Good Shepherd Nashville | Anglican
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Parish Retreat

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Our First Parish-Wide Retreat

October 25th-27th, 2024

We are thrilled to announce Good Shepherd’s inaugural parish-wide retreat hosted at Cedar Crest Camp—just 40 minutes from Bellevue! Whether you are single, married, have children or don't, all are welcome to join us. We will commune with friends while also making new ones, grow alongside each other through teaching sessions, worship together, eat together, and rest and recharge, all while being in the midst of God's beautiful creation. In the evenings, enjoy fireside chats and roasting marshmallows.

Be Together

We hope that the duration of this retreat will allow the opportunity to spend time with friends while also making new ones. If you’re new to Good Shepherd, don’t let this stop you from signing up! This will be such a great chance to get to know people. And if you’ve been around for a while, come make some new friends!

Throughout the retreat, we will have various breakout sessions for creatives, learners, and adventurers, as well as daily Eucharist. Enjoy one another and the beauty of God’s creation, and we hope that this time will offer the chance for all of us to grow as a parish community and in Christ’s love for us.

Slow Down

Our hope is that you have the chance to truly slow down and rest. The schedule will not be overwhelmed with sessions. The point is for all of us to come together, slow down, have fun, and come out of the weekend feeling refreshed!

Retreat Pricing

Below is the pricing breakdown for the retreat. Daily meals, snacks, drinks, and childcare are included in the price. Join us for an overnight stay, or come just for the day!

OVERNIGHT

  • Adult - $150

  • Youth (13-18 years) - $50

  • Child (0-12 years) - $35

DAY PASS

  • Adult - $75

  • Youth (13-18 years) - $35

  • Child (0-12 years) - $25

Retreat FAQs

  • Accommodations will be divided by gender in bunked rooms. There are private family rooms available for an additional $50. If you would like to sign up for a private room, please let us know by choosing that option on the registration.

  • Absolutely!

    Children ages 0-3:
    There will be childcare available for all nursery-aged kids during our teaching sessions. The childcare workers are hired directly through Good Shepherd and have been working in the nursery already.

    Children ages 4-12 and Youth 13 and up:
    Cedar Crest will provide activities for the kids to enjoy throughout the duration of the retreat. There will be field games, hiking, zip-lining, canoeing, archery, kayaking, and art projects! Some of these activities will be an additional charge. If you are interested in signing your child up for specific activities, please email Isabelle. The supervisors are hired directly through Cedar Crest and have been thoroughly vetted and background checked.

  • Yes! Camping is available at a reduced rate. You may choose that option on the registration page. Restrooms and showers are available right next to the campsite. There is also an option to bring your camper or RV if you have it!

  • Meals provided are the following:

    • Friday dinner

    • Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner

    • Sunday breakfast and lunch

    Snacks and drinks are also included for each day.

    Cedar Crest is able to accommodate for any dietary restrictions and allergies. Please make sure you let us know this info in the registration.

    If you are only joining us for the day, meals will be covered for Saturday only.

  • Great question! Here’s a list of items:

    • Sleeping bag or twin sheets + blanket

    • Rain jacket

    • Comfy clothes that are weather appropriate (keep an eye on the temperature as the retreat gets closer).

    • Shoes that can get dirty/wet

    • Garbage bag for taking home wet/dirty clothes

    • Toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc.)

    • Sunscreen

    • Insect repellent

    • Flashlight/headlamp

    • Water bottle

  • We will be sure to update you with this info in the coming months. Stay tuned! In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to contact Suzie.

  • Service will be taking place at Cedar Crest Camp! We encourage all those who are only able to be there Sunday morning to meet us at the retreat site at 10 AM!

  • Please let us know if you are in need of financial assistance! We certainly don’t want finances to get in the way of you not being able to attend.