Retreats
After a child dies it seems that time has stopped and yet the world keeps on moving. Our hearts break and our minds race and yet no one can see or feel that which is happening inside of us. We all grieve differently and sometimes the ways that we grieve are misunderstood by others and even by ourselves. This is why it is so important to find others who are walking a similar path who can truly relate to what we are thinking and feeling.
Retreats presented by A Memory Grows connects parents who have experienced similar losses. In the time shared during the retreats our children are celebrated and the relationship that we continue to share with them is nourished. Time is also intentionally set aside for rest, relaxation and reflection.
Parents are free to choose as many activities to participate in or as few. We understand that sometimes the time away is simply what is needed. A Licensed Professional Counselor will be leading a group session on grief that is highly encouraged for all parents to participate in.
Schedule
Thursday
Arrive after 4:30
Introductions, Tour and Dinner at 5:30
After Dinner Activity
Friday
Breakfast
Mom/Dad Separate Activity
Lunch
Afternoon Group Outing/Activity
Dinner
Painting With Your Heart
Cookout/Smores
Saturday
Breakfast
Legacy Activity
Lunch
Group Counseling Session focused on Grief and Relationships
Free Evening to chat, play games, do activities, swim, sit by the fire pit, etc.
Sunday
Breakfast
Closing Group Ritual
Checkout at 11:00
Available Retreat Dates
A Memory Grows offers Four Day Retreats throughout the year for Infant/Older and Adult Child Loss as well as specific retreats for Suicide, Homicide and Fentanyl Loss. Current and Future Offerings are listed below.
September Suicide Loss Retreat – September 19-22
January Suicide Loss Retreat – January 16-19, 2025
January Older Child Loss Retreat – January 30 – February 2, 2025
February Fentanyl Retreat – February 20-23, 2025
Costs
The Retreats have a non-refundable cost registration fee of $350.
This cost includes all lodging with beautiful accommodations in Fort Worth, TX, programming costs (includes all materials for remembrance activities, rituals, and Licensed Professional Counselor) as well as 7 meals. The only thing that is not covered is the cost of whatever the parent/s decide to do during the free night.
Due to a generous grant a large part of the retreat cost is being underwritten.
*Due to the limited number of rooms at our retreats, the registration fee must be paid within 48 hours of registration to hold your spot. Limited scholarship assistance is available upon request of an application. If you need more time to pay the registration fee, please contact us at the time of registration.**
*Although we do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions we may not be able to meet all needs. Please let us know at the time of registration if there are allergies that we need to be aware of*