Enjoy beauty & refreshment

One of the MANY reasons I love my job is the awesome people I get to work with.

Last year I spent some time researching blogs and bloggers to invite to a meet-up at the Billy Graham Library. It was an intimate gathering, and the ladies that attended were gracious, inspiring and a blessing to each other.

Soon after, my boss decided to move forward with an idea that had been stewing for a while – planning a bloggers retreat at The Cove. As the speakers for the event were being determined, I had an opportunity to reengage with some of those who had responded to the meet-up invitation months before and connect with another blogger who I wasn’t familiar with, but have grown to love and stalk look forward to their posts.

Next month, that blogger retreat that started as just an idea is happening – November 17-18 in the awe-inspiring mountains of Asheville, N.C. The speakers are Jon Acuff, Jessi Connolly, Jen Schmidt, Sommer Collier and Drew Hawkins. Their sessions include a wide range of topics from Instagram and Pinterest to Living Inspired and Blogging Business Basics.

Will Graham – executive director of The Cove, grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham, and brother to my dear friend Cissie – will lead attendees in devotions with worship led by Stephanie Seefeldt.

Not only the sessions of the retreat, but also the tranquility, stillness and beauty of The Cove will leave you refreshed.

Find out more information, including session descriptions, at thecove.org. 

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