celtic teacher John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling in which we explore the sacredness of the imagination, the sacredness of compassion, and the sacredness of reshaping the world.

Sponsored by Earth & Soul in cooperation with Montreat Conference Center

The Manna Retreat

A weekend for young adults
January 23–25, 2026 AdultYoung Adults

The Manna Retreat is three days, 100 young adults, one old hotel, and ten small groups dedicated to creating deeper faith and deeper relationships. If your faith could use a deep laugh, if your heart could use some new friendships, or if your body could use a place to belong, then this is for you.

Hosted by Montreat Conference Center