This quiet corner of Southwestern North Carolina is set within the heart of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, and raises to peaks of 5,000 feet. The Asheville Airport is only an hour away. The airports of Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Knoxville are approximately 2 hours away. Close by are the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests, Cullasaja Gorge and several mountain resorts.

The Center at Rose Creek provides a refreshing environment for both individuals and organizations:

• Overnight Accommodations
  
• Conferences
  
• Retreats
  
• Seminars
  
• Social Gatherings
  
• Reunions
  
• Weddings/Receptions
  
  

Groups

The Center at Rose Creek is ideal for retreats for groups from all walks of life. Just 8 miles from downtown Franklin, NC gives us the convenience of access to all types of local outdoor recreation activities and shopping.

Here, just away from the hustle, the hectic and the noise of the everyday world, you can rest and clear your mind in order to concentrate, enabling you go back refreshed and focused in mind and spirit. Our conference center, complete with sound system, will comfortably seat 120 for banquets, and up to 200 for conferences.

Past retreats have come to the Center from Church groups, nature groups, clinical and therapeutic groups as well as couple relationship workshops. We have hosted Women's groups, Team Building from several different types of organizations and Family Reunions, training and educational conferences as well as weddings and receptions.

The Gazebo at Rose Creek, on our private "Walden Pond" is a wonderful place for Church services or out door exercise group activities such as Tai Chi and Qigong. With "The Center" taking care of the mundane every day necessities for you; such as meals and housing, total time can be given to the task at hand to create the results you want your retreat to accomplish. The Center has the advantage of being independent of any particular organization or religious affiliation.

With a separate Chapel, away from our conference center, there is a quiet space for prayer and services, contemplation and meditation. The natural grounds, with easy hiking access down to the Little Tennessee river, gives open space for internal examination and communication as well as mild exercise and just plain fun!

Facilities

Nestled in the mountains of North Carolina. The Center at Rose Creek is the perfect place to heal body and spirit in a natural Walden-like setting. Our serene environment and crystal-clear air will allow you to reclaim your peace of mind, revitalize your spirit, recapture your natural energy and breathe freely, Enjoy nature walks, meditation, and gourmet cuisine.

Conference Center: This lovely spacious facility that can accommodate up to 150 people with tables and chairs. Complete with sound system, dance floor and stage.

Small Meeting Space: This cozy room is great for small group meeting. Near by are a kitchen, bathrooms and several small break out rooms.

The Lodge House: Comfortable home like setting ideal for smaller groups who are looking for intimate space. It offers living room, two dinning rooms, kitchen facilities and restrooms. Also, a library for you use while staying here.

Wild Rose Café: Let Chef Nicole Jobin prepare a gourmet dinning experience for your group while staying here. See some of what we offer under our Wild Rose Café.

Lodging Facilities: Each room offers comfortable lodging complete with coffee makers and linens. We offer one bedroom studio's and two bedroom apartments. The Studio's have two double beds and room for an extra daybed. The 2 bedroom units also have two double beds in each bedroom and room for daybeds.

The Gazebo: Surrounded by trees this ideal setting affords a beautiful and serene atmosphere.

Labyrinth at Rose Creek: Come discover the labyrinth as a spiritual tool. Walk the path, come as a pilgrim, rediscover the ancient wisdom from all traditions, journey inward, and re-connect with your spirit. Some see the labyrinth as a meditative walk and some as a body prayer, discover what it is for you.The labyrinth project was started several years ago. It was built in September of 2004. It is an ongoing process, such as our own lives. We invite you to come and be apart of our process. Witness the change as it evolves. The labyrinth is open to all.