WMPC Annual Women’s Retreat 2026

January 23 - 25

January 23-25, 2026
Wrightsville Beach, NC

The 2026 WMPC Women’s Retreat will be held January 23-25 at the Holiday Inn Resort Lumina in Wrightsville Beach, NC.

We’re excited to welcome Rev. Gracie Payne, the Associate Pastor for Engagement at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis as the guest speaker who will guide us through our theme, “Beloved on the Earth.”

The retreat will kick off Friday evening after dinner on your own and we’ll wrap up Sunday morning after worship. All meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday are included. Please read closely below for all the details!

Signing up for the retreat requires TWO steps:

Step 1: Complete your Retreat Registration through the church.

  • The “Early Bird” Retreat Registration cost is $250 through the church (plus the cost of your hotel room reservation).
  • Starting November 1st, Retreat Registration cost is $265 (plus the cost of your hotel room reservation).

Register Through WMPC

 

Step 2: Make your hotel room reservation with the Holiday Inn Resort Lumina at Wrightsville Beach. The Lumina is offering multiple room options for our group, which are outlined on the hotel reservation page.

  • Room occupancy can be up to four women, with two queen beds.
  • Only one person in a shared room needs to contact the hotel to reserve your room. Please inform the Lumina when you make your reservation of the name(s) of any roommates.
  • You may also book your room by calling the Lumina at 910-256-2231.
  • If you are interested in learning more about staying in one of the suites that will also be used as a small group space, please contact Julia Reeder (919) 723-7058 or juliapreeder@gmail.com.

Book your Room

We do not want cost to prohibit anyone from attending the retreat! If you would like to talk about financial assistance, please contact Anne Galliher at agalliher@whitememorial.org.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to defray overall Women’s Retreat costs, please contact Jody Grayson at 919-834-3425 ext. 204 or jgrayson@whitememorial.org.

Registration closes Monday, December 15.

Cancellation Policy: A full refund for the WMPC registration cost ($250 or $265) is available until December 15. From December 16-January 5, a partial refund of $175 is available. From January 6 onward, no refunds are available. Please note that the Lumina has their own policies regarding room cancellations and refunds that are communicated at the time of booking.

Please be sure to complete Step 2: Book your Room at the Lumina (or have your roommate do so) to successfully complete your registration!