Author: Anne

Did You Know?   In 1913 Dr. Robert Anderson, President of the Mountain Retreat Association, first proposed that Montreat establish a post-secondary school, noting that Montreat Hotel and other facilities

Did You Know?   Montreat opened its first school in November 1899. Part of Montreat’s founding mission was to minister to the “mountaineers” of the Appalachians. Hence the school from

Did You Know?   Those of us of “a certain age” still remember the old grocery store (complete with a gas pump), post office, drug store, and the lean-to attached

Did You Know?   As families increasingly came to Montreat in the early 20th century for vacations and conferences, they sought activities for their children.  The club program, which offered

Did You Know?   Youth programming has long been a vital part of the Montreat experience.  Dr. Robert Anderson noted in his 1912 report to the Mountain Retreat Association Stockholders

Did You Know?   Did you know that Montreat has had three Winsborough buildings?  The initial building was dedicated in 1917 to serve as the Montreat home for the newly

Did You Know? The Alba Hotel, which opened in 1907, was a much needed addition to lodging in Montreat.  Conferences were growing in size. The Hotel Montreat and the many