Spirit2027 date coming soon · Friday evening to Sunday
Tabernacle
The tabernacle was where men went to meet with God. Fathers and sons will do the same.
When
2027 date coming soon · Friday evening to Sunday
Where
Announced with the date. In 2026: Westview on the James, Goochland, VA.
Who
Fathers and sons ages 4–11, 8–12 pairs. Younger boys welcome, with supervised time during the deeper sessions.
Cost
$180 per father-son pair · +$40 each additional son
2026
first Tabernacle, at Westview on the James
8–12
father-son pairs, so every family gets prayed over
3
ceremonies: the fire, the prayer, the blessing
About
A weekend retreat for fathers and sons on the James River, entering God's presence and doing battle with the three enemies every man and every boy faces: the Devil and his lies, the flesh and its appetites, and the world and its noise. We'll worship, train, and name the lies that have run our families for generations. Of the three experiences, this is the one that marks sons the deepest.
What the weekend holds
- Teaching on spiritual warfareHow lies take root in us and in our family lines.
- Morning workoutsFathers and sons, side by side.
- Time in the woods and on the waterCanoes, hiking, archery, or just sitting with your boy.
- The fire ceremonyWe identify the specific lies that have been running our families, write them down and burn them.
- Men praying over each familyOut loud, one family at a time.
From the first Tabernacle, October 2026
Watch the weekend
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From the dads
“Oliver and I had an absolutely incredible time and we have memories that I believe will last a lifetime. Jeff was amazing with the kids, and I already see Oliver's confidence and love for the Lord grow after the exercises, games, worship, prayer, and the Tabernacle ceremonies. Oliver is still doing the dance moves at home!”
“I gained valuable insight from Godly men and already feel like I'm becoming a better father and husband because of the activities and discussions led by Ben and Jeff.”
“The Tabernacle retreat gave my son and me a very unique experience to spend a weekend away together. This event also served as a time to remind me where my boy is in his journey to becoming the man God made him to be.”
Sunday morning
The Blessing Ceremony
Every father lays hands on his son and speaks truth over him in front of a company of men. Most of us never watched our fathers fight for us spiritually. Our sons are going to watch us do it.
Reserve Tabernacle
$180 per father-son pair · +$40 each additional son
Registration opens when the 2027 date is announced.
Past years:Tabernacle 2026
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