About Higher Ground
Higher Ground Christian Retreat Center is a 110-acre haven in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains where the breath-taking view and fresh mountain air bring a new awareness of God's creation. Dedicated to perfecting the spirit of Christ in all believers.
A clear day opens vistas of 40-60 miles.
A place to come away from the world
To be surrounded by the beauty of creation
To draw closer to God and one another coming apart; coming together renewing the body, soul and spirit. Finding the good, pleasing, perfect will of God.
Mountain Get-Away
If you, your church or organization are looking for a get-away, someplace to escape your day to day busy life, we suggest visiting Higher Ground. This unique, Christian retreat, offers a spectacular view and accommodations that is unmatched on the parkway. A quiet, serene setting above the clouds is what you'll find when you visit this beautiful retreat. View our full accommodations and lodging options.
Higher Ground provides a variety of spiritual activities each year such as women's, men's, and youth retreats, officer training seminars; and children's camps. Check upcoming events and retreat dates.
Structure Your Own Program
If your group wishes to structure their own program, Higher Ground's staff is eager to work with you to provide meals and necessary facilities. A variety of menus are available. Meals are lovingly prepared in a commercially equipped kitchen. Higher Ground is known for its great food.
Facilities Include:
• Dining/Conference Hall• Open Air Tabernacle
• Children's Play Area
• "I AM" Stations
• Kitchen
Forms & Information
• Reservation Form• Registration Form
• Policies
• Menu
• Brochure
• Map of Higher Ground Facilities
• Our Statement of Faith
• Statement of Beliefs
Building a Cross
This inspirational video is from R.A.W, Recovery and Wilderness. The group utilized Higher Ground's facilities to help men struggling with addiction. One of their activities was building a cross. The cross is still on Higher Ground today.
Higher Ground and the Cockayne Syndrome, East Coast, Retreat
Virginia Currents is a regional television program about items of interest in Virginia. This segment illustrates some of the wonderful things that go on at Higher Ground. Teresa Wall is president of the Cockayne Syndrome on the East Coast, an organization that has used Higher Ground as a retreat several times over the past few years, most recently in the summer of 2012.
