Movies & Meaning

Storytelling, Light, and Community • Making a Better World

This April 26-28, 2018, at the lovely Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville, North Carolina, we will gather and hear from special guests Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple; Brian McLaren, author and theologian; and Gareth Higgins, film critic and Irish peace activist. We’ll screen seven movies, hear seven stories, and participate in seven activities proven to nurture community, restore hope, and build a bridge to the kind of world so many of us seek. We’ll do it in the setting of one of the most beautiful and creative small cities in the world, in a lovely theatre, surrounded by fantastic restaurants, places to stay, and the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains. We’ll make new friends, see astonishing big screen art, and pick up fuel for the journey of living more whole in uncertain times. 

The Movies and Meaning Experience is based Asheville, North Carolina. More information on the 2020 event is available here.

 

You don't have to rent a car to get the most out of this event.

There are many hotel and motel options within walking distance from Diana Wortham Theatre, and loads of restaurant options downtown. Local accommodation options start at just $32 per night.

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Tucked privately on a knoll, in an Asheville neighborhood fringed by stately trees, Cumberland Falls Bed & Breakfast welcomes everyone who wants to explore this amazing city and then relax on their porch or in the gardens.

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Pinecrest, a beautifully restored 5 bedroom inn built in 1905, is conveniently located in Montford, an easy one-mile walk to downtown Asheville and 3 miles to the Biltmore Estate. Plan your day’s adventure over a sumptuous breakfast served at 9 am and upon your return, enjoy a freshly baked dessert and beverage.

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Hostels Downtown

Sweet Peas Hostel
23 Rankin Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
sweetpeashostel.com
(828) 285-8488
$32.00 - $105.00
0.2 miles // 5-minute walk to Diana Wortham

Hotels Downtown

Aloft Asheville Downtown
51 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
aloftashevilledowntown.com
(828) 232-2838
$247.00 - $329.00 per night
482 ft. // 2-minute walk to Diana Wortham

Marriott  - AC Hotels
10 Broadway Street
Asheville, NC 28801
marriott.com
(828) 258-2522
$228.00 - $260.00 per night
0.1 miles // 3-minute walk to Diana Wortham

Downtown Inn & Suites
120 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
downtowninnandsuites.com
(828) 254-9661
$103.00-$200 per night
0. 4 miles // 8-minute walk to Diana Wortham

Four Points By Sheraton
22 Woodfin Street
Asheville, NC 28801
fourpointsashevilledowntown.com
(828) 253-1851
$150.00 - $209.00 per night
0.4 miles // 8-minute walk to Diana Wortham

Hotel Indigo
151 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
ihg.com
(828) 239-0239
$131.32 - $345.45 per night
0.5 miles // 12-min walk to Diana Wortham

Near the Airport:

Super 8 Asheville Airport
183 Underwood Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
wyndhamhotels.com
(828) 708-7542
$69.99 - $85.99 per night
15.6 miles // 22-minute drive to Diana Wortham (not conducive to walking nor central restaurants)

To Fly to Asheville:

You may fly directly into Asheville Regional Airport, but be sure to check  Charlotte Douglas International Airport (2 hours from Asheville) or the Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (1 1/2 hours from Asheville) for less expensive options.

 

Questions? Feel free to email us.