The Valle Crucis Conference Center

10/06/2026

It's all true! Love you, Deana Rupard Coleman !

"Deana is a rock star of guest service. She bends in pretzels to make sure every guest feels welcome and supported. From making sure every surface is spotless, to trouble-shooting A/V and sound systems, to just being a sympathetic ear, Deana is a shining example of a ministry of hospitality."

May every center have as wonderful a spirit on staff at Deana! 💐💚
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10/06/2026

This is especially for the many pipers who follow this page, but also for anyone who has experienced the fear and devastation of a house fire. Cameron Nixon (Sandy Jones' grandson and a piping instructor himself), his lovely wife Lisa, and his two very young children have experienced a house fire. While we are incredibly grateful that everyone is safe, they have a long road ahead of them. They have a 2-year-old, a 3-month-old baby, and a whole lot to navigate right now.

Please consider helping to support them as they get back on their feet. If you’re able to contribute, thank you. If not, sharing it would mean just to the Nixon family.

My name is Amelia Prioli and I'm organizing this fundraiser to suppor… Amelia Prioli needs your support for Help the Nixon Family Rebuild After a House Fire

08/26/2026

Our maintenance staff have found an ingenious way to block this large drain while they work on the metal grate covering. We wonder if this is our office now...

07/24/2026

As a parting gift, Bishop José McLoughlin has committed $150,000 to create up to two more Hermitages!

This funding was made available to Bishop José in recognition of his leadership and in thanksgiving for his ministry, with him being able to choose how to make use of it. His choice in how to use these funds highlights his enduring love for the holy ground of the mountains and the people of western North Carolina. Now is your chance to make this gift even more meaningful.

Your donations will help make the new Hermitages a reality AND support the existing ministry of retreat!

07/15/2026

Your donations will help make new Hermitages a reality AND support the existing ministry of retreat!

06/26/2026

Amazing program offerings for Fall 2026! There's something for everyone. Come learn, grow, and make new friends with us!

06/23/2026

If you’ve visited the Hermitages at the Valle Crucis Conference Center, you know how special they are as a place of respite, prayer, and renewal. They are truly a powerful gift of ministry.

And if you’ve tried to book a Hermitage in the past few years, you know how difficult it is to find any time at all in them! The Hermitages stay 85-90% occupied most months of the year. Guests from all over the Southeast treasure their time in retreat here. Expanding this ministry would enable more guests to find the balm of peaceful quiet.

As a parting gift, Bishop José McLoughlin has committed $150,000 to create up to two more Hermitages!

This funding was made available to Bishop José in recognition of his leadership and in thanksgiving for his ministry, with him being able to choose how to make use of it. His choice in how to use these funds highlights his enduring love for the holy ground of the mountains and the people of western North Carolina. Now is your chance to make this gift even more meaningful.

Your donations will help make the new Hermitages a reality AND support the existing ministry of retreat!

Donation link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/bishops-hermitage-challenge

06/20/2026

Welcoming Week One of the 56th (?!) North American Academy of Piping and Drumming home to the Valle tomorrow. Unless, of course, they're still in New York...

It's Scotland's first World Cup appearance in 28 years, and fans ha...

04/29/2026

Local folks! You got teenagers or young adults kicking around the house this summer, looking for a job? We need kitchen help in a big way. Hours are flexible, but generally in shifts between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Currently it's mostly weekend work, but our high season kicks off in early June, and there will be plenty of weekday work as well. Our philosophy is one of mentorship - how to prepare scaled up buffet-style food, teamwork, taking care of people through hospitality, etc.

The VCCC is a beautiful place to work. Pay is competitive with similar jobs in Boone, starting at $15/hour, and depending on experience, can be higher. Free meals, of course. If you know of anyone older who is looking for a part-time job, that would be awesome, too. We need people who are reliable and can get here on their own, who have a solid work ethic, and who are not afraid to try new things.

Have them contact Margaret directly, [email protected].