» Operation Freedom XXV, May 4-8, 2010, North Georgia Mountains near Suches, GA ( Men only )

» Operation Freedom XXVII, Ashland, OR, September 28-October 3, 2010 ( Men only )

Have you hungered for a little adventure to get yourself out of traffic and all the hassles that come with life in the big city? We've scheduled several week long trips through 2011 and packed in more fun that you've had in a long time! Would you join us for 6 days in one of these beautiful and memorable locations?

The men's getaways are designed for guys who really hunger to live from the freedom that Jesus assured us He came to give us. (Luke 4:18) Our band of men will include guys from many walks of life with one thing in common - a heartfelt desire to know God. These trips are normally limited to 16 as we need to keep our team at a size where we can really get to know one another. We can link you up with a man who has already made a previous trip to get a feel for what to expect. Their feedback is recorded on Operation Freedom Action Reports.

Dubbed Operation Freedom, these are no-holds-barred adventures that will bond you with other men and give you a fresh look at the high cost of your freedom in Christ. Remember, high cost — what He paid for you — translates into high value — what you are worth to Him.

We have found that we need a week away once in a while — maybe more — where our cell phones won’t work, where email is inaccessible, where the demands of a normal day are vanquished. Turn that into 6 days and you get the picture — silence amid fun and laughter bring you to know and sense what God really has for you.

It’s obvious that our culture and our careers demand so much of our attention that we can easily neglect what matters most. At Operation Freedom you’ll hear men tell honest, true feelings of what they hunger most for — friendship with God and with other men. And you’ll hear it in an atmosphere of breathtaking, scenic beauty and all the quiet wonder that comes with it. Come be a kid again for a few days!

Operation Freedom XXV, May 4-8, 2010, North Georgia Mountains near Suches, GA (men only)

Our Spring 2010 getaway will take place in the high country of North Georgia, in the Appalachian Range, near the banks of the Toccoa River. The Toccoa becomes the famous Ocoee River, after it crosses the state line into Tennessee, home to the 1996 Summer Olympics kayaking events. We’ll be rafting the Ocoee on Saturday. This river represents some of the best white water in the Southeast. We have chosen Ocoee Rafting, Inc., www.OcoeeRafting.com for our outfitter, and have packed in some additional adventurous activities that will fire you up!

We begin with dinner on Tuesday evening, May 4th, and conclude with dinner Saturday, May 8th. Activities will include a full day horseback ride in the Cohutta Wilderness, a half day trout fishing on the Toccoa River, a half day raft trip on the Ocoee River, a half day walk on the Appalachian Trail, and lots of close encounters with our God who made the mountains of Georgia for our enjoyment!

Our housing will be in a remote mountain cabin off Cooper Creek Road (315 Hemlock Lane), as well as a neighboring cabin just down the trail. Mid May in the mountains of Georgia will give us some of the best sleeping weather there is! We’ll do our meals in one of the cabins where we’ll serve a hearty menu to keep you energized for this 5 day adventure.

Our mountain cabin is located just a half mile off GA Hwy 60 on Cooper Creek Road. If traveling from the south, take Hwy 60 out of Dahlonega toward Blue Ridge, and turn right onto Cooper Creek Rd. at Cooper Creek Store. Distance is 70 miles and two hours by car from Atlanta. We’ll give you more detailed directions when we get closer in to the trip. Atlanta is the closest airport—about three hours away. Truck and SUV pools will be coordinated from the Atlanta area.

You must arrive at the cabin no later than 7PM on Tuesday, May 4th, and not leave earlier than 6PM on Saturday, May 8th. We want to get you home for Mother’s Day, Sunday May 9th. The Tuesday—Saturday schedule will guarantee you full participation in all we have planned for these days. Again, our first meal together will be dinner on Tuesday and our last will be dinner on Saturday.

The Operation Freedom XXV fee is $600. This fee includes all meals, housing and activities. In addition, you will be responsible for your own travel, Georgia fishing license and trout stamps. We will have available some additional fishing gear as well as a few highly recommended flies. Some scholarship monies may be available for students who need assistance. Father and son duos are highly encouraged. Minimum age required is 18.

You must guarantee your participation by a $200 non-refundable deposit made payable to Operation Freedom, Inc. and mailed to 3945 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Suite 200, Norcross, GA 30092. Please attach a note with all your contact information including email, cell number and land address, along with your travel plans.

Hope you can come experience North Georgia’s scenic beauty with us! This is our second trip there with Operation Freedom. Your presence will make it memorable! See you at the river!

Operation Freedom XXVII, Sept. 28-Oct. 3, 2010, Box R Ranch, Ashland, Oregon (men only)

This trip will be experienced at beautiful Box R Ranch in the Lower Cascade Range near Ashland, Oregon. Your week begins on Tuesday, ends Sunday and will include the following: a raft day on the Upper Klamath River—one of the wildest rivers of the West; (check it out on www.americanwhitewater.org ); a half day on high ropes in the Klamath National Forest; a full afternoon of cattle round-up with branding and ear tagging Box R’s spring range calves; great food prepared chuck wagon style for the hearty appetite and most certainly—lots of discovery time related to God’s miraculous provision for you to know Him intimately…and much more! You will not know all the guys on this adventure but you’ll get to know them fast!

Our guys come from all over the US and at times a few from overseas. With the Southeast boys, we’ll try to choose flights where we can travel together.

We begin on Tuesday afternoon, September 28th, with a commute from Medford, Oregon airport to the ranch—one hour to the West into the Cascades. Your arrival into Medford should be no later than 2:30PM that day. Our week ends after breakfast on Sunday, October 3rd and your return flight out of Medford should not depart before 9AM. After you’ve registered for the trip, we’ll keep you posted on the best travel options and also try to pair you up with other guys who’ll be with us for the week. Please do not rent a car for your time in Oregon. All transportation except air travel will be provided by Operation Freedom.

The Operation Freedom fee is $975 plus airfare. The only additional costs would be incidentals during your travel days. We have limited our group to 14 men, so if your interest is high, it is recommended that you register early.

You must guarantee your participation by a $300 non-refundable deposit made payable to Operation Freedom, Inc., and mailed to our office address at 3945 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 200, Norcross, GA 30092.

Please attach a note with all of your contact information including email, cell number and land address, as well as your travel plans. You can check out Box R Ranch at www.BoxRranch.com Lodging will be in Lakeview Cabin as viewed on their website.

Hope you can join us! We can link you by email or phone to men who made this trip last year, as well as those who joined us at Box R as far back as 2002. This will be an unforgettable week in some of the most beautiful country in the lower 48!

Operation Freedom, Inc.
3945 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Suite 200
Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: Tom 770-605-9686 Frank 770-449-6225
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