OGT – Sep ’22 – Survivors
OGUNQUIT POSITIVELY HEALING SEPT 2022 https://rettsroost.pixieset.com/ogunquitpositivelyhealingsept2022/
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Mini-Retreat at the Heartquarters
Rett’s Roost Heartquarters 22 Autumn River Ln, Ogunquit, Maine, United StatesThis is an opportunity for families whose child died of cancer or other chronic illness to participate in an intimate, supportive bereavement retreat at our Rett’s Roost Heart-quarters in Ogunquit, ME. If you’ve met other families during your grief journey, we encourage you to apply together. This is a chance for you to connect on a deeper level. Our retreat house in Ogunquit is 1-mile from one of the most beautiful beaches in America. Check out photos from last year’s mini-retreat with four beautiful families.
Care Camps Rolling Ridge Retreat
CARE CAMPS ROLLING RIDGE RETREAT – NORTH ANDOVER, MA We are excited to be able to offer a retreat for 8 families of childhood cancer survivors at a beautiful location in North Andover, MA in July. This joy-filled, intimate retreat offers an opportunity for families to connect with each other about their shared experience with […]
One Mission Ferry Beach Retreat
Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center 5 Boardwalk Dr, Saco, ME, United StatesWe will be offering a 5-day, 4-night retreat for up to 8 bereaved families of a child with cancer this July at Ferry Beach Retreat Center in Saco, ME. Parents will be able to talk about grieving their child that died of cancer with others that understand, while children participate in more playful therapeutic activities. Think of it as a week-long support group interspersed with engaging, inspiring activities and personal connections to lift your spirits and lighten your hearts. The other exciting thing to note is that this retreat house is located just a few steps from a beautiful sandy beach with gentle lapping waves.
Mini-Retreat at the Heartquarters
Rett’s Roost Heartquarters 22 Autumn River Ln, Ogunquit, Maine, United StatesWe’ll be holding an intimate, supportive Labor Day weekend getaway in Ogunquit, ME at our Rett’s Roost Heart-quarters for bereaved families who lost a child to cancer. The peer-to-peer connections forged at our retreats are one of the greatest sources of healing for those suffering the loss of a child or sibling. You will also receive both individual (talk, massage, writing) and group therapies (art, music, nature). Our retreat house is 1-mile from one of the most beautiful beaches in America. Check out photos from last year’s mini-retreat with four beautiful families.
Mini-Retrerat – Shilo Farm
Shilo Farm Eliot, Maine, United StatesWe know how important it is to meet other families that understand the plight of a child’s cancer. We are encouraging family friends that met during their child’s cancer journey to apply for this retreat for a chance to spend a weekend together. If you weren’t able to meet other families (the pandemic made that tricky) please still apply, as this may be your chance to connect. Fun and therapeutic activities will be catered specifically to children’s ages and families’ preferences. Check out the photos from one of our mini-retreats (Nov, 2019) at Shilo Farm.
Parent Retreat at River Winds Farm & Estate
River Winds Estate 121 Louden Road, Saco, ME, United StatesIf you lost a child to cancer or a terminal illness, you may feel like there is no where to turn for support. But you are not alone. We’ve met nearly 200 parents grieving a young child since 2016. And our goal is to cultivate an empathetic community to ease the pain & suffering they carry. We’ll be hosting up to 12 parents on this 2-night stay at a beautiful home in Saco, ME. If you need a weekend to focus on your grief and honor your child’s memory, we hope you sign up.
Winter Blues Bereavement Luncheon
Press Room 77 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesThis year we’ll be gathering for our 2nd annual Winter Blues Bereavement Luncheon at the Press Room in Portsmouth, NH. They have graciously offered their space to Rett’s Roost for free.
Yoga For Grief
Yoga East 2 State Road, Kittery, ME, United StatesYoga is the body and heart-centered work we need to do to move grief and trauma through our psyche, leaving behind just pure love and gratitude for the person you lost.
Come with us to the Mariners VS. Admirals!
Cross Insurance Arena 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME, United StatesA fun hockey event for Rett’s Roost families and supporters too! A portion of all ticket sales will come back as a donation to Rett’s Roost. They will also be raffling off a signed hockey stick–all proceeds from the raffle are donated to Rett’s Roost.
Yoga For Seasonal Anxiety & Depression
Yoga East 2 State Road, Kittery, ME, United StatesYoga is a perfect way to overcome depression that creeps in during the cold, dark, winter months. This donation-based class at Yoga East in Kittery will warm us up for the polar plunge on Sunday. All are welcome!
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Behold the Cold Polar Plunge
The 3rd Annual ‘Behold the Cold’ Polar Plunge in support of Rett’s Roost Retreats will be taking place both remotely (in any cold body of water) and in-person at Ogunquit’s Main Beach on March 3rd at 11am (extreme weather alternative – March 10th, 11am)!