The First Christian Transhumanist Retreat · October 16–18

The weekend, meals, and what to bring

Everything below is included in your registration. Check-in opens Friday at 4pm, and we're out by 10am Sunday.

The shape of the weekend

Friday

  1. 4:00pmArrive and settle inSnacks set out. The gate doesn't open to us until 4:00, so please don't arrive early.
  2. 6:00pmDinner
  3. 7:15pmEvening sessionIntroductions, a talk, conversation and songs
  4. 9:50pmFire

Saturday

  1. 6:30amMorning workoutOptional
  2. 7:30amCoffee
  3. 8:00amBreakfast8:00–10:00
  4. 10:00amMorning sessionShort talks, whole-room discussion and small groups, with a break midway
  5. ~1:00pmLunch
  6. 2:00pmFree timeTrails, boats, disc golf, or rest
  7. 4:00pmAfternoon sessionShort talks, whole-room discussion and small groups, with a break midway
  8. ~6:45pmDinner
  9. 8:00pmFiresideUntil about 10

Sunday

  1. 7:00amCoffee and breakfastStrip your bed
  2. 8:30amMeditation, then a closing check-in
  3. 9:25amClean up togetherOut by 10

SessionsMealsFree timeLoose time

Meals

  • Friday dinner, 6:00pm · taco bar from Linita's Catering in Nunnelly: chicken and beef, tortillas and chips, queso and nacho cheese, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa, rice and refried beans. Tea and lemonade.
  • Saturday breakfast, 8:00–10:00am · breakfast bar from Linita's: bacon and sausage patties, eggs, and breakfast sides.
  • Saturday lunch, around 1:00pm · loaded baked potato bar from Linita's: baked potatoes with butter, cheese, cheese sauce, bacon, pulled pork, chicken, chives, sour cream, barbecue sauce and ranch. Tea and lemonade.
  • Saturday dinner, around 6:45pm · Southern dinner from Purdie's Catering: maple mustard glazed chicken and pot roast with gravy; smashed potatoes, green beans with bacon, and balsamic grilled vegetables; rolls; berry cream pie and a second dessert. Tea.
  • Sunday breakfast, 7:00–8:30am: a light continental breakfast
  • All weekend: coffee, tea and light snacks
  • Dietary needs: we've passed along the dietary needs you gave us to the caterers. If you have a serious allergy, or anything has changed, email admin@christiantranshumanism.org so we can confirm it with them directly.

What to bring

  • Bedding and towels are provided in the lodge. No need to pack sheets or a sleeping bag.
  • Clothes in layers: mid-October evenings in the Tennessee hills get cool, and we'll be by the fire in the evenings, weather permitting.
  • Shoes for the outdoors: sturdy shoes for the trails and the gravel paths. A rain jacket, in case.
  • Toiletries and any medications you need for the weekend.
  • A water bottle and a phone charger.
  • Something to write on, if you want it.
  • Instruments and games: bring an instrument if you play, since there's music by the fire. Card and board games are welcome too.
  • Your own extra snacks and drinks: we'll have the meals above, plus coffee, tea and light snacks. For anything else you can't do without (a Diet Coke habit, say), bring your own supply. :)
  • Please leave at home: alcohol and tobacco. Woodlands is an alcohol- and tobacco-free property.
  • Getting in: the gate code and directions will come to registrants by email before the weekend.
  • Questions: admin@christiantranshumanism.org

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