YMCA Blue Ridge is a conference center in beautiful Black Mountain, NC. We impact lives, develop youth and shape leaders.

A Home Away From Home

Whether you are planning a conference, family reunion, youth retreat, church meeting or outdoor education program, YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly offers the facilities and services to meet your needs. As a full-service conference center, our full-time staff, volunteers and seasonal leaders provide lodging, dining, catering, meeting spaces, recreational opportunities and more to deliver a great experience in a spectacular mountain setting.

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A Space to Gather and Grow Together

YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly offers over 25 indoor and outdoor meeting spaces across campus that you can choose from – and each can be set up tailored to fit your group’s unique needs. Multiple buildings on our campus offer spaces ranging from large auditoriums to small breakout rooms that provide quiet spots for discussions, gatherings and group time. Our staff will prepare your meeting space with an appropriate set-up of tables, chairs, audiovisual equipment and any other needs prior to your arrival.

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Achieve, Explore and Learn on the Mountain

We offer several guided programming options modified to fit the focus, needs and goals of your group or conference. From high and low ropes challenge courses and adventure programs like archery, mountain biking and hiking, to team building activities and outdoor education opportunities, there is something for everyone at YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly. Whether you are with a school field trip, church retreat, family reunion, YMCA, or another group, enrich your Mountaintop experience with a tailored program agenda.

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At YMCA Blue Ridge, we impact lives for a lifetime.

Announcement: The YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly is closed for reconstruction after damage from Hurricane Helene and we look forward to announcing our reopening as soon as possible.