Wildacres Retreat 2025
Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1
Join us for a powerful weekend of reflection, connection, and renewal in one of the most breathtaking settings on earth — the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Wildacres Retreat offers crisp mountain air, sweeping views, and a sense of timeless beauty that invites the soul to breathe deeply and come home to itself.
This year’s retreat is currently at capacity.
We’re thrilled that so many in our community are joining us for this meaningful weekend. If you’re still interested in attending, we encourage you to join the waitlist below. We will contact you if a spot opens up.
Questions? Contact Nicole Sidman, Director of Congregational Life.
Quick Links
Where Strength Begins: Reclaiming What We Can Control
This year’s theme invites us to root ourselves in what truly matters — finding steadiness, courage, and hope as we prepare for the sacred work of the new year.
Who It's For
- Individuals and Couples
- Families with Children
- Multigenerational Groups
- First-Timers and Returning Participants
What to Expect
- Shabbat services and singing with our clergy team
- Thought-provoking learning sessions for adults
- Engaging children and teen programming
- Campfires, hikes, and time in nature
- Free time for quiet rest and reflection
- Shared meals, stories, and connection
Scenes from Past Retreats
“Our membership and feeling of community really clicked during Wildacres in 2024. Since meeting so many more congregants, I’ve felt more at home than ever.”
Registration Information
- Wildacres attendees must be Temple Beth El members with a current 2025-2026 My Temple Commitment.
- Fees must be paid in full by Friday, August 8, 2025. There is limited capacity. As a result, registration will remain open pending space availability
About Wildacres
Address: Wildacres Retreat, 1565 Wildacres Road, Little Switzerland, NC 28749
Phone Number: 828-756-4573
Are you a newcomer with questions about the retreat or a veteran needing a refresher?
