Important Logistics

Here's everything you need to know to prepare for a wonderful Feast of Tabernacles at South Harpeth River Retreat in Nashville, TN.

🌤 Weather

Late September through early October in Nashville, TN brings beautiful fall weather. Expect average daytime highs around 67-72°F and nighttime lows around 40-45°F. Bring layers! Mornings and evenings can be quite cool, while afternoons may still be warm.

Weather is always subject to change — check the forecast as the Feast approaches.

🎒 What to Bring

Essentials

  • ✓ Bible and study materials
  • ✓ Warm layers and jackets
  • ✓ Comfortable walking shoes
  • ✓ Flashlight / headlamp
  • ✓ Sunscreen and bug spray
  • ✓ Toiletries and towels

Camping Extras

  • ✓ Tent and sleeping gear
  • ✓ Cooler (free ice on campus)
  • ✓ Camping chairs
  • ✓ Extension cords (long ones!)
  • ✓ String lights for your sukkah
  • ✓ Sukkah building materials

🍽 Meals

Breakfast and dinner are served as an option to those on the meal plan. You are responsible for your own lunches and snacks. The kitchen is NOT open for personal use, but you may volunteer to help cook, serve, and clean up.

Ice: There is plenty of free ice on campus. If you bring a cooler, you can keep it fresh with ice all week long.

Cooking at your campsite: If you choose to cook at your tent or campsite, bring a raised fire pit (no fires on the ground) or a propane grill.

😴 Quiet Hours

  • 10:00 PM — Quiet hours around campsites (respect families with young children)
  • 11:00 PM — Quiet hours for the entire camp
  • 6:00 AM — Early morning activities begin

🐶 Pets

Pets are permitted if they remain on a leash at ALL times and are cleaned up after. Failure to do so may result in your pet needing to leave the premises. Be considerate of other families and campers.

🚗 ATVs & Golf Carts

Everyone is welcome to bring their own off-road vehicles for getting around the grounds. Please respect the property — no drifting or tearing up the grass.

💡 Lights & Decorations

If you have any kind of string lights or hanging lights — bring them! We LOVE lighting up the area with all kinds of Sukkot lighting. Make your campsite vibrant with colors, or bring extra lights to help brighten the general gathering areas.

🚫 No Alcohol

There is no alcohol allowed on the premises. Please be respectful of the campsite rules.

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