”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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