Georgia Sierra Club Fall Gathering 2017
Event Information
Description
The Georgia Sierra Club's biennial Fall Gathering is quickly approaching!
We will come together on the weekend of October 20-22 at Amicalola State Park and Lodge to celebrate our community’s 125 years of service to the environment. Please join us as we enjoy all things fall in the North Georgia mountains, including:
- Guided hikes
- Paddle trips
- Morning yoga and meditation
- Chili and campfires
and participate in our educational workshops, such as:
- Sierra Club 101
- Climate Change Frames
- Anti-Racism Dialogue
- Military Outdoors
- Sustainable Activism
On Saturday night, we will gather for an awards banquet. At the Fall Gathering, we will hear from Georgia’s environmental leaders, celebrate all of the work that has been done through the Georgia Chapter, and recognize all of the people we could not have done it without. We hope to see you there!
Please nominate an outstanding volunteer for an award here: Nominate a Volunteer
TICKET PRICING:
Members
- Early Bird Rate (now - Sept 1)- $65
- Standard Rate (Sept 2 - Oct 15)- $85
- Last-minute (Oct 16 - 20)- $100
Non-members*
- Early Bird Rate (now - Sept 1)- $85
- Standard Rate (Sept 2 - Oct 15)- $105
- Last-minute (Oct 16 - 20)- $120
Children
- 4 and under- FREE
- 5-12 years old- $25
- 13-17 years old- $50
*Not a member? Add a membership for $15 and take advantage of membership ticket prices!
WHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE?
Your ticket price covers all workshops and presenters, Friday night chili cook-off with drinks provided, Saturday box lunch, and Saturday night banquet with an open bar.
ADDITIONAL COSTS TO PLAN FOR:
Meals:
- Breakfast buffet in the lodge restaurant is just under $16. If you are staying in a cabin or campsite, you can choose to bring your own food to prepare in the kitchen or campfire/camp stoves respectively.
- Meal cost for kids 5 - 12 is half price and 4 and under eat for free!
Lodging:
- CAMPSITES - Private campsites are $38 per night plus $5 parking pass if you do not have a State Park pass. Campsites can accommodate a maximum of 2 tents or 5 people.
- LODGE ROOMS - Private rooms are $222 per night plus tax and fees. Configurations range from 1 king bed to 2 queens and a full. ADA accessible rooms are available.
- CABINS - Private cabins are $280 per night plus tax and fees. Configurations range from 1 king bed to 1 king and 2 full beds. All cabins have one regular sofa.
If you would like to book any of these private options and do not need help finding a roommate, please call Amicalola Lodge directly to reserve your cabin, lodge room, or campsite at (706) 265-4703. Tell them you are with the Georgia Sierra Club.
If you need to cut down your lodging costs, consider sharing a room, campsite or cabin!
- Cabins have both shared and private room options ranging from $20 to $140 per night.
- Shared Lodge Rooms range from $72 - $111 per night and can accommodate 2 - 5 people.
- Grab a spot for a 1-3 person tent in a shared campsites for $19 per night. Campsites can accommodate a maximum of 5 people.
NEED A SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUR TICKET OR LODGING?
Email Jessica Morehead at jessica.morehead@sierraclub.org, Subject Line: Fall Gathering Scholarship Request
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If you have any questions regarding the retreat, please contact brenda.cargin@sierraclub.org.