Furry Retreat

2018-06-16T06:22:56Z

Ilari: /* History */ Added info about 2017, and the dates for 2018.

{{Infobox convention
| name = Furry Retreat
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry camping|Outdoor Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Bristow, Oklahoma|Bristow]], [[Wikipedia:Oklahoma|Oklahoma]], [[Wikipedia:United States|USA]]}}
| url = http://www.furryretreat.com
| status = Ongoing
| first = October 23-25, 2015
| charity = [http://www.knightsrest.org/ Knight's Rest Retreat]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Furry Retreat''' is an annual camp-out event, held at [http://www.knightsrest.org/ Knight's Rest Retreat] in [[w:Bristow, Oklahoma|Bristow, Oklahoma]], USA. It was first held over October 23-25, 2015. The event was created by several former [[Oklacon]] volunteers and attendees, in response to said convention's cancellation.

==Format==
Furry Retreat is an event, rather than a [[convention]]. There are no accommodations, apart from space to set up a tent, nor any scheduled events or panels. With a small core of staff, most of the event comes to life through those who attend, creating a commune like environment.

There are no event spaces at Knight's rest, nor is there any electricity available. As such, events are frequently spur of the moment affairs such as "let's go fishing" and "the gaming tent." Despite this, events such as a 45 minute rave was held, thanks to a solar panel and battery, and lighting provided by a gas generator, a fireworks show was put on, and a group was able to head to a fire range for an afternoon of target practice.

==Mascot==
The mascots for Furry Retreat are a red [[dragon]] named Steve and a number of [[sheep]] corresponding to the year of the convention.

==History==
===2015===
Furry Retreat 2015 took place over October 23-25, 2015. Organized in less than a month, it had an attendance of approximately 50.<ref>[http://www.furryretreat.com Furry Retreat official website]. Retrieved June 3, 2016.</ref>

The official event director for the inaugural year of Furry Retreat was a sheep who "gave his all to make the event happen."{{cn}} This sheep was served for dinner Saturday night.{{cn}}

All of the first year's revenue went towards the event's [[charity]], Knight's Rest Retreat.

===2016===
[[File:FurryRetreat2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Furry Retreat 2016 was held on September 16-18.<ref>[http://www.furryretreat.com Furry Retreat official website]. Retrieved February 1, 2017.</ref> This was the first year a registration fee was charged, beyond the fee for using the campsite. The attendance was approximately 32.

The unofficial theme for 2016 was "Attack of the Nopes," decided at the event, in response to the number of insects present in the warmer month.

===2017===
Furry Retreat 2017 took place from October 20-22.<ref>[http://www.furryretreat.com Furry Retreat official website]. Retrieved February 1, 2017.</ref> This was the first year to have hot showers. Attendance was 38.

===2018===
Furry Retreat 2018 is scheduled for October 19-21.<ref>[http://www.furryretreat.com Furry Retreat official website]. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.furryretreat.com] official website

[[Category:Events]]
[[Category:Oklahoma]]
[[Category:2015 births]]

Furry Retreat

2016-06-03T09:24:39Z

Ilari:

{{Infobox convention
| name = Furry Retreat
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry camping|Outdoor Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Bristow, Oklahoma|Wagoner]], [[Wikipedia:Oklahoma|Oklahoma]], [[Wikipedia:United States|USA]]}}
| url = http://http://cgraley.wix.com/furryretreat
| status = Ongoing
| first = October 23-25
| charity = [http://www.knightsrest.org/ Kight's Rest Retreat]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
[[Community]] > [[Events]] > Furry Retreat

'''Furry Retreat''' is an anual camp-out event held at [http://www.knightsrest.org/ Knight's Rest Retreat], in Bristow Oklahoma. It was first held October 23-25 2015. It was created by several former [[Oklacon]] volunteers and attendees, in response to said convention's cancellation. Organized in less than a month, it had an attendance of approximately 50.[1]

Furry Retreat is currently an event, rather than a convention. There are no accommodations, apart from space to set up a tent, nor any scheduled events or panels. As per it's event status, there are no official staff members, simply Counselors/Event Organizers. While certain organizers are keen on the idea of Furry Retreat becoming a convention, and consider it inevitable, a lack of funds makes this, at best, a long-term goal. All of the first year's revenue went towards the event's charity.

 
'''Years:'''
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2015: October 23-25
 2016: September 16-18

'''Format:'''
<hr>
There are no event spaces at Kinght's rest, nor is there any electricity available. As such, any events are frequently spur of the moment affairs such as "let's go fishing" and "the gaming tent." Despite this, a 45 minute rave was held, thanks to a solar panel and battery, and some lighting was provided by a gas generator.

'''Mascot:'''
<hr>
The mascots for Furry Retreat are a red dragon and a number of sheep corresponding to the year of the convention.

'''Event Directors:'''
<hr>
The official event director for the inaugural year of Furry Retreat was a sheep who "gave his all to make the event happen." This sheep was served for dinner Saturday night.

'''References'''
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1. [http://cgraley.wix.com/furryretreat Official Website] Retrieved June 3, 2016

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