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 11, 2026 | Marketing and Promotion, Site Selection
When you book an event for your ministry at Ridgecrest, one of our Sales Team will work with you to check availability, learn about our property, and contract your conference or retreat. Then, we will connect you with one of our...
by Melissa | Mar 11, 2026 | Pre-Event Planning, Site Selection
We are picking back up with our first-time retreat planner series and moving on to part two. After you have developed the basic foundation for the retreat that you are planning, the next step is picking a retreat...
by kevin.haggerty@ridgecrestnc.com | Feb 11, 2021 | Site Selection
You’re taking a trip to look at a potential site for an event. Here are a few things to remember to help you make the most of your visit. Make a list of the all the group needs. Do this before you arrive. Prepare and bring as much information as you can on the...
by kevin.haggerty@ridgecrestnc.com | Dec 11, 2019 | Pre-Event Planning, Site Selection
Determining a venue for an event is one of the foundational elements of event planning. Where will your event take place? What are your facility needs? Where will attendees travel from to attend your event? These are just a few of the questions you will have to answer...