Our facilities provide a comfortable and affordable environment for your group to relax and join in communion. We invite all people, regardless of their faith or denomination, to be our guests.
Please contact us for retreat pricing.
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What makes Holston Camp and Retreat Center unique is our location in the High Country of western North Carolina where the rocky peaks of Beech, Sugar and Grandfather Mountains embrace the towns of Banner Elk, Boone, and Blowing Rock. We are cool in the hot summer months and we are really cold in the winter. That means we have great year-round activities waiting for you: swimming, boating, rock-climbing, zip-lines, hiking and camping in the summer; and skiing, ice skating, and snow tubing in the winter. Autumn colors are beautiful in the High Country which hosts many entertaining cultural events and festivals.
Whether you come for outdoor adventure, group fellowship, or reflective solitude, your experience at Holston will be an opportunity to escape the routine and experience something different. Our staff can help you with activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boards, rock-climbing, zip-lines, team building, archery, and campfires. Stay in private rooms, cottages with bunks, or “rough it” in our rustic cabins. Let us make the most of your get-away and ensure that your retreat at Holston is a memorable one. Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, athletic teams, schools, and youth groups are all welcome. Call (844) 465-7866.
Take your spiritual journey to another level. Let our mountain sanctuary inspire you and your church group. Use our facilities for worship and meetings or wander into the woods to find personal spiritual refreshment. We can accommodate groups of up to 130 who are looking for a unique setting to host a getaway. Let us provide meals, lodging, meeting spaces, and activities. Our team can work with you to make it a weekend with an impact far beyond the zip-line. Call (844) 465-7866.
Come play in the SNOW! Sugar and Beech Mountain offer the best skiing in the South and Holston Camp offers the best place to stay for groups. We are only minutes away from the lifts and the Town of Banner Elk. Call us to reserve comfortable and affordable accommodations and, while you are on the phone, we can recommend the best way to visit the High Country. Click here to check the weather.
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There is always so much to enjoy in the High Country of North Carolina: skiing, tubing, ice skating, shopping, fine dining, beautiful views, and plenty of entertainment.
Call us at (844) 465-7866 to book your retreat.
Are you into sewing, quilting, or knitting? We have a very special place for you to follow your bliss. Stay in Guenther Lodge, stay in your jammies, we’ll do the cooking. Call your friends, tell them you have discovered the perfect place.
Holston Retreat Center can accommodate your crafting group with comfortable lodgings, delicious meals, and safe workspaces for an affordable price. Why not spend your time in a beautiful mountain setting with a lake, streams, and wooded hiking trails. Surround yourself with quiet solitude as you work exclusively with your group.
Let us help you schedule your next retreat. Call us at (844) 465-7866.
Get away from the office and offer your team a fresh perspective. We have the perfect place for your employees to make future business plans or have training events. We have Wi-Fi and AV equipment in a variety of meeting spaces with seating for over 100 people. We can feed you on campus, cater, or we can recommend nearby restaurants and nightlife. The High Country offers seasonal activities such as golf, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, white-water rafting, and fishing. Who’s ready for an outdoor adventure? Call (844) 465-7866.
We have the perfect setting for your outdoor ceremony. Imagine your celebration at Wildcat Lake surrounded by your friends and family. You can reserve the entire camp so that your party can stay conveniently on the premises. We will lodge you, feed you, and provide activities (if you need them). Let us work out the details with you.
Holston Retreat Center has so much to offer in way of activities. Many of the activities are available to our retreat guests as a courtesy, while several activities require a qualified facilitator.
• Hiking
• Basketball
• Tree House
• Mountain Slide
• Disc Golf
• Field Games (Volleyball, Capture-the-Flag, Kickball, etc)
• Fishing (allowed with proper license. NC regulations click here.)
• 4-Square
• Bocci Ball/Horseshoes
• Picnics
Please call 844-465-7866 to reserve an activity for your retreat group.
Facilitated activities require personnel oversight by our trained staff. Please call the office at 844-465-7866 to inquire about rates and reservations.
Who can use Holston Camp and Retreat Center?
We are a Christian retreat center and camp, but open to any group. Our hope is that your stay here will provide an experience of transformation of mind, body, and/or spirit. We host various groups such as: churches, scouts, quilting guilds, businesses, schools, weddings, and family gatherings. Contact the office at 844-465-7866 to see how we can serve your needs.
Where are you located?
We are just outside of Banner Elk, in Avery County, North Carolina located in the mountains of western North Carolina.
Our physical address is: 6993 Hickory Nut Gap Road Banner Elk, NC 28604.
When are you open?
We are open all year. In the fall groups come and enjoy the colorful leaves. In the winter we host ski groups. In spring we witness wildflowers. The summer we have the greatest summer camp for kids.
What is there to do?
What are some of the local attractions?
You can go White-water rafting on the Nolichucky and Watauga Rivers. Hiking on the Appalachian trail. Skiing in the winter. Wolly worm festival in the fall. Explore Grandfather Mountain. Local golf courses. There are natural rock slides at upper and lower creek. Drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway and more.
Why should I stay at Holston?
We are located in the beautiful western mountains of North Carolina. Our comfortable and cozy lodgings will make you almost forget home. Our food and hospitality are exceptional. You experience the seasons God has created here like few other places.
How do I book a retreat at Holston?
Please call to allow us to assist your retreat planning. Contact us at 844-465-7866 or Email us at info@HolstonCenter.org for information on booking a group retreat at Holston.
We would love to arrange for your group to take advantage of the activities we offer at Holston. Call us for information and rates. We strongly advise making reservations for activities or activity spaces before arrival to ensure access for your group.
Anyone participating in any activity at Holston Camp and Retreat Center must submit a completed HPC Activity Participation Agreement. Please complete the form below and submit to info@holstoncenter.org
HPC Activity Participation Agreement
Please call at 844-465-7866 for accommodation and activity rates. We strongly advise making reservations for activities or activity spaces before arrival to ensure access for your group.
Anyone participating in any activity at Holston Camp and Retreat Center must submit a completed HPC Activity Participation Agreement.
Please complete the form below and submit to info@holstoncenter.org
