“Hey Jesus, It’s Me” Weekend
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“Hey Jesus, It’s Me” Weekend
979 Locust Grove Road, Crawfordville, GA, USA
Up to 60 in group
May 2 - 4, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Inspiring Messages – Hear from well-known Christian speakers who will encourage and challenge you in your faith.
- Scenic Retreat Grounds – Enjoy the natural beauty of peaceful landscapes designed to invite rest and reflection.
- Prayer Gardens & Walking Trails – Slow down and connect with God in serene, thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces.
- Time to Reflect & Rejuvenate – Step away from the noise and find space to renew your heart, mind, and spirit.
- Unplug from Daily Life – Experience the gift of rest as you leave behind everyday responsibilities and distractions.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Viral Instagram and Tik Tok star has one mission - to make you laugh! Her first Viral Reel "If The Queen Died In The South" reached millions and she's never looked back. Her web series "Hey Jesus, It's Me" led to her first best selling book of the same name and she has sold out comedy clubs across the South! Her Southern Charm delivers a hilarious change of perspective that will keep you laughing and coming back for more!
Learn more about Ellen Skrmetti by visiting her website .
Details of this retreat
Come enjoy a weekend at Heritage featuring Ellen Skrmetti, a Mississippi born and Alabama based comedian. Her Southern charm and quick wit have proven to be a winning combination to make millions laugh! Learn Ellen's secrets to success - bold prayers and belly laughs! Enjoy a weekend of comedy, insights on living a joyous and faith-filled life, the value of friendship, and being open to God's plan.
The weekend will include a cake tasting with Ellen's favorite caramel icing and book signing of her new bestselling book, "Hey Jesus, It's Me." This retreat is designed to help refresh your soul through camaraderie and laughter.
Program rate includes standup comedy and two talks by Ellen, two dinners, two breakfasts, one lunch and extended access to the Retreat at Heritage.
This program is open to guests age 18 and older.
For a peek at Heritage's facilities and accommodations, follow this link to the picture gallery.
Saturday only attendance is also an option. To register for Saturday only, please follow this link
Tentative Schedule
Friday, May 2
3:00pm | check-in
6:00pm - 7:00pm | dinner
7:00pm | talk #1 - Getting Warmed Up: Southern Cooking, Cake Tasting and Traditions
8:00pm | reception & caramel icing cake tasting
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Saturday, May 3
10:00am | talk #2 - Dream's Don't Have Deadlines
11:30am - 1:00pm | lunch
11:30am | book signing
1:30pm | standup show - Hey Jesus, It's Me
6:00pm - 7:00pm | dinner
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Sunday, May 4
11:00am | check-out
11:30am | Mass at the Church of the Purification
About Heritage
Heritage is a revitalized Catholic settlement in Georgia, offering a sacred destination of faith, history, and beauty. Our historic church, 200-acre retreat, and sacred cemeteries provide a space for profound spiritual renewal and community connection.
The weekend will include a cake tasting with Ellen's favorite caramel icing and book signing of her new bestselling book, "Hey Jesus, It's Me." This retreat is designed to help refresh your soul through camaraderie and laughter.
Program rate includes standup comedy and two talks by Ellen, two dinners, two breakfasts, one lunch and extended access to the Retreat at Heritage.
This program is open to guests age 18 and older.
For a peek at Heritage's facilities and accommodations, follow this link to the picture gallery.
Saturday only attendance is also an option. To register for Saturday only, please follow this link
Tentative Schedule
Friday, May 2
3:00pm | check-in
6:00pm - 7:00pm | dinner
7:00pm | talk #1 - Getting Warmed Up: Southern Cooking, Cake Tasting and Traditions
8:00pm | reception & caramel icing cake tasting
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Saturday, May 3
10:00am | talk #2 - Dream's Don't Have Deadlines
11:30am - 1:00pm | lunch
11:30am | book signing
1:30pm | standup show - Hey Jesus, It's Me
6:00pm - 7:00pm | dinner
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Sunday, May 4
11:00am | check-out
11:30am | Mass at the Church of the Purification
About Heritage
Heritage is a revitalized Catholic settlement in Georgia, offering a sacred destination of faith, history, and beauty. Our historic church, 200-acre retreat, and sacred cemeteries provide a space for profound spiritual renewal and community connection.
Schedule
Tentative Schedule
Friday, May 2
3:00pm | check-in
6:00pm – 7:00pm | dinner
7:00pm | talk #1 – Getting Warmed Up: Southern Cooking, Cake Tasting and Traditions
8:00pm | reception & caramel icing cake tasting
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Saturday, May 3
10:00am | talk #2 – Dream’s Don’t Have Deadlines
11:30am – 1:00pm | lunch
11:30am | book signing
1:30pm | standup show – Hey Jesus, It’s Me
6:00pm – 7:00pm | dinner
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Sunday, May 4
11:00am | check-out
11:30am | Mass at the Church of the Purification
Friday, May 2
3:00pm | check-in
6:00pm – 7:00pm | dinner
7:00pm | talk #1 – Getting Warmed Up: Southern Cooking, Cake Tasting and Traditions
8:00pm | reception & caramel icing cake tasting
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Saturday, May 3
10:00am | talk #2 – Dream’s Don’t Have Deadlines
11:30am – 1:00pm | lunch
11:30am | book signing
1:30pm | standup show – Hey Jesus, It’s Me
6:00pm – 7:00pm | dinner
9:00pm | quiet hours begin
Sunday, May 4
11:00am | check-out
11:30am | Mass at the Church of the Purification
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Heritage, 979 Locust Grove Road, Crawfordville, GA, USA
Directions
The Retreat Center is located approximately a 2-hour drive from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. For guests flying in, we recommend renting a car to enjoy a scenic and flexible journey to the property. This will also provide convenient access to nearby attractions and amenities during your stay.
Accommodation
Each cottage is designed to encourage rest, reflection, and prayer with soothing color palettes, comfortable beds, and elegant furnishings and accessories. Relax on the screened porch and observe God’s creation among the natural beauty of the wooded landscape. Take a short walk to experience meditative prayer spaces with stunning sacred art, fish at the fully stocked pond and dock house, or enjoy one of the many fellowship spaces, which include the pavilion and fire pits.
Studio starting at
1 guest | 1 twin bed | 1 bath
Our most secluded cottage type is perfect for one guest with a studio floor plan, private bathroom, and breakfast nook with a mini-fridge, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker. Oversized windows and a vaulted ceiling bathe this dramatic space with light and provide views of the surrounding trees for a quiet retreat or morning coffee in our woodland setting.
One Bedroom starting at
up to 2 guests | 2 twin beds | 1 bath
Our one-bedroom cottages provide a thoughtfully appointed bedroom with twin beds to sleep up to two guests, a private bathroom, a cozy sitting area, and a breakfast nook with a mini-fridge, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker. A screened porch completes this serene oasis in the woods, while proximity to Pine Lodge puts guests just steps away from programs and meals.
Two Bedroom starting at
up to 6 guests | 2 twin beds | 2 queen beds | 2 baths
Our two-bedroom cottages offer ample space for small groups and families to spend quality time together in a peaceful setting. Each cottage sleeps up to six guests, with two queen beds in an oversized bedroom and twins in a second spacious bedroom, each with a private bath. A cozy breakfast nook with a mini-fridge, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker completes the experience.
All of our two-bedroom cottages offer shared access to a sun-filled living room replete with vaulted ceilings and spacious screened porches furnished for outdoor sitting and dining. These cottage living rooms and porches are shared spaces between two two-bedroom cottages.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Engage with family, friends, and faith among walking trails, prayer gardens, and fellowship spaces secluded on two hundred acres of forests and fields. The retreat grounds are a peaceful and quiet space where natural beauty and rural landscape provide the perfect opportunity to disconnect, slow down, and be present.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- Delicious Meals – Enjoy thoughtfully prepared meals throughout the event, crafted to nourish and energize.
- Daily Breakfast – A continental breakfast awaits you in your cabin upon arrival to begin each day of your retreat with care.
- Comfortable Lodging – Rest peacefully in our cozy, well-appointed cottages designed for comfort and renewal.
- Nature & Reflection – Full access to our scenic walking trails and tranquil prayer gardens throughout your stay.
- On-Site Parking – Convenient parking available on the retreat grounds for all guests.
- Entertaining comedy – Enjoy a weekend of comedy, insights on living a joyous and faith-filled life, the value of friendship, and being open to God’s plan.
What's Not Included
- Travel to and from the retreat – Guests are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the retreat center.
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