July 31 - August 3, 2014
Location
The Return to Zero New England Women’s Retreat will be located at the picturesque Stowe Mountain Ranch in Stowe, Vermont. We have chosen this location because of its physical beauty, yoga and meditation studio with mountain views, and the privacy that a mountain retreat provides. Our group will be the only group at the ranch during this weekend, which is key to creating a safe and sacred space for this healing journey.
Ours is a holistic healing retreat with opportunities for daily meditation sessions, a “finding your voice” writing workshop, a very special Stone Mountain “yoga with horses” workshop, hiking on 20 nearby trails, swimming in the local swimming hole, and a tractor hay ride, as well as use of the outdoor jacuzzi or indoor dry sauna. All of your meals will be prepared by a local chef, who uses high quality, all natural ingredients to offer an array of nutritionally sound options at every meal.
All of the rooms on property are unique with classic Vermont antiques. People will be sharing both bedrooms and bathrooms, and you do have a choice in your accommodations.
This retreat is now SOLD OUT. Please join our mailing list by emailing us at [email protected] to receive information on our upcoming retreats.
FOUNDER & RETREAT HOST
Dr. Kiley Krekorian Hanish and her husband Sean are creators of the film “Return to Zero” which is based on their personal experience of having a stillborn son. It is the first movie to tackle the taboo subject of stillbirth.
Kiley, who has her doctorate in occupational therapy, is a bereaved mother and is intersted in the transformative aspects of grief and how the meaningful activities in which we participate contribute to healing. She is also an assistant professor of clinical occupational therapy at the USC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.
FEATURING
Dr. Ivy Margulies is a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles specializing in maternal mental health, including stillbirth, miscarriage, infertility, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, and newborn loss. Look at her website for more information, www.drivymargulies.com.
Deb Harpster is a DONA certified Birth & Postpartum Doula. Over the years, Deb’s focus has been to provide loving support to moms and their families, especially when depression, anxiety and other perinatal complications develop and is the volunteer coordinator for Postpartum Support International, Ventura County, CA.
Activities & Workshops:
Daily meditation workshops
Stowe Mountain “Yoga with Horses” workshop
Special screening of “Return to Zero” and Q&A with Kiley Hanish
Film discussion guide workshop
Journaling workshops
Small group breakout sessions
Walking and hiking on 20 nearby trails
Local swimming hole, outdoor jacuzzi and indoor dry sauna
All meals prepared by our private chef
Agenda:
Thursday, July 31
Light dinner
Introductions
Group Activity
Friday, August 1
Breakfast
Meditation, writing, and group discussions
Forest hike or free time
Lunch
Yoga with horses workshop
Dinner
Return to Zero screening, Q&A, small group discussions
Saturday, August 2
Yoga with horses workshop
Breakfast
Meditation, writing, and group discussions
Lunch
Free time
Discovering Hope - Group Activity
Dinner
Self care - Group Activity
Sunday, August 3
Breakfast
Group discussion - Preparing to go home
Lunch
*Agenda is subject to change
Testimonials from Kiley’s last retreat:
“The retreat marked a turning point in my healing process. While there, I found a community of women who shared my loss experience. I had forgotten what it meant to be understood and supported in this way, and it has positively changed the manner in which I interact with the world, bringing much needed clarity as I continue to find and define my ‘new normal.” ~T.S.
“My experience was life changing and a beautiful blessing. I came away with new lifelong friends and an amazing support group. I loved that I could just be and not feel I had to pretend I was ok because we all understood the gravity of losing a child. It was an amazing and restful weekend and played a positive role in the direction of my own grief journey.” ~T.B.
“Attending the retreat far exceeded my expectations. I found a community of woman that are so courageous, strong, and willing to live from such an authentic place. They are now friends for life! I was nervous to attend, and it turned into one of the most sacred experiences yet. Loved every second of it.”
Travel
You should plan to arrive on the afternoon/evening of Thursday, July 31st, and depart on the afternoon/evening of Sunday, August 3rd.
If you can drive we recommend it. If you are flying to attend the retreat, the nearest airport is Burlington International Airport in Burlington, Vermont. You also have the option of taking Amtrak or taking a bus.
The Burlington airport it is approximately a 45 minute drive to Stowe Mountain Retreat. You will not need a car while you are at the retreat as all activities are based at the ranch. You are encouraged to take a taxi (Blazer Transportation, 802-349-4269) or if you are interested in touring the local area use hotwire.com to get the best rates on a rental car.
If you can send us your flight information, we might be able to arrange for a group of people to travel together in a chartered van.
Other airports that are nearby are Montreal (2 hours), Boston (3.5 hours), and Albany (3 hours).
Cost
This retreat is SOLD OUT. Please check back often as we will be announcing our next retreat soon.
Every meal and all group activities and workshops are included in this one price. There may be the opportunity for individual healing sessions with healing practitioners from the area. These are optional and are not included in the price.
Payment in full is due by July 17th.
What the price includes:
3 nights of accommodation
All meals prepared by a private chef
All group activities and workshops
What the price does not include:
Travel to and from Stowe, Vermont
Any individual healing sessions that might be available
Sign up
To sign up, fill out this New England Retreat Signup Form and click “submit”.
Then, in order to secure your place in the retreat, go to our PayPal link here and deposit $500 to reserve your spot at the retreat. When we receive your retreat deposit, we will notify you by email that you have secured your spot at the New England retreat.
Deposits are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy: If you have paid in full and cancel before July 17th, you will receive all of your money back minus the $500 deposit. If you cancel after July 17th, you will not receive any money back.
FAQs
Our goal is to offer unconditional support for all women who have lost babies no matter what their age, situation, or stage of their grief journey.
Can I be pregnant and still attend?
Yes.
If I am a mom of a toddler who passed away, can I attend?
Yes.
If I am a mom who terminated a pregnancy for a medical reasons, can I attend?
Yes.
Does my baby’s death need to be recent to attend?
No.
Is there an age limit?
No.
Are infants and children allowed?
No. This is an adults-only retreat.
Can men or couples attend this retreat?
No. This retreat is for women only. We are planning to host both mens and couples retreats in the future.
Are my roommates assigned?
If you have any special requests, please write them in the “Additional Comments” section of the registration page. We will try our hardest to meet your expectations, but cannot guarantee anything.