The Family Room (The Quest)
Join co-hosts Mari Cleveland from St. Jude the Apostle and John Gordon and Craig Wesemeyer from St. Peter Chanel as they speak with authors, theologians, and local priests and lay leaders to provide your family encouragement, resources, and hope. Enjoy heartfelt stories and engaging conversations with Catholics who are excited to share their life experiences and acquired wisdom to help your family continue to live out your faith with joy.
Jan 8, 2025
Blue Ridge Mountain Retreats
Tami Kiser, retreat director, teacher, author, speaker
Tami and Keith Kiser began dating in high school and found their love of God growing through a teen ministry called Young Life. They attended the same college where they continued to be active in Young Life, participating in their summer camp programs.
This foundation has come full circle today with the Kisers purchasing a former camp, following their heart’s desire to create a retreat within the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina where their guests can hear God through the beauty of nature. They named their property Heart Ridge Retreat and Cultural Center.
With more than 60 acres, including a 5-acre lake, this property affords them the flexibility they need. They have individual rooms available for rent in the lodge or families can rent a cabin for a quiet getaway. Church groups are welcome as well as family reunions or wedding events.
Groups are invited to lead their own program or, because of their extensive retreat experience, the Kisers host several specific retreats each year, including father/son and mother/daughter retreats as well as their highly sought-after Summer Family Camp, held in weekly increments during the summer and expertly facilitated by the staff.
Although located within the corridor of the devastating Hurricane Helene that came through in October 2024, their property remained largely unscathed and all repairs have been completed. Located about 2.5 hours north of Atlanta, this is a beautiful location for a restful family retreat.
Keith Kiser has spent over 25 years as the head of a Catholic school, guiding and instructing not only students, but teachers and parents as well. Tami, besides raising a family, has been involved in planning women conferences and retreats in her diocese; and internationally to thousands of women online. She also is an author and speaker. Together, Tami and Keith are the parents of 10 children and 11 grandchildren.
Resources:
Tami and Keith Kiser began dating in high school and found their love of God growing through a teen ministry called Young Life. They attended the same college where they continued to be active in Young Life, participating in their summer camp programs.
This foundation has come full circle today with the Kisers purchasing a former camp, following their heart’s desire to create a retreat within the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina where their guests can hear God through the beauty of nature. They named their property Heart Ridge Retreat and Cultural Center.
With more than 60 acres, including a 5-acre lake, this property affords them the flexibility they need. They have individual rooms available for rent in the lodge or families can rent a cabin for a quiet getaway. Church groups are welcome as well as family reunions or wedding events.
Groups are invited to lead their own program or, because of their extensive retreat experience, the Kisers host several specific retreats each year, including father/son and mother/daughter retreats as well as their highly sought-after Summer Family Camp, held in weekly increments during the summer and expertly facilitated by the staff.
Although located within the corridor of the devastating Hurricane Helene that came through in October 2024, their property remained largely unscathed and all repairs have been completed. Located about 2.5 hours north of Atlanta, this is a beautiful location for a restful family retreat.
Keith Kiser has spent over 25 years as the head of a Catholic school, guiding and instructing not only students, but teachers and parents as well. Tami, besides raising a family, has been involved in planning women conferences and retreats in her diocese; and internationally to thousands of women online. She also is an author and speaker. Together, Tami and Keith are the parents of 10 children and 11 grandchildren.
Resources:
- Heart Ridge Retreat and Cultural Center
- Heart Ridge Summer Family Camp Registration - 2025 theme: “In Search of a Family”
- Facility Rentals
- The Heart Lines Podcast – (can be found where you listen to most podcasts)
