Retreats for Caregiving Mamas

The Apricity Hope Project is a nonprofit that cares for caregivers of medically complex, disabled children who have life limiting conditions. We know that what you do as a caregiver is tough, isolating and exhausting. The AHP Take 5 Team coordinates opportunities for caregivers to ‘take five minutes’ or more for themselves!

When? Here are the upcoming 2025 Retreat dates: 

• January 2025 REFRESH Retreat: Saturday January 18 – ONE DAY ONLY
• February 2025 RECHARGE Retreat: Thursday 2/6/25 – Sunday 2/9/25 – FULL!
• April 2025 REVITALIZE Retreat: Thursday 4/24/25 – Sunday 4/27/25 *This retreat is only open to moms who have been through the RECHARGE Retreat*
• May 2025 RECHARGE Retreat: Friday 5/16/25 – Monday 5/19/25
• June 2025 REFRESH Dad’s Day: Saturday June 7 – ONE DAY ONLY
• June 2025 REKINDLE Retreat for Bereaved Medical Moms
• SEPTEMBER 2025 RECHARGE Retreat for Caregiving Moms
• OCTOBER 2025 REFRESH One Day Retreat

📍 Where? Most retreats are held at The Apricity Hideaway in Norfolk, VA.

👥 Who? Caregivers! Each retreat listing will specify who it’s designed for—Caregiving Moms, Bereaved Medical Moms, or Caregiving Dads—so be sure to check when signing up.

💗 Why? Do we even have to ask? Because you need a break. Our goal is to give caregivers hope, restoration, and connection with others carrying similar emotional and physical loads.

✨ What’s Included? AHP retreats feature speakers, workshops, relaxation, and fun. While we have a full schedule, this is a safe space to choose what brings you the most rest and hope.

👩‍👩‍👧 How Many Attend? We keep it small—just 7–9 caregivers plus leaders.

The AHP retreats include speakers, workshops, relaxations and fun. We now offer several types of retreats:

— RECHARGE Retreat:

• RECHARGE RETREATS are 3 nights at the Hideaway. Guests will arrive on Thursday afternoons between 3-4PM. Programming begins promptly at 4PM. Guests must leave by 10AM on Sunday mornings.
• The cost of the RECHARGE Retreat is $300 donation to AHP per person. This includes all meals, beverages, room accommodations, activities and swag. It DOES NOT include your travel expenses to and from the Hideaway in Norfolk, VA. Fundraising and scholarship opportunities are available too.
• Retreats will have approximately 8 mama guests in attendance and 2-3 leader volunteers.
• Activities include restorative exercises such as yoga and/or a sound bath, writing exercises, healing and grounding meditations, art workshops, and group conversations.

— REFRESH Retreat:

• REFRESH RETREATS are one day only. Hours will vary depending on sunrise and sunset but be prepared to arrive in the morning and leave shortly after sunset.
• The cost of the REFRESH Retreat is $125 donation to AHP per person. This includes lunch and dinner, beverages, activities and swag. It DOES NOT include your travel expenses to and from the Hideaway in Norfolk, VA. Fundraising and scholarship opportunities are available too.
• REFRESH Retreats will have approximately 8 mama guests in attendance and 2-3 leader volunteers.
• Activities will depend on the season but will include a restorative exercise such as yoga and/or a sound bath, a creative crafty workshop, and group conversations.

— REVITALIZE Retreat:

• REVITALIZE RETREATS are 3 nights at the Hideaway. Guests will arrive on Thursday afternoons between 3-4PM. Programming begins promptly at 4PM. Guests must leave by 10AM on Sunday mornings.
• REVITALIZE Retreat is only open to moms who have done the RECHARGE Retreat.
• The cost of the REVITALIZE Retreat is $500 donation to AHP per person. This includes all meals, beverages, room accommodations, activities and swag. It DOES NOT include your travel expenses to and from the Hideaway in Norfolk, VA. Fundraising and scholarship opportunities are available too.
• Retreats will have approximately 9 mama guests in attendance and 2-3 leader volunteers.
• Activities include restorative exercises such as yoga and/or a sound bath, writing exercises, healing and grounding meditations, art workshops, and group conversations.