Clergy Spiritual Retreat

Christmount now has a two-room apartment in Guest House East available for clergy sabbaticals. This apartment includes a living/study area, kitchenette, bathroom, bedroom, heat and air-conditioning, cable TV, and is fully furnished. Wireless internet is available (you must provide your own computer and printer). There is no phone.

Christmount is a great place for sabbaticals, especially in the winter and early spring, when few groups are here during weekdays. It is very quiet and peaceful and a great place to relax. read, exercise (Christmount is a good place for just walking or taking a strenuous hike!) and pray (there are two outdoor chapels and a couple of meditation areas).

Although Christmount has a library, you will probably want to bring your own books. There are some good bookstores in Asheville, about 20 minutes away by interstate.

Clergy can reserve the apartment for up to a month.  When there are meals available in the Dining Hall, you may make reservations to eat the meal at regular rates. Otherwise, you may use the kitchenette for meals or go into town (Christmount is only five minutes from over twenty restaurants in Black Mountain, as well as two grocery stores).

Requirements for sabbatical use: clergy must make a written request as well as provide a letter from a congregational/jurisdictional leader (Board moderator or the equivalent) or general/regional supervisor.

For more information, contact  Jamie Brame, Church Relations Director. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. It is best to make your plans as much in advance as possible, especially if your schedule is not flexible.

There is a special ministerial sabbatical rate for use of the apartment. Ask Jamie for information on the cost of your sabbatical.