Comments from our guests 

"Come Rest Awhile is a comfortable meeting site set in the beautiful mountains of north GA.  Don and Diane are the perfect hosts, with the desire to serve their guests and let them escape from the cares of the world during their stay."

Scott Leal
Christ the Shepherd Luthren Church
Alpharetta, GA

"Don and Diane have done an amazing job building their retreat center. I love the wooden structure, high ceilings, and especially the wrap-around multi-level decks.  A lot of care and loving thought went into planning the layout of this place and it shows. 

The setting is lovely, on the western side of the mountain, which makes sleeping in easy to do - no sun peaking in the windows until mid-morning.  This hide-away is worth the long drive up the mountside.  It is definitely the place for those who want to get away for it all for awhile.  And no one could want for any hosts more gracious for fun that Don and Diane."

Jo Freeman
All Saints Episcopal Church 
Richmond, VA

"What a gift of grace!  This hermitage - time - high in the mountains - has blessed greatly.

The peace, the hills, the beauty of the wildlife and quiet grace of Don and Diane's presence make for a truely blessed retreat.

Thank you for sharing this holy ground with me - and with all who will be led here in the unfolding years."

The Rev. Mary Busse
The Episcopal Church of St. Peter & St. Paul
Marietta, GA

"Frederick Buechner says, "that life is grace; and staying here at Come Rest Awhile has been another of God's precious graces in my life." 

The last few days have been a precious gift to me as I've had space to slow down and listen to the Lord, to be still, reflect, read, meditate on God's words and pray.  I've experienced God loving me, comforting me and assuring me of His presence.  Even looking at the birds has been a picture to me of God's creative love.  I really appreciate the gift that your retreat center has been to me."

Irene Eng
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Student, Fuller Seminary
Decatur, GA