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Small, intimate, and intentional resets on Lake Norman with Greg Atkinson. For leaders and creatives who are ready to slow down, go quiet, and come back to themselves. All-inclusive three-night/four-day retreat. Just get to Charlotte, and Greg takes care of the rest. Small, intimate, and intentional resets on Lake Norman with Greg Atkinson. Three nights, four days. All-inclusive.
Lake Norman is North Carolina's inland sea — 520 miles of shoreline, still mornings on the water, and air that slows your breath before you even decide to slow down.
This is Greg Atkinson's home. Not a resort. Not a conference center. A real place of peace, opened with intention for people who need it most.
Imagine mornings by the water, afternoons in conversation or silence, and evenings around the fire — all designed to help you pause, breathe, and come back to center.
Your spiritual guide and leadership mentor.
With over thirty years of experience in leadership, ministry, and soul care, Greg Atkinson has guided thousands to clarity, purpose, and renewed passion.
As the bestselling author of The Secret Power of Kindness, international speaker, and founder of EntreChurch and EntreBrand, Greg has spent his life empowering others. A licensed and ordained minister, member of the Forbes Coaching Council, and the American Association of Christian Counselors, he brings rare depth to every conversation. Now, he invites you to Lake Norman — his home — to slow down, reflect, and rediscover what truly matters.
Greg's unique blend of wisdom, empathy, and spiritual depth creates a rare kind of space: one where you can be fully honest, fully held, and fully challenged to step into your next season.
"This isn't a conference. There's no agenda. Just the lake, honest conversation, and space to breathe. Come as you are." — Greg Atkinson
The Lake House Sessions are a focused, unhurried gathering for people who are ready to stop managing their exhaustion and start addressing it — spiritually, emotionally, and practically.
Guided spiritual practices, contemplative prayer, and honest conversation that meets you where you are — not where you think you should be.
Unhurried rhythms. No agenda beyond what your soul needs. Silence, beauty, and permission to stop performing — even for a weekend.
Personal time with Greg for spiritual direction and leadership coaching — tailored entirely to what you are carrying and where you are headed.
Every detail is held so that your only job is to arrive — and be present.
One-on-one time with Greg, tailored to what you're carrying.
Comfortable, quiet, and carefully prepared for rest.
Nourishment for the body alongside the soul.
Space to hear yourself — and each other — again.
Books, workbooks, and resources curated by Greg for your next season.
A personal video from Greg to help you prepare your heart and mind before you arrive.
The weekend with Greg was exactly what my team needed. It gave us a chance to sit down with Greg and his team to talk through current processes and dream. It quickly revealed some gaps in our ministry and gave us a fresh and clearer direction. We grew in our time together and walked away with clear goals for the next year. I cannot recommend this enough!
The Charlotte Getaway was truly a game-changing weekend. We've begun to implement staff and volunteer changes since then and the morale and momentum have never been higher.
I left this weekend feeling more confident in the direction we were heading. I received clarity on some ongoing projects and I feel like I'm coming back with a more clear direction and purpose. It was helpful to sit in a room with others who were struggling with the same things — we were able to learn from each other as well as from Greg. This was an incredibly beneficial weekend for me.
The ideas, encouragement, and friendships formed this weekend were so much greater than anything I could have expected going into it. Already, within 24 hours of being home, I am seeing changes happening that will make my team even stronger. If you are looking for a great weekend with like-minded people who will give you support and a time to be refueled, this is the weekend for you!
The First Impression Conference was super energizing, inspiring, encouraging and a confidence builder. I loved being around people from different parts of the country. Much to my surprise, it was relational and team-building time. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to meet strangers on Friday morning and leaving friends Sunday afternoon. Thank you.
Greg and his team are remarkable, high-energy leaders. Their love for the Lord inspires them to set high personal goals — and they inspired me to do the same. They beautifully modeled the hospitality we are to show guests at our churches, making everything we did inviting, fun, and so valuable.
One price. Everything included. No surprises.
Four days at the lake with Greg Atkinson. This is the most accessible version of what Greg offers — his consulting rate is $5,000 per day.
Sessions are offered 6 times per year with a maximum of 10 guests. Space is limited and fills by invitation. Travel to Lake Norman is not included.
The Lake House Sessions is a small, intimate spiritual rest retreat hosted by Greg Atkinson on Lake Norman, North Carolina. It's designed for leaders, pastors, creatives, and anyone in a demanding season who needs to slow down, rest deeply, and reconnect with what matters most. Sessions include soul care, deep rest, one-on-one coaching with Greg, and lakeside community — with no more than 10 guests per session.
The retreat takes place at Greg's home on Lake Norman, NC — the largest manmade lake in North Carolina, approximately 30 minutes north of Charlotte. The setting is private, peaceful, and off the grid from the demands of everyday life.
The Lake House Sessions runs Day 1 at 4:00 PM through Day 4 at 11:00 AM — a 3-night, 4-day experience. The schedule is intentionally unhurried, with space to breathe between every element.
This retreat is for leaders, pastors, ministry workers, executives, creatives, and anyone who has been running hard and needs to stop. If you're spiritually depleted, emotionally tired, or simply can't remember the last time you truly rested — this is for you.
The investment is $5,000 per person, which includes 3 nights lodging, all meals, one-on-one coaching with Greg, guided sessions, and full access to the lake house. Scroll down to the Request an Invitation form, or email Greg at greg@gregatkinson.com.
A maximum of 10 guests per session — intentionally small so that every person receives real presence and attention. Sessions are offered 6 times per year.
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Sessions are small by design — never more than ten guests. Before Greg reaches out, he'd love to know a little about where you are. Take your time with this. There are no wrong answers.
Thank you for sharing so openly. Greg will read your application personally and be in touch within 48 hours. In the meantime — take a breath. The lake will be waiting.