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A Beautiful Place with Everything You Need

This is Ridgecrest.

Ridgecrest is the premier Christian conference center for your meeting, event or spiritual retreat. Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, distractions from everyday life fall away the moment you arrive. We are less than a day’s drive from over 15 states, just outside of Asheville on I-40.

Our mission is “impacting lives for God’s glory through purposeful hospitality.” God changes lives at Ridgecrest. Why not come and experience it for yourself?

Testimonials

Ridgecrest removed several distractions that allowed me to focus on the real reason I was there. I was able to clear my mind and absorb the information that I needed to.

An affordable place for my family to come and rest and have fun hiking, is so nice for someone in ministry with very limited resources.

Excellent customer service, great facility, the food was good and the hospitality was exceptional. You could certainly feel the presence of the Holy Spirit.

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In the coming weeks, we’re excited to give you a glimpse into the experience of being a summer staffer at Ridgecrest! Today, we’re focusing on our Guest Spaces team!⁠ ⁠ This team plays a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness of our campus facilities, and they also enjoy plenty of fun along the way! Here's a snapshot of a typical day for a summer staffer in Guest Spaces...⁠ ⁠ 8:00 AM - Arrive for the day & participate in a team devotional⁠ 8:15 AM - Assign daily duties⁠ 8:30 AM - Clean restrooms⁠ 11:00 AM - Restock supply closets⁠ 12:00 PM - Lunch break in the dining hall⁠ 12:30 PM - Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors ⁠ 2:00 PM - Take a break⁠ 2:10 PM - Complete remaining cleaning duties⁠ 4:00 PM - Clock out⁠ 5:00 PM - Hang out with friends in the staff center⁠ 5:30 PM - Dinner served in the dining hall⁠ 7:00 PM - Enjoy games with friends or catch a movie⁠ 10:00 PM - Time to wind down for the night⁠ ⁠ If you're curious about our summer staff program or know someone who might be, feel free to leave a comment below or send us a direct message!
Friends, we will reopen for individual stays starting today, November 1, 2024! ⁠ ⁠ That said, our local communities are slowly rebuilding and recovering from Hurricane Helene's devastation. It will be some time before everything is
This week, we partnered with a local church to serve meals to Swannanoa residents affected by Hurricane Helene. We are thankful to have such a passionate team eager to lend a hand in these difficult times.
📣Past summer staffers, our 2025 summer staff applications are live! If you're excited to serve another summer check your email for a direct link to apply!⁠ ⁠ If you're not a past summer staffer but would like to work with us this coming summer, don't worry! Applications will be available to everyone very soon. Keep an eye on our social media accounts for more info.
Northern lights over Ridgecrest last night. 🌌 This was such a sweet sight after everything that has happened over the last two weeks. Thank you, God. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Photo by local resident Rey Castillo Jr.
We are committed to ensuring the emergency response workers and our team members are cared for spiritually and mentally during this difficult time. ⁠ ⁠ Several professional Christian counselors have volunteered their time and are available to speak with anyone on-site who needs space to process.⁠ ⁠ We are so thankful for them!
Ridgecrest Update: 10/7/24⁠ ⁠ Things look a little different around campus these days. Our parking spaces are filled with emergency response vehicles, and our lobbies and rooms are filled with tired first responders and emergency personnel. ⁠ ⁠ Most of our staff members have returned to work and are gladly serving where there is the most need. However, we are not ready to host guest groups on campus at this time. ⁠ ⁠ We will not be hosting any guest groups on campus through October 31st, 2024.⁠ ⁠ Thank you for your continued prayers and support!
Ridgecrest Conference Center Events Hosting Update First, thanks to all who are praying, sending words of encouragement, checking in on us, and providing support. Our onsite communications capabilities are still very limited. We appreciate your patience and understanding - you will likely experience longer response times than normal as we prioritize urgent, time-sensitive matters as best we can. We understand there are organizations and individuals wondering about events scheduled here over the next few weeks, so we want to provide an update. Power has returned to most of our campus, and Internet is starting to come back. Our water system - which we operate and is separate from those in Black Mountain and Asheville - is not yet back up, but significant progress is being made. I-40 East is open, and I-40 West is open past Asheville, so our campus is very accessible. A core group of Ridgecrest team members has been onsite throughout the past week, and we anticipate bringing additional ones back very soon. Many pictures and videos in the media and online are understandably showing the worst conditions following the storm - and there are catastrophic conditions in our surrounding area and others. Whereas we have damage, others have devastation. Our campus needs repairs, but many others are faced with rebuilding. The primary damage on our campus is to some of our roads. Thankfully, most buildings have little damage, which is a blessing considering the storm's power amid the mountains and trees which help make our campus so beautiful. For now, we are hosting only emergency first responders through October 13th. We will continue to re-evaluate this timeline based on their needs and those of our local community, and we will continue to provide updates along the way. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2
In the coming weeks, we’re excited to give you a glimpse into the experience of being a summer staffer at Ridgecrest! Today, we’re focusing on our Guest Spaces team!⁠ ⁠ This team plays a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness of our campus facilities, and they also enjoy plenty of fun along the way! Here's a snapshot of a typical day for a summer staffer in Guest Spaces...⁠ ⁠ 8:00 AM - Arrive for the day & participate in a team devotional⁠ 8:15 AM - Assign daily duties⁠ 8:30 AM - Clean restrooms⁠ 11:00 AM - Restock supply closets⁠ 12:00 PM - Lunch break in the dining hall⁠ 12:30 PM - Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors ⁠ 2:00 PM - Take a break⁠ 2:10 PM - Complete remaining cleaning duties⁠ 4:00 PM - Clock out⁠ 5:00 PM - Hang out with friends in the staff center⁠ 5:30 PM - Dinner served in the dining hall⁠ 7:00 PM - Enjoy games with friends or catch a movie⁠ 10:00 PM - Time to wind down for the night⁠ ⁠ If you're curious about our summer staff program or know someone who might be, feel free to leave a comment below or send us a direct message!
Friends, we will reopen for individual stays starting today, November 1, 2024! ⁠ ⁠ That said, our local communities are slowly rebuilding and recovering from Hurricane Helene's devastation. It will be some time before everything is
This week, we partnered with a local church to serve meals to Swannanoa residents affected by Hurricane Helene. We are thankful to have such a passionate team eager to lend a hand in these difficult times.
📣Past summer staffers, our 2025 summer staff applications are live! If you're excited to serve another summer check your email for a direct link to apply!⁠ ⁠ If you're not a past summer staffer but would like to work with us this coming summer, don't worry! Applications will be available to everyone very soon. Keep an eye on our social media accounts for more info.
Northern lights over Ridgecrest last night. 🌌 This was such a sweet sight after everything that has happened over the last two weeks. Thank you, God. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Photo by local resident Rey Castillo Jr.
We are committed to ensuring the emergency response workers and our team members are cared for spiritually and mentally during this difficult time. ⁠ ⁠ Several professional Christian counselors have volunteered their time and are available to speak with anyone on-site who needs space to process.⁠ ⁠ We are so thankful for them!
Ridgecrest Update: 10/7/24⁠ ⁠ Things look a little different around campus these days. Our parking spaces are filled with emergency response vehicles, and our lobbies and rooms are filled with tired first responders and emergency personnel. ⁠ ⁠ Most of our staff members have returned to work and are gladly serving where there is the most need. However, we are not ready to host guest groups on campus at this time. ⁠ ⁠ We will not be hosting any guest groups on campus through October 31st, 2024.⁠ ⁠ Thank you for your continued prayers and support!
Ridgecrest Conference Center Events Hosting Update First, thanks to all who are praying, sending words of encouragement, checking in on us, and providing support. Our onsite communications capabilities are still very limited. We appreciate your patience and understanding - you will likely experience longer response times than normal as we prioritize urgent, time-sensitive matters as best we can. We understand there are organizations and individuals wondering about events scheduled here over the next few weeks, so we want to provide an update. Power has returned to most of our campus, and Internet is starting to come back. Our water system - which we operate and is separate from those in Black Mountain and Asheville - is not yet back up, but significant progress is being made. I-40 East is open, and I-40 West is open past Asheville, so our campus is very accessible. A core group of Ridgecrest team members has been onsite throughout the past week, and we anticipate bringing additional ones back very soon. Many pictures and videos in the media and online are understandably showing the worst conditions following the storm - and there are catastrophic conditions in our surrounding area and others. Whereas we have damage, others have devastation. Our campus needs repairs, but many others are faced with rebuilding. The primary damage on our campus is to some of our roads. Thankfully, most buildings have little damage, which is a blessing considering the storm's power amid the mountains and trees which help make our campus so beautiful. For now, we are hosting only emergency first responders through October 13th. We will continue to re-evaluate this timeline based on their needs and those of our local community, and we will continue to provide updates along the way. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2

Getting Here

Location

Ridgecrest is located 15 miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, on Interstate 40 at Exit 66. We are approximately 30 miles from the Asheville Regional Airport.

Physical Address

1 Ridgecrest Drive
Black Mountain, NC 28711 

Distance From

  • Atlanta, GA - 3.5 hours
  • Birmingham, AL - 6 hours
  • Charlotte, NC - 2 hours
  • Cincinnati, OH - 6 hours
  • Columbia, SC - 2.5 hours
  • Jacksonville, FL - 7 hours
  • Knoxville, TN - 2 hours
  • Louisville, KY - 5.5 hours
  • Memphis, TN - 8 hours
  • New York, NY - 10.5 hours
  • Orlando, FL - 10 hours
  • Washington, DC - 7.5 hours

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