This one's for you.
And for me.
It’s for us.
Okay, I’m going to ask you the question I say I hate (but secretly love) when someone asks me: How are you, really? No, not the version you give when someone asks in passing. That one sounds like, “I’m fine.” Or, “I’m good, just busy!” Those are the answers we give people when we don’t expect the conversation to continue. Instead, I want you to answer the real question.
Maybe you're exhausted, running on empty, stretched across too many people and responsibilities, wondering when the pace somehow became the point. Or maybe you're not exhausted at all because life is full and genuinely good, but something quiet in you knows you've been skimming the surface of it. Present in body, somewhere else in soul.
Perhaps you're in the middle of a transition where something has shifted, a chapter has closed, and you're standing in the in-between trying to get your bearings. Or maybe it’s none of those exactly… maybe you just know you're overdue. Overdue for stillness. For depth. For a weekend where no one needs anything from you and you get to simply be.
I created INHABITATION for you.
Because I have been you.
This retreat is built around one conviction I keep coming back to, and that is that we were made to dwell, not just do. Over a weekend in the Tennessee mountains, with substantive teaching, real community, and actual room to breathe, we're going to dig into what it means to abide, to be present, to stop performing for God and start inhabiting life with Him. I would love for you to be there.
What To Expect
Worship & Teaching
I'll be teaching five sessions across the weekend and I’m bringing everything I've got. I’ve been loving the way God is bringing this Inhabitation content into focus. We'll also have worship woven throughout, because some things are better sung than said.
Community
We’ll have meals together, long conversations, late nights on the deck, fun, and I’d imagine a significant amount of regular laughter. This will be small enough that you won't be anonymous, and intentional enough that I hope you won't be a stranger to anyone in the room when it’s over. We need each other.
Rest & Beauty
Beyond the fun things to do together, you’ll have Saturday afternoon with nothing required of you… at a brand new luxury lodge in the Tennessee mountains with hot tubs, a movie theater, and beautiful mountain views. This margin is on purpose for a purpose.
Weekend Schedule
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
6:00 PM | Arrival & Check-In
Come as you are, settle in, exhale
6:00 – 7:45 PM | Dinner & Community Time
8:00 – 9:30 PM | Gathering 1
9:30 PM | Free Time
Hot tubs, the deck, the movie theater, linger as long as you want
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
7:30 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast
graze at your own pace
9:00 – 10:15 AM | Gathering 2
10:30 – 11:45 AM | Gathering 3
12:00 – 5:00 PM | Free Afternoon
details below
5:30 – 7:00 PM | Dinner at the Lodge
7:30 – 9:00 PM | Gathering 4
9:00 PM | Free Time
Same as Friday. Stay up. Linger. You're on a retreat!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
7:00 – 7:45 AM | Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 AM | Closing Gathering
9:00 AM | Departure
**Saturday afternoon is yours. Rest, explore, enjoy the pool or hot tub, take in a movie, or venture out into Pigeon Forge. A charcuterie board will be at The Lodge for anyone staying in. And if you do want to venture out, Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas opens this very weekend! In terms of other recommendations, The Apple Barn & Cider Mill is a property with a delicious southern restaurant and great shopping. It’s one of my favorite spots in Pigeon Forge. Book Warehouse is also a mandatory hour-long stop for me. (Books for DAYS.) But there’s also tons of outlet shopping and all the Smoky Mountain Fun you can possibly stand.
In other words… you can’t be bored unless you just want to be. And sometimes, that’s EXACTLY what I want. :)
Grand Forge Lodge
Grand Forge Lodge is a brand new 16-bedroom luxury cabin nestled in the mountains of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
This pristine cabin has hot tubs, a private movie theater, an indoor pool, expansive decks, and enough space that you can find a quiet corner whenever you need one, or find your people gathered around the table whenever you don't. In this place, it is genuinely possible to rest. This is a retreat built around INHABITATION and the idea that where we are matters, that places form us, and that we were made by God to dwell somewhere specific and beautiful that He’s preparing for us. This lodge is a carefully chosen part of that. (After all, I live in a cabin in the mountains now, so I know just how replenishing this can be!)
In case you’ve already started doing the math, yes, this retreat will intentionally be for a smaller curated group of around 40-50 women, so space is limited. The size is by design because the goal is rest/connection/belonging, not stressful/anonymous/spectating. Check out the beautiful photos below. And pay special attention to the registration package info below, because we anticipate spots will go quickly and it’ll be important to:
1. Talk to your people.
2. Make your plans.
Registration
Pricing below is ALL INCLUSIVE Room + Retreat Registration.
There are NO additional fees.
AVAILABLE ROOM TYPES:
KING ROOM + FUTON + PRIVATE BATH
$499 per person up to 4 guests comfortably
(Based on double occupancy in 1 king + 1 full/queen futon)
Retreat deposit amount: $400
FAMILY SUITE = 1 KING + QUEEN/QUEEN BUNK + PRIVATE BATH
$499 per person up to 6 guests comfortably
(Based on triple occupancy in 1 king and 2 queen beds)
Retreat deposit amount: $600
*1 suite available — first come, first served
LOFT SUITE = 6 KING/KING BUNKS + 1.5 PRIVATE BATHS
$479 per person up to 12 guests comfortably
(Based on six person occupancy in 6 king beds)
Retreat deposit amount: $1200
*1 loft available — first come, first served.
Ideal for a small group or book club!
NOTE: All above pricing is all-inclusive and includes: lodging, food, drinks, materials, + surprises! There is no additional fee for the retreat on top of what is shown above. (Yes, it’s a STEAL for a full all-inclusive weekend and we’re thrilled!)
Here's how it works: when you register, you're securing your retreat spot and your room’s base occupancy, not just your own single spot. A non-refundable deposit covers your retreat registration deposit AND the base occupancy of your room. If you already know you're bringing additional guests beyond the base occupancy, you can add those spots and cover their retreat deposit too. All retreat balances are due September 1, 2026.
OUR SUGGESTION: talk to your people before you register. Decide on your room type, figure out who's going to be in it, and have one person put down the deposit to hold that room. Then sort out the money between yourselves through Venmo, cash, carrier pigeon, or the like. Everyone coming to this retreat is paying $499 TOTAL (unless they want a room alone.)
We're simply not set up to manage roommate matching on our end and we don’t want it to feel like scary youth camp where you don’t know what to anticipate, so that’s why it’s up to you who you’re sharing with. We want you to know exactly who you're with and what to expect when you arrive, and honestly, that's better handled by you than by us. There is a whole FAQ section below where we’ve tried to guess the questions you may have. And the registration details doc will help too!
FAQs
Yes — but you'll still pay the full base occupancy rate for that room. The cost of the retreat is based on at least two people in a room (like a cruise ship!) so a solo room means you're still covering the full base price. If that works, we'd love to have you.
1
Can I have a room by myself?
Can I get a discounted rate if I need to leave Saturday night?
2
Unfortunately, we aren’t able to provide a discounted rate for leaving early. The costs are fixed regardless of individual schedules, so an early departure doesn't change what it will cost.
Can I just come for Saturday as a day guest?
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We love that you want to be there, but Inhabitation is designed as a full weekend experience, and the arc of what we're doing together really does require the whole thing. Friday night sets the table for everything that follows. We'd love for you to come for the whole weekend.
Deposits are non-refundable in all cases. For cancellations 60 or more days before the retreat, you'll receive a full refund of any balance paid after the deposit. Between 30 and 60 days out, 50% of your balance is refundable (minus deposit). Under 30 days, no refund. Transfers to another person are always welcome!
4
Cancellation policy?
Your Bible, a journal, comfortable clothes, and whatever you need for a mountain weekend in November… layers, cozy things, maybe a good book for Saturday afternoon. If you plan to use the pool or hot tubs, bring a swimsuit. Leave your to-do list at home.
5
What should I bring?
Yes! Everything is included, from Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast. Saturday lunch is a lighter charcuterie spread at the lodge, and if you head out to explore Pigeon Forge, you're on your own for that one meal. I recommend it if you can do it!
Are all meals really included? Like, this is really an all-inclusive retreat?
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I have a dietary restriction. Will there be food I can eat?
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We'll do our best to accommodate common dietary needs, and we'll ask about restrictions when you register. If you have something specific and want to ensure you’re covered, please feel free to bring it. We have a full kitchen and fridge/freezer space.
Is this retreat only for women in a certain life stage?
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Not at all. Inhabitation is for any woman who desires it… whether you're in a full season of life or a quiet one, whether you've been walking with God for decades or you're just finding your footing. The only requirement is that you show up and come ready.
What’s the age range for who can attend?
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If you know me, you know that I have SUCH a heart for women of all ages. I want people to know and love Jesus as early as possible! With that said, I believe this retreat will be best experienced by those high school age and older.
Does each person I put in my room pay whatever they want and we just all split the cost of the room?
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No. The $499 per person fee is NOT just the room rate. It’s the registration, rooming, food and materials pricing and is the lowest price for this all-inclusive retreat. So that’s the flat rate for everyone! Only someone wanting a room to themselves would pay more than that. $499 is the rate for anyone else in the room as well because it’s the retreat rate (not just the room rate) and since the room can sleep more, this was the only way to ensure fair pricing for EVERYONE (regardless of bed or location). Especially since all attendees are eating the same food and receiving the same experience!