Bonclarken Conference Center

Bonclarken Conference Center is a Christian retreat and conference venue in Flat Rock, North Carolina, set within the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. The centre welcomes churches, youth groups, choirs, families, professional organisations and other group organisers looking for a peaceful setting for conferences, retreats, camps, educational programmes and fellowship gatherings.

The site combines flexible meeting facilities with overnight accommodation, dining and recreational amenities. Groups can choose from hotel-style rooms, apartments, cottages, cabins and other lodging options, making it suitable for gatherings ranging from small leadership retreats to larger programmes of up to 350 guests. The accommodation mix also allows organisers to house different age groups or delegate types across the campus.

Meeting facilities include the Mike and Lib Patrick Conference Room, which can seat up to 350 people and is equipped for presentations, the Jean White Room for groups of up to 100, and Convocation Hall for larger gatherings with stage and audiovisual facilities. Smaller rooms, classrooms and breakout spaces are available for workshops, board meetings, youth programmes and discussion groups. The campus also includes a chapel, dining hall and spaces suitable for receptions and informal gatherings.

Beyond the formal programme, guests can enjoy outdoor and indoor recreation, including disc golf, tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball and nature-focused activities. This combination of facilities, accommodation and group support makes Bonclarken well suited to organisers planning residential conferences, church retreats, camps, seminars and multi-day gatherings in western North Carolina. Its Christian setting and connection with the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church are central to the identity of the venue.