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An Altar retreat is about more than catching fish—it’s about catching your breath. Your retreat is an opportunity to step back from life’s currents and through rest, reflection, and time on the water, you will find clarity and renewed direction for your soul, your life, and your leadership.

You're in for something unforgettable!

As we approach your retreat date you will receive email reminders and details, but in the meantime, everything you need to prepare for your Altar adventure is noted below.

Soul of a Leader Retreat | C12 Chairs

Location

Tailwaters Lodge
On the South Holston
371 TVA Road South
Bristol, TN 37620

As you make your travel arrangements, please plan to arrive between 3:30-5:00pm on Wednesday.

The retreat will conclude by 9:00am on Sunday following breakfast.
Please note that we cannot accommodate early arrivals.

Travel

AIRPORT: Tri-Cities Airport-TN
Approx. 35 minutes from the lodge

Please make your own ground transportation plans that best coordinate with your flight and travel needs. We recommend sharing an Uber or a rental car.

If you would like to coordinate travel plans/ground transportation with others on the trip please reach out to us at info@AltarFlyFishing.org and we would be happy to share contact information with you.

Fishing License

Your trip requires a Tennessee fishing license. Purchase your license online in advance of your trip. We recommend taking a photo of your fishing license with your phone for access on the water.
On their site, you will first need to create an account.

Once complete, ***choose the 3-DAY FISHING - All Species Including Trout option for September 25-26-27, 2025*** and follow prompts to complete your purchase.

PURCHASE LICENSE

Need Gear?

Special Fishing Gear Discount. Risen Fly Shop will be your personal gear concierge and you will receive a 15% discount storewide if you are looking to purchase fishing gear before or after your retreat. Risen is a full-service fly shop located in Pennsylvania (not an online store). Just call and ask for Ryan and say you are with Altar.
ryan@RisenFly.com
(724) 888-2762
www.RisenFly.com

NOTE: Gear is not required for your retreat. If you do not have gear of your own, Altar will equip you for your fly fishing experience including waders, boots, fly rods & reels as needed.

Retreat Waivers

Please take a few minutes to complete the required waivers for your retreat.

2026 RETREAT WAIVERS

Make A Gift

Your retreat has been gifted to you by Perpetuate Capital. In turn, we hope you will consider making a gift in support of Altar's Ministry, paying it forward for pastors and leaders that may not have the resources for their personal soul care and leadership development.

MAKE A GIFT

PACKING LIST

We hope you find this packing list a helpful tool in preparing for your trip. While it is not a complete list of everything you might bring, it includes the key items needed for a successful adventure.

FISHING GEAR

CLOTHING

ACCESSORIES

OTHER

Have more questions? Contact the Altar Staff at info@AltarFlyFishing.org.

RETREAT DETAILS: 2026 Soul of a Leader – C12 Chairs | TN