Program & Event Calendar


All Events

2026 Road Scholar Programs

Adventures in Lifelong Learning
February 22–December 11, 2026 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

2026 Montreat Youth Conferences

June 7–August 8, 2026 SummerYouth

Montreat Youth Conference is a unique gathering of young people from all over the country for a week of study, worship, and recreation.

A Montreat Conference Center program

Summer Worship Series 2026

Sundays at 10:30 am
June 7–August 9, 2026 SummerWorship

During the summer months, it is our privilege to host the community gathered to worship the Triune God.

A Montreat Conference Center event

2026 Clubs & Child Care

June 8–August 7, 2026 SummerYouth

The Clubs program is a recreation and fellowship experience for the children of conferees, local residents, vacationers, and visitors. Events are planned with each group’s age and interests in mind.

Worship & Music 2026 – Week 1

June 21–26, 2026 AdultContinuing EducationSummerWorshipYoung AdultsYouth

Explore opportunities for vital worship experiences and enriching the liturgical life of the local church.

Event hosted by Presbyterian Association of Musicians in partnership with Montreat Conference Center

Worship & Music 2026 – Week 2

June 28–July 3, 2026 AdultContinuing EducationSummerWorshipYoung AdultsYouth

Explore opportunities for vital worship experiences and enriching the liturgical life of the local church.

Event hosted by Presbyterian Association of Musicians in partnership with Montreat Conference Center

2026 Fourth of July Celebration

Montreat Super Strong
July 4, 2026 Special Events

A homecoming holiday that brings extended Montreat families together from all over the country.

Event sponsored by Montreat Conference Center

Arts, Music, and Theology

2026 Summer Lecture Series
July 14–28, 2026 AdultSpecial Events

Arts, Music, and Theology is a mission and ministry of Montreat Conference Center. Its purpose is to provide the community with educational nourishment via various lectures and lecturers during our summer season. Themes of the lectures span disciplines.

This series is presented by Montreat’s Arts, Music & Theology Cohort.

This event is hosted by Montreat Conference Center

2026 Middle School Conference

July 15–19, 2026 SummerYouth

Each summer, hundreds of middle-school aged youth gather to grow, sing, and worship God.

Sponsored by Montreat Conference Center in partnership with Maryville College

Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincies

Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincies Training and Credentialing Course
August 10–14, 2026 Adult

This training and credentialing course brings military and government chaplains and their families together for a time of learning, daily worship, connection, and refreshment.

Event presented by Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincies and hosted by Montreat Conference Center

2026 Women’s Connection

Horizon Gazing: Hope in the Here and Now
August 14–16, 2026 AdultSummer

Come join us as we experience powerful and authentic worship led by women, make space for honest and faithful conversations, and allow time for discernment and renewing rest.

A Montreat Conference Center event

(Virtual) The Art of Transitional Ministry

August 16–21, 2026 AdultContinuing EducationVirtual

Education for leading a congregation and faith community in transition

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

The Art of Transitional Ministry

August 16–21, 2026 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.

2026 Fall Craft Week

September 27–October 2, 2026 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

Kintsugi: Recognizing Beauty in Brokenness

Certificate in Spiritual Formation
September 27–October 2, 2026 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

Come to the Mountains

A Presbyterian Youth Workers' Association Retreat
October 5–8, 2026 AdultContinuing Education

Join us for PYWA’s Second Annual “Come to the Mountains” Gathering in Montreat, North Carolina. This gathering is open to all youth workers — ordained and non-ordained, volunteers and professionals alike.

Event hosted by Presbyterian Youth Workers' Association in partnership with Montreat Conference Center

Wee Kirk Conference 2026

Much from Little
October 19–21, 2026 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

The Great Search 1
October 21–23, 2026 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

Thanksgiving at Montreat

Thanksgiving Buffet and Room Reservations in Assembly Inn
November 24–28, 2026 Special Events

Enjoy a stay in the inn with a Thanksgiving Buffet or enjoy with your family in your private residence!

A Montreat Conference Center Event

2027 College Conference

January 2–5, 2027 Young Adults

Wow! You’re early! It’s so good to see your excitement for College Conference. More information to come…

The Manna Retreat

A weekend for young adults
January 22–24, 2027 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

2027 Discovering Renewal

March 29–April 2, 2027 Adult

Discovering Renewal will focus on seeking respite in everyday experiences.

A Montreat Conference Center Event

Arts, Recreation, and Worship Conference

Wild Hope
May 3–8, 2027 AdultContinuing Education

ARW is a week long experiential opportunity to participate in recreation, worship, community, creativity and the arts.

This event is planned and sponsored by re:create and Montreat Conference Center

2027 Montreat Youth Conferences

June 6–August 7, 2027 SummerYouth

Montreat Youth Conference is a unique gathering of young people from all over the country for a week of study, worship, and recreation.

A Montreat Conference Center program

2027 Middle School Conference

July 21–25, 2027 SummerYouth

Each summer, hundreds of middle-school aged youth gather to grow, sing, and worship God.

Sponsored by Montreat Conference Center in partnership with Maryville College

Main Phone Number

Physical Address

401 Assembly Drive
Montreat, NC 28757

Mailing Address

Montreat Conference Center
PO Box 969
Montreat, NC 28757

Business Office

Montreat Conference Center
318 Georgia Terrace
Montreat, NC 28757

Business Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm

The Montreat Store

Phone: 828.669.5298

Moore Center, Second Floor
303 Lookout Road
Montreat, NC 28757

Store Hours:
Monday–Saturday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday, CLOSED

The Huckleberry Cafe

Phone: 828.419.9880

Moore Center, Third Floor
303 Lookout Road
Montreat, NC 28757

Year-round Cafe Hours:

Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday–Monday, CLOSED

Summer Cafe Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Sunday, CLOSED