A Weekend with the Chapmans at The Cove is an all-inclusive weekend event created and hosted by Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman. It is a weekend where friends can gather and share moments of quiet, rest, fellowship, fun, and of course, lots of music, with the Chapmans! This event is 3 Days and 2 Nights - October 9-11th, 2026. 

Stephen Bargatze has been a professional magician for over 45 years. He is an International Brotherhood of Magicians Champion; a 2-time Comedy Award winner; and International Brotherhood of Magicians-First Place Close Up Award Winner.

He has worked in a variety of venues, theatres, comedy clubs, churches and corporate functions of all types. But even with all the awards and accolades and success he is mostly known as “Nate’s Dad”. His son, comedian Nate Bargatze, has had unprecedented success on Network Television, Netflix, and sold-out shows and Grammy Winner. 

Stephen’s genuine personality and keen comedic timing endears him to audiences everywhere. He masterfully creates a strong relationship with his audiences as they are no longer merely spectators but find themselves caught up in the comedy and uniqueness of Stephen’s very own brand of clean comedy and magic.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• All attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event location in Asheville, NC.
• If special accommodations are required for your room please email [email protected]” to arrange.
• The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove has a strict policy that under no circumstances is anyone under the age of 16 allowed on the grounds. There are no circumstances where this rule can be changed.
• The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove does not under any circumstances allow guests of an opposite gender who are unmarried or immediate family members to share a room. There are no circumstances where this rule can be changed.
• By booking your reservation you agree that you have read and understand the cancellation fee schedule below.

CANCELLATION SCHEDULE / REFUND POLICY

Please note: All service fees are non-refundable.

Cancellation Fee Schedule (applies to all cancellations, except in the case of the event being canceled by the event producers):

• Today through June 30, 2026: 75% refund of event pass price (excludes non-refundable service fees)
  
• July 1 through July 31, 2026: 50% refund of event pass price (excludes non-refundable services fees)
  
• August 1 through October 21, 2026: No refunds will be issued
  

If the event is canceled by the event producers: All guests will receive a 100% refund of the event pass price (service fees remain non-refundable).

Any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected]