Trinity Center is a camp and conference center owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina.
On the southern outer banks of North Carolina and away from busy city life, Trinity Center guests enjoy a natural barrier island setting of maritime forest, rolling dunes, undeveloped oceanfront, and sound-side waterways. Our professional staff will customize your meeting, lodging and dining needs for 12 persons at our retreat house, 90 nestled in rooms, or 100 youth in our dorms.
Trinity is located between the Atlantic Ocean and Bogue Sound on 62 acres of the coastal barrier island known as Bogue Banks. Unparalleled in design, our contemporary buildings are set in restful surroundings. The award winning landscape supports a relaxing non-commercial atmosphere. Plentiful and delicious food is served buffet style in our 2 dining rooms. Comfortable, completely equipped meeting rooms accommodate groups of 15 to 175. . Food service and exclusive meeting space are included for all groups.
Since 1986 we have been helping people cultivate and celebrate relationships. Trinity Center is the perfect destination for your next church retreat, family reunion, girls' weekend, training session, corporate retreat and everything in between.
Come walk the beach; watch the sunset; and perhaps…catch a glimpse of our elusive dolphins.
Faith
Christian:
Episcopal
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Trinity Center welcomes all people to the spiritual home of Episcopalians of East Carolina, where we share God's gifts of community and hospitality in a natural coastal environment.
We treat each visitor as a pilgrim and each pilgrim as a person. Trinity Center has been a place for people to come for refreshment and retreat since its doors first opened in 1986.
Average Cost: $$ - $$$
Trinity Center's Housing Clusters
Our 44 motel-style rooms were designed with retreating in mind. Amenities include one double and one single bed, private bath with stand-up shower, a dresser, vanity, and nightstand with alarm clock and reading lamp, and are individually heated and cooled. Linens are provided for most groups. To maintain the retreat atmosphere, we have purposefully left out the telephone, TV, and internet connection.
Youth Dorms also available. Please call for pricing.
Environment: Island, Ocean / Beach, Woods
Special Needs: Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Drugs
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
Trinity Center's Sound to Sea Program help school age students understand why and how we are tied to the earth. Through the Biology, Cultural or Current Events Program options, students have the opportunity to learn about unique adaptations of the plants and animals that live on a barrier island, how man has used these plants and animals throughout history, or how the loss of this amazing biodiversity is harmful to human health. For more info follow
http://trinityctr.com/soundtosea/index.html
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
180
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
180
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Morgan Beach House | 31 | 35 | The Morgan Beach House sits atop our dunes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Accommodates up to 70 people theatre style or 50 people at tables. Amenities include a fireplace, ice machine, coffee maker, fridge & lots of natural lighting. |
| St. James Room | 30 | 30 | A cozy space conveniently located near our dining facility. 50+ people in a theatre style seating arrangement or 40 people at tables. Creative and spiritual groups will enjoy the great acoustics, well tuned piano, soft carpet, and good lighting. |
| Main Conference Building | 60 | 100 | Our largest meeting space which can be divided into smaller work rooms using folding walls, this space can accommodate up to 175 people in a theatre style set-up or 90 people at tables, and is perfect for groups needing break-out space. |
| Sharp Assembly Building | 30 | 80 | Designed mainly for youth, the 30'x 80' main room is perfect for groups needing lots of space to move around. Two small break-out rooms are located toward the back. Many different table and chair set-ups are possible. |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Families, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Reunions, Silent, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups, Youth Groups
Amenities: AV Service, Basketball Court, Carpet, Chapel / Temple, Church / Prayer Services, Fire Pit / Circle, Fireplaces, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Labyrinth, On-line / Internet Access, Pavilion, Ropes / Challenge Course, Stations of the Cross, Swimming Pool / Lake, Volleyball, Walking/ Hiking Trails
Special Features: Morning Prayer is read in the Julian Chapel most mornings at 7:30am.
Pedestrian tunnel under Salter Path Road keeps guests safe while walking back and forth from the sound side to the beach side of property.
Other Special Features Include: Private beach access, outdoor pool open in summer months, 2 sound side shallow water piers, Sanders Point outdoor chapel, Julian of Norwich indoor chapel, beachside pavilion, prayer garden, Stations of the Cross
Technology and AV: Most audio/visual equipment is included in the group's per person per night rate.
Wireless internet is available in all meeting spaces and living rooms. All living rooms are equipped with flat screen TVs with built-in DVD's. Digital Projectors and golf carts are available at an addition costs.
Room Types: B&B, Dorm, Hotel
Total Number of Rooms:
44
Some or all housing is single sex only.
Children OK: Yes!
Housing: Trinity Center's 44 guestrooms are divided into 4 housing clusters. Each cluster contains 8-12 rooms and is supported by its own central living room which contains comfortable furniture, TV/VCR, microwave, ice maker, coffee maker, gas log fireplace and telephone. Each guestroom has a private bath; double and single bed and is individually heated and cooled.
Youth dorms also available
Pelican House has 9 bedrooms for 12 guests and can be rented by small groups for meditative sessions.
Food: Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
618 Salter Path Road
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
United States
Travel Info: Driving directions: From Hwy 70, follow US 70 East into Morehead City. Follow signs to Atlantic Beach and cross the bridge onto Bogue Banks. Turn right at the traffic light onto Hwy 58 (West Fort Macon Road). Continue 7 miles to Trinity Center on the right btwn mile markers 9 and 10.
From Hwy 24, Follow NC 24 East through Swansoboro. At the Hwy 24 and 58 intersection, turn right onto NC 58. Cross the bridge to Emerald Isle. Continue 14 miles to Trinity Center on the left btwn mile markers 10 and 9.
Airport Locations: We are approximately 1 hour from both the New Bern and Jacksonville regional airports and 3+ hours from the Raleigh/Durham airport.
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The Rev. Ginny Going
8/29/2009
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Trinity Center is a unique and beautiful retreat center in a gorgeous setting on the NC coast. I have been attending and organizing retreats there for over 20 years. The staff is well trained, professional, friendly and strive to make everyone's Trinity visit a good one. The facilities are clean and comfortable and the meeting room that looks over the Atlantic Ocean added in recent years is a wonderful place for group sessions. It is a treat to be at Trinity Center any time of the year.
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Patricia Taylor
7/21/2009
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This place is magical. The beauty here has brought tears to my eyes and for the first time in years I felt my tension melt away. I am so very thankful to experience the quiet serenity of creation. While I sat still at night listening to the ocean and the wind in the trees, my soul was quiet for the first time in ages. I am sure that there are few places like Trinity Center left in this world.
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Liz J.
2/1/2013
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I had the pleasure of attending the Kairos retreat with Cardinal Gibbons High School. The lovely, clean rooms are not what I imagine when I think "camping". I am a healthy, particular eater, and I looked forward to every meal; the food has such variety and delicious flavor. The dining experience was so relaxing and service was incredible (again, far from the food I remember "at camp"!) The staff provide an environment that makes our retreats meaningful and memorable.
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Jeanne F.
6/15/2017
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A beautiful place with caring staff. Wonderful memories of celebrating Sunday morning Eucharist in the pavilion with dolphins playing in the ocean as the backdrop. I have been there with both youth and adult groups as well as on retreat and have never been disappointed. Thanks, Trinity Center!
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Kevin B.
3/12/2017
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Visited with our parish, St. Timothy's, Raleigh for a weekend retreat. An uplifting experience that brought with it communion and peace. The Trinity Center is magnificent, with exceptional staff, food, and facilities, all situated between sound and sea. The Holy Spirit truly moves upon and through this place.
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Patti S.
11/12/2018
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I don't think I can ever express what Trinity Center represents to the young people that I brought there. It's because of folks like you at Trinity Center that make that spot such a peaceful, wonderful place.
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Martha B.
5/12/2019
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I just returned home from our family reunion, and never have we had so much fun. I cannot commend the staff enough! Every cousin - and even the teenagers have told me how much fun they had and what a perfect setting. We had family time in the meeting room, on the beach, and had a campfire. We really stayed together as a family and "retreated" in Trinity's beautiful setting.
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Reservation Criteria: Our per person/ per night rates include lodging, 3 meals, meeting space, audio visual equipment, coffee set-ups and a morning or afternoon break.
Trinity Center accepts reservations up to two years in advance. For availability, rates or additional information, call us at 1-888-874-6287.
Retreat Contact: Chris Grenier
Phone: (888) 874-6287 ext. 15
Website:
View Retreat Website
Organization Contact:
Trinity Center
P.O. Drawer 380
Salter Path, NC 28575
United States
Organization Website: View Organization Website