Very welcoming environment. They give you a tour (mandatory) on your first visit, and they have…read morevery reasonable visiting hours. There are plenty of things to do but are not required when staying on site, and lots of educational resources via their library and warm staff. Will and Jeff are fun to stop and chat with, and they always will even if they're in the middle of something else. Such a serene place for a silent retreat and very safe as it's gated and staff on watch in the night hours. They go above and beyond keeping everyone happy. Jai Baba!

This is Meher Baba's home in the West. The beauty of the surroundings and the quiet encourage…read morereflection. You can really feel Meher Baba's Presence in every inch. He is everywhere. Baba charged Kitty Davy and Elizabeth Patterson with finding Him a home in the west. He had many requirements, including that the grounds be not purchased, but given. There were other requirements as well. Kitty and Elizabeth searched all over the United States. Many places they saw were beautiful, but with each place there was something that did not meet Baba's requirements. Finally, Elizabeth remembered that her Father had some property by the family home in Briarcliff Acres. They went to look at the property and were bowled over by the beauty. That property met all of the requirements but one: Elizabeth needed to find out if her father would be amenable to giving the property to them. This was a big ask, and Elizabeth wasn't sure her dad would agree to just give them the property...and he did! That was back in the latter half of the 1940s (I believe 1946, but don't quote me!). Meher Baba was very pleased, and by His 1952 visit, the Center was done. It's still here, over 70 years later, and it is a major destination for many of Baba's followers.

When we visit NMB and attend Our Lady Star Of The Sea, my husband and I are so inspired by Father…read moreJohn's homilies. They are filled with words that relate to each individual. We are so thankful that he is in our lives. He's making a positive difference in his parish. It shows, BIG time! Thank you, Father John

Beautiful church. I loved all the stained glass windows and the alcoves with statures. Very large…read morechurch with seating above on the sides and back. Every e was very friendly and mass was reverent.

This is the first Thai temple I have ever gone to in NC. The head monk was very nice and very…read moreknowledgeable. We were there for about 2-3 hrs and he taught me and my bf a lot about how to, what to believe, and what to follow and forgiveness. The temple itself in my opinion needs some renovate. When i went it was pour down rain, and the area around the temple was flooding. We donated some money but I wish and hope other people would learn or find out about this temple more and help with the donation so they can renovate the area around the temple. Overall I like it and will def go back as often as I could possible do. It is about 2 and a half hour from Raleigh nc.

This Temple is special to me because I use to come here with my sister now in heaven. Was nice too…read moresee it's still here with much needed help in up keep! Will visit soon and in courage others to stop by and help a liittle with donations or any other house help! Bless everyone !

Full disclosure - I've never been to Sunday services here, but I have frequented the Holden Beach…read moreChapel for other reasons. In addition to their nondenominational worship services, the Chapel hosts local meetings for groups like the Holden Beach Beautification Society as well as Red Cross Blood Drives. The space is large and accommodating, plenty of meeting rooms with areas for offering food services (you bring your own for any meetings.) The side entrance is where you enter for the Red Cross Blood drives, and the space for the drives is clean and open and well ventilated. Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing the Holden Beach Chapel Chancel Choir perform their Christmas musical concert, "All is Calm, All is Bright." What a treat to see our local talent - choir and band ensemble sounded great together and the sanctuary was completely filled -- they even had an overflow area with a large screen broadcasting the show for latecomers. The website has a list of all their events. Next up, Christmas mass 2021!

Our youth group has come to MBCR twice now and we all love it. The staff are very accommodating and…read morekind. Sommer came and check us in after hours after we had an issue with our rental vans and got a late start. The food in the dining hall is very good. The location is great, just a short walk to the beach and close to any attraction you may want to go see. I hope we get to come back, I highly recommend bringing your church group here!

Super friendly staff and they are very accommodating to guests needs. They bend over backwards to…read moremake your stay at the beach comfortable. They are very knowledgeable about what's going on at the beach and things to do. The prices are reasonable. They could probably charge more for being so close to the beach. Nice for churches, youth groups, families.

This is a good church with great people. It also has a great location being next to the Lake View…read moreElementary School.

I have been going to this church for 2 years and I'm amazed at what god is doing!!! Even during the…read moreCOVID pandemic the pastor and the staff have taken a ton of precautions to make sure that meme wes and guest feel welcome and same with many dedicated hand stations and mask, along with making sure people respect each other's space and keep the 6ft distance!! But the best part of this Church is the amazing word the the pastor preaches and how he really has a heart for the people of the church. The singing is great a little loud but you can tell that the people on stage are not there for themselves but are there to glorify god. I would and do always recommend this church to anyone who's looking to grow there walk with the lord!!!

I visit periodically at the beach with some friends who are members.l is a Very warm and friendly…read morechurch. Very good praise and worship. Pastor preaches the Bible without compromise. Not sure of what last review refers to by horror stories. I would become a member if I lived here year-round. I would rate as best Pentecostal Style church on the beach. No church is perfect. People are not perfect, but the ones here seem to be sincerely trying to make a difference in the area.

After searching for a Church for nearly 10 years, we're finally home! What a wonderful God…read morehonoring Church. The word of God is preached ! The people are so friendly, and welcoming. This Church has a real heart to share the gospel not only here but around the world. So blessed .

It's a place like no bother.where family's can be together and learn if the truths of Christ and…read moreour heavenly father. Love your family? Then check is out. We bring family's closer than you could ever think.

What a discovery! Lots of retired people like me from all over the country, a choir during the…read moretraditional service and band for the casual, and welcoming from my first visit. Bible studies and challenging sermons keep me engaged and growing spiritually. I take my visitors there and they love it too!