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YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly is a year-round leadership training and conference/retreat center located in Black Mountain, North Carolina founded in 1906. For over a century, YMCA Blue Ridge has welcomed YMCAs and other non-profit groups to come together to build relationships, learn, discover the beauty of nature, enjoy healthy outdoor activities, and grow spiritually and mentally throughout the 1,200-acre campus.
In serving our groups and guests, the Assembly adheres to both the values of the YMCA and principles on which it was founded – respect all, work diligently, provide for others’ needs and serve with integrity and kindness.
YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly was impacted greatly by Hurricane Helene losing several buildings closing the site for 9 months before reopening at a limited capacity in June 2025. Restoration and infrastructure work continues throughout the campus.