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      A source of hope and healing for families impacted by childhood cancer and child loss, offering holistic retreats and meaningful gatherings that create connection, while honoring the process of grief and the power of love.
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      We hope to empower other cancer families, by sharing our stories of strength, by cultivating empathy, and by connecting hearts into one universal force of love.
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    - Read inspiring stories shared by our courageous families. Search for a specific diagnosis or location to find a connection. Have us create your family’s page and share it with your community.
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    - Whether you are a family facing pediatric cancer, have a child in remission, or are grieving your child, our community supports each other through these three pillars of hope.
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Our Programs
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      At Rett’s Roost, we hope to create a peaceful, empathetic space for families to connect, feel joy again, and heal their hearts.
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  - - Retreats
    - Our retreats offer a free, intimate weekend getaway for families touched by childhood cancer and child loss.
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  - - Community Gatherings
    - Our vision is to cultivate a community of families navigating towards healing and re-creating joy in their lives.
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  - - Grief & End of Life Support
    - For families facing the end-of-life of their child or those already grieving, we offer the support of a death doula and monthly virtual grief groups.
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    - We hope you can join us at one of our fundraising activities or events, which are always free for Rett’s Roost families.
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Help Us Fly
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      We’ve been supported by so many amazing people over the years who have donated their money, time, and services to our organization. These are the ways you can help us fly to higher heights in the future.
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    - Volunteers, therapists, and experience-makers are the backbone of Rett’s Roost and make our retreats so special.
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    - We greatly appreciated when individuals go above and beyond to support us by hosting an event or crowdfunding!
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KnOWLedge
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      We hope you find this section enlightening, whether you have a child with cancer, have lost a child to a serious illness, or are simply an empathetic person that cares about others.
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  - - Musings
    - Writing is a healing modality for many people going through traumatic experiences. For others, reading stories of courage amidst tragedy can be helpful.
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  - - For Cancer Families
    - When a child is diagnosed with cancer, parents seek immediate guidance and reassurance that all will be ok. Here we offer resources for essential psychosocial and financial support.
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  - - For Grieving Families
    - When you lose a child, most people immediately seek out support to relieve their pain. Here we offer a list of resources for bereaved families.
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Happenings
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      A community of families that have experienced childhood cancer or child loss. Hopeful retreats and social gatherings that focus on mindful healing of trauma & grief through therapeutic and community support.
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    - Through the years, we have been featured in articles, press releases, and news stories spotlighting our story, events, and families.
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  - - Organization Calendar
    - The full organization calendar of events, retreats, fundraisers, community gatherings for the full year, and past events.
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October 2025

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October 10 @ 4:00 pm - October 13 @ 11:00 am

Healing Nest Retreat for Bereaved Families

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Shilo Farm 88 Beech Rd, Eliot, ME, United States

Check out our new individual family mini-retreats at Shilo Farm! This one is over Indigenous People's Day weekend and is for families who have lost a child to cancer.

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A community of families navigating a path towards healing and recreating joy in their lives.

22 Autumn River Ln Ogunquit, ME 03907
P: (508) 813-9222
E: info@rettsroost.org

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Hoo’s Hoo
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