GRACE Weekend Retreat for Bereaved Families

Held on October 24-26th, 2008


Connect with others who have walked a similar path after having experienced pregnancy or infant loss. This retreat has been created for parents during Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month as an opportunity to break away from the fast paced routine of life and have time to spend alone in reflection, together with their spouse or partner in renewing their relationship, and with a community of other families who long to commemorate and share about their babies in heaven. Individuals, couples and children are all welcome. Parents bringing their children will have many hours of free time to share as a family. The retreat destination is the luxurious CARIBOU HIGHLANDS LODGE in Lutsen, MN. Take time to focus on and receive support for the grief journey and take part in a variety of high and low energy activities with others. See below for the full retreat schedule.

Tim Nelson, author, national speaker and co-owner of A Place to Remember, joins us as keynote speaker and is presenting "Co-piloting Through the Turbulence of Grief." He and his wife Monica experienced a term stillbirth and offer helpful insight and perspective for bereaved couples. They will each lead our small group breakout session and discussion groups for men and women.

All of this is being offered at a very low discounted rate - more than half of the normal cost to stay at the Caribou Highlands Lodge. Retreat packages start at $275 per couple and are ALL-inclusive. GRACE Child Care is provided on Saturday during scheduled activities.

Keynote Speaker
Activities
Child Care Information and Children's Activities
Suggested Items to Bring
Printable Directions/Map


RETREAT SCHEDULE

Friday, October 24th:
6:00 PM              Check in at Main Lodge, get keys and provide credit card number for incidentals
6:30-9:30 PM       Missing GRACE (MGF) Welcome with Wine and Cheese Social (unit 516)
9:00 PM              Bonfire

Saturday, October 25th:
8:00-10:00 AM     Breakfast provided by MGF - (unit 516 ~ kids welcome)
8:00-1:00 PM       Open Activity Time for Families
10:00-11:00 AM   Tai Chi Class 10:00-12:00 PM   Guided hike (meet in front of main lodge at 9:45AM for shuttle van)
1:00-2:00 PM       Lunch with Keynote Speaker Tim Nelson (adults only) in the Chalet Room
2:00-4:30 PM       Round table/small group discussion with Tim and Monica Nelson (adults only)
4:30-6:30 PM       Open Activity Time for Families
6:30-7:30 PM       Dinner (adults only) in the Chalet Room
7:30-9:00 PM       Guest Musician, (adults only) Dessert, warm beverages and wine served in the Chalet Room
9:00-11:00 PM     Memorial Candle Lighting (kids welcome) and Bonfire with S’mores followed by pool/Jacuzzi time


Sunday, October 26th:
9:00-12:30 PM      Men’s Golf Outing (9 to 18 holes depending on weather ~ Cost is additional)
8:00-12:30 PM      Open Activity Time for Families
12:30-3:00 PM      Potluck Lunch and Closing in the Chalet Room (kids welcome)