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October 06, 2024

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Deer Run Father-Son Weekend, Aug. 25-27

Families just need more down time and togetherness! Deer Run Camps & Retreats has a lot of fun in store this fall, starting with the 12th Annual Father-Son Adventure Weekend.

Guys need the opportunity to just be guys, and Deer Run Camps & Retreats in Thompson’s Station understands that in a big way. That’s why the local retreat center is currently gearing up for the 12th Annual Father-Son Adventure Weekend, taking place Friday Aug. 25 – Sunday Aug. 27. Registration is going on now with cost determined by your choice of accommodation. The weekend is for all ages.

What’s In Store for Guys

    The Father-Son Adventure Weekend is full of activities that run the gamut: football challenges, a wiffle ball home run derby and an amateur fishing tournament scratch the surface of possibilities. Dads and boys of all ages can also participate in optional (extra cost) activities like the zip line, aqua park, canoes and kayaks, archery, BB guns and more. The father-son package includes two nights of lodging, worship and speaker sessions, an event shirt and five hearty meals.

More at Deer Run

In addition, Deer Run Retreat host all kinds of special retreats throughout the year in addition to summer camps each summer.

Upcoming Fall Family Events

2017 FAMILY CAMP LABOR DAY WEEKEND, Sept. 1 – 4
The three-night family camp begins Friday night and ends Monday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $359 per person for three family members and $229 for each additional member. Registration includes activities, private room in upscale lodging, nine meals and a t-shirt for each participant.

2017 MOTHER-DAUGHTER WEEKEND, Sept. 15 – 17
Laugh, talk and enjoy just being together doing fun things. The weekend package includes two nights, five meals, an event t-shirt, recreation, crafts and mother-daughter sessions.

2017  MARRIED COUPLES ROMANCE WEEKEND, Nov. 17 – 19
Spend time for intentional intimacy without the interruptions and to-do lists of life. The weekends provide relaxation, speaker sessions, activities and five meals. Retreat takes place at The Lodge at Deer Run.

Check out the Deer Run Camps & Retreats website for more upcoming events and to learn about birthday parties and booking your own event at the retreat center.  Deer Run is located at 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station, TN 37179. Call 615-823-8857 for more information.

About the Author

Susan Swindell Day, Editor

Susan Swindell Day is the editor in chief of Nashville Parent and the mom of four amazing kids.