As part of Caregiving.com's commitment to providing tangible respite resources, we've compiled a list of some respite retreats happening in 2022 across the U.S. and Canada.
No Barriers
The No Barriers Caregivers Program provides experiences that expand a family caregiver’s community, provide tools for critical and often-forgotten self-care practices, and encourage individual empowerment in order to live a No Barriers life. From hosting virtual and in-person community events, expeditions, and retreats, No Barriers can improve and empower the lives of caregivers nationwide by helping each participant address trauma and grief, find forgiveness, rediscover self, build community, and heal.
No Barriers offers a private, safe, judgement-free space for caregivers to connect, have real conversations about managing the life of a loved one, have thoughtful discussions, and build community.
How to apply:
Applications and nominations to apply for a scholarship to attend will open February 18.
Click below to apply/nominate a family caregiver for a scholarship:
- Applications are open from February 18 to March 18.
- Chosen applicants will be notified for an interview the week of March 28.
- Interviews will be held the week of March 28 via video or phone. Interviews will last 20-30 minutes with No Barriers staff.
- Chosen applicants will be notified on April 10 and are required to fill out registration by April 19. LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- All applicants who applied will be notified of their status May 1, 2022.
Contact: heather.zoccali@nobarriersusa.org
Nancy's House
Nancy’s House is a non-profit organization that breaks the isolation and exhaustion that can come with taking care of someone who is ill or disabled. Nancy’s House is dedicated to providing comprehensive respite for family caregivers.
Nancy’s House is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization serving family caregivers.
Mission:
- To break the isolation and exhaustion that can come with taking care of someone who is ill or disabled.
- To provide one and three-day retreats, conferences, and workshops to build a community of support, nurture guests, and teach caregivers how to care for themselves while caring for others.
Upcoming virtual retreats can be found here.
Caregiver Retreat: Reflect, Reconnect & Restore
Caregivers: do you want to escape the daily grind of your caregiving duties? Join Caregiving.com contributor Nicole Dauz and disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself in nature.
- Forget your worries
- Close the laptop
- Leave the to-do list
- Say goodbye to cooking & cleaning
- Say hello to peace & quiet
Where: Gaia Wellness Centre, Wakefield (45 minutes from Ottawa, CA)
When: April 22-24, 2022
Why attend?
- Connect with other caregivers
- Experience play and laugh
- Enjoy chef-prepared meals
- Rest and relax in nature
- Uncover your worthiness
Investment: $777 (tax included)
- Two nights accommodation (shared cabin/room — additional $150 for a private room)
- Six healthy vegetarian meals plus snacks, tea, and coffee (gluten-free, dairy free, and vegan options available)
- All linens and bath towels
- Access to the entire 55-acre retreat property
- Onsite sauna
- Library of books and other resources
Contact: nicole@nicoledauz.com
Hope Loves Company
Camp HLC is a free, three-day weekend retreat for children and young adults (typically between the ages of 6-21) who have had or have a loved one battling ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. Family members and loved ones living with ALS are invited to Camp HLC, too.
Campers enjoy recreational activities such as swimming, hiking, archery, and more while also connecting with others who share in their experiences. Camp HLC is hosted in six states.
Camp HLC CA takes place November 18-20, 2022 at Camp Campbell in Boulder Creek, CA.
Register here.