Second Act Montreat Trip

When: September 15 – 19
Where: Montreat, North Carolina

The mountains are calling!
We invite you to join us as Second Act heads to Montreat, NC, from September 15–19 to explore and enjoy this beautiful place in fellowship with one another and with God. We will travel by motorcoach to our “home away from home” for the week: the William Black Lodge.

Our time together will be spent exploring Montreat, Black Mountain, and Asheville, including a special excursion to the Biltmore Estate. The schedule also allows for plenty of unstructured time to relax, hike, shop, or enjoy other activities of interest.

Each evening, we’ll gather to give thanks to God through a time of evening vespers.

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Itinerary (subject to change):
Faith practices shared in community will be the heartbeat of this retreat time away. We will begin each day with a morning devotion at breakfast at the Lodge. We will end each day with evening vespers.

• Monday: Travel; dinner at William Black Lodge
• Tuesday: “Welcome to Montreat” with Montreat Conference Center President, Richard DuBose; Black Mountain for lunch ‘on your own’ and free time
• Wednesday: Free time to explore and enjoy Montreat; guided pottery-making with Montreat’s Director of Arts Ministry, Rev. Ann Laird-Jones; group dinner in Black Mountain
• Thursday*: Visit to Biltmore Estate with audio tour and lunch at the Stable Café. (Alternatively, you may choose to experience the Hop On/Hop Off Trolley Tour in Asheville, or to spend the day ‘on your own’ in Montreat)
• Friday: Travel back to Indianapolis

*A note about Thursday: The Biltmore excursion is optional. Upon registering, you will have the choice to add this to your registration cost. The total cost for the Biltmore excursion is $120. This includes admission to the Biltmore Estate, the guided audio tour, and a group lunch at the wonderful Stable Café.

• Per-person cost: $795, based on double-occupancy and includes transportation, lodging, and most meals. Participants should budget for approximately four meals ‘on your own.’
• A $200 deposit is required at the time of registration and the remaining balance is due by August 15.
• Additional Optional Fees:

  • Additional cost for Biltmore excursion is $120 (includes lunch).

  • Single-occupancy room is an additional $100.

• Scholarships are available; contact Rev. Madison VanVeelen to learn more.