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RANCH 2026 | JULY 8-12, 2026

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An Unforgettable Week of Adventure, Brotherhood, and Conversion for Fathers and Sons

Ranch is the thing you have been looking for to reconnect with what matters most and reorder your life toward God. Let’s get back out there.

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“Ranch was great for my spiritual life, I would spend the rest of my life there if I had the opportunity.”
-10TH GRADER

Join us for a transformative journey that blends outdoor adventure, physical challenge, and spiritual growth at Ocoee Ridge Camp in the pristine wilderness of the magnificent Cherokee National Forest in east Tennessee.

Renew

Renew your faith and your devotion to your God through prayer, the Sacraments and holy friendships.

Reconnect

Ranch is a perfect setting to grow closer to your sons and get to know them on a deeper level.

Recommit

Life often distracts us from the things that matter most. This is a time to choose and stick with it.

"The best thing about Ranch was being with my sons for the week. This was a great spiritual reset for a busy father."

- father

THE RANCH EXPERIENCE

WHAT TO EXPECT

Each day begins and ends with the Sacraments and liturgical prayer of the Church.

Activities that include white water rafting, a huge wave pool and water slide, paintball course, rock climbing wall, a high rope tower course!

The final full day is the Warrior Dash where groups compete in a series of exhilarating and challenging physical events.

Each evening concludes with a dynamic and structured program modeled after a Frat Night highlighted by special guest presentations.

RANCH 2026 | JULY 8-12, 2026

REGISTRATION AND PRICING

Fraternus Ranch is more than a vacation, more than a retreat, more than an outdoor getaway. It is a unique invitation for you to challenge your limits physically and spiritually while having an unforgettably good time. ​

$660 Early Bird Pricing (Ends December 8)
$710 Regular Rate (December 9 to March 31)
$765 Late pricing (April 1 to June 15)
Deadline to register is June 15

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Space is limited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a religious retreat?

Ranch combines the best elements of a religious retreat but with a significant part of the time spent outdoors being physical and at play.

No, any fathers and sons can go to Ranch. However, anyone under 18 must be attending with their father or an official Fraternus Chapter.

Absolutely. While the Fraternus mission is to mentor the next generation into faithful and virtuous men, it is open to all ages beginning in the fifth grade.

HAWC retreat dates are 7/6 – 7/8

Typical attendance exceeds 500 men and young men.

A detailed packing list will be provided once you register.