Smoky Mountain Creation Retreat - Creationism: Past, Present, Future!

Fri, October 2, 2026 — 4:00 PM

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Private Room

$300.00

Sales end on Sep 30, 2026 8:00 PM

Couples (admits two) or singles who prefer not to have a roommate, this is for you! Limited availability, bunk-style room. Hot meals and snacks are included.

Adult

$160.00

Sales end on Sep 30, 2026 8:00 PM

Admission to the retreat, shared room, and bath. Roommates are assigned. Hot meals and snacks are included.

Student

$110.00

Sales end on Sep 30, 2026 8:00 PM

Rooms consist of bunk beds in a shared bunk room with a common bathroom, making them perfect for students. Hot meals and snacks are included!

Family Ticket

$450.00

Sales end on Sep 30, 2026 8:00 PM

This ticket includes admission for family units of 4. Includes private bunk room with private bath for 2 adults and 2 children. Meals included. Please contact us for special pricing for smaller or larger groups and family units; we will do our best to accomodate.

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Wafloy Mountain Retreat

Wa Floy Way
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 37738

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About this event

October 2-4, 2026

Gatlinburg, TN

The Smoky Mountain Creation Retreat is in our 11th year, and we are excited to share this special weekend with creationists like YOU! Our creation retreats allow families, students, scholars, and creationists from all walks of life to wrestle with the most challenging questions in a safe and supportive space.

Join Dr. Todd Wood and Dr. Marcus Ross for an unforgettable retreat experience exploring how Creationism started, how it’s going, and what they hope to see it become! From the literature of old to the future of Christ-centered research, we guarantee you will leave encouraged, feel connected with fellow believers, and all we ask is that you bring your best questions for both Dr. Wood and Dr. Ross!

This event is held in the quiet seclusion of the Smokies, allowing for an intimate experience for creationists to ask hard questions and have discussions with accomplished creationist scholars and scientists. Our new location adjoins the Smoky Mountain National Park, and we’ll have an opportunity to hike right into the park after lunch on Saturday. It’s a glorious way to experience God’s majestic creation. The mountains are calling!

Speakers: Todd Wood (Core Academy of Science) and Marcus Ross (Cornerstone Education Supply)

When: October 2-4, 2026

Location: Wayfloy Mountain Village, Gatlinburg, TN

Weekend Schedule

Friday night: Arrival, dinner, Welcome Session.
Saturday: breakfast, Morning Session, Lunch, free time and guided hiking excursion, Dinner, Last Session.
Sunday: breakfast, cleanup, departure.

Each Session will consist of a combination of presentation and discussion. All of our retreats are informal. Questions can be asked at any time, and discussion is encouraged. Professors, please bring your students. This is the place to ask the most challenging questions.

Parents, this is an incredible opportunity to introduce your students to the intersection of Science and Faith. This event has been a successful community builder for the last 11 years. We are so excited to expand to families to help grow the next generation of Christ-following scientific researchers.

**Educators, if you bring three students, we will happily offer the student rate! We want to fill our cabin this year, and Educators are vital in helping us reach this goal.**

We can accomodate large groups and family units; please email us at info@coresci.org with any special accommodations!

Core Academy of Science is a 501(c)(3) ministry located in Dayton, TN. We look forward to spending this weekend with you!