Programs

Would you like to lead a retreat or a workshop at the Valle Crucis Conference Center? Send a note to Margaret Love at director@vcconferences.org. We'll be looking for your thoughts on group size, number of days (one-day retreat, multi-day, etc.), number of meals, etc. plus a short description of your program idea.

Keep checking back to this page! We update with new programs every so often. If you want to be in the know about programs through our Very Occasional And Completely Unspammy Email Newsletter, you can sign up for that here.

2026 Programs At A Glance

Our VIP workshop and programming leader is Katerina Whitley, a wonderful author and facilitator.

Writing is often a lonely pursuit. You may find that it's much easier to write in the company of like-minded people and with the guidance of a professional who loves to encourage others in the craft of writing. Women Writers 2026 Workshops invite women of all backgrounds to step away from daily noise and into a quiet mountain setting. You’ll write, listen, and share in a small, supportive circle. Join this group of women writers to capture memories, define thoughts, express emotions, and bring order out of chaos. New writers are most welcome!

There are quarterly 3-day and 1-day options available throughout the year, with lodging and meals included. Commuter and one-day rates are also available.

Women Writers 1-Day Winter Workshop January 29, 2026 Crab Orchard Hall	Evergreen: The Spirituality of Aging Friday, March 27, 2026 The Rev. Rebecca Husband Maynard Johnson Hall First Floor (Description & registration coming soon!)
Soul Sauntering: A Celtic Retreat Sunday-Friday, February 1-6, 2026 $748 full program	Women Writers Full June Workshop June 11-13, 2026 Crab Orchard Hall
Women Writers Full Winter Workshop February 12-14, 2026 Crab Orchard Hall	Women Writers June 1-Day Workshop June 18, 2026 Crab Orchard Hall
Women Writers Full March Workshop March 19-21, 2026 Crab Orchard Hall	Women Writers Full September Workshop September 10-12, 2026 Crab Orchard Hall
Women Writers March 1-Day Workshop March 26, 2026 Crab Orchard Hall	Women Writers September 1-Day Workshop September 17, 2026 Crab Orchard Hall

Soul Sauntering: A Celtic Retreat
Sunday-Friday, February 1-6, 2026
The Rev. Karla Woggon
$748 full program

A sacred retreat to explore the liminal, threshold, in-between spaces and places in your life.

Honor the Celtic feast of Imbolc, marking the midpoint between winter and spring, and St. Brigid, the saint of liminal threshold places. Reflect on transitional moments through various spiritual practices, including contemplative walking in nature, group and individual reflection, dream work, reflection on the sacred stories of our lives, and creative expression. Nature will serve as our Spiritual Director, guiding us into deeper awareness and connection. The retreat offers a sacred space to honor transition, discover new insights, and embrace the grace found in the in-between moments of life. Come and find your place in the sacred flow of nature and spirit.

Facilitated by The Rev. Karla Woggon, a retired Episcopal Priest and seasoned spiritual director, dream worker, pilgrimage leader, and lover of stories.

Lodging will be in the Inn and retreat will be in Johnson Hall. There are single and double occupancy as well as commuter pricing options available.

Register here for the Soul Sauntering retreat.