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 | Sep 30, 2026 | Christian Retreat Ideas, Pre-Event Planning
Your retreat theme will provide the framework for your entire event. Choose a topic that is relevant and that will both challenge and encourage your guests in their walk with Christ. If you are looking for inspiration for your next women’s...
by Melissa | Sep 16, 2026 | Budget and Pricing, Pre-Event Planning, Site Selection
At Ridgecrest, we offer two main attendee reservation options for retreats and conferences. As part of the event contract, Event Planners will choose to send in a rooming list or plan for their guests to...
by Melissa | Sep 2, 2026 | Meeting Set-Up, Pre-Event Planning, Site Selection
One of the many decisions that you will make as an Event Planner is how to set up your meeting space. Round tables, rows of chairs, or classroom tables? What is the best fit for your event? First, you need to consider the size of the meeting...
by Melissa | Jun 17, 2026 | Christian Retreat Ideas, Pre-Event Planning
Fall and spring are popular seasons for women’s retreats at Ridgecrest. Most women’s retreats offer breakout sessions for their attendees. Smaller events might have 1 or 2 breakout options, and larger events might have 8+ different...
