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Agatha Christie, Classic Film Mysteries & Sherlock Holmes’ Legacy

Program No. 22387RJ
Delve into a week of mystery at Montreat Conference Center as you discover the secrets of the lives and works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Alfred Hitchcock and more.
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6 days
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At a Glance
Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Montreat, NC
Program Concludes
Montreat, NC
Meals
15 ( 5B, 5L, 5D )
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Beneath Graybeard Mountain in western North Carolina, surrounded by 4,000 acres of hardwood and laurel forests, Montreat Conference Center is a mountain retreat in a tranquil setting ideal for pursuing matters of the mind. Make your way to this peaceful hideaway and lodge at its recently renovated, stone-built Assembly Inn as you delve into a fascinating, all-mystery program covering the life of Agatha Christie, classic mysteries from the Silver Screen and the legacy of Sherlock Holmes.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Explore the world of Dame Agatha Christie and discover what she enjoyed and endured during an extraordinary life with enough twists and turns to rival any of her cast of characters.
  • Look back on the mystery movie repertoire and analyze the well-crafted plots, heady suspense and thematic variety of great films made by the likes of Barbara Stanwyck and Alfred Hitchcock.
  • Crack the case with the most famous detective in literature — Sherlock Holmes — and examine the wondrous imagination that created him, that of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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General Notes
The Retreat Difference: This unique, often basic and no-frills experience at a Road Scholar Retreat includes opportunities for early morning exercise, interaction with the local community for insight into local life, an authentic farm-to-table or locally sourced meal, a live performance or event and a value-priced single room. Opportunities are available for traveling companions to attend a different program at Montreat during the same week.
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Barbara Pell
Bobbie Pell, the "Moonstone Minstrel," has been telling stories and writing fiction/poetry for over 30 years. She is a lifelong lover of story who incorporates folklore, myth and faerie lore into her writing, workshops/courses, and storytelling performances. She holds master's degrees in library science/technology and English literature/composition, and an MFA in creative writing. This modern-day minstrel unites song and story in delightful images and universal themes. She lives on Avalon Ridge with her husband Ron and their many golden retrievers.
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This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Bobbie Pell, the "Moonstone Minstrel," has been telling stories and writing fiction/poetry for over 30 years. She is a lifelong lover of story who incorporates folklore, myth and faerie lore into her writing, workshops/courses, and storytelling performances. She holds master's degrees in library science/technology and English literature/composition, and an MFA in creative writing. This modern-day minstrel unites song and story in delightful images and universal themes. She lives on Avalon Ridge with her husband Ron and their many golden retrievers.
Tracy has been on the program staff of Montreat Conference Center since 1986. She began working with Elderhostel programs in 1989, and in 1997 assumed the additional role of on-site coordinator. A native of the area, she graduated from Asheville-Buncombe Technical College in 1981. Her favorite hobbies are hiking, pottery and reading. Tracy married Sam in 2007, and added three daughters to her family. In addition to her own grown children, she and Sam have been foster parents since 2010. They have four grandchildren.
Activity Level
Easy Going
All facilities are in one building, with approximately 300 yards walking required; a few stairs. Outside areas are mountainous, with inclines and uneven terrain.
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Sustainable Travel

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  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.