For many, the beginning of the year is a time to reset and refocus. We set new goals, begin new habits, and strive to become the best versions of ourselves each January. And college students are no different! Except, they start off the year with new classes, a new semester, and perhaps even graduation looming right around the corner. This makes taking an opportunity to pause and reconnect with your values an essential part of the collegiate experience. That’s why we host College Conference @ Montreat between January 2–5 each year. During this three-day event, young adults between the ages …
Finding Wild Hope Through Creativity, Community, and Play
Next spring, Montreat Conference Center will once again welcome pastors, church professionals, and lay leaders to the annual Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference (ARW), hosted in partnership with Re:create. This event is a week-long opportunity to explore creative avenues for ministry as attendees participate in whole group worship, recreation events, and educational classes. Specifically, using the theme of Wild Hope, the 2027 conference will encourage participants to rediscover and reimagine their ministries, making room for hope that emerges from small, unexpected places. In a season when ministry can feel uncertain, exhausting, and full of change, hope may not always look …
Explore the Intersection of Faith and Creativity
This summer, Montreat Conference Center invites guests to engage in meaningful exploration and dialogue through its Arts, Music, and Theology lecture series. Organized by Montreat’s arts, music, and theology cohort, this three-evening program celebrates the rich connections between creative expression, intellectual inquiry, and faith. Each event offers an opportunity to consider how diverse disciplines can deepen our understanding of the world and enrich our spiritual lives. The 2026 series will feature thoughtful discussions on topics including mathematics, worship liturgy, and psychology. Drawing from their personal experiences as well as their professional expertise, each lecturer will share unique insights into their field, demonstrating how art, music, …
Take a Class at the Currie Craft Center and Sally Jones Pottery this Summer
Montreat Conference Center is excited to share that the Currie Craft Center and Sally Jones Pottery will be offering a variety of classes, demonstrations, and workshops this summer for adults interested in learning more about the arts. Classes are offered weekly Monday through Wednesday, with a mix of one-day and two-day courses, many of which result in a completed project (with the exception of pottery glazing). Thursdays are reserved exclusively for glazing. This summer, offerings will include projects focusing on ceramics, glass, painting, drawing, sewing and textile arts, photography, and writing. Classes will begin on Monday, June 8, 2026, and continue through August 7. Class offerings change weekly, but a preview of available classes can …