Christ Cove

Christ Cove is a 300 acre retreat center in the Southern Appalachian Mountains in the northwest corner of Alabama. Its primary purpose is to provide church leaders an opportunity for renewal and communing with nature in one of the southernmost coves of the Appalachian chain.

The slopes of the forested cove rise almost 1000 vertical feet from a 50 acre grassy field. Set against a backdrop of large hardwood trees is a 4,000 square foot lodge that can house up to 22 people. The lodge has been renovated with six tiled bathrooms, five bedrooms and a loft. The log appearance of the lodge harkens back to the early pioneers that settled the region.

An authentic 1890’s barn, on its original site, serves to store the farm equipment. In 2006 an ante bellum log cabin was relocated into the woods of the retreat to serve as a natural meditation center. Another 1800’s log building is being relocated onto the property to serve as a chapel.

Miles of hiking trails course through the property, crossing at least ten seasonal creeks. Waterfalls tumble down the limestone cliffs. Early Native American artifacts have been found on the property.

The ninety foot long front porch of the lodge serves as the primary viewing area for the wildlife that inhabits the property. Flocks of wild turkey, deer families, and a multitude of bird species provide a constant connection with the natural life with which we share the property.