Cragmont Assembly — Hotel in Black Mountain

I came here for a Wild at Heart BASIC men's retreat in August 2023 and I highly recommend Cragmont whole-heartedly. Its facilities is perfect for what I wanted and was looking for - a rustic, reasonably priced, clean, and well-stocked with amenities (all the basic stuff you need and expect from a rustic venue). It had a beautiful view in the front of their property with some small mountains and some sweet amenities from a shared dining hall, swings in the front to enjoy that view, hiking trails, various rooms to rent out / buildings, community fire pit, a rugged gym, volleyball court among other things. The cherry on top is their Executive Director, Matthew Daughtry-Grubbs. He is such a special, wonderful, capable man and runs a great organization at Cragmont. He is thoughtful, considerate, and makes sure to take care of his employees and keeps the property looking great. After staying at Cragmont for the WAH BASIC, I learned that their property hosts a variety of retreats / functions, as well as groups and of course single rooms for hikers / travelers. I have it in my heart to go up again next year, for a new retreat (BECOMING A KING EXPERIENCE (which is also through the Wild at Heart ministry)), which is a sort of next step from the WAH BASIC, which all the fellow guys that I did it with (that I had just met and are now all considered friends), intend to also go back! I even want to go back sometime with my wife to utilize a single room to make a local hiking trip out of it. If you are in the area (or not in the area... I mean, I came all the way up from western / central Florida!) please consider supporting this great place by visiting! You...

I'm writing this review after my 2nd stay. I stay here (in the "motel style" building) because it is so quiet, a convenient location, management is super friendly, and the low cost is appreciated. If you are accustomed to electronic keycards, free 24/7 coffee and continental breakfasts, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a clean place to crash because you are in the area hiking or just visiting, this is your spot. This place is way better than the motels out on the "main drag" in Black Mountain. I actually love the fact there is no TV in the room plus the room I usually stay in has concrete walls which insulates sound so welI I can finally sleep through a night (l live by a very busy fire department). It was a very cold and rainy day we checked-in and the heater in the room worked extremely well (Matthew had turned it on prior to our arrival). The bathroom and main room are very clean. Towels are provided. There is a short to-do list before leaving your room but stripping your linens and taking your garbage out is exactly what helps keep the price low. I really wish we had a little more time and better weather on campus to play frisbee golf, corn hole or just relax on the tree swings. I really feel like this is a hidden gem in Black Mountain. Part of me doesn't want to publicize it and keep it a secret but I also want Cragmont Assembly to be as successful as possible with their lodging choices. My only suggestion is if you like a big firm pillow, throw yours in the car before leaving home. The pillows in the rooms are flat pillows (I'd need to stack all 4 of them up to support my...

This is our new favorite, basic, inexpensive place to stay in Black Mountain. Just the basics-with a smile. Matthew & staff are smiling, wonderful people. We are frequently needing to stay one or two nights in Black Mountain due to a project and this is a perfect solution. They provide a coffee station in the main building along with a microwave and community frig. The grounds are wonderful for kids to run off energy or for a walk. The views are wonderful ⛰️🏔️🗻 No meal service for single rooms in off season, but we grabbed something in town. No elevator that I saw but first floor rooms were available. Note - for the price savings, guests are asked to strip beds and empty trash. Easy steps to get a room at half the price of something in town, in my opinion. 😉 I think this would be an economical way to host an extended family gathering. The reception area has tshirts and a few other items, along with hand made wooden bowls from a local artist. The front porch is big and welcoming with a line up of rocking chairs. I’ll post pictures on...