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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Mall Mania
DESCRIPTION:Fox Run Mall\, Newington\, NH\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome have a blast honoring mom with families in our cancer and child loss community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor our spring social gathering this year\, we’ll be meeting at the mall for an afternoon of family fun with Sages Entertainment! Kids and dads have the option of visiting Let’s Move and Battlezone to get all their energy out\, while moms enjoy mocktails\, hand massages\, and making friends. Parents may also try Game Show Faceoff for some laughs and competition\, while Wayne and Kali from Sages offer face painting\, balloon figures\, and a life-sized dinosaur! \n\n\n\nLet’s Move is a a motion-controlled gaming arena that features a features touch Wall Games\, 4 gaming stations\, 40+ games\, 16′ Pixel LED Gaming Floor\, E-Bike Racing\, an iWall Sports Simulator\, and a blacklit silent disco dance floor. \n\n\n\nBattlezone is a 3\,500 square foot blacklight arena that will take your Gel Blaster and Nerf dart battle to the next level. Children (and parents) can sign up for a 30 minute session. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have delicious food and mocktails catered by Maeve’s Mobile Cocktail Hour and moms will get a chance to chill with other moms and learn how to exchange hand massages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis will be a super special family day for our Rett’s Roost community. Hope you can make it!\n\n\n\n\nSign up
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/mothers-day-at-mall/
LOCATION:Fox Run Mall\, 50 Fox Run Rd\, Newington\, New Hampshire\, 03801
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community Gathering,Kids
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SUMMARY:Sip & Stitch with Anthony Luciano
DESCRIPTION:The Lookout\, Ogunquit\, ME\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime Out and Good Morning America have called it a must-do NYC experience—and now it’s coming to Ogunquit\, ME! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the Lookout Inn in Ogunquit on May 17th for a one-of-a-kind fundraising event hosted by Rett’s Roost and Kiki’s Perkins Cove\, featuring master leather craftsman Anthony Luciano. In this immersive 3.5-hour workshop\, you’ll have the chance to design your very own genuine leather handbag while enjoying great company and delicious bites. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis isn’t just a workshop—it’s an experience!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Experience\n\n\n\n▲ Sip & Snack: Indulge in a selection of beverages and a spread of delicious snacks.▲ Craft Your Handbag: Personalize your creation from a selection of genuine leather prints and hardware options. Bag Dimensions: 4.5” tall x 3.5” deep x 6.5” across▲ Music & Vibes: Expect a playlist that sets the mood—and yes\, there will be dancing. Because creating should be fun. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\n\n✔ A 3.5-hour hands-on workshop led by Master Leather Craftsman Anthony Luciano✔ Guidance and hands-on support from Anthony and his team throughout the class✔ All materials to craft your Classic Handbag (genuine leather\, hardware\, tools)✔ A selection of wine and delicious spread of delicious bites \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds benefit Rett’s Roost\, supporting families affected by childhood cancer and child loss.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Anthony\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnthony Luciano\, a first-generation New Yorker and second-generation Italian\, channels a rich tradition of craftsmanship inherited from his family. Following his passion\, he graduated with a degree in Fashion Design from The Fashion Institute of Technology and\, after accepting a position at a boutique accessory company\, found his calling\, quickly rising to principal designer.  \n\n\n\nIn 2000\, inspired by globally sourced vintage handbag clasps\, Luciano launched his luxury collection. Swiftly embraced by top retailers like Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus\, his bags gained recognition in Vogue\, InStyle\, Elle\, and Harper’s Bazaar. Nominated for Accessory Designer of the Year in 2003\, Luciano’s creations boast a celebrity following.  \n\n\n\nCraftsmanship is key–each piece is meticulously handcrafted in his own New York studio\, reflecting Italian tradition with a sewn-in penny for good luck. Anthony Luciano bags celebrate detailed leatherwork\, timeless style\, and a commitment to individuality\, embodying his fierce independence. \n\n\n\nFind Anthony on Instagram and Tik Tok @anthonyluciano.studio. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.anthonyluciano.com/
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/sip-stitch-with-anthony-luciano/
LOCATION:The Lookout\, 55 Israel Head Rd\, Ogunquit\, Maine\, 03907
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:One Mission Open to Healing Family Grief Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Rolling Ridge Retreat Center\, North Andover\, MA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience a meaningful week with others that understand your loss. Open yourself and your family up to healing grief in new ways. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Rett’s Roost\, we show people ways to experience moments of joy & gratitude amidst their grief. While we cannot hope to relieve your grief in just a few days\, our goal is to change your course toward healing even if you cannot yet see how that might be possible. We hope you leave feeling less alone in this lonely world of child loss\, with tools in your back pocket and friends to call on for when you enter those dark spaces of grief. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: Rett’s Roost will be hosting up to 8 families at Rolling Ridge Retreat Center from Saturday through Wednesday\, providing nearly four full days of therapeutic support and connecting with others. \n\n\n\nPrior to the retreat\, parents will meet on zoom for a story-sharing session in May or June. This allows people to feel more comfortable coming together in-person in the summer already having met online. \n\n\n\nBesides plenty of time to relax at the retreat\, we offer activities that allow you to share with others and heal within. The agenda will include grief support\, yoga\, art\, and music for both parents and children. Also\, get a massage\, energy treatment\, and have professional family portraits taken. Kids activities are provided by Sage’s Entertainment\, Curious Creatures\, Ironstone Farm\, and other wonderful collaborators. \n\n\n\nAt Rolling Ridge\, each family will have their own bedroom and bathroom. A handicap-accessible room is available–please request early. The Rolling Ridge staff will be providing delicious\, healthy meals & snacks in their dining room. \n\n\n\nDoes my family qualify?  For this retreat\, we will accept up to 8 families that have lost a child under 20 to cancer or other chronic medical illness. We also are now opening up our retreats to families that lost a child (6 months to age 19) suddenly that live within 2 hours drive of our heart-quarters in Ogunquit\, ME. There is no restriction on the amount of time since your child’s death. Our retreats are best suited for children between the ages of 4-16\, however\, we do welcome families with older and younger children. Unfortunately\, we cannot accept parents that lost their only child or only have surviving children older than 18 at this retreat (please see our parent only retreats in April and November). Limited travel scholarships are available by request. \n\n\n\nDEI: Rett’s Roost retreats are nondenominational. We act\, and ask our participants to act\, without discriminating against any person or organization because of their race\, age\, nationality\, gender\, sexual orientation\, or religious belief. \n\n\n\nCheck out more pictures from last years’ retreats at Rolling Ridge:2021 Photos\, 2022 Photos\, 2023 Photos\, 2024 Photos \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease know that our retreats do fill quickly\, feel free to reach out if you have any questions before you apply. \n\n\n\n\nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/rr-open-to-healing/
LOCATION:Rolling Ridge Retreat Center\, 660 Great Pond Rd\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to Healing,Retreat
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SUMMARY:Positively Healing Family Retreat with Camp Casco
DESCRIPTION:Oceanwood Camp & Conference Center – Ocean Park\, ME\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us this summer to connect and heal with other families that have a child recovering from cancer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKids activities provided by the amazing counselors from: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe understand that when a child is diagnosed with cancer\, the burden befalls the entire family. Parents\, siblings\, pets\, and loved ones experience a great deal of stress\, sadness\, and pain. The seemingly endless treatments\, surgeries and scans can leave the patient and family feeling anxious\, vulnerable\, even defeated. But we also know that the fight against cancer can also be an empowering one\, especially for survivors. \n\n\n\nAt Rett’s Roost\, we hope to create a joyful\, fearless\, empathetic space for families to relax\, renew\, and lament after months or years in a hospital environment. We focus on mindful\, positive living through healthy bodies\, minds\, and spirits. Our hope is to offer families facing the post-treatment world ways to ease their anxieties for the future\, reintegrate back into their pre-cancer lives\, and find moments of joy and gratitude in their daily lives. \n\n\n\nRetreat details: Eight families are invited to join this carefully curated\, healing retreat taking place at Oceanwood Camp & Conference Center in Ocean Park\, ME. Families will stay in rustic\, clean cabins with one other family (separate bedrooms). Each cabin has its own bathroom. Oceanpark staff will be providing delicious\, healthy meals & snacks in their dining room. We will have full days of optional activities to connect with others and to heal within\, such as art\, music\, yoga\, games\, and nature experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes my family qualify? For this retreat\, we accept families that have a child who has been through cancer treatment and currently is NED (no evidence of disease or on maintenance treatment) or has stable disease (with minimal hospitalizations). We do not have medical staff onsite for children requiring frequent interventions. Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital is 20 minutes away. You must live within the 6 New England states or NY or NJ to apply. We give out small travel stipends to those coming from over 1-hour away. Our retreats are best suited for children between the ages of 4-16\, however\, we do welcome families with older and younger children. \n\n\n\nDEI:  Rett’s Roost retreats are nondenominational. We act\, and ask our participants to act\, without discriminating against any person or organization because of their race\, age\, nationality\, gender\, sexual orientation\, or religious belief. \n\n\n\nCheck out photo albums from our most recent Positively Healing Retreats: 2022 Photos\, 2023 Photos\, 2024 Photos \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat is full but we are encouraging families to sign up to be put on the wait list. \n\n\n\nFeel free to reach out if you have any questions before you apply. \n\n\n\n\nAPPLY NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther Camp Casco 2024 Offerings\n\n\n\nAlso be sure to check out Camp Casco’s summer programs for childhood cancer patients\, survivors\, and siblings in New England! Their free camps and community-building programs help kids affected by childhood cancer create lasting friendships\, increase self-esteem\, try new things\, get silly\, and have fun. All programs take place in Massachusetts and have medical professionals onsite at all times. Learn more and apply today: www.campcasco.org/programs \n\n\n\nCamp Casco Contact:Krystin WhitacreEmail: attend@campcasco.orgCall: 857-302-2726 x 2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet in touch  for more details or sign up to volunteer for this retreat! \n\n\n\n\nGeneral info about our retreats
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/positively-healing-family-retreat-with-camp-casco/
LOCATION:Oceanwood Camp & Conference Center\, Ocean Park\, ME\, 17 Royal Street\, Ocean Park\, Maine\, 04063\, United States
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SUMMARY:Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga for Moms & Teens
DESCRIPTION:A fun evening at Wells Harbor learning how to take your yoga balance to the next level.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMost people have at least tried yoga\, and some have tried stand-up paddle (SUP) boarding\, but who’s done both at one time?! This therapeutic activity sounds tough\, but we promise it doesn’t hurt to fall off a SUP board. Most people find their balance easily\, and once you are surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the harbor\, with birds swooping overhead in the gorgeous late afternoon light\, you’ll feel a deep peace wash over you. \n\n\n\nCome connect with other moms and teens that have experienced childhood cancer and child loss. Open your heart with deep\, long breaths\, and feel your strength and confidence grow. This is a beautiful experience that you and your teen will not forget. If you don’t have a teen child\, you can still attend! \n\n\n\nWe’ll spend about an hour on the water\, then head over to the pavilion for a lovely picnic dinner. Space is limited\, so sign up soon… \n\n\n\n\nSign up
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/sup-yoga-2025/
LOCATION:Wells Harbor\, 331 Harbor Rd\, Wells\, 04090
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering
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SUMMARY:The 2nd Annual Ogunquit Home & Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for an amazing day\, Ogunquit!\n\n\n\nFundraising totals from the day will be calculated soon\, but we definitely smashed last year’s total. Wooho! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can still Make a donation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign up to Be notified for 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign up to volunteer in 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho doesn’t want to get a peek inside some of the most beautiful homes in Ogunquit? Grab a friend (or several) and take a walking tour of several unique homes and gardens in the Marginal Way neighborhood. These fantastic homes contain beautiful art work\, prolific gardens\, and awe-inspiring ocean views. Rett’s Roost family ambassadors will be volunteering in each of the homes\, offering a meaningful experience of supporting a child with cancer and the “Why” behind this incredible event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds from this event will be used to support Rett’s Roost’s healing family retreats and programs for families impacted by childhood cancer and child loss. There will be a storyboard of one family we’ve supported through the years displayed in each home. Be sure to stop and check those out! \n\n\n\nTour participants can begin the tour anytime between 9-11am. They will have until 1pm to visit all homes. They will receive their Rett’s Roost event bracelet\, foot coverings\, and a detailed route map and program (pdf available to save paper). \n\n\n\nRett’s Roost volunteers will be stationed along the route and at each home to manage house traffic and answer questions about Rett’s Roost. The entire route of houses is less than 1 mile in distance. Transportation is not included for this event\, however\, you can try using one of the in-town taxi services: Ogunquit Shuttle Cart\, Ogunquit Beach Caddie. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther eye-catching activities happening on September 6th are the Plein Air Art Festival at Perkins Cove and the Rotary Club’s Capriccio Festival of Kites at Main Beach. Come check out all three amazing events. \n\n\n\nRain date is scheduled for Sept 7th. If the whole weekend is a wash-out\, we will need to cancel\, however\, your ticket will be good for next year! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our 2025 sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLobster Shack\, Revelations\, Haven Homes & Lifestyle at Keller Willliams Coastal Realty\, Edward Jones (Taylor Dimick CFP)\, Perkins Cove Rentals\, Modern Love Maine\, Nikanos\, Spirit Products\, Las Olas Taqueria\, Beachfire Bar & Grille\, Bow Street Beverage\, Mornings in Paris\, Ogunquit Beach Caddie\, Village Toy Funatic\, Celtic on Main\, Cricket’s Corner Beach & Toy\, Ogunquit Playhouse\, The Buoy Guy\, Barnacle Billy’s\, Calluna Fine Flowers & Gifts\, Great Bay Home Outlet\, La Pizzeria\, Odd by Nature\, Food For Thought\, Old Village Inn\, Perkins Cove Kitchen\, The Creative Soul\, Waves\, C and S Toy Shed\, Wonder Mountain\, Alchemy Jewelry\, Backyard Coffee\, Lory Fischler\, 195 Market\, The Lookout\, The Shoppes at Cape Neddick\, J. McLaughlin\, Sail Me Cruises\, Hampton Inn & Suites\, Restoration Barbershop\, Deneen Bernier\, Claire Chiesa\, Flips Shoe Shop\, Rick Coco RE/MAX\, Sweats of Ogunquit\, The Beach Basket\, Bonfire Wellness\, Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom\, Scully Gallery\, Talespin Studio\, Quiet Soul Yoga Therapy
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/ogt-homes/
LOCATION:New Hampshire
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Healing Nest Retreat for Bereaved Families
DESCRIPTION:Shilo Farm Eco-Retreat – Eliot\, ME\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpend the long weekend at Shilo Farm with your family! Connect with other bereaved families and experience fall on the farm in Maine.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Collaboration with:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are introducing a new style of retreat this year that still brings families that have been impacted by childhood cancer and child loss together\, but does not incorporate the jam-packed schedule we offer at our larger family retreat in the summer. You’ll have more time to explore the seacoast area and choose your own adventure.  \n\n\n\nThere is only space for three families to stay at Shilo Farm so we encourage you to apply early. Each family will have their own beautifully decorated bedroom and bathroom. We will offer optional activities to connect with others and to heal within–such as yoga\, meditation\, parent massage\, a pizza party\, an individual family therapy session\, farm animals\, and other fun activities. \n\n\n\nDoes my family qualify? For this retreat\, we can accept 3 families that have lost a child to cancer. You must live within the 6 New England states or NY or NJ to apply. We cannot offer travel scholarships for this retreat. If you have attended one of our Open to Healing  or Forever Retreats or the Caring for the Caring Retreat in the past\, you may still qualify to attend\, however\, we will give priority to families that are new to Rett’s Roost. \n\n\n\nDEI:  Rett’s Roost retreats are nondenominational. We act\, and ask our participants to act\, without discriminating against any person or organization because of their race\, age\, nationality\, gender\, sexual orientation\, or religious belief. \n\n\n\nNote: This is a working farm with cats\, a large dog\, chickens\, and goats. It is not recommended for families that have severe allergies or fears to animals. \n\n\n\nCheck out photos from our last mini-retreat at Shilo Farm: \n\n\n\n2023 PhotosMore Shilo Farm Photos \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHIS RETREAT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. APPLY TO BE PUT ON THE WAITLIST… \n\n\n\n\nAPPLY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral info about our retreats \n\n\n\nGet in touch for more details or sign up to volunteer for this retreat! \n\n\n\nFamilies with childhood cancer survivors can apply to this retreat in May.
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/healing-nest-retreat-for-bereaved/
LOCATION:Shilo Farm\, 88 Beech Rd\, Eliot\, ME\, 03903\, United States
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SUMMARY:One Mission Caring for the Caregiver Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Emery Farm – Durham\, NH\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA unique weekend of self-care for parents. Create space for yourself and find community amongst people who have been in your shoes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn collaboration with:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt this retreat\, we will bring together parents of children with cancer and other chronic illnesses to recharge their spirits and dive into a few deep healing techniques. Psychosocial support\, that given to help meet the mental\, emotional\, social\, and spiritual needs of patients and their families is shown to be one of the most effective strategies for processing the trauma of raising a child with cancer or other similarly treated illness. Coming together\, we will foster a community of parents who are medical caregivers for their child and individually work through emotions in ways other than traditional talk therapy. \n\n\n\nYou may attend as a single parent or couple. Single people may need to share a room with another person of the same gender if not attending with their spouse. The lodging and grounds at Emery Farm is exquisite\, although you may also choose to attend this event just for the day. We also will offer overflow rooms at the equally beautiful Shilo Farm that weekend.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to welcome back Justin Wilfordfrom MaxLove Project and the Yes Collective!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, dads will meet with Justin to participate in a day of therapeutic healing techniques including Internal Family Systems and Psychedelic breathwork. Moms will get their chance on Sunday to work with Justin. You can read more about these well-researched\, innovative modalities below.  On the opposite days\, parents will have the opportunity to get a massage\, take a hike at the beautiful Wagon Hill trails across the street\, and participate in a yoga class. \n\n\n\nA group dinner will be offered on Saturday night\, and light breakfast and lunch is provided on the day you work with Justin. You can also purchase food at Emery Farm’s farmstand\, each participant will receive a gift card. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBereaved Parents – Apply Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents of Survivors – Apply Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Facilitator\n\n\n\nWe are so excited to have Justin Wilford join us again for this retreat. Justin is the father of Max\, a 15-year survivor of Glioblastoma\, and Maesie. He holds doctorates in public health (UC Irvine) and cultural geography (UCLA). He co-founded the childhood cancer nonprofit MaxLove Project with his wife Audra. He is also a cofounder of an emotional health platform called Yes Collective that focuses on Internal Family Systems-based therapeutic programming. He is a health program designer\, Internal Family Systems practitioner\, psychedelic medicine guide\, and conscious dance DJ.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInternal Family Systems is an evidence-based\, paradigm-shifting psychotherapeutic approach that today is practiced by thousands of therapists\, psychologists\, and psychiatrists around the world. IFS sees our minds as a system of various parts\, or sub-personalities\, each with its own unique perspective\, emotions\, and role to play in our lives. The goal of IFS is to foster harmony and healing within this internal system by establishing a compassionate and curious relationship with each part. By understanding and engaging with our internal parts\, we can improve our mental\, emotional\, and spiritual health in profound ways. \n\n\n\nPsychedelic breathwork (which does not use psychedelic substances) is a unique practice based in holotropic-style breathing. It opens up the body\, heart\, and mind to help us witness what we’ve been holding on to\, compassionately release what is not ours to hold\, and open us to our deeper wisdom and clarity inside. Justin will help you do this by first guiding you through meditation practices inspired by an Internal Family Systems framework. He’ll then lead you into the psychedelic breathwork\, followed by an integrative journaling and processing session to close the experience. Psychedelic breathwork sessions are safe but powerful experiences for individuals who are ready for breakthroughs of greater clarity\, self-compassion\, and self-expression. 
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/caring-for-the-caregiver/
LOCATION:Emery Farm\, Durham\, NH\, 147 Piscataqua Rd\, Durham\, Maine\, 03824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bereaved,Caring for the Caregiver,Retreat,Survivors
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SUMMARY:Yoga For Grief
DESCRIPTION:Yoga East\, Kittery\, ME and on Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYoga 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Deana Cavan\, RYT from Rett’s Roost and Michelle Verdi\, RYT from Yoga East for an in-person donation-based class for the grieving body. We welcome all levels\, including beginners to yoga\, and all grievers\, not just bereaved parents.  \n\n\n\nIn the first part of the class we will incorporate readings\, an offering to our loved ones\, meditative exercises\, and gentle body movement. In the second half of the class Michelle will offer reiki during a led Yoga Nidra meditation led by Deana. \n\n\n\nThis practice is meant to be restorative and spriritual\, allowing you to reclaim your breath and appreciate the love for your beloved that still resides inside you. Yoga brings clarity to the often inaccurate and self-deprecating thoughts that surround our loss. And it opens our hearts up for love and gratitude to fill in the broken places. Reiki helps to clear the energetic blocks that hold us back from true healing. \n\n\n\nIf you lost a child\, this class is free. If you’ve had another type of loss\, please make a donation of at least $22 on our website. We will also accept cash\, check\, and venmo at the yoga studio.  \n\n\n\nThis class will take place on November 19th from 6-7:30pm EDT at Yoga East in Kittery\, ME and online. Space is limited in-person so please sign up online. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/yoga-for-grief/
LOCATION:New Hampshire
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Forever Healing Parent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:River Winds Estate – Saco\, ME\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with a community of bereaved parents. Share your child’s story and learn new healthy ways to grieve.\n\n\n\nOur vision at Rett’s Roost is to cultivate a community of families pursuing a path of healing through shared experiences of connection\, joy\, and reflection. This in-person retreat will offer both reflective release and hopeful perspective to parents that have lost a child to cancer or a similar disease. The goal is to bring together a group of empathetic friends that understand the plight of being a parent that has lost a young child and to access methods of healing together. \n\n\n\nThis in-person retreat runs from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon at a beautiful farmstead in Saco\, ME. We will offer supportive\, therapeutic activities to connect with others and to heal within. Our hope is that you leave feeling like you took some time to honor your child\, while at the same time taking care of your broken heart. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach couple will have their own bedroom (some single moms may have to share a large room) and bathrooms are shared. There is a small indoor lap pool and exercise room available and we will have the opportunity to connect with horses and hike on the property. Rett’s Roost staff and volunteers will be providing delicious\, healthy meals and snacks. We’ll be offering grief support\, yoga\, art\, massage\, and sound therapy. Most importantly\, we’ll have time to connect over our loss. \n\n\n\nParents will meet on zoom ahead of the retreat to share our children’s’ stories. After the retreat\, this cohort of parents has the opportunity to attend a year of monthly online grief support sessions together. We hope that strong bonds will be developed between parents through this year-long experience.  \n\n\n\nDo we qualify? To attend this retreat\, your child must have died under the age of 20 of cancer or a similar childhood-related illness (parents of older children may still qualify if illness started in childhood). We are now accepting parents that lost a young child suddenly if they live within 2 hours of Ogunquit\, ME. Travel scholarships will not be available for this retreat. All lodging\, food\, and activities once you arrive will be paid for by Rett’s Roost. \n\n\n\nDEI:  Rett’s Roost retreats are nondenominational. We act\, and ask our participants to act\, without discriminating against any person or organization because of their race\, age\, nationality\, gender\, sexual orientation\, or religious belief. \n\n\n\nCheck out a photo album from previous retreats at River Winds: 2023 Photos\, 2024 Photos \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease know that our retreats do fill quickly\, feel free to reach out if you have any questions before you apply. \n\n\n\n\nAPPLY NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet in touch for more details or to volunteer for this retreat! \n\n\n\n\nGeneral info about our retreats
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/forever-healing/
LOCATION:New Hampshire
CATEGORIES:Forever Healing,Retreat
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SUMMARY:Winter Blues Bereavement Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Now on February 8th\, due to the predicted snow storm on 1/25\, we’ll be gathering for our 4th annual Winter Blues Bereavement Luncheon back at the Union Bluff Meetinghouse in York\, ME (same place as last year) from 11am – 3pm. \n\n\n\nVolunteers will be on hand to lead children in activities. We’ll have music and crafts and a memorial table to our beloved children that have passed. After lunch\, if the weather is decent\, we’ll take a walk onto Short Sands Beach (optional to jump in the ocean with Deana and Leigh). \n\n\n\nHotel rooms are available at a discounted rate. \n\n\n\nThis event is free to all families who have lost a child to a life-threatening pediatric illness. We hope to see you there.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that space for this event is limited. Sign up today and please let us know if you have to cancel. \n\n\n\n\nSign up Today
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/winter-blues-bereavement-luncheon/
LOCATION:Union Bluff\, 8 Beach Street\, York\, Maine\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Bereaved,Community Gathering,Families,Kids
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SUMMARY:Dinner with a Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Modern Luxury Interiors presents Andrew Sidford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn intimate dinner where we will announce our new partnership with Caring Community Cuisine\n\n\n\nWe invite you to join us for a delicious evening of connecting with community for two meaningful causes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaring Community Cuisine will host and serve a scrumptious four-course meal to our Rett’s Roost community of donors and supporters at their cafe in Kennebunkport. A third of each patron’s bill will be donated to Rett’s Roost. \n\n\n\nPlease see the menu below. If you have a dietary restriction\, we can still accommodate you! Just reach out to us at info@rettsroost.org to let us know. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will announce our collaboration with CCC this year to provide meals and nutrition resources to the families we serve. CCC already delivers meals to families impacted by cancer. This year\, we hope to have them as guests at some of our retreats where they can teach about mindful cooking and eating\, and provide delicious food to the participants. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also be rolling out our new Hoo’s Hoo Society that evening. This exclusive club recognizes our biggest supporters. Those that attend will receive a special gift of thanks.
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/dinner-with-a-purpose/
LOCATION:Caring Community Cuisine Cafe\, 2 Pier Rd\, Kennebunkport\, ME\, 04046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Forever Healing Grief Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Modern Luxury Interiors presents Andrew Sidford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with a community of bereaved parents.Share your child’s story and learn new healthy ways to grieve.\n\n\n\nThis weekend retreat will offer both reflective release and hopeful perspective to parents that have lost a child to illness.\n\n\n\nOur vision at Rett’s Roost is to cultivate a community of families pursuing a path of healing through shared experiences of connection\, joy\, and reflection. The goal of this retreat is to bring together a group that understands the plight of being a bereaved parent and to provide them with a toolbox of healing modalities to ease their emotional burden. \n\n\n\nOur hope is that you leave feeling like you took some time to honor your child\, while at the same time taking care of your broken heart. \n\n\n\nThis in-person retreat runs from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon at a beautiful farmstead in Saco\, ME. All lodging\, food\, and activities once you arrive will be paid for by Rett’s Roost. Each couple will have their own bedroom (some single moms may have to share a large room) and bathrooms are shared. Rett’s Roost staff and volunteers will be providing delicious\, healthy meals and snacks. Grief support\, yoga\, art\, massage\, and sound therapy will be offered. Most importantly\, you’ll have time to connect over your loss. \n\n\n\nParents will meet on zoom ahead of the retreat to share their children’s stories. After the retreat\, this cohort of parents has the opportunity to attend a year of monthly online grief support sessions together. We hope that strong bonds will be developed between parents through this year-long experience. \n\n\n\nRett’s Roost retreats are nondenominational. We act\, and ask our participants to act\, without discriminating against any person or organization because of their race\, age\, nationality\, gender\, sexual orientation\, or religious belief. \n\n\n\nDo we qualify? To attend this retreat\, your child must have died of pediatric cancer or a similar childhood-related illness. There is no restriction for time from your loss or where you live. \n\n\n\nLast year’s agenda: 2025 \n\n\n\nCheck out photo albums from previous retreats at River Winds: 2023\, 2024\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nApply Today!
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/forever-healing-26/
LOCATION:River Winds Estate\, 121 Louden Road\, Saco\, ME\, 04072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bereaved,Families,Forever Healing,Retreat
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T110000
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SUMMARY:Spring Healing Nest Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Modern Luxury Interiors presents Andrew Sidford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare a weekend with other families impacted by childhood cancer in a beautiful Maine beach town.\n\n\n\nHealing Nest Retreats bring together three families that have been impacted by childhood cancer\, for a fun and relaxing weekend in a beautiful rental home. You’ll have time to explore the idyllic town of Kennebunkport and the local beaches. \n\n\n\nEach family will have their own bedroom(s) and bathroom. We will offer optional activities to connect with each other\, including a delicious homemade dinner on Saturday night. We will also offer parents massages and family portrait sessions on the beach. \n\n\n\nDoes my family qualify? For this retreat\, we can accept 3 families that have a child that is in recovery from cancer treatment or similar pediatric illness. You must live within the 6 New England states or NY or NJ to apply. If you have attended our Positively Healing or Caring for the Caring Retreats in the past\, you still qualify to attend one Healing Nest Retreat. Due to the recent increased interest in our retreats\, after attending a specific type of retreat\, you must wait 3 years to attend that same retreat again. \n\n\n\nRett’s Roost retreats are nondenominational. We act\, and ask our participants to act\, without discriminating against any person or organization because of their race\, age\, nationality\, gender\, sexual orientation\, or religious belief. \n\n\n\nDeadline to Apply: April 15th\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nApply Today!
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/spring-healing-nest-retreat/
LOCATION:Kennebunkport\, ME\, Kennebunkport\, Maine
CATEGORIES:Families,Healing Nest,Retreat,Survivors
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SUMMARY:Superhero Family Fun Beach Run
DESCRIPTION:Superhero Family Fun Beach Run\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur favorite family-friendly fundraiser is back!\n\n\n\nOpen to our Rett’s Roost families and anyone that loves to run or walk on the beach*\n\n\n\n\n\nSIGN UP\n\n\n\nVOLUNTEER\n\n\n\nDONATE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuperhero Costumes and Pride Flair are highly encouraged.\n\n\n\nDuring the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Pride Celebration weekend\, on June 7th\, Rett’s Roost is hosting a family-friendly fundraising run/walk on the beach to honor all our super-families that have faced childhood cancer bravely\, who have had to be stronger than ever before\, whose courage shines on and on. \n\n\n\nTo make sure that runners don’t have to trudge through the soft sand\, we are selecting an event time of 10am-12pm to coincide with low tide. Free onsite parking will be offered to the first 30 cars to arrive. Carpooling is much appreciated! The race will begin at the Moody Point Beach Access. Runners will run or walk to the Norseman on Ogunquit Main Beach and back. Shorter kid sprints will take place at 10am with the main event starting at 10:30am. \n\n\n\nAges 4 and under: 50 Yard Dash\, 10amAges 5-7: 100 Yard Dash\, 10:10amAges 8-10: 200 Yard Dash\, 10:15amAll ages: 2.5 Mile Run/Walk\, 10:30am \n\n\n\nT-SHIRTS!\n\n\n\nAll runners/walkers can purchase a race shirt with their registration. To guarantee a race shirt in your size\, you must register by May 15th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrowdfund to Help us Raise $22\,222\n\n\n\nRegister you and your family or friends and a fundraising page will be set up automatically for you that you can share with friends and family. If you raise the minimum of $222\, your registration fee will be waived. The top three fundraisers will be selected to win a 2-night stay in downtown Ogunquit\, a free family breakfast at The Omelette Factory\, or a gift basket and gift card to Flips Shoe Shop. These prizes also come with free tickets to our Ogunquit Home and Garden Tour on September 19th! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWin a 2-night Stay in Ogunquit\n\n\n\nOn the weekend of September 18-20th\, 2026\, our top fundraiser will be awarded a free stay at this stylish coastal retreat centrally-located just two blocks from the heart of Ogunquit Village and a stone’s throw from Main Beach.  \n\n\n\nWith four levels of light and bright living space\, there is plenty of room for up to seven guests. An eat-in kitchen\, finished lower level\, and private fenced-in yard with charming Beacon Hill-style patio are just a few of the amenities you’ll enjoy! See more pictures here. \n\n\n\nOn the first floor\, you’ll find a well-appointed eat-in kitchen with six chair dining table\, sitting area\, and full bathroom. Next\, head downstairs to the lower level family room\, complete with 70-inch television\, brand new queen pop-up sleep sofa\, and full-size washer/dryer. The landscaped private fenced-in backyard can be accessed from here\, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or a cold beverage. Upstairs is where you’ll find the spacious primary bedroom with large closet and another full bathroom. Finally\, head up to the fourth floor bedroom complete with full bed\, two twin beds\, and sitting area.Guests will have access to the entire home\, private fenced-in yard\, and driveway\, which can fit two vehicles. \n\n\n\n\n\nThank you\, Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out photo albums from our previous Superhero Runs in Ogunquit: 2022\, 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today!*\n\n\n\n\nSIGN UP\n\n\n\n\n*If you are a Rett’s Roost Family–you have a child that had cancer and you’ve participated in a Rett’s Roost program–please reach out to receive a complimentary code before you sign up.
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/superhero5k/
LOCATION:Moody/North Beach Parking Lot\, 2 Ocean Ave\, Wells\, ME\, 04090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community Gathering,Fundraiser,Kids
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SUMMARY:Positively Healing Family Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Positively Healing Family Retreat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us this summer to connect and heal with other families that have a child recovering from cancer.\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKids Activities offered by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe understand that when a child goes through cancer treatment\, the burden befalls the entire family.Finding peace and joy in life again can be tricky after the trauma of hospitals and procedures. \n\n\n\n\nThe seemingly endless treatments\, surgeries\, and scans often leave the patient and their family feeling anxious\, vulnerable\, even defeated. Parents\, siblings\, pets\, and loved ones experience a great deal of stress\, sadness\, and pain.  \n\n\n\n\nBut we also know that the fight against cancer can be an empowering one\, especially for survivors. \n\n\n\n\nAt Rett’s Roost\, we hope to create a joyful\, fearless\, empathetic space for families to relax\, renew\, and lament after months or years in a hospital environment. We focus on mindful\, positive living through healthy bodies\, minds\, and spirits. Our hope is to offer families facing life after treatment ways to ease their anxieties for the future\, reintegrate back into their pre-cancer lives\, and find moments of joy and gratitude in their daily lives. \n\n\n\nRetreat details: Eight families are invited to join this carefully curated\, free\, healing retreat taking place at Oceanwood Camp & Conference Center in Ocean Park\, ME. Families will stay in private\, rustic cabins (with electricity and hot water). Each cabin has its own bathroom. Oceanpark staff will be providing delicious\, healthy meals & snacks in their dining room. We will have full days of fun and meaningful activities to connect with others and to heal within\, such as art\, music\, yoga\, games\, massage\, and nature experiences. \n\n\n\nDoes my family qualify? For this retreat\, we accept families that have a child who has been through cancer treatment and currently is NED (no evidence of disease or on maintenance treatment) or has stable disease (with minimal hospitalizations). We do not have medical staff onsite for children requiring frequent interventions. Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital\, which treats children with cancer\, is 20 minutes away. We give out small travel stipends to those coming from over 1-hour away. Our retreats are best suited for children between the ages of 4-16\, however\, we do welcome families with older and younger children. Due to the recent increased interest in our retreats\, after attending a specific type of retreat\, you must wait 3 years to attend that same retreat again. \n\n\n\nRett’s Roost retreats are nondenominational. We act\, and ask our participants to act\, without discriminating against any person or organization because of their race\, age\, nationality\, gender\, sexual orientation\, or religious belief. \n\n\n\nCheck out photo albums from last year’s Positively Healing Retreat at Oceanwood: 2025 \n\n\n\nLast year’s Positively Healing Agenda: 2025 \n\n\n\n\nDeadline to Apply: April 15th\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nApply Today!
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/positively-healing-26/
LOCATION:Oceanwood Camp & Conference Center\, Ocean Park\, ME\, 17 Royal Street\, Ocean Park\, Maine\, 04063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Positively Healing,Retreat,Survivors
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SUMMARY:Surf & SUP Yoga Lesson with Liquid Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Modern Luxury Interiors presents Andrew Sidford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA morning on the water to find your balance in nature.\n\n\n\nWe are adding to our SUP Yoga event this year by teaming up with Liquid Dreams. Now you can choose SUP Yoga or a Surf Lesson for you and your teens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRett’s Roost and Liquid Dreams invite you to join us on the morning of July 25th to take a SUP yoga lesson at Wells Harbor or a Surf lesson at Footbridge Beach in Ogunquit. We will meet at Liquid Dreams in Ogunquit and one group will go to SUP while the other goes to Surf. Then we’ll meet back there to have lunch at Hooks restaurant. \n\n\n\nCome connect with other parents and teens that have experienced childhood cancer and child loss. Let the water soothe your soul\, take some deep\, long breaths of salt air\, and feel your strength and confidence grow. This is a beautiful experience that you and your teen will not forget. If you don’t have a teen child\, you can still attend! \n\n\n\nWe’ll spend about an hour on the water\, then meet up at Hooks for lunch. \n\n\n\nSign up soon\, space is limited for both sessions!\n\n\n\nDeadline to Apply: July 17th\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nApply Today!
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/sup-26/
LOCATION:New Hampshire
CATEGORIES:Adults,Bereaved,Community Gathering,Families,Kids,Survivors
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SUMMARY:One Mission Open to Healing Family Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Modern Luxury Interiors presents Andrew Sidford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience a meaningful week with other families that understand your loss. \n\n\n\nOpen yourself and your family up to healing grief in new ways. \n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Rett’s Roost\, we show people ways to experience moments of joy & gratitude amidst their grief.  \n\n\n\nWhile we cannot hope to relieve your grief in just a few days\, our goal is to change your course toward healing even if you cannot yet see how that might be possible. We hope you leave feeling less alone in this lonely world of child loss\, with tools in your back pocket and friends to call on for when you enter those dark spaces of grief. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: Rett’s Roost will be hosting up to 8 families at Rolling Ridge Retreat Center from Sunday through Thursday\, providing nearly four full days of therapeutic support and connecting with others. \n\n\n\nPrior to the retreat\, parents will meet on zoom for a story-sharing session in June or July. This allows people to feel more comfortable coming together in-person in the summer already having met online. \n\n\n\nAt Rolling Ridge\, each family will have their own bedroom and bathroom. A handicap-accessible room is available–please request early. The Rolling Ridge staff will be providing delicious\, healthy meals & snacks in their dining room. \n\n\n\nBesides plenty of time to relax at the retreat\, we offer activities that allow you to share with others and heal within. The agenda will include grief support\, yoga\, art\, and music for both parents and children. Also\, get a massage\, energy treatment\, and have professional family portraits taken. Kids activities are provided by Sage’s Entertainment\, Curious Creatures\, Ironstone Farm\, and other wonderful collaborators. \n\n\n\nDoes my family qualify?  For this retreat\, we will accept up to 8 families that have lost a child to pediatric cancer or other chronic medical illness. There is no restriction on the amount of time since your child’s death or where you live. Our retreats are best suited for children between the ages of 4-16\, however\, we do welcome families with older and younger children. Unfortunately\, we cannot accept parents that lost their only child or only have surviving children older than 18 at this retreat (please see our parent only retreats in April and November). Due to the recent increased interest in our retreats\, after attending a specific type of retreat\, you must wait 3 years to attend that same retreat again. Limited travel scholarships are available by request. \n\n\n\nRett’s Roost retreats are nondenominational. We act\, and ask our participants to act\, without discriminating against any person or organization because of their race\, age\, nationality\, gender\, sexual orientation\, political\, or religious belief. \n\n\n\nCheck out more pictures from last year’s retreat at Rolling Ridge: 2025 \n\n\n\nLast year’s agenda: 2025 \n\n\n\nDeadline to apply: May 15th\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nApply Today!
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/open-to-healing-26/
LOCATION:Rolling Ridge Retreat Center\, 660 Great Pond Rd\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bereaved,Families,Open to Healing
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SUMMARY:Ogunquit Home & Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ogunquit Home & Garden Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in September for an opportunity to peek inside some of the most beautiful homes in Ogunquit while raising important funds for Rett’s Roost…\n\n\n\nThis year spotlighting all new homes in Perkins Cove and Adam’s Island!\n\n\n\nEnjoy this exquisite walking tour of several unique homes and gardens in and around Perkins Cove. These thoughtfully-designed properties contain eye-catching decor\, prolific gardens\, intriguing history\, and awe-inspiring ocean views. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\n\nAuction\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds from this event will be used to support Rett’s Roost’s free\, healing retreats and therapeutic programs for families all over New England and beyond impacted by childhood cancer and child loss. Rett’s Roost family ambassadors volunteer in each of the homes\, positioned next to a storyboard about their family. Meeting our families offers participants a meaningful experience of supporting a child with cancer\, and explains the “Why” behind this incredible event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind out more on sponsorship perks by clicking on the image below… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our 2026 Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusan Smith Artistry\, Peter Breen and Sons\, Matt Rainey Photography\,Richard Schleicher Art\, Fran Scully Art\, GetAway Vacations\, Jennfier Pope Art\, Premier Dental Group\, H&M Crumpets/Harbor Candy\, Hampton Inn Wells\, Jane Beck Studios\, Michael Ryan Pottery\, Revelations/SeaBell\, Salty Lewer Fishing\,The Headless Horseman\, Bangor Savings Bank\, Cornerstone Pizza\, Modern Love Maine\, Nikanos\, Pine State Garage\, The Weekender\,William McDonough-Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty\,Sail Me Cruises\, Seacoast Children’s Dentistry\, 195 Market\, Beautiful BabyQuilts by Rosanna\, BonFire Wellness\, Cove Runner\, DJ Jodi\, Galley Provisions\, Lory Fischler Pet Portrait\, Seacoast Pickleball LLC\, Christine DiBuono\, Retro Road Tripper\, Wonder Mountain\, Pathway of Joy\, Village ToyFunatic\, Backyard/Bard\, Calluna Fine Flowers & Gifts\, J McLaughlin\,Michael Sgambati\, Buttignol Holistic Massage\, The Buoy Guy\, Dee Casella\,Dan Hawtoff Artistry\, Barnacle Billys\, Brettskis Beach Shuttle\, Caffe Prego\,Hooks\, Hutchins Parking\, LaPizzeria\, Maine Pooch\, Massage Modalities\,Michelle’s Mahjong Community\, Old Village Inn\, Pepper’s Landing\, PerkinsCove Kitchen\, Studio 11\, The Chophouse Grill\, The Patio\, 50 Shore Road\,Angelina’s Ristorante\, Art and Soul\, Celtic on Maine\, The Yarn Sellar\, SomeBrewing Company\, 50 Local Kennebunk\, Beach Caddy\, Garden StreetBowl\, Mornings in Paris\, On The Main\, Paintings By Meredith\,SpiritProducts\, The Greenery\, Waves
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/ogthometour/
LOCATION:New Hampshire
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Fall Healing Nest Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Modern Luxury Interiors presents Andrew Sidford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with other bereaved families and experience fall on the farm in Maine.\n\n\n\nIn Collaboration with:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealing Nest Retreats bring together three families that have been impacted by childhood cancer and child loss\, but do not incorporate the jam-packed schedule we offer at our larger family retreat in the summer. You’ll have more time to explore the local area and choose your own adventure. \n\n\n\nEach family will have their own meticulously decorated bedroom and bathroom. We will offer optional activities to connect with each other and to heal within–such as yoga\, meditation\, parent massage\, an individual family grief session\, farm animals\, and other fun activities. \n\n\n\nDoes my family qualify? For this retreat\, we can accept 3 families that have lost a child to cancer or similar pediatric illness. You must live within the 6 New England states or NY or NJ to apply. If you have attended our Open to Healing\, Forever Healing\, or Caring for the Caring Retreats in the past\, you still qualify to attend a Healing Nest Retreat. Ideally we hope to find three families that have met because of their child’s illness\, but would like to connect more deeply by spending a weekend together. \n\n\n\nRett’s Roost retreats are nondenominational. We act\, and ask our participants to act\, without discriminating against any person or organization because of their race\, age\, nationality\, gender\, sexual orientation\, or religious belief. \n\n\n\nNote: This is a working farm with cats\, a large dog\, chickens\, and goats. It is not recommended for families that have severe allergies or fears to animals. \n\n\n\nCheck out photos from a past retreat at Shilo Farm: 2023More Shilo Farm Photos from their website \n\n\n\n\n\nApply Today!
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/healing-nest-retreat-bereaved/
LOCATION:Shilo Farm\, 88 Beech Rd\, Eliot\, ME\, 03903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bereaved,Families,Healing Nest,Retreat
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SUMMARY:Caring for the Caregiver Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Modern Luxury Interiors presents Andrew Sidford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA unique weekend of self-care for parents who have taken care of a child with cancer or other life-threatening illness.\n\n\n\nAt this retreat\, we will bring together parents  to recharge their spirits and dive into a few deep healing techniques. \n\n\n\n\nSponsored by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComing together\, we will foster a community of parents who are medical caregivers for their child and individually work through emotions in ways other than traditional talk therapy.Psychosocial support\, that given to help meet the mental\, emotional\, social\, and spiritual needs of patients and their families is shown to be one of the most effective strategies for processing the trauma of raising a child with cancer or other similarly treated illness.  \n\n\n\nYou may attend as a single parent or couple. Single people may need to share a room with another person of the same gender if not attending with their spouse. The lodging and grounds at River Winds is exquisite\, although you may also choose to attend this event just for the day. A delicious group dinner will be offered on Saturday night\, and a light breakfast and lunch is provided each day.  \n\n\n\n\nHosted at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to welcome back Justin Wilford from MaxLove Project and the Yes Collective!\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, dads will meet with Justin to participate in therapeutic healing techniques including Internal Family Systems and Holotropic breathwork. Moms will get their chance on Sunday to work with Justin. You can read more about these well-researched\, innovative modalities below. On the opposite days\, parents will have the opportunity to do art therapy\, forest bathe on the trails\, visit the sweet horses and goats\, and try out a sauna/cold plunge. \n\n\n\n\nThe retreat offers nourishing meals featuring seasonal\, local\, whole ingredients and food preparation techniques that maximize nutrient-density and facilitate digestion. Dishes will be designed to support the therapeutic breathwork we will be practicing during the retreat. Saturday night dinner will be served by Caring Community Cuisine\, a mission-driven restaurant and caterer that provides delicious and nutritious meals to families impacted by cancer. We’ll also receive a catered meal by our local partner For the Love of Food and Drink\, which specializes in 18th century gourmet cooking. Energizing breakfasts and lunches will fuel you for the day and we will wind down in the evenings together making and enjoying calming herbal teas and refreshing mocktails. You will leave nourished and grounded with a few new tips and tools to bring back to your kitchen! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore About Justin\n\n\n\nWe are so excited to have Justin Wilford join us again for this retreat. Justin is the father of Max\, a 15-year survivor of Glioblastoma\, and Maesie. He holds doctorates in public health (UC Irvine) and cultural geography (UCLA). He co-founded the childhood cancer nonprofit MaxLove Project with his wife Audra. He is also a cofounder of an emotional health platform called Yes Collective that focuses on Internal Family Systems-based therapeutic programming. He is a health program designer\, Internal Family Systems practitioner\, psychedelic medicine guide\, and conscious dance DJ.  \n\n\n\nInternal Family Systems is an evidence-based\, paradigm-shifting psychotherapeutic approach that today is practiced by thousands of therapists\, psychologists\, and psychiatrists around the world. IFS sees our minds as a system of various parts\, or sub-personalities\, each with its own unique perspective\, emotions\, and role to play in our lives. The goal of IFS is to foster harmony and healing within this internal system by establishing a compassionate and curious relationship with each part. By understanding and engaging with our internal parts\, we can improve our mental\, emotional\, and spiritual health in profound ways. \n\n\n\n\n\nHolotropic breathwork is a unique practice based in holotropic-style breathing. It opens up the body\, heart\, and mind to help us witness what we’ve been holding on to\, compassionately release what is not ours to hold\, and open us to our deeper wisdom and clarity inside. Justin will help you do this by first guiding you through meditation practices inspired by an Internal Family Systems framework. He’ll then lead you into the holotropic or psychedelic breathwork (does not include psychedelic substances)\, followed by an integrative journaling and processing session to close the experience. Psychedelic breathwork sessions are safe but powerful experiences for individuals who are ready for breakthroughs of greater clarity\, self-compassion\, and self-expression.  \n\n\n\nDo we qualify? To attend this retreat\, your child must have been diagnosed with pediatric cancer or a similar childhood-related illness. This retreat is open to both parents of patients and survivors\, as well as bereaved parents. If you are bereaved\, there is no time restriction from your loss. Due to the recent increased interest in our retreats\, after attending a specific type of retreat\, you must wait 3 years to attend that same retreat again. \n\n\n\nRett’s Roost retreats are nondenominational. We act\, and ask our participants to act\, without discriminating against any person or organization because of their race\, age\, nationality\, gender\, sexual orientation\, or religious belief. \n\n\n\nLast year’s agenda: 2025 \n\n\n\nCheck out photos from last year’s Caring for the Caregiver Retreat: 2025 \n\n\n\nSign up Today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBereaved Parents\n\n\n\n\n\nParents of Patient/Survivor
URL:https://rettsroost.org/event/caring-for-the-caregiver-26/
LOCATION:River Winds Estate\, 121 Louden Road\, Saco\, ME\, 04072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caring for the Caregiver,Families,Retreat,Survivors
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