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Join in the first annual UCG Smoky Mountain Young Adult Retreat in Townsend, Tennessee.
May 24-27, 2024 Memorial Day Weekend

United Church of God young adults aged 18-34, single or married are welcome to attend.

We have reserved two large lodges [on the same property] - one for men and one for women, located on a beautiful and serene mountainside with spectacular views.

Both lodges have spacious upstairs and downstairs living space, washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen, and large dining room.

On-property amenities: Basketball, volleyball, cornhole, board games and scenic hiking. One lodge has a private outdoor pool and both have a private outdoor hot tub. 

Reservations / Cost

There are limited beds in the lodges! We will require payment to reserve yours. Once the beds are full at the lodges, attendees will need to reserve their own housing nearby. 

Men
Bear Lodge

$150

30 spots

  • registration
  • 3 night stay
  • all meals / snacks
  • unlimited fellowship
Register
Women
Firefly Lodge

$150

30 spots

  • registration
  • 3 night stay
  • all meals / snacks
  • unlimited fellowship
Register
Men
Own Housing

$40

unlimited spots

  • registration
  • arrange own housing
  • all meals / snacks
  • unlimited fellowship
Register
Women
Own Housing

$40

unlimited spots

  • registration
  • arrange own housing
  • all meals / snacks
  • unlimited fellowship
Register
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Tubing on Sunday 

(pay directly to River Rat Tubing the day of the float)

$27
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Details

  • Townsend, TN is at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, one of the few free national parks in the U.S. Townsend boasts delicious food and specialty shops. Fun activities such as horse-back riding, caverns, and river tubing are just a few minutes down the road from the cabin.  
  • What to Bring:
    Beach towel for the hot tub and pool. Swim Shoes for the river float, sunscreen and water bottle.
  • Check-In Address:
    Firefly Lodge: 1001 Cavern Road, Townsend, TN 37882
    Turn right (west) at stoplight #3 (Wears Valley Road) to Townsend (approximately 15 miles). At the “T” junction (at traffic light) turn right into Townsend.
  • WiFi
    FREE, high-speed WIFI (wireless internet) is provided as a convenience only and is not guaranteed 24/7. WIFI Password: about3952autumn
  • What's in Townsend?
    Townsend has an IGA grocery store and a Dollar General, an ATM, great coffee shops, souvenir shops, and several great restaurants. The entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is 15 minutes away.
    Visit the Online Travel Guide:
    Travel Guide – Tuckaleechee Retreat Center-Smoky Mountains
  • *IMPORTANT NOTE
    The property has strict NO PETS and NO ALCOHOL policies.

Schedule

4pm-9pm   Everyone   Check-In at Firefly Lodge: 1001 Cavern Road, Townsend, TN 37882

7pm-9pm   Everyone   Pizza at Firefly Lodge

9am   Group Breakfast at Firefly Lodge

10am-1pm   Sabbath Waterfalls Walk/Hike

1:30pm   Group Lunch at Firefly Lodge

3-4pm   Group Bible Discussion (w/ Coffee/Dessert) at Missionary Training Center

4:30-6pm   Sabbath Services at Missionary Training Center

6:30pm   Group Dinner at Firefly Lodge

8:40pm   Sunset Open Activities 

10am   Group Breakfast at Firefly Lodge

11am   River Rat Tubing- Group Float (10 minutes away)

2pm   Group Lunch at Firefly Lodge 'or' Eat in Town at a Restaurant of your Choice

2pm-Sunset   On-property amenities: pool, basketball, volleyball, cornhole, board games, etc...

6pm   Group Cookout Dinner at Firefly Lodge

Open Activities 

Continental Breakfast at both lodges - self serve

10am   Checkout

Contact

Jay Ledbetter

Phone

‭(469) 452-9501‬

Email

[email protected]

Sounds good?

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