"Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10

Nestled in the North Carolina Mountains, the Candlestick Retreat is the place to be still and seek the Lord. We are a four season resort established to advance the cause of Christ. Come and join us for a weekend or a week. We would love to host your team in a friendly, comfortable Christian atmosphere.

The Candlestick Retreat & Enrichment Center has been established to be a light to the community and as far as we can reach into the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are dedicated to growing God's people and reaching the lost. This resort and ministry is the vision of Minneapolis Baptist Church. It can be used as a conference center to educate and edify God's people or used as a retreat for spiritual and physical refreshment in the beauty of His creation. By coming here we pray that missions grow in your heart and your commitment and purpose is strengthened to follow Jesus and make a difference in this world for Him.

Built in 1932, the Minneapolis School building (17,000 square feet) has been transformed into a 72-bed facility. We have added new conveniences but have kept the flavor of the original hardwood floors and old school feel. We have a large common living room suitable for relaxation with comfy furniture or holding devotional meetings where you may conveniently access our wireless high-speed internet service or use our nation-wide unlimited long distance phone service (cell tower access is limited in and near the center). Enjoy physical recreation or hold meetings in our full size gymnasium-auditorium which is conductive to team sports, rain or shine, or work out in our exercise room. You will be able to prepare and serve meals in our large cafeteria-dining hall also suitable for devotional and other meetings.

Located in Avery County, North Carolina, we are at the intersection of Big Horse Creek and Toe River that meanders around the boundary of the retreat center. (Physically we are at the intersection of Hwy. 19E and Minneapolis School Road which actually ends in our parking lot. We are fully visible from 19E whether come from the North and South

A place in time, Minneapolis is a small community with a population of approximately 200 and includes the historically famous Appalachian Inn Bed & Breakfast and our local post office. It is a lovely place centered in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Please visit our photo gallery.

"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills…" Psalms 121:1