by Melissa | Oct 21, 2026 | Activities/Recreation, Pre-Event Planning, Site Selection
Fall is the perfect season to be outdoors in the mountains. The crisp mornings and beauty of the changing leaves beckon you to spend as much time outside as possible. How can you program your retreat to make the most of the fall season? If your...
by Melissa | Oct 7, 2026 | Activities/Recreation, Meeting Set-Up, Pre-Event Planning, Site Selection
You’ve planned the perfect retreat weekend for your guests. All the details have been finalized and confirmed, and then you check the forecast. Rain all weekend. What now? Here are a few tips on preparing for a...
by Melissa | Aug 5, 2026 | Activities/Recreation
Did you know that Ridgecrest has its own trail system? Conference center guests can spend a day hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains without even leaving campus. If you would like to take a walk in the woods on your next visit, consider one...
by Melissa | Jun 3, 2026 | Activities/Recreation
Summer is a busy time for families. The calendar is full of camp, family vacations, VBS, picnics, day trips…you get the idea. As a result, most churches pause some of their regular programming like small group meetings, adult Bible studies,...
by Melissa | Sep 25, 2024 | Activities/Recreation
The cooler temperatures are here, school is back in session, the days are shorter, and the holidays are right around the corner. In this season, it can be easy for congregants to fall into isolation during this time. This is why it is so important to have a game plan...
by Melissa | Jun 25, 2024 | Activities/Recreation, Christian Retreat Ideas
Get Outside with Your Group: 3 Ways to Use the Outdoors to Connect with the Creator Connecting with God can happen anywhere, but experiencing His presence in His creation is overwhelmingly special. Here are three ways to use time outdoors with your group to help...
