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SUMMARY:Father-Daughter Spring Wildflower Campout
DESCRIPTION:Dear Family Man\, \nIf you’re a family man who loves the outdoors you won’t want to miss the Father-Daughter Spring Wildflower Campout being held in the Great Smoky Mountains! \nThe Smokies are recognized as an International Biosphere Reserve due to its tremendous biodiversity which is estimated to be around 19\,000 species. And\, it is noted for having some of the best spring wildflower displays found anywhere on the planet and that is one of the primary reasons for visiting the park at this time. \nOur time together will be experiential learning at its best as we identify and photograph wildflowers. From our basecamp we will explore a wide variety of forest communities ranging from the sheltered Cove Hardwood Forest to the mountain-top Spruce-Fir Forest. \nOur Creator God is the author of all that is beautiful so this adventure will be a celebration of His genius and power! The purpose of the weekend is to serve as an opportunity to open the “Book of Nature” and learn to walk closer with God! \nHere’s to Building Better Men… and their Families \nMarty Miller\nTrip Organizer and Naturalist \n\n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION:\n\nWHO:  Fathers and daughters of all ages\nWHERE:  Elkmont Campground\nWHEN:  April 16-18\, 2021\nCOST:  $150/family\nINCLUDED:  Campsite and programming materials\nBRING:  Your own camping equipment and food\nDEADLINE: Register by April 9\, 2021\nSPACE:  Space is extremely limited so don’t delay!\nDETAILS:  Download Info Packet\nREGISTRATION: Click on link below\n\n\nCOMPLETE DETAILS & REGISTRATION:\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE – INFORMATION PACKET\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\nSTUDY MATERIALS:\n\n\nCLICK HERE – SPRING WILDFLOWER OVERVIEW\n\n\nCLICK HERE – SPRING WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION LIST\n\n\nCLICK HERE – SPRING WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION TEST\n\n\nCLICK HERE – SMOKY MOUNTAIN ECOLOGY PRESENTATION
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SUMMARY:Rock-Solid Men's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Greetings Brothers\, \nThe Rock-Solid Men’s Retreat will be held on the weekend of March 26-28\, 2021 at HIDDEN SPRINGS (PLEASE NOTE THIS CHANGE FROM STERN MOUNTAIN) near Chattanooga\, TN.  This is a weekend event designed to recharge your depleted soul through challenging messages\, inspirational music\, deep conversations\, outdoor recreation\, and brotherhood! \nYou can choose to come for the entire weekend\, for the day\, or even just a few hours. If you stay for the weekend you must plan on tent camping.  If you’re not into camping you can commute\, it’s that close.  To discover more details about the weekend\, check out the following information packet and make plans to attend. Hope to see you at the retreat! \nHere’s to Building on THE Solid Rock!\nMarty Miller \nBlueprint for Men\, Founder & President \nMORE INFO\nREGISTRATION\n\n1.    OVERVIEW and FAQs\n\nOverview \nThe Solid Rock Men’s Retreat is a weekend outdoor event designed to recharge your weary soul through challenging messages\, inspirational music\, deep conversations\, outdoor recreation\, and brotherhood! \nFAQs \nWhy should I attend the retreat? \nBecause we all need to be charged-up for God\, our families\, our churches\, and our communities. \nWhen does the retreat take place? \nMarch 26-28\, 2021 \nWho should attend the retreat? \nOrdinary men from the age of 13 to 93 that desire to become extraordinary men of God through developing a closer walk with God and fellowship with brothers seeking the same. \nWhere does the retreat take place? \nThe retreat will take place at HIDDEN SPRINGS\, 5300 Howardsville Road Apison Tennessee 37302 \nCovid-19 Guidelines \nOur men’s retreat this year is being held outside\, in part as a precaution during the Covid-19 pandemic.  We will NOT be requiring masks for this event but will be asking that the following precautions be taken. \n\nIf you have any symptoms\, or know that you were exposed recently\, we ask that you not attend\nIf you have recently been in a situation where you could have been exposed to Covid-19 we ask that you either not attend OR that you attend and wear a mask. (examples: flying\, recently attended a large gathering where social distancing and masks wearing wasn’t followed)\nWe will be providing hand sanitizer and will be asking all attendees to sanitize hands regularly.\nWe will encourage social distancing (6 ft) guidelines.  There will be ample room to spread out\, weather permitting\, so that distancing can be readily achieved.\nWe ask that each attendee be respectful to others.  Those who need or choose to wear masks are encouraged to do so are to be respected.  Those who choose not to wear a mask are to be respected.\nIf you are in a high-risk category AND you are not comfortable with these precautions we advise that you not attend.\n\nWe look forward to the day when these rules/precautions are no longer necessary! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Hidden Springs like? \nOur Rock-Solid Men’s Retreat is being held at Hidden Springs\, a 170-acre wedding venue that formerly was a girls camp… not exactly the most masculine setting for a men’s retreat but a dry one nonetheless!  \nWhat are the accommodations?  \nThose staying for the entire weekend will be camping in the fields and forests and old abandoned cabins. \nCan we commute for the retreat or just come out for the day? \nYes. You can attend the entire event without camping. \nWhat about meals? \nSaturday lunch and supper are provided. Campers should prepare all other meals. Please inform of food allergies. \nWhat are the plans for security and emergencies? \nThe property is gated and we have medical staff on hand if needed. \nCell phone signal? \nCell phone signal is strong! \nWhat is the cost for the weekend? \nThe registration fee is $50 for the entire weekend or $40 if you are a commuter.  All registered participants will recieve Saturday lunch and supper\, and SWAG \nWhat is SWAG? \nSWAG is “Stuff We All Get”! So basically\, everyone who attends the retreat\, whether for the day or the entire weekend. \nWhat should I bring? \nCommuters \nPlan on wearing comfortable outdoor clothing and hiking shoes.  Please bring a camp chair and bible for meetings.  A hammock might be nice for taking a nap.  Water and snacks might be nice. For some of the activities you should bring a small daypack with survival/outdoor stuff. A headlamp is helpful after the sun goes down. We are men. Be prepared! \nCampers \nBring the gear listed below. \nHow do I register? \nRegister and pay on Eventbrite\, Deadline March 22\, 2021.  CLICK HERE \nComplete the registration paperwork (release and medical) and bring to the retreat \nWhat if I still have questions? \nContact Marty Miller at 423-322-8491 or Tom Pyke at 423-313-1807. Try texting before calling! \n  \n\n2    RETREAT LEADERSHIP\n\nRetreat Speaker: Grant Graves \n \nGRANT GRAVES is a veteran educator\, gifted speaker\, and author.  His career path includes teaching from elementary through college and more recently as a corporate sales and marketing trainer.  He loves working out\, listening to books and podcasts\, and spending time with his wife Riley and their daughter Libby.  Recently he released his first book\, “Fearless: Finding Courage in the Character of God”.  You can find information about this book by CLICKING HERE. His dream is to one day hear Jesus say\, “Well done\, my good and faithful friend.” \n\nRetreat Organizer: Marty Miller \n \nMARTY MILLER is a veteran educator\, outdoor professional\, and a leader of men.  He is the founder and president of Blueprint for Men which provides men’s ministry leadership for the Georgia-Cumberland Conference and beyond.  Through retreats\, rallies\, and small groups the Blueprint for Men network continues to impact a growing number of men across the country. Marty and his wife\, Gale\, are the proud parents of two adult children and three grandchildren. Life is good! \n\nRetreat Coordinator: Tom Pyke \n  \nTOM PYKE is a veteran business operations manager\, seasoned outdoorsman\, and a leader of men.  He has guided and supported Blueprint for Men since its inception serving as the ministry secretary and much more.  Tom’s greatest joy is to lead small groups where men experience a daily walk with God and become the men God designed them to be.    He and his wife\, Trina\, have raised 5 boys to manhood and enjoy traveling from Montana to Kentucky visiting their grandkids. Life is good! \n  \n\n3        SCHEDULE\n\nFriday\n3:00 pm                Check-in and Camp Set-up \n6:00                      Supper \n7:00                      Group Meeting \n8:30                      Outdoor Skills \n10:00                    Quiet \nSaturday\n8:00 am                Breakfast \n9:00                      Outdoor Skills \n10:30                    Group Meeting \n12:00 pm             Lunch \n2:00                      Outdoor Skills \n4:00                      Group Meeting \n5:30                      Supper \n7:00                      Ignite the Fire Challenge \n9:00                      Circle of Men \n11:00                    Quiet \nSunday\n8:00 am                Breakfast \n9:30                      Closing Ceremony \n10:30                    Depart \n  \n\n4        GEAR LIST\n\nClothing \n\nComfortable set of clothes and shoes\nDurable set of clothes and shoes/boots\nRain Jacket\nWarm jacket or hoody\nCap\n\nEquipment \n\nSleeping bag + Pillow\nSleeping mat or hammock\nTent/Tarp\nDaypack\nToiletries\nWater\nSnacks\nToilet Paper\nPen/pencil\nBible\nMedications\nFirst Aid Kit\nCamp chair\nHeadlamp/Lantern\nAxe and fire building supplies\n\n\n5   REGISTRATION\n\nRegister and pay on Eventbrite\, Deadline March 22\, 2021. CLICK HERE \nComplete the registration release and medical forms in the information packet and bring them to the retreat. If you have special needs\, please contact the retreat leader by email or phone. Thanks!
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LOCATION:Hidden Springs\, 5300 Howardsville Rd\, Apison\, TN\, 37302\, United States
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