Montreat Stewards are concerned the proposed hotel would:

• Irrevocably change the look and feel of the center of Montreat with the scale of the project

• Increase traffic substantially in an already congested location

• Diminish a historic neighborhood and destroy two of the oldest buildings in Montreat

• Threaten the natural environment

The Montreat Conference Center never reached out to inform or consult with neighbors about the project. However in mid-February 2021, immediate neighbors of the project indirectly learned of the plans.  We have since met several times with the Conference Center, raising our concerns and proposing alternative plans for development of the area, but they have refused to change course.

We continue to strongly believe that the scale of the project is far out of proportion to the space, and to the style and needs of Montreat, and that it in fact contradicts the Town mission:  "To seek ways to maintain and improve the quality of life, preserve the natural beauty and promote responsible growth while maintaining our community image, heritage and traditions."

Historical homes in danger

Environment at risk