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Fraternus Ranch

Hosted by Fraternus

A five-day Catholic outdoor retreat for fathers and sons that pairs prayer and the Sacraments with adventure and physical challenge in the Cherokee National Forest of east Tennessee.

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About this event

Fraternus Ranch is a week of adventure, brotherhood and conversion for fathers and sons at Ocoee Ridge Camp, in the Cherokee National Forest of east Tennessee. It brings together the best elements of a religious retreat with a significant amount of time spent outdoors, being physical and at play.

Fraternus frames the week around renewing faith through prayer, the Sacraments and holy friendships, growing closer to your sons, and recommitting to what matters most.

You do not need to belong to Fraternus to attend, and men without sons are welcome. Ranch is open to ages beginning in fifth grade, and anyone under 18 must attend with his father or an official Fraternus chapter. Attendance typically exceeds 500 men and young men. A packing list is provided after registration.

The days

Schedule at a glance

  1. Every morning

    Each day begins with the Sacraments and the liturgical prayer of the Church.

  2. Through the week

    Outdoor adventure and physical challenge, including white water rafting, a wave pool and water slide, a paintball course, a rock climbing wall and a high ropes tower.

  3. Every evening

    A structured program modeled after a Fraternus Frat Night, highlighted by special guest presentations. Each day also ends with the Sacraments and the prayer of the Church.

  4. Final full day

    The Warrior Dash, where groups compete in a series of exhilarating and challenging physical events.

Daily times have not been announced. The organizer shares full details with registered guests.

Cost

Pricing

  • Early bird

    $660

    per person through December 8, 2026

  • Regular

    $710

    per person from December 9, 2026, through March 31, 2027

  • Late

    $765

    per person from April 1, 2027

  • Pay in full. Save $50 per person when you pay in full by March 31, 2027
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Prices are set by the organizer. Confirm the current rate when you register.

Dates

Dates

  1. July 14 to 18, 2027

    Time to be announced · Ocoee Ridge Camp, Old Fort, TN

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Hosted by

Fraternus

A Catholic brotherhood founded in 2007 that brings men of all ages together through prayer, mentoring and formation, challenging fathers to become the men they are called to be and forming boys into men of virtue, strength and service.

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Location

Ocoee Ridge Camp

479 Frey RdOld Fort, TN, 37362
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