A Great Place to Get Away

Coming for a Conference?

We offer housing for individuals and groups during Montreat conferences.
To book your group, please call 828-669-6314.
Individuals can either call or book your stay online.

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Groups. Retreats. Individuals. Families. Friends.

William Black Lodge, located near the heart of beautiful Montreat, North Carolina has always had the mission of providing a moderately priced place for rest, relaxation and renewal for Presbyterian (PCUSA) persons in ministry and their families.  This is a mission we continue today.

The Lodge is also a great retreat location for church groups, individuals, families, non-profit, education and mission organizations.  Comfortable and perfect for small to medium sized groups, the lodge, cottage and meeting facilities provide an ideal setting for you or your group to come together, grow, and adventure in the wonderful mountains of Western North Carolina.

​Learn more about the Mission and Values of William Black Lodge in Montreat.

South Carolina Inn

Located just across the Montreat campus, explore our sister property, The S.C. Inn.

Nestled peacefully at the foot of Lookout Mountain, The South Carolina Inn at Montreat is a historic, quiet haven offering comfortable dormitory-style rooms and fully equipped apartments. Whether attending conferences at the Montreat Conference Center or enjoying mountain views from the expansive front porch, you can relax in a charming, faith-based retreat just minutes from Black Mountain.

 

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Meetings

William Black Lodge offers opportunities for groups to gather and grow in an intimate retreat center nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Food Service

Food service at the lodge can be pre-arranaged for groups of at least 20 persons.

Partner Programs

We are proud to partner with Montreat Conference Center and many other groups in hosting regular engaging community programing.

The Outdoors at Your Doorstep

The Lodge is located in Montreat, in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Over 40 miles of hiking trails are minutes from the Lodge's front door. Lake Susan, located in the center of Montreat, is just a short walk from the front porch of the Lodge. All seasonal activities in Montreat can be enjoyed by Lodge guests.

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Carmel C.
8 months ago
So peaceful here....
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Deborah G.
9 months ago
We had a Memorial Luncheon at the William Black Lodge and everything was lovely. The staff couldn’t do enough to help us. The reception room was arranged beautifully and everyone commented about how lovely the event was.
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Jim D.
3 years ago
We stayed here the night before hiking up the old toll road to the top of Mt. Mitchell. Great location for hiking. I really like the spartan ambience - clean and simple. Best 2 star lodge on Earth. I hope they do not change.
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Fred W.
4 years ago
The perfect stay at Montreat. Our daughter attends Montreat College and we were needing a place to stay for some back to back Lacrosse games at the college. The lodge literally looks down on the Montreat College campus and was the perfect place to stay. It snowed (in April!) while we were there which made the view out of the room window even more beautiful. We pulled up and Rev. Tommy met us at the door and had a parking spot reserved for us because there was a fairly large group there for a gathering and he wanted to make sure we had a parking space close by (Try getting that kind of service elsewhere). The lodge has that perfect Mountain Retreat (Montreat) feel to it with the beautiful stone and huge front porch construction. We found the lodge to be very clean and well maintained for its age. If you are looking for modern amenities (Ie. there are no TVs in the rooms) and squeaky hospital sterile rooms then this is NOT the place for you to stay BUT if you enjoy over the top service and an awesome rustic mountain feel at a more than affordable price then you should consider a stay at this lodge!
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Biz G.
6 years ago
If you are looking for a rustic but warm and friendly get away, this is the place for you! We stayed here while visiting a local college because we wanted a mountain cottage experience. We loved it! No TV. No real string wifi but very comfortable cottage with coffee maker, fridge and all you need for a short trip. The main Lodge is run by a friendly couple who help with anything you need and usually have a pot of coffee ready. Our experience was just for two of us but they have so many options for any size group and needs! We loved it and we got to see snow while we were there!!