”I am still waking up smiling each day, as well as sharing with my sphere of influence how this retreat has had a profound impact on me. Being able to live life in the beautiful Maine natural setting with other caregivers for the very first time in my thirty-three years of caregiving gave me the much-needed rest and space to delve deep into my heart and soul. Having time to reflect allowed me to visit what felt like a "wax figure" melting away to see my role as caregiver with fresh eyes and a new perspective. The entire retreat allowed honesty, safety, and sharing with no judgment. I am forever grateful for this experience of a lifetime! “ ~Zoe Ann

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Brutally Beautiful (BB) and the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC) present retreats designed exclusively for family caregivers; family caregivers who care for loved ones who are living with disabilities, chronic, mental, and/or terminal conditions, and those who live with neurodiverse and aging disorders.

Where: Adaptive Outdoor Education Center in Carrabassett Valley, Maine.

When: October 10th-13th, 2024

Affordable Investment:

• Secure your spot with a $50.00 deposit fee, making this enriching experience accessible to all caregivers.

• All-inclusive costs cover ground transportation, lodging, food, activities, healing practices, and exclusive SWAG. Thanks to generous sponsors and donations, secure your spot with a $50.00 deposit fee. This unlocks a comprehensive package covering ground transportation, comfortable lodging, nourishing meals, daily activities, and exclusive SWAG.

What to Expect

Daily Activities:

• Recharge with leisurely free time, promoting relaxation, contemplation, and connection with self, nature, and others.

• Engage in various activities such as group meetings, hiking, ziplining, yoga, evidence-backed healing modalities, spa treatments, and more.

Caregiver Health and Support:

• Experience a transformative journey focusing on the crucial aspects of your health and well-being as a caregiver.

• Engage with the award-winning and nationally recognized Brutally Beautiful curriculum, offering evidenced-backed healing modalities tailored by and for caregivers.

Comprehensive Caregiver Programs:

• Unwind through diverse activities, including hiking, zip-lining, yoga, free time, spa treatments, and more.

• Benefit from caregiver-specific programs facilitated by BB to foster support and understanding among participants.

Logistics:

• Convenient pickup at Portland Airport/Train Station on 10/10, leading to the AOEC campus where the adventure begins.

• Departure on 10/13 with ground transportation, lodging, food, and activities all included in the cost.

Empowering Retreat Experience:

• Rediscover your identity beyond the caregiver role, supported by the empowering philosophy of BB.

• Acknowledge and heal from the complex emotional, physical, and social toll caregiving can impose.

Embark on this transformative journey with Brutally Beautiful, investing in yourself and recognizing that you are #somuchmore than your labels. Join us in Carrabassett Valley for a retreat that transcends the ordinary, nurturing your body, mind, and spirit.: BB/AOEC retreats are for family caregivers who care for loved ones who are living with disabilities, chronic, mental, and/or terminal conditions, and those who are neurodivergent and aging disorders.

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