RETREAT DETAILS
WHO: This trip is for any college-aged person. You don’t have to be in college and you don’t have to be from Grace Evan, but you do have to be a college-aged young adult.
WHAT: We’re headed to Pigeon Forge, TN for a retreat to the Smoky Mountains where we’ll stay at a luxury cabin to kickoff the new year!
WHEN: Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 - Sunday, January 12th, 2025.
WHERE: Just minutes from Pigeon Forge and Dollywood, “SkyView Mansion” is a 4 story, 13 bedroom, 15 bath cabin that can accommodate up to 70 people! The cabin is fixed on top of one of the most majestic peaks in Sherwood Forest. Amenities include spaciously furnished floor plans, panoramic views of the Smokies, multiple indoor fireplaces, an indoor heated pool, covered decks with overlooks of the mountains, outdoor firepit and gas grill, a 30-person theater room with theater seating, a large outdoor hot tub, and a game room complete with a pool table. This is a getaway you don’t want to miss out on!
WHY: Retreats are at the heartbeat of Grace Evan college ministry. Trips like these are one of the greatest opportunities we have to do life together in an environment where you can experience Jesus and the life change he offers in the context of community.
COST: $200 (this is a great price for a trip like this!).
EXTRA $: Any meals you wish to have as you travel to and from the cabin will be your responsibility. Once we’ve arrived in Pigeon Forge, breakfast foods and sandwich lunches will be provided for you each day. We will plan to eat dinner out at least twice, so plan to bring money for those meals as well. Feel free to bring your own food and snacks as well as any extra money for shopping/souvenirs.
WHAT TO PACK: Bible, notebook, pillow, toiletries, appropriate swim attire, towel, warm clothes (layers), rain jacket, hiking shoes, tennis shoes.
LODGING: We’re staying at SkyView Rentals “SkyView Mansion” cabin in Pigeon Forge, TN. It’s located at 4755 Nottingham Heights Way Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (check it out HERE).
TRANSPORTATION: We will meet at the Grace Evan parking lot on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 8th at 7am. Three 15-passenger vans and a trailer will transport us and our belongings to our destination. If you have to meet us in Pigeon Forge from out of town or need to drive yourself, you will need to have your travel plans approved by Parker in advance. The address of the cabin is 4755 Nottingham Heights Way Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, and it is approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes from Grace Evan.