Retreats for LGBTQ+ identifying parents
Navigate isolation within a supportive community
June 7th-9th, 2024
June 7th-9th, 2024
You’re a queer parent and have been doing your best to go out and find community with other parents, but you end up being the only queer parent in the group. Although you’re accepted, you wish you could have a group of queer parents to process and navigate issues that a queer parent experiences.
Also, like any other parent, you feel like you’ve lost some of yourself since having children.
By attending this retreat, attendees and I will help you gain community, provide you time to reflect on who you are and how you can incorporate yourself back into your daily routine.
Hi there! I’m Shelby, a non-binary, lesbian parent to an incredible toddler, as well as a Creative Arts Therapist.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ identifying folks.
Through this retreat, I’ll help you find community, validate your experience and help you get in touch with yourself again.
Hi there! I’m Shelby, a non-binary, lesbian parent to an incredible toddler, as well as a Creative Arts Therapist.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ identifying folks.
Through this retreat, I’ll help you find community, validate your experience and help you get in touch with yourself again.
My Approach:
Therapeutic ArtWhen I start a therapeutic art group, I start by checking in with the group, then I provide various art materials for you to utilize while you respond to a prompt individually. After 45-60 minutes of you working on your art, we come together to share any discoveries, reflections or thoughts you had while creating with the group.
Then, we wrap up and take a break before the next activity. |
Therapeutic DiscussionsWhen I start a therapeutic discussion group, I start by checking in with the group, then I or a group member brings up a topic and then we start discussing! Multiple topics can be explored during each group. After 60-90 minutes, we wrap up and take a break before the next activity.
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Although these won’t be therapy groups, you’ll be granted the same opportunities for reflection, realizations and actualizations.
*Therapeutic Art and Discussions are not the same as therapy groups; the major differences being that there is no confidentiality and the depth at which we will process each person’s ‘stuff’ will be shallower as compared to a therapy session.
Although there isn’t confidentiality; we can still respect everyone’s privacy.
Therapeutic Art and Discussions are geared to be more self-reflective while gaining validation and support through attendees and myself.
I’m not your therapist, but I will be hosting this retreat by utilizing my therapy background.
*Therapeutic Art and Discussions are not the same as therapy groups; the major differences being that there is no confidentiality and the depth at which we will process each person’s ‘stuff’ will be shallower as compared to a therapy session.
Although there isn’t confidentiality; we can still respect everyone’s privacy.
Therapeutic Art and Discussions are geared to be more self-reflective while gaining validation and support through attendees and myself.
I’m not your therapist, but I will be hosting this retreat by utilizing my therapy background.
Price and what's included
The total amount due per person attending the retreat is $1750
This includes: Lodging, a cooking lesson, meals prepared by a private chef and the therapeutic art and discussion groups
Check-in will begin at 12:00 pm Friday, June 7th and Check-out will be at 10:30 am Sunday, June 9th
This includes: Lodging, a cooking lesson, meals prepared by a private chef and the therapeutic art and discussion groups
Check-in will begin at 12:00 pm Friday, June 7th and Check-out will be at 10:30 am Sunday, June 9th
Step 1 Email Shelby stating you would like to participate
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Step 2Complete required paperwork and choose a payment plan that best suits you
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Step 3Look forward to the Retreat!
June 7th-June 9th, 2024 |
FAQs
Where will it be?
Shelby is hosting this retreat out of a beautiful Victorian style farmhouse on a vast 50 acre property in the Catskills (Athens, NY). The property features beautiful views, a fire pit and pool! The address/details will be provided to those attending.
How many people are able to attend?
A minimum of 4 participants will be necessary for the retreat to happen.
An absolute maximum of 11 participants will be allowed under the assumption that there are 5 couples/friends attending; which I don’t anticipate.
Realistically, I anticipate that there will be 6 participants.
5 bedrooms have queen beds, 1 has a single.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
Each party will be in their own room and bed.
5 bedrooms have queen beds and 1 has a single - Shelby will randomly choose which party gets what room. If someone wants to volunteer to take the single, there will be a $200 discount available for that room.
Will there be parking?
There is plenty of parking on this property!
I don’t have a car, what about public transportation?
Amtrak has a stop in Hudson, NY from which you would need to Uber/taxi from the station to the Air bnb; however, if you inform me of the time you will be arriving; I can set up transportation for your arrival and departure!
Food and Alcohol?
Part of the retreat expense is covering a cooking class and private chef! We will experience a private cooking class Friday, then she will cook/prepare lunch and dinner for us Saturday. A Continental breakfast will be served Saturday and Sunday morning. Fruit and other snacks will be available throughout your stay! Alcohol will not be served; but if you would like to bring your own, you can do so! You would be responsible to consume it responsibly.
What’s the structure of the retreat?
Preliminary schedule below:
Friday:
12:00 check in begins; fruit, snacks and beverages will be available while you get settled in
2:00 first group; introduction and intention setting for weekend
5:00 private cooking class; demo style
Enjoy multiple courses and great conversation
8:00 Wind down; enjoy pool outside - free time
Saturday:
Continental breakfast offered 7:00-9:00
10:00 first group of day; self reflective
12:00 Private chef lunch and free time
2:00 second group of day
4:00 third group of day
5:00 free time
6:00 Private chef dinner
8:00 wind down; final optional group exploring what you realized during day
Sunday:
Continental breakfast
9:30 final group - closure activity
Check out needs to be complete by 11:00
What's the cancellation Policy?
I understand that life happens, but no refunds can be offered if a cancellation occurs at least 1 month prior to the retreat. If you are able to find someone to replace your reservation, then a full refund will be provided.
Can children come?
No, this is a time for you to ‘retreat,’ have time for yourself, rediscover yourself and regroup!
Shelby is hosting this retreat out of a beautiful Victorian style farmhouse on a vast 50 acre property in the Catskills (Athens, NY). The property features beautiful views, a fire pit and pool! The address/details will be provided to those attending.
How many people are able to attend?
A minimum of 4 participants will be necessary for the retreat to happen.
An absolute maximum of 11 participants will be allowed under the assumption that there are 5 couples/friends attending; which I don’t anticipate.
Realistically, I anticipate that there will be 6 participants.
5 bedrooms have queen beds, 1 has a single.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
Each party will be in their own room and bed.
5 bedrooms have queen beds and 1 has a single - Shelby will randomly choose which party gets what room. If someone wants to volunteer to take the single, there will be a $200 discount available for that room.
Will there be parking?
There is plenty of parking on this property!
I don’t have a car, what about public transportation?
Amtrak has a stop in Hudson, NY from which you would need to Uber/taxi from the station to the Air bnb; however, if you inform me of the time you will be arriving; I can set up transportation for your arrival and departure!
Food and Alcohol?
Part of the retreat expense is covering a cooking class and private chef! We will experience a private cooking class Friday, then she will cook/prepare lunch and dinner for us Saturday. A Continental breakfast will be served Saturday and Sunday morning. Fruit and other snacks will be available throughout your stay! Alcohol will not be served; but if you would like to bring your own, you can do so! You would be responsible to consume it responsibly.
What’s the structure of the retreat?
Preliminary schedule below:
Friday:
12:00 check in begins; fruit, snacks and beverages will be available while you get settled in
2:00 first group; introduction and intention setting for weekend
5:00 private cooking class; demo style
Enjoy multiple courses and great conversation
8:00 Wind down; enjoy pool outside - free time
Saturday:
Continental breakfast offered 7:00-9:00
10:00 first group of day; self reflective
12:00 Private chef lunch and free time
2:00 second group of day
4:00 third group of day
5:00 free time
6:00 Private chef dinner
8:00 wind down; final optional group exploring what you realized during day
Sunday:
Continental breakfast
9:30 final group - closure activity
Check out needs to be complete by 11:00
What's the cancellation Policy?
I understand that life happens, but no refunds can be offered if a cancellation occurs at least 1 month prior to the retreat. If you are able to find someone to replace your reservation, then a full refund will be provided.
Can children come?
No, this is a time for you to ‘retreat,’ have time for yourself, rediscover yourself and regroup!