What is the schedule for the weekend?
Friday Evening, March 3, 2023
4:00 pm: Arrival/Check-In
5:00 pm: Dinner
6:30 pm: Settle into Cabins / Get to Know You
7:00 pm: Session One
8:20 pm: Table Discussion
8:40 pm: S’mores + Free Time
Saturday Morning, March 4, 2023
7:00 am: Breakfast
8:15 am: Session Two
9:30 am: Table Discussion
9:45 am: Pack-up + Free Time
11:00 am: Lunch
12:00 pm: Closing Worship / Prayer Time
1:00 pm: Dismiss
*Schedule is subject to change.
4:00 pm: Arrival/Check-In
5:00 pm: Dinner
6:30 pm: Settle into Cabins / Get to Know You
7:00 pm: Session One
8:20 pm: Table Discussion
8:40 pm: S’mores + Free Time
Saturday Morning, March 4, 2023
7:00 am: Breakfast
8:15 am: Session Two
9:30 am: Table Discussion
9:45 am: Pack-up + Free Time
11:00 am: Lunch
12:00 pm: Closing Worship / Prayer Time
1:00 pm: Dismiss
*Schedule is subject to change.
What should I pack?
Here’s a suggested packing list we’ve put together:
Bible
Something to take notes with (pen + journal)Bedding (sleeping bag + pillow)
Bath towel + washcloth
Toiletries
Shower shoes
Flashlight or lantern
ear plugs / personal fan for noise
Rain jacket
Snacks to share
Refillable water bottle
Extension cord and/or power strip (outlets are limited in cabins + bathroom)
Hiking shoes (if you plan to hike)
Are linens provided?
No, please bring your own sheets, blanket, sleeping bag, pillow, towel, and/or washcloth.
Will cabins be heated?
Yes, the cabins are heated.
Will there be individual bathrooms in each cabin?
While there are no individual bathrooms in each cabin, there is a one main bathroom very close by to the cabins that accommodate multiple women at a time. Think “locker room.“
How many women will be in each cabin?
Each cabin houses 5–8 bunk beds accommodating 10–16 women. Feel free to reach out if there’s somebody in particular you would like to bunk with! Please indicate which dates and if you're staying overnight on our form.
Can I just come for one day?
Yes! However, due to logistics, the price will still be the same for everybody regardless of your attendance or lodging specifics.
Am I allowed to bring my kids?
We cannot accommodate children unless you are a nursing mother, then please feel free to bring your baby. If you plan on spending the night with your infant, please indicate on our form, so we can make sure you have a cabin with a fridge and a microwave if you need to store or warm milk.
I have dietary restrictions. Do I need to bring my own food?
From the camp: Deer Run cannot accommodate ALL allergies and dietary restrictions; and we cannot prevent, nor guarantee, a cross-contamination-free environment. Our food service team will make every effort to accommodate certain food allergies and dietary restrictions, but doing so is at the discretion of our food service director and requires an additional fee of $2 per person per meal for special food purchases. Individuals with extreme allergies are encouraged to bring their own food.
In order for us to best accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions, please indicate on our form.
Can I bring a friend or relative?
Absolutely! Please invite your friends! We’d love to see as many women attend as possible. Just make sure they register.
Can I bring my husband?
Sorry - ladies only! :)
What kind of clothes should I bring?
Please dress casually and comfortably. Some walking will be required across the camp from our cabins to the meeting space and the dining hall, so comfortable shoes or boots are recommended. If you plan on going for a hike during free time, make sure to pack appropriate clothes for hiking. If there is rain in the forecast plan on bringing a rain jacket or an umbrella.
Can I bring snacks?
YES! In fact we are asking for people to bring snacks to share so that we can have a snack area. We will have a table with snacks to nibble on in between meals for those of us with the munchies.
Where do I park?
While there is ample parking at the camp, we strongly encourage you to carpool if you can.
Is there a late check-in/dinner option Friday night?
If you plan to come late, please be sure to eat before you arrive! The camp is unable to store dinner for late arrivals.
Where is the retreat located?
Deer Run Camps + Retreats
3845 Perkins Rd,
Thompson's Station, TN 37179
3845 Perkins Rd,
Thompson's Station, TN 37179
Is the retreat center accessible?
Deer Run is not accessible, however, we will have access to a golf cart and can help transport those with special needs to/from cabins, dining, and our meeting space.