The Cherokee Group cordially invites you to the Tennessee Chapter’s Spring Retreat at beautiful Fall Creek Falls State Park! Enjoy the company of other nature lovers for hikes, great good, live music, and most importantly - planning for our environment. As always, the retreat will be a special time that truly reflects the Sierra Club mission to Explore, Enjoy, and Protect! Let's all do our best to make this a Zero Waste and Plastic Free Event.
OUTINGS: A naturalist/ranger will lead day hikes Saturday morning and afternoon and Sunday morning after cleanup of the bunk lodge. Trails tackled will probably include: a descent to the base of Fall Creek Falls, less than a mile, but steep, rough and rocky; the 2.6-mile Paw Paw Trail (a loop trail) and a 2-mile walk on Wheeler Farm Trail (which features a spectacular Natural Arch, a sink, and a waterfall). A daypack with water, lunch, and rain gear is recommended.
SILENT AUCTION: Please bring a good item or two you can part with. Proceeds go to support our Chapter's work.
SATURDAY EVENING PROGRAM: After dinner, we will hear from Chapter Director, Pat Cupples, then enjoy a set of live mountain music/bluegrass.
HEALTH PROTOCOL: If you are sick the week of the retreat, do not attend. If you have any Covid symptoms, including an elevated temperature, test, and stay home if the test is positive. Covid tests will be available at the retreat also. FCF is infamous for its abundance of ticks and chiggers, so bring insect repellent and/or insect-resistant clothing.
Questions? Contact Dave Hoot, Chair, Cherokee Group, at sierra.tn.cherokee@gmail.com or 423-503-9482.
To Receive Early Bird Pricing
Register by Thursday, April 24th. Registration is required for each person attending along with signing the liability waiver.
Payment due when you arrive at the retreat. Cash or checks only. No credit cards.
Lodging
The Group Lodge has men's and women's dorms. If dorm style lodging is not for you, you can rent a park cabin, or you can camp in your tent or RV in the campground.