Ridgecrest
Conference Center

Ridgecrest is a premier Christian conference center nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. It is less than a day’s drive from over 15 states, and just 20 minutes east of Asheville on I-40.

Their mission is “impacting lives for God’s glory through purposeful hospitality.” 

New Wineskins has proudly done business with Ridgecrest for over 30 years!

Located at 1 Ridgecrest Dr, Black Mountain, NC, 28711

Office Hours: 9am-4pm Eastern Time Monday - Friday

Phone: +1 (800) 588-7222

Email: reservations@ridgecrestnc.com

Campus Map

Important Details

Recreational Opportunities

Nibble Nook
Choose from over 15 flavors of ice cream, which are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. You can also find a variety of snacks and meal options, including: hamburgers, chicken tenders, chips, candy, and drinks. Click here for store hours.

Clouds Coffee Shop
Specialty coffees, teas, fresh lattes, frozen frappes and smoothies are prepared just for you. Whether you’re looking for a place to sit back and relax, or to fellowship with friends, Clouds is a great place to take a break from the day’s activities. Click here for store hours.

Complementary activities include sand volleyball, gaga, carpet ball, cornhole, hiking, gym space, pickle ball and more! Just ask the front desk in Pritchell Lobby for sports equipment and trail maps. Mini-golf along a mountain stream is available to play for $4 a person.

• Non-life threatening emergency:

Please contact the Ridgecrest Front Desk +1 (800) 722-5888 or dial 0 from any Ridgecrest phone.

• Life-threatening emergency:

Please call 911 first and then contact the Ridgecrest Front Desk. It is extremely important that you notify Ridgecrest when 911 has been called, so they can direct the emergency personnel when they arrive on campus. Please also alert Shelly Sorem

Emergency Plan