Rooted & Rising:

Grassroots Organizing Retreat

August 22-24, 2025 | Montgomery Bell State Park, Burns TN

Join Planned Parenthood for a weekend of community building, sharpening advocacy skills, and renewing our fighting spirit for what’s ahead.

Organizing and advocacy leaders across Tennessee will gather to connect, share experiences, sharpen their community organizing skills, and plan together in order to create a more powerful voice for reproductive freedom, anti-racist policies, and progressive elected leadership.

How to Register:

  • Fill out our Grassroots Organizing Retreat Registration Form

  • Our team will review your registration and send you a link to reserve your room.

Schedule:

Friday, August 22

  • 3 PM: Arrival and Check In

  • 5 PM:  Happy Hour Reception

  • 6:30 PM: Dinner and Opening Welcome

  • 7 PM: Session - Building Power in Tennessee

  • 9:30 PM: Bonfire, S’mores Bar, Games

Sunday, August 24

  • 7:30 AM: Yoga & meditation (Optional)

  • 9 AM: Breakfast & volunteer leader recognition ceremony

  • 10 AM: Strategic Planning Session

  • 12 PM: Closing Remarks

  • 12:30 PM: Lunch and Departure

Saturday, August 23 

  • 7:30 AM: Yoga (optional)


  • 9 AM: Breakfast


  • 9:30 AM: Session - Forming Your Squad: Getting in Formation

  • 10:40 AM: Session - Deep Questions and Hard Asks


  • 12:30 PM: Lunch and Free Time


  • 3 PM: Breakout Sessions (Round 1)

  • 4:45 PM: Breakout Sessions (Round 2)


  • 6 PM: Dinner with Affinity Groups [Action Councils, Generation Action, BIPOC, LGBTQ, Regional, people of faith]


  • 8 PM: Evening Activities: No Talent Show or Karaoke or DJ and Dancing

Pricing:

Registration covers training, learning materials, meals and accommodations at the lodge.

Each room has two double beds or a king. You may have your own private room pending availability or indicate if you are willing to share a room.

Registration for an individual/family in a private room:
Registration for each individual in a shared room for two:
Registration for individuals in a shared room for four:

Scholarships are available and no one will be turned away due to financial constraints.