Barefoot Republic Retreat Center
Take a break from the world and recharge with a fun and relaxing retreat experience.
The breathtaking beauty of nature, at your doorstep
Barefoot Republic Camp & Retreat Center sits on 110 beautiful acres by Barren River Lake, just an hour outside of Nashville in Scottsville, Kentucky. We welcome all those who seek to get away and enjoy a place of beauty, refreshment and reflection.
The camp is available for weekend retreats and week-long activities. Barefoot Republic is perfect for:
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Corporate retreats
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Church groups
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Youth camps
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Sports retreats
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Social groups & clubs
Turner Lodge
Newly constructed in 2021
14 suite-style bedrooms
Private bathrooms
Large group meeting spaces
Cafeteria seating for 300
Perfect for adult leaders, etc.
Treehouse Villages
Four villages of three treehouses each
Each treehouse sleeps 18
Air-conditioned
Bathrooms and showers in each
Perfect for youth or college retreats
Multipurpose Building Accommodations
A cafeteria that seats 300
Additional cafeteria that seats 125
Gymnasium that can become banquet style seating for 250
Stage with full sound system
Conference rooms
Lakeview Lodge
5 bedrooms
5 full baths and 2 half baths
Full kitchen & laundry
3 pullout sofas
Great for family gatherings and young adult retreats
Wifi
Nearby boat ramp
10,000 acre lake
Meeting Facilities
Barefoot Republic is equipped with multiple meeting facilities and breakout areas that are perfect for groups and corporate events.
Multipurpose Building
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Fully equipped commercial kitchen
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Cafeteria-style seating for 300
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Corporate meeting space
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Recording studio
Gymnasium
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6,000 sq. ft with seating for 300
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Stage & sound equipment
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Can be converted into banquet-style seating with tables and chairs for 250
Outdoor Amphitheater
If more meeting areas are needed, we also offer large open deck areas under the treehouse cabins and two tents (30’x30’ and 40’x60’).
Amenities & Recreation
Barefoot Republic provides a number of standard amenities along with additional add-on experiences you won't want to miss.
Standard Amenities
Our standard amenities are available for your group to use anytime during your stay, completely free of charge.
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Hiking Trails
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Canoes
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9-hole Disc Golf Course
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Football and Soccer Field
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Whiffle-ball Field
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Full Basketball Court
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Sand Volleyball
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​9 Square In The Air
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Tetherball
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Carpet-ball
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Bouldering Wall
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Skate Park
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Gaga Ball
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Pickleball
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Corn Hole
You are also free to explore our many lush woods, spring-fed creek, open fields, and the serene beauty of our cove on Barren River Lake.
Additional Experiences
Additional Experiences require either special equipment or a Barefoot Republic staff member for training/oversight. Because of this, they require an additional cost and need to be scheduled before your visit.
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Horseback Riding:
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​$125/hr/facilitator Free Ride &
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Low Ropes Course:
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​$150/hr for every 10-12 people in group
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Paintball:
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​$20/gun for 2 hours and $45/case of paintballs
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Recreational Lake:
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​$500 for 2-hr block(2hr min)
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Nashville Predators Zip Line:
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​$200/hr (approx. 20-25 people/hour)
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Gnash’s Giant Swing:
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​$200/hr (approx. 10-12 people/hour)
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Climbing & Rappelling Wall:
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​$200/hr (approx. 10-12 people/hr)
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Zero Gravity Drop:
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​$200/hr (approx. 20 people/hr)
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Leap of Faith:
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​$200/hr (approx. 20 people/hr)
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Tree Climbing:
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​$200/hr
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Pontoon:
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​$350/hr, tubes included (12 people), $175 each additional hour
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Inflatable Slide:
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​$250/day
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Dunking Booth:
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​$250/day
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Meeting Tents:
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60’x 40’ tent for $750, 30’x 30 tent for $500
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School Bus:
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​$600 one-way from Nashville. Extra mileage charges for groups outside of Nashville.
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Catering
Meals: $10/person for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Menu: Selected by chef daily, each meal consists of an entree and side items.
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*Meal times are determined on the first retreat to book a weekend. Your group will have separate meal times in the cafeteria, if possible. Along with entrees and sides, each breakfast consists of a fruit and cereal bar, and each lunch and dinner consists of a salad bar and dessert.
