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Inn of the Last Resort
Christian Retreat Center

Life is Relationships

A Christian Training Center for Individuals, Couples & Families

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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

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TRAIN TO REIGN

Family First

Family is the most vital relationship and the one most frequently attacked. Train to Reign is designed to bring healing and transformation to individuals, couples and families from around the world. It is a safe and holy place where painful and complex situations are overcome in the name of Jesus.

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FAMILY RETREATS

Unplug. Reconnect. Encounter God.

Enjoy a weekend getaway at one of our Family Retreats designed to help you leave the busyness of life behind and focus on what matters most. These retreats will deepen your intimacy with each other and God.

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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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Celebrating Our Beloved Co-Founder

Honoring Sally Fesperman

Sally Fesperman and her husband, Jay, opened The Inn of Last Resort in 1971. Together they spent their lives ministering to couples and families, bringing the Kingdom of God a little closer to earth.

 

Jay went on to glory in 1992, and Sally joined him on January 19, 2025, at the age of 98. She will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her.

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Remembering Sally Fesperman
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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.

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Have you read our directors' new book yet? Here's what one couple had to say:"Larry and Susan found biblical, Christ-centered ways of guiding families to health and healing, bringing hope to individuals who had lost hope. Larry and Susan genuinely live what they teach. This book will multiply their God-given wisdom to families around the world.” - Kent & Janet Norell, Pastor & Veteran MissionariesGet your copy: www.innoflastresort.org/books ... See MoreSee Less

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