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
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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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
Airline Travel
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Asheville Regional Airport - 30 miles (30 minutes)
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Charlotte International Airport - 110 miles (2 hours)
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Greenville-Spartanburg Airport - 90 miles (1.5 hours)