The Farm
at bible Grove
...into the Wilderness
Bible Grove is more than a retreat center. It's a wilderness invitation—a holy space set apart for reflection, renewal, and reorientation. Whether through camping, prayer, or quiet contemplation, this is a place where God draws us close, away from the noise, into the stillness where transformation begins.
Experiences Offered:
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Wilderness Journey: Multi‑day silent retreat to disconnect, reflect, fast, pray. Includes an individualized 30 day Wilderness Journal.
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Family Reset: Time for families to unwind together, away from screens, to reconnect.
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Retreats (Men / Women / Marriage / Deep Dive / Homeschool Parents/Kids): Customized retreats for specific life seasons—each shaped to help you hear from God deeply.
“Spending time at Bible Grove was a turning point for me. In the quiet woods I heard what I could never hear in my commute or household noise. I came home renewed.” — [Jason
What makes us different?
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Guests have no bill to pay
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Most experiences are 100% donor supported
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Private seclusion in luxury accomodations. We offer top of the line AirStream renovated campers featuring complete kitchens, bathrooms, heat, air conditioning, with full electric and plumbing.
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Private land with immediate access to over 50,000 acres of Tennessee State Park and State owned forest and hunting land.
In a world that never stops, God calls us to pause. The wilderness in Scripture is not just a place—it's a process. It's where prophets were shaped, disciples were called, and Jesus Himself went to meet the Father. At Bible Grove, we follow that same call: Come away. Rest. Listen. Be changed.
In Scripture, the wilderness is not merely a place of desolation, but a place of preparation, encounter, and transformation. Jesus, Moses, Elijah, and even the people of Israel all experienced profound shaping in the wilderness. It is where distractions are stripped away, divine dependence is cultivated, and clarity of purpose emerges. Seclusion in the biblical sense is not isolation for the sake of loneliness, but retreat for the sake of intimacy with God.
Three Core Principles of Biblical Seclusion:
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Preparation for Purpose
Scripture: Luke 4:14 — "Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit..."
➤ Jesus entered the wilderness in solitude but returned in power. The wilderness is a sacred place where calling is refined and character is tested. -
Divine Encounter
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-2 — "Moses... came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord appeared to him..."
➤ It was in solitude that Moses encountered the burning bush. When we step away from the noise, we position ourselves to hear the voice of God more clearly. -
Dependence and Transformation
Scripture: Hosea 2:14 — "Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her."
➤ God uses seclusion not as punishment but as pursuit. It is in the wilderness that He reclaims our hearts and restores our vision.