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Tennessee Waterfall Retreat
Cookeville, TN, USA
Aug 23 - 25, 2024
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$400

About your trip

You're invited to Girl Paddler's inaugural retreat! Join us for 2 days of enjoying the beautiful waterfalls Tennessee State Parks have to offer. We'll start our adventure with a guided tour of Burgess Falls by Smooth Rapids and end with a morning hike to Great Falls in Rock Island State Park. With a comfortable itinerary, you'll have plenty of time to relax and get to know your fellow Girl Paddlers in between.


Kayak rentals are included, however, you may bring your own kayak or paddleboard to have transported by the tour company at no extra cost. 


Ticket sales end Aug 5th.

What's included

Hotel

2 night hotel stay

Meet & Greet

Light snacks will be provided

Tour

3 hour guided tour to Burgess Falls

Kayak Rental

Kayak, paddle, and PFD

Breakfast

Breakfast will be provided at the hotel

Welcome bag

Girl Paddlers tee

What's not included

Dinner

Dinner reservations will be made for Night 2. Cost of your meal is not included

Lunch

Lunch will not be provided.

Optional Activities

Suggested activities are available. Cost of those activities are not included

Night 1

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Check-In and Meet & Greet

Check-in begins at 3 PM at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN. Join the group in the lobby for a meet & greet at 6 PM for light snacks.



Day 1

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Burgess Falls Tour

- Join us in the lobby for breakfast

- Optional: Mid-morning yoga with Rock n Flow Yoga at Dogwood Park

- Optional: Explore Historic Downtown Cookville, just 10 mins away

- Lunch at your leisure

- Meet at Frank's at Cane Hollow: 1037 Austin Rd, Sparta TN 38583

- Tour from 2 - 5:30 PM

Night 2

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Dinner

Join the group for reservations at IrrationAle Kitchen & Taps at 8 PM


Day 2

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Great Falls Hike

- Breakfast is available until 10:30 AM

- Checkout by 12 PM

- Meet at Twin Falls Overlook at 9:30 AM for a self-guided hike to Great Falls in Rock Island State Park to enjoy Cold Hole and Warm Hole swimming areas

Location

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1. Cookeville, TN, USA

Cookeville, TN, USA

About your organizer

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Girl Paddlers
Girl Paddlers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome women of all skill and experience levels to join us in kayaking, SUP, canoeing, and anything in between. We provide an environment where women feel safe, supported, and inspired to enjoy their paddling journey.

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