Our Sukkot Family
This Is What It's All About
Feast of Tabernacles at South Harpeth River Retreat · Nashville, Tennessee
The Harris Family warmly invites you to our Sukkot Gathering 2026 — a ten-day Feast of Tabernacles celebration held at South Harpeth River Retreat near Nashville, Tennessee. Since 2010, our family has hosted this annual Sukkot gathering, and every year it grows deeper in fellowship, richer in worship, and more unforgettable for everyone who attends. Whether you have been keeping the feasts for decades or this will be your very first Sukkot gathering, you belong here.
Our Sukkot gathering is not a conference or a spectator event. It is a family-style campout, a holy convocation, and a joyful celebration rolled into one. Families pitch tents under the trees, children splash in the creek, friends old and new break bread together, and every evening the campfire fills with songs, stories, and testimonies. This is what it looks like when believers come together to obey the command in Leviticus 23:34-43: "On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, YHWH's Feast of Tabernacles begins, and it lasts for seven days."
Year after year, attendees tell us the same thing: this Sukkot gathering changed their lives. Friendships forged around the fire last a lifetime. Worship under the open sky stirs something that walls and screens never could. And the look on a child's face when they build their first sukkah — that is something no parent ever forgets.
"For seven days celebrate the festival to YHWH your Elohim at the place YHWH will choose. For YHWH your Elohim will bless you in all your harvest and in all the work of your hands, and your joy will be complete."
— Deuteronomy 16:15
70 acres of riverside paradise near Nashville, TN — nestled along over a mile of the beautiful South Harpeth River, near historic Franklin and Leipers Fork.
South Harpeth River Retreat has been hosting retreats and gatherings for over 60 years. The property is ideally suited for our Sukkot gathering — spacious enough to feel set apart from the world, yet close enough to Nashville for easy travel. The retreat sits in the rolling hills of middle Tennessee, surrounded by mature hardwoods that burst into fall color during the feast.
Every corner of this property becomes part of the Sukkot gathering experience. Morning worship in the auditorium gives way to afternoons on the river. Torah studies in the pole barn lead into campfire fellowship under the stars. The venue is not just a backdrop — it is part of what makes this gathering so special.
Our Sukkot gathering runs from Friday, September 25 through Monday, October 5, 2026. Here is the full schedule of feast days.
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Welcome Arrival / Erev Shabbat |
Friday, Sept 25 |
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Shabbat Shabbat Gathering |
Saturday, Sept 26 |
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The Feast Begins Sukkot Opening Night |
Saturday Night, Sept 26 |
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High Sabbath Sukkot Day 1 |
Sunday, Sept 27 |
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The Feast Days 2–7 |
Sept 27 – Oct 3 |
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High Sabbath Last Great Day |
Sunday, Oct 4 |
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Farewell Departure / Check Out |
Monday, Oct 5 |
All feast days begin and end at sunset. Official dates determined by new moon sightings.
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Every day of our Sukkot gathering is filled with meaningful worship, outdoor adventure, and genuine fellowship. Here is everything you can look forward to during the feast.
A full schedule of activities, services & special events will be provided upon registration.
"On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when you have gathered in the fruit of the land, you shall celebrate the feast of YHWH for seven days. On the first day shall be a solemn rest, and on the eighth day shall be a solemn rest."
— Leviticus 23:39
Choose the option that works best for your family. Every accommodation puts you right in the heart of the gathering.
We have kept our rates as affordable as possible so that cost never stands in the way of keeping the feast together.
We never want cost to be a barrier. If finances are tight, please reach out. We have families and donors who contribute specifically so that others can attend the Sukkot gathering.
Help a Family Attend →Gather with believers from across the country at our Sukkot Gathering 2026. This is more than a conference — it is a family reunion, a campout, and a holy convocation all in one.
Reserve Your SpotSince 2010, the Harris Family Sukkot Gathering has been a place where families come to dwell in temporary shelters, worship together, and build relationships that last beyond the feast. We are not associated with any denomination or religious organization. We are simply followers of YHWH who believe in keeping His commandments and His appointed times as laid out in Scripture.
At our Sukkot gathering, you will find families from every background and every stage of their walk. Some have been keeping the feasts for decades. Others are attending their first Sukkot celebration. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. The common thread is a desire to obey Deuteronomy 16:13-15: "Celebrate the Festival of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor and your winepress. Be joyful at your festival... for YHWH your Elohim will bless you."
What sets this Sukkot gathering apart is the atmosphere. It is not stiff or institutional. Children run free. Families eat together at long tables under the pole barn. The river calls to anyone who wants to cool off on a warm Tennessee afternoon. At night, the campfire draws everyone in for karaoke, guitars, s'mores, testimonies, and fellowship that stretches past midnight. The spirit of joy that Sukkot commands is tangible here.
The Sukkot Gathering 2026 is a ten-day Feast of Tabernacles celebration hosted by the Harris Family at South Harpeth River Retreat near Nashville, Tennessee. It runs from September 25 through October 5, 2026 and includes daily worship, Torah studies, river activities, campfire nights, catered meals, children's programs, and so much more. The Harris Family has been hosting this Sukkot gathering annually since 2010.
Our Sukkot gathering takes place at South Harpeth River Retreat in Nashville, Tennessee. The retreat sits on 70 acres along over a mile of the South Harpeth River, near historic Franklin and Leipers Fork. Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the closest major airport, and the venue is easily accessible from Interstate 65.
No. We are not associated with any religion or denomination. We are followers of YHWH who believe in keeping His commandments and appointed times. Everyone is welcome at our Sukkot gathering regardless of background. Whether you have been keeping the feasts for decades or this is your first time, you belong here.
Absolutely. Families are the heart of our Sukkot gathering. We have dedicated children's programs including crafts, games, Bible stories, and faith-building activities. Kids love the creek, playground, trampoline, volleyball, and campfire s'mores. Families sit together at worship and meals. This gathering is designed for all ages.
We never want cost to be a barrier to keeping the feast. We have families and donors who contribute specifically so that others can attend our Sukkot gathering. If finances are tight, please contact us at support@thefeastoftabernacles.com or call 931-319-8270. You can also help another family attend.
Whether you have celebrated Sukkot for years or this will be your first gathering — you are welcome. Come as you are. Bring your family, bring your tent, bring your joy.
Register for Sukkot 2026Call us or Text us at: 931-319-8270
or email support@thefeastoftabernacles.com
