Join us for the Festival of Wisdom and Grace, August 17–20, at the beautiful Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.

Designed for adults in the second half of life, this annual gathering offers an opportunity for spiritual renewal, meaningful fellowship, and a deeper connection with Christ. This year’s theme, “And you will have life, and life abundantly” (John 10:10), will be explored through inspiring worship, engaging workshops, recreation, entertainment, and time spent in Christian community.

The keynote speaker is Rev. Dr. Jim Harnish, a retired United Methodist pastor, author, and speaker with more than 43 years of ministry experience in Florida. Dr. Harnish is the founding pastor of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Orlando and served for 22 years as senior pastor of Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa. He has authored more than 20 books and Bible studies and is known for his inspiring and practical preaching.

Pastor Philip will be attending and invites members and friends of FUMCWP to this special event.

Lodging, Meals & Registration

Terrace Hotel, Lake Junaluska

• Room Rate: $144 + tax per night (single or double occupancy)
• Three-night stay: $432 + tax
• Meal Package (8 meals): $168.15 per person
• Program Registration Fee: $135 per person

Estimated Total Cost

• Single Occupancy (1 person, 1 room): $735.15 + tax
• Double Occupancy (2 people, 1 room): $519.15 per person + tax

Recommended Flight Option

Allegiant Air Nonstop

• Monday, August 17
  • Flight 220
  • Orlando Sanford (SFB): 3:26 PM departure
  • Asheville (AVL): 5:01 PM arrival
• Thursday, August 20
  • Flight 1870
  • Asheville (AVL): 9:00 AM departure
  • Orlando Sanford (SFB): 10:33 AM arrival

Current round-trip airfare is approximately $186.50 per person (subject to change).

Guests who book these recommended flights will receive complimentary transportation between Asheville Regional Airport and Lake Junaluska, arranged by Associate Pastor Philip Allred.

Registration Instructions

Before registering, please complete the following two steps:

Step 1: Reserve Your Room
Call Lake Junaluska at 800-222-4930 and select option 1. Tell the reservation agent that you are attending the Festival of Wisdom and Grace (August 17–20) and would like to reserve a room at the Terrace Hotel.

Step 2: Book Your Flight or Arrange Transportation
Book the recommended Allegiant Air flights or confirm that you will be providing your own transportation.

Once both steps are complete, register through the FUMCWP group registration link.

This is a wonderful opportunity to travel together, grow together, and be renewed together in a beautiful mountain setting. We hope you will join us.

For questions or assistance, please contact Philip Allred at philipa@fumcwp.org.