Mountain Retreat

This is a unique Retreat for Moms and Caregivers of medically complex children.

When: April 17-19th, 2020 NEW START DATE=NEW PRICE!**
Where: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia
Includes:
-All meals (including Wine Welcome)
-Private Lake cruise to Rainbow falls
- Information/Resource sharing
- Unwind class (optional)
-Guided hike (optional)
-Rest and Relaxation;
-Down time for spa and hot springs access *
-A new support system of Warrior Caregivers
-An awesome 'SWAG' bag!

Since the RETREAT is coming up soon, we will be accepting RETREAT ONLY registration.
Participants will need to book their own accommodations privately. Once you’ve booked your stay successfully please register for the retreat below! See you soon!
(we are staying at the Harrison Beach Hotel should you choose the same hotel)

No equipment or fitness required. This class is an experience in slowing the Nervous System down with a foundation of self-care.
* additional cost for spa treatments/access

"What if there was a place for moms/caregivers to get together and share ideas outside of a stuffy medical conference? AND to slip out of survival mode for a weekend? AND to celebrate the chaos wherever they are on this journey?"
...Tyra Skibington, Mom of Darby
(Pallister-Killian Syndrome)

Meet the Team:

Tyra Skibington, Co-Facilitator. Tyra's background in health and fitness has been a leading force in her life. Her daughter's birth and diagnosis of Pallister-Killian Syndrome (PKS) took her life a little 'left' when she thought it was going 'right'. PKS involves deaf blindness, low muscle tone, seizures and severe global delays. For Tyra and family, this means between 40-60 medical appts per year; pumping wheelchair tires and also means sitting in ICU and feeling totally helpless and rundown. She has been leading Unwind and self-care initiatives for 5 years and it is finally time to share with those who have been in the arena of special needs. She also makes a mean banana bread.

Tracey Beckett, Co-Facilitator. Tracey is a social worker who has dedicated more than 20 years in a variety of family support roles. Tracey found her passion when she had to rise up and advocate for her daughter to have the same opportunities as her typical peers. She is committed to promoting inclusion of people with disabilities in education, employment and beyond. Tracey is currently the Regional Network Coordinator for the Family Support Institute of BC. When she's not working, you will find her on the sidelines cheering for her kids or on a trail in the great outdoors!

Kara Chater, Administrator. Kara is a Full Time working mom. One of her children has a metabolic disorder that requires multiple visits to both BCCH and her local hospital. Kara values the power of gathering women together. She loves being outside and is up for any adventure. She also prides herself on her organization and efficiency which comes in handy with two active kids and a busy household.

Proposed Itinerary (subject to change)

Friday, April 17th

12pm-2pm Welcome Wine and Treats
2pm-430pm- Boat tour to Rainbow Falls and Lunch
430pm-630pm - Free time
630pm- 830pm - Dinner in the village
9pm-10pm - Candlelight Unwind/Self-care session followed by wellness ideas for the exhausted, stressed out caregiver (optional)

Saturday, April 18th

730am-8am - Coffee/Tea
8am- 9am - Hike (optional)
930am-10am - Breakfast
10am-12pm- Life of a 'Mom'bie (zombie+mom)/Exploring perspective & Barriers to life in the special needs world
12pm-1pm - Lunch
1pm-4pm - Free time
4:30pm-5:30pm - Resource sharing session (like Google for caregivers!)
6-9pm- Final dinner together in the village

Sunday, April 19th

8am-9am - Smoothies to Go and Hugs
Check out of hotel by 11 am

HOW TO GET TO HARRISON HOT SPRINGS!
Harrison Hot Springs, BC, is conveniently situated in the heart of the Fraser Valley! We are an easy 90 minute drive east of Vancouver, and less than a 3 hour drive north of Seattle.
https://www.tourismharrison.com/getting-here

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