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Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend   

When registering choose either the 2-day option (June 5-6) or the 3-day option (June 5-7) that includes a Sunday session focused on retirement in Western North Carolina.

Discover the challenges and opportunities of choosing where and how to relocate in retirement at the Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend (CREW). CREW is an educational program that will give you an understanding of retirement lifestyle choices. You will gain increased confidence in whether, where and how to relocate, no matter where you are thinking about moving. For those interested in Asheville or the greater Western North Carolina area, we offer an optional Sunday program that includes information sessions and virtual tours. Learn about the schedule, read testamonials and more here.

For questions, contact Hilary Schroeder, life transitions and special programs manager, at 828.250.3973 or hschroed@unca.edu.

Cost: $500 per person for Friday and Saturday sessions only; $575 per person for Friday and Saturday sessions plus optional Sunday program; cost includes program administration, materials and most meals but not lodging or transportation.

If you are attending as a couple or pair and would like to pay for both registration fees in a single transaction, select INCOMPLETE/PAYMENT ON HOLD during the registration process for each individual registrant, finish submitting your order and contact OLLI’s business office at 828.251.6384 during regular business hours to process payment for the combined total over the phone.

Refund Policy: Refunds will be issued for the program fee, minus a $100 administrative charge, for cancellations made by 5 p.m. on the Friday four weeks prior to the program start date. For cancellations made after 5 p.m. on the Friday four weeks prior to the program start date, 50% of the program fee will be refunded. For cancellations made within 14 days of the start of the program, no refund is possible. To cancel, notify OLLI by email olli@unca.edu.

  • Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend (CREW) Two-day Workshop
  • Fee: $500.00
    Dates: 6/5/2026 - 6/6/2026
    Days: F Sa
    Sessions: 2
    Building: Reuter Center (opens in new tab), UNC Asheville campus

    Please note that this option does NOT include the additional half-day add-on focused on relocation to the Asheville area. 

    Cost: The fee for Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend (CREW) is $500 per person for Friday and Saturday only. Program costs include program administration, program materials, and meals each day (light breakfast and lunch Friday/Saturday and dinner Friday/Saturday). The cost does not include lodging or transportation. Learn more about lodging options in the Asheville area here.

    Refunds: Payment is due at the time of registration. Registration is not complete until program fees are paid. Refunds will be issued for the program fee, less $25/person administrative charges for cancellations made by 5 p.m. up to 10 days prior to the program start date. For cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the program start date, 50% of the program fee will be refunded. Email olli@unca.edu to request cancellation and refund.

 

  • Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend (CREW) Three-day Workshop - includes Sunday
  • Fee: $575.00
    Dates: 6/5/2026 - 6/7/2026
    Days: Su F Sa
    Sessions: 3
    Building: Reuter Center (opens in new tab), UNC Asheville campus

    Please note that this option INCLUDES the additional half-day add-on focused on relocation to the Asheville area.

    Cost: The fee for Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend (CREW) is $575 per person for Friday and Saturday plus the Sunday add-on option focused on retirement in the Asheville area. Program costs include program administration, program materials, and meals each day (light breakfast and lunch Friday/Saturday/Sunday and dinner Friday/Saturday). The cost does not include lodging or transportation. Learn more about lodging options in the Asheville area here.

    Refunds: Payment is due at the time of registration. Registration is not complete until program fees are paid. Refunds will be issued for the program fee, less $25/person administrative charges for cancellations made by 5 p.m. up to 10 days prior to the program start date. For cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the program start date, 50% of the program fee will be refunded. Email olli@unca.edu to request cancellation and refund.

 

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