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Valle Crucis
Conference Center
Valle Crucis has a long
and unique history. The
area
was first settled by
Episcopal settlers who
were seeking peace,
quiet, and the freedom to
practice their religion. In 1840, a
botanist from New York
visited the area and was
led to visit and
correspond with Bishop
Ives, the then head
Diocese of North
Carolina. Bishop Ives
was so intrigued by his
conversations with the
New York botanist that
he visited Valle Crucis
and promised to provide
a leader and a
missionary for the
people of the area.
During his trip, Bishop
Ives also noticed the
interesting pattern of
the area's rivers and
observed the formation
of St. Andrew's cross
where two streams met.
He then began calling
the area the Vale of the
Cross, thus the town
forever bore this apt
name. In
1842, Bishop Ives sent
Rev. Henry Prout and he
began ministering to the
settlers in the area.
Over several years,
Bishop Ives began buying
various lands in Valle
Crucis with a goal in
mind of creating a
monastic order in this
holy area. The monastic
order lasted for only a
short time as many in
the Anglican Church felt
the orders were too
"Roman", however, the
Episcopal tradition and
heritage continued in
the area and still plays
a prominent role today.
Several churches were
established and of
course, the Old Mission
School educated the
local
children.
 The
Valle Crucis Conference
Center is located at the
old site of the Old
Episcopal Mission and
school. Listed on the
Historic Registry, the
Old Episcopal Mission
and Valle Crucis
Conference Center are an
integral part of the
community. Hosting many
religious and cultural
events throughout the
year, the conference
center also hosts the
popular
Valle Crucis
Country Fair each
October in the beautiful
pastureland across from
the main hall. Contact
the conference center
for more information on
events and activities in Valle
Crucis.
If you are coming to the
area for a great North
Carolina Mountain
Vacation in the High
Country, be sure to
bring your hiking boots
and a camera! Adjacent
to the Valle Crucis
Conference Center is
more than 440 acres of
lush, mountain land
providing all that you
need to get away from
suburban and city life.
Many visitors that come
to Valle Crucis and
stay in our Valle Crucis
Cabin Rentals enjoy
hikes to the Lower
Crab Orchard Waterfall
near the conference
center. This spectacular
display of nature is a
must see! Individuals
and groups hike to this
serene location to view
the Lower Crab Orchard
Waterfall and rejuvenate
and renew their spirit.
Coming to Valle Crucis
for a North Carolina
Mountain Getaway? Browse
through our lodging and
accommodations options;
we offer gorgeous and
unique
Cabins for Rent
in Western North
Carolina, many of which
are located in the
historic area of Valle
Crucis. If you are
looking to stay right in
the heart of the High
Country, our Cheap
Western North Carolina
Cabins are simply the
best option! We have
Cabins in Boone, Banner
Elk, atop Sugar
Mountain, Beech
Mountain, Seven Devils
and near Linville, and
Newland.
We invite you to view
all of our rental
properties and contact
us by phone at
828.898.9188,
e-mail us, or us or
online request form
to ask questions or
request reservations. |
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