Everything you need to know to prepare your heart, your family, and your bags for the Feast of Tabernacles 2026.
The Feast of Tabernacles pictures the time when our King will finally receive His dominion! We encourage everyone to focus activities on practicing Kingdom living with Messiah at the center. Where two or three are gathered in His name, He is there among us (Matthew 18:20).
REJOICE! Build your Sukkah or prepare your temporary dwelling, enjoy yourself, engage in meaningful discussion, relax, have fun and have a deeply spiritual experience.
This week is about joy, worship, family, and drawing closer to our Creator. We want everyone to feel welcomed, loved, and encouraged. These guidelines exist not to be legalistic, but to help us honor YHWH together and create an environment where every family can worship freely.
Day 1 and the Eighth Day (Shemini Atzeret) are High Sabbaths — holy convocations with special assemblies and rest.
The weekly Sabbath falls during the Feast. Join us for Sabbath rest, worship, and fellowship — no work, just peace.
Dwell together in harmony. Treat everyone with kindness, patience, and respect as brothers and sisters in Messiah.
Sit together at assemblies. Eat meals together — especially breakfast. Pray together. Fellowship in supervised family groups.
10:00 PM around campsites to respect families with young children. 11:00 PM quiet hours for the entire camp.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted on campus. Please respect the campsite rules.
"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
Our Creator delights in the beauty and distinction He built into His creation. These guidelines help us honor Him while we gather.
We encourage modest, feminine attire that reflects the beauty of how our Creator made us.
Men are asked to dress in a way that reflects reverence and modesty.
For river activities, tubing, and swimming:
We realize that families may differ in their definition of modesty, so our goal is not to be legalistic in its application, but to rather focus first on honoring our Creator.
We simply ask that everyone strive to maintain the moral standards that have been put forth by YHWH our Maker, as we dwell together in unity during this special week.
A few things each family is responsible for to help the Feast run smoothly.
Breakfast and dinner are served, but you are responsible for your own lunches and snacks. Bring a cooler — free ice is available all week.
Keep your area clean and respectful. If tent camping, bring your own gear. Raised fire pits only — no fires on the ground.
Parents are responsible for supervising their children at all times, especially near the river and during free time.
Pets must remain on a leash at all times. Please clean up after them. Failure to do so may result in removal from the premises.
Fires allowed at designated fire rings only. Must be continuously supervised. A group campfire is maintained throughout the event.
Welcome for transportation around camp. Respect the grounds — no drifting or tearing up grass. 300+ miles of off-road trails nearby.
String lights, hanging lights, colorful decorations — we love lighting up the camp! Make your area vibrant and festive.
Electricity is limited in the tent camping area. Bring your own long extension cords to access it.
The main kitchen is not open for personal use. You may volunteer to help cook, serve, and clean up if you would like to.
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what the will of Elohim is — His good, pleasing and perfect will."
— Romans 12:2
September 25 – October 5, 2026 at South Harpeth River Retreat near Nashville, TN. Bring your family, bring your tent, bring your joy.
Questions? Call Emily at 931-319-8270 or email support@thefeastoftabernacles.com