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Thank You for a Wonderful Summer at Montreat Conference Center

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As the summer draws to a close and I contemplate one more This Week in Montreat, here are some notes and musings that I thought would make for a good write-up if I could just make the summer last a little bit longer:  For now, let me extend my deepest gratitude to those honorees for their lifetime of service to Montreat and, while I’m at it, my thanks as well to all the staff, volunteers, and participants in our summer of 2024. Your enthusiasm and engagement made the difference in every event, workshop, and gathering. As you say so long …

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This Week in Montreat – July 28, 2024

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This Week in Montreat – July 21, 2024

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Testing Board Decisions and Assumptions

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Summer is passing so quickly that I was astonished to look up yesterday and realize that we are completing week seven of the conference center’s summer season. From childhood, I remember well how quickly summer flew by following the Fourth of July, and the phenomenon reoccurs even now. The pace of litigation regarding the proposed new lodge provides an alternative for those who prefer a slower tempo. To review the timeline, here are the most basic facts: If the above recap reads a little dry, I understand; nevertheless, it’s best to refrain from much public comment on the case while …

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This Week in Montreat – July 14, 2024

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Assembly Inn Update: On Occupancy Rates and Why They Matter (Even If You Never Stay There)

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This past spring, our senior leadership team was reviewing some key metrics at the close of our fiscal year. One of those metrics that we track annually is the occupancy rate at Assembly Inn. Emily Causey, our vice president for hospitality, reported that Inn occupancy for the year ending April 30th had reached a new high of 54%, a figure almost twice the rate reported a decade ago. This is an especially important metric in “breaking the cycle” referred to in last week’s post.  What struck the team, however, was Emily’s observation that the Inn was approaching capacity with little …

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This Week in Montreat – July 7, 2024

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This Week in Montreat – June 30, 2024

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This Week in Montreat – June 23, 2024

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This Week in Montreat – June 16, 2024

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This Week in Montreat – June 9, 2024

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This Week in Montreat – June 2, 2024

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This Week in Montreat – July 30, 2023

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This Week in Montreat – July 23, 2023

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This Week in Montreat – July 16, 2023

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This Week in Montreat – July 9, 2023

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This Week in Montreat – July 2, 2023

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This Week in Montreat – June 18, 2023

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This Week in Montreat – June 11, 2023

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This Week in Montreat – June 4, 2023

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This Week in Montreat – July 31, 2022

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This Week in Montreat – July 24, 2022

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This Week in Montreat – July 17, 2022

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This Week in Montreat – July 10, 2022

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This Week in Montreat – July 3, 2022

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