Catholic Conference Center

The primary mission of the Catholic Conference Center is to serve the people of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte, its Bishop, offices, organizations, institutions, and parishes. It shares the broader evangelical call of the Diocese to build the Catholic community in the counties of Western North Carolina.

The Center promotes and conducts retreats and workshops. It also opens its doors and offers hospitality to the Christian communities in the State, their leaders, congregations, and organizations. As a facility for meetings, the Catholic Conference Center is available to civic,educational, and governmental agencies, to professional societies, and other non-profit organization whose purposes are compatible with the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church.
Its ministry is always Catholic and Christian. Its Director and staff are pledged to welcome and serve all who visit us.
Call (888) 536-7441, email us This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit us online at www.catholicconference.org

Living Waters Center
Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center offers private and directed retreats year round. Simply call us (828) 926-3833 and make your request.

Living Waters now has available a cottage with a magnificent view for small groups, called "Lecceto", after an Augustinian monastery in the hills of Tuscany. The hermitage sleeps five persons and provides solitude and a comfortable setting for prayer and relaxation. Make your reservations today!

Contact information:
Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center
103 Living Waters Lane
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-3833 phone
(828) 926-1997 fax

St. Francis Springs Prayer Center
The mission of St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, a community inspired by the peace witness of St. Francis and St. Clare, is to promote a spirituality through contemplative prayer and action. We seek to offer a comfortable, peaceful environment where one can experience the beauty of nature, the sanctity of silence, and the joy of Franciscan hospitality. St. Francis Springs Prayer Center is a non-profit, inter-faith retreat center. All denominations are welcome to use our Center for spiritual formation.

The center may be contacted at:
477 Grogan Road
Stoneville, North Carolina 27048
Telephone: 336-573-3751
Fax: 336-573-3752
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Directions: From Route 220 in northern North Carolina, exit at Mayodan/Eden Route135. Drive east towards Eden on Rt. 135 for 3.3 miles. Turn right onto Stone MountainRoad. Drive .8 mile and make your first left, which is Grogan Road. Drive .7 miles andturn left into St. Francis Springs Prayer Center.