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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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Now Hiring! HVAC Assistant Technician. To get more info or apply, check the link in bio!
Are you working full-time in ministry and looking for an inexpensive vacation for you and your family? Our minister getaways provide rest and renewal for individuals or families. For those in full-time ministry, we offer an incredible room rate of $85.00* per night, per room.⁠ ⁠ Call our reservations desk at (800) 588.7222​ to book your stay. We look forward to seeing you!
Help us finish the race strong! We have raised $209,841 towards our end-of-the-year Match Challenge of $400,000. We're more than halfway there! It's not too late for your gift to be doubled. https://ridgecrestfoundation.com/support/
This week we are highlighting our food service summer staff team! They play an integral role in serving our guests in the summer months. They help prepare food and serve it to the thousands of guests who come through our dining room. Here is a look into their day-to-day...⁠ ⁠ 5:30 AM - Wake up & get ready for the day⁠ 6:10 AM - Morning team meeting and get assigned daily tasks⁠ 6:40 AM - Set up for breakfast⁠ 7:00 AM - Monitor & refill serving lines, refill and replace food⁠ 8:15 AM - Break time!⁠ 8:45 AM - Clean & set up for the next meal⁠ 10:00 - Quick team meeting & prepare for lunch⁠ 11:00 - Lunch & clean up⁠ 2:30 PM - Clock out⁠ 5:30 PM - Dinner⁠ 6:10 PM - Hang out with friends!⁠ 10:00 PM - Say “I really need to go to bed,
This photo from our archives depicts a women's group visiting Ridgecrest in 1938. ⁠ ⁠ From then till now, we've made it our aim to impact lives for God's glory through purposeful hospitality. It is a blessing and a privilege to be a location God uses for life change. ⁠ ⁠ Do you have a story of life change while at Ridgecrest? We'd love to hear about it! Share it with us in the comments.
Today, we're highlighting our AV Conference Services summer staff team! They are responsible for setting up our conference rooms and running audio and visuals for groups. Here is what their typical workday looks like.⁠ ⁠ 7:00 AM - Clock in⁠ 7:10 AM - Clear trash from conference rooms⁠ 7:30 AM - Breakfast in the dining room⁠ 8:00 AM - Run lights & sound for worship session in Spilman⁠ 9:00 AM - Set up conference rooms needed for groups⁠ 12:00 PM - Lunch in the dining room⁠ 1:00 PM - Afternoon team meeting⁠ 1:30 PM - Set up more conference rooms⁠ 4:00 PM - Clock out⁠ 4:15 PM - Hang out in the staff center with friends⁠ 5:30 PM - Dinner in the dining room⁠ 6:30 PM - Play board games or watch a movie with friends⁠ 10:45 PM -Bedtime⁠ ⁠ If you're interested in joining our AV team this summer comment below or DM us!
Because of YOU, we officially raised $145,755 on Giving Tuesday! Your generosity allows us to continue to impact lives for God's glory for generations to come!
With your generosity, together we have raised $129,088! By joining us today your gift will be doubled as we continue to impact lives for God's glory for generations to come. RidgecrestFoundation.com/GivingTuesday
We have more exciting news! Thank you for helping us get off to a great start. ⁠ ⁠ Just today, we have raised $117,567!⁠ ⁠ Don't forget -- every gift between now and the end of the year (up to $400,000) gets DOUBLED.⁠ ⁠ Help us get there by going to:⁠ ⁠ RidgecrestFoundation.com/GivingFriday (LINK IN BIO!)
Thank you so much for your help! We have raised $66,988 so far toward our match goal of $400,000. Let's finish this race!⁠ ⁠ RidgecrestFoundation.com/GivingTuesday
Thanks to the incredible generosity of some amazing donors, we have an exciting announcement: Every gift made from TODAY through the end of the year will be matched dollar-for-dollar—up to $400,000! That means your $1 becomes $2, your $10 becomes $20, and every gift you make will have twice the impact as we continue to work toward paying off debt and building a bright future for the kids and families we serve.What does this mean for you? Whether you gave on Giving Tuesday or you’re giving now, your support will be matched, doubling the impact of your generosity. This is a tremendous opportunity to help us finish strong and make an even greater difference. The race is not over yet, and we need you to help us cross the finish line! With your help, we can reach our goal and unlock the full match of up to $400,000. Visit RidgecrestFoundation.com/GivingTuesday to give now and double your impact! Thank you for being part of this amazing journey. Your continued support will help us change lives and build a lasting legacy for God’s kingdom.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Ridgecrest! We are so thankful for each one of you! What are you grateful for? Let us know in the comments.
Are you looking for a way to give back in 2025? Consider volunteering with us! ⁠ ⁠ Our volunteers love serving at Ridgecrest because they feel like they are serving more than just Ridgecrest...they are serving the kingdom of God!⁠ ⁠ If you'd like more information about our volunteer program visit our website. Link in bio.
This week we are featuring our Grounds summer staff department! They work hard to keep our campus looking beautiful and clean. Here's a look into their day-to-day schedule...⁠ ⁠ 7:00 AM - Start the day with breakfast & coffee⁠ 8:00 AM - Clock in & team meeting to discuss the day's assignments⁠ 8:30 AM - Trash run⁠ 10:00 AM - Weed eating and other tasks to keep the campus clean.⁠ 12:00 PM - Lunch in the dining room⁠ 12:30 PM - Leaf blowing, mowing around campus, & watering plants⁠ 3:00 PM - Afternoon trash run & prepare fire rings⁠ 4:20 PM - Clean up the shop and debrief the day’s activities⁠ 4:45 PM - Clock out & clean up⁠ 5:30 PM - Dinner in the dining room⁠ 6:30 PM - Go on a sunset hike⁠ 9:00 PM - Play a card game with friends in the staff center⁠ 11:00 PM - Bedtime⁠ ⁠ Want to learn more about our summer staff program? Comment below or send us a DM!
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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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