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Christian Retreat Center

Life is Relationships

A Ministry of Healing, Restoring & Training

Healthy Families

Strengthening families through the revelation of God’s Word

Healed Hearts

Providing rest for the weary in a safe, supportive environment

Hopeful Futures

Equipping believers for their God-given purpose

52+
Years of Ministry
120K+
Lives Touched
100+
Nations Reached
65K+
Young People Served
Refresh Your Soul

A Smoky Mountain Sanctuary

Formerly known as Christian Training Center International, we are passionate about hospitality at our Christ-centered retreat in rural North Carolina.

Victorious Living

We train believers to live victorious lives through biblical truth, experiential discipleship and family relationships.

Christian Leadership Training

We desire to see generations of leaders walking confidently in their calling and modeling Christ in their families and communities.

Respite for the Weary

The Inn is a restorative refuge where weary travelers can have an authentic encounter with Jesus.

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The Inn of Last Resort

The Inn of Last Resort

Our Smoky Mountain sanctuary offers a retreat that fosters healing and renewal for anyone whose soul is tired and weary. Restoring families, discipling young people and healing the broken are the bedrocks of our ministry.

We are saddened but pleased to announce a Celebration of Life for Sally Fesperman, our dear sister, friend, and co-founder of The Inn. She passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on January 19, 2025. Please join us at The Inn on Saturday, February 1st at 2 PM. There will be a reception and fellowship time following.Location:The Inn of Last Resort, 234 Watchman Ln, Franklin, NC 28734Please RSVP to let us know you are coming by emailing Seth Williams at seth@innoflastresort.org Ps. 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."Tim BryantBoard ChairmanThe Inn of Last Resort ... See MoreSee Less
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234 Watchman Lane
Franklin, NC 28734

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