AMR Event Calendar

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A Mother's Rest is a network of non-profit, respite retreat inns created exclusively to serve mothers & other caregivers of loved ones with disabilities. AMR coordinates affordable, 3-night bed and breakfast respite retreats, providing caregivers with adequate time to decompress in an intimate, therapeutic environment.

This extended in-person fellowship with other parents who "get it" simply can not be duplicated in on-line Facebook groups. As a non profit, we plan these retreats all over the country, year-round. With the help of generous inn discounts, corporate sponsorship, small business support, church and civic group donations, and individual giving, we make these trips affordable to ALL parents.

A Mother's Rest serves all parents & caregivers across the entire spectrum of "extra needs". "Extra needs" includes all children, not just those with birth defects or developmental delays. We support special needs parents, all adoptive/foster moms, wives of wounded veterans, special educators, and those caring for their own elderly, infirm parents at home.

Fri, Oct 02
2026-GA-Bridges To Understanding-Oct 2
AMR at Lawton Place Manor
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Oct 02, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT – Oct 05, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
AMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USA
Who: Private Group, Bridges To Understanding Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: October 2-5, 2026 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $90+ per guest, additional donations appreciated Included: 3 nights lodging
Fri, Oct 02
2026-MD-Wade Group-Oct 2
The Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn
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Oct 02, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 05, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
The Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USA
Who: Private Wade Group Where: New Market, MD When: October 2-5, 2026 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $90+ per guest Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen
Fri, Oct 02
2026-NC-Magnolia Inn-Oct 2
The Magnolia Inn
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Oct 02, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT – Oct 05, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
The Magnolia Inn, 507 E Second St, Clayton, NC 27520, USA
Who: Special Needs/Chronic Medical/Adoptive Moms & other full-time female family caregivers Where: Historic Downtown Clayton, NC When: October 2-5, 2026 Guests: 7 private rooms with private baths Cost: $185-$270 + transportation and food Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
Fri, Oct 02
2026-AL-Dorsey House-Oct 2-5
The Dorsey House
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Oct 02, 2026, 4:00 PM – Oct 05, 2026, 10:00 AM
The Dorsey House, 606 N 8th St, Opelika, AL 36801, USA
Who: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & Other Adult Female Caregivers Where: Opelika, AL When: Oct 2-5, 2026 Guests: 4 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $125 ($100 to innkeeper, $25 to AMR) Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen
Fri, Oct 02
2026-NJ-The Cove-Couples-Oct 2
The Cove (formerly Ocean Breeze Hotel)
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Oct 02, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT – Oct 05, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
The Cove (formerly Ocean Breeze Hotel), 724 Ocean Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226, USA
Who: Caregiving COUPLES Where: Ocean City, NJ When: October 2-5, 2026 Guests: (15) luxurious, modern rooms Cost: $300 Included: 3 nights lodging, *NO MEALS AT THIS VENUE*
Fri, Oct 02
2026-GA-Jekyll Island Couples
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
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Oct 02, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT – Oct 05, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527, USA
Who: SN Couples, Adoptive Couples, Wounded Warrior Couples, & other caregiving couples Where: Jekyll Island, GA When: October 2-5, 2026 Guests: (20) rooms Cost: $100 reg donation, $810 for the full 3 nights away Additional: Transportation, other meals, island activities
Fri, Oct 09
2026-GA-Couples-Oct 9
AMR at Lawton Place Manor
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Oct 09, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT – Oct 12, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
AMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USA
Who: SN Parents, Adoptive Parents, & other caregiving couples Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: October 9-12, 2026 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $165-$215 per couple, additional donations appreciated Included: 3 nights lodging
Fri, Oct 09
2026-MD-Couples-Oct 9
The Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn
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Oct 09, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 12, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
The Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USA
Who: Caregiving Couples Where: New Market, MD When: October 9-12, 2026 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $165-$250 (additional donations appreciated) Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen
Mon, Oct 12
2026-MD-Mid-Week-Oct 12-15-Women
The Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn
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Oct 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT – Oct 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
The Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USA
Who: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, and Other Adult Female Caregivers Where: New Market, MD When: Oct 12-15, 2026 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $125 (additional donations appreciated) Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen, MIDWEEK
Fri, Oct 16
2026-GA-COTH-Oct Couples
AMR at Lawton Place Manor
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Oct 16, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT – Oct 19, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
AMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USA
Who: Private Group, Church of the Highlands Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: October 16-19, 2026 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: SPONSORED BY Church of the Highlands Included: 3 nights lodging
Fri, Oct 16
2026-MD-Women-Oct 16-19
The Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn
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Oct 16, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 19, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
The Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USA
Who: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, and Other Adult Female Caregivers Where: New Market, MD When: October 16-19, 2026 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $90-$250 (additional donations appreciated) Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen
Fri, Oct 16
2026-NJ-The Forum OCNJ-MY BUDDY-Oct 16
The Forum OCNJ
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Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 AM
The Forum OCNJ, 800-814 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226, USA
Who: SN Moms & Adoptive Moms w/ your challenged child Where: Ocean City, NJ When: October 16-19, 2026 Guests: (20) luxurious, modern rooms Cost: $300 Included: 3 nights lodging, no meals
Fri, Oct 16
2026-NJ-The Cove-BAAM-Oct 16
The Cove (formerly Ocean Breeze Hotel)
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Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT – Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
The Cove (formerly Ocean Breeze Hotel), 724 Ocean Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226, USA
Who: Private Group, BAAM Moms Where: Ocean City, NJ When: October 16-19, 2026 Guests: (22) luxurious, modern rooms Cost: $300 Included: 3 nights lodging, *NO MEALS AT THIS VENUE*
Mon, Oct 19
2026-MD-Mid-Week-Oct 19-22-Women
The Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn
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Oct 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT – Oct 22, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
The Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USA
Who: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, and Other Adult Female Caregivers Where: New Market, MD When: Oct 19-22, 2026 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $125 (additional donations appreciated) Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen, MIDWEEK
Fri, Oct 23
2026-GA-Lawton Place Manor-Women-Oct 23
AMR at Lawton Place Manor
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Oct 23, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT – Oct 26, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
AMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USA
Who: SN/Chronic Medical/Adoptive Moms and other adult female full-time caregivers Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: October 23-26, 2026 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $125 per guest, additional donations appreciated Included: 3 nights lodging
Fri, Oct 23
2026-MD-Adoptive Moms-Oct 23
The Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn
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Oct 23, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 26, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
The Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USA
Who: Adoptive Moms Where: New Market, MD When: Oct 23-26, 2026 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $125+ per guest (additional donations appreciated) Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen
Fri, Oct 23
2026-MI-Ludington House-Oct Couples
Ludington House B&B
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Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT – Oct 26, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
Ludington House B&B, 501 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA
Who: Caregiving COUPLES Where: Ludington, MI When: October 23-26, 2026 Guests: 8 private rooms with private baths Total Cost: $275-$325 + transportation and food Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
Mon, Oct 26
2026-TN-St. Francis Cottage-Women/Couples-Oct 26MW
St. Francis Cottage B&B
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Oct 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – Oct 29, 2026, 11:00 AM
St. Francis Cottage B&B, 1349 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA
Who: SN/Adoptive Moms AND Caregiving Couples Where: Chattanooga, TN When: Mid-Week Oct 26-29, 2026 (M-Th) Guests: 7 private rooms with private baths Cost: $220 + transportation, food, activities Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily

Moms
Dads
Couples
Mommy & Me
Grandparents
Parents of Teens
Parents of Adults
Adoptive/Foster
Widows
Bereaved parents
Military families
Latina
LGBT
Faith- based

Down Syndrome
Autism
Dual Diagnosis DS/ASD
Wandering
Heart Conditions
Craniofacial
Spina Bifida
Traumatic Brain Injury
CP
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Blind/Vision Impaired
Childhood Trauma
Juvenile Diabetes
Muscular Dystrophy
Cancer
Heart Conditions
Rare Genetic Conditions
Adoptive Families
RAD
Institutional Behaviors
Foster Care Trauma
ADHD
ODD
FAS (Fetal Alcohol)
Chronic Illness
Severe, life-threatening allergies
Childhood Injury/Surgery
Emotional/Behavioral

AMR SIGNATURE EVENTS

** December 5-7, 2025: FAMILIES, Polar Express!, Bryson City, NC

** March 19-23, 2026: FAMILIES, Jekyll Island, GA

** April 24-27, 2026: Mommy & Me, Jekyll Island, GA

** Mother's Day 2026: MOMMY & ME, Ocean City, NJ

** June 14-19, 2026: FAMILIES, Jellystone Park, Loudoun, TN

** August 17-21, 2026: Mommy & Me, OBX, NC

** August 24-28, 2026: MY BUDDY, OBX, NC

** October 2-5, 2026; COUPLES, Jekyll Island, GA

ADOPTION/FOSTER RETREATS

DADS/MEN: #ATLASCLUB

GA MEN/DADS: Jan 30-Feb 2, Jun 18-22, Aug 14-17, Oct 23-26

MD MEN/DADS: Jan 16-19, Feb 6-9, Jun 18-22, Nov 6-9

COUPLES

** November 14-17, 2025: COUPLES, South Haven, MI

** December 5-8, 2025: COUPLES, Orange Beach, AL

** January 16-29, 2026: COUPLES, Aurora, OH

** February 13-16, 2026: COUPLES, Dillsboro, NC

** March 6-9, 2026: COUPLES, Clayton, NC

** March 6-9, 2026: COUPLES, South Haven, MI

** March 20-23, 2026: COUPLES, The Oaks, Avon, NC

** March 27-30, 2026: COUPLES, Lenox, MA

** April 10-13, 2026: COUPLES, Ludington, MI

** April 10-13, 2026: COUPLES, Aurora, OH

** May 1-4, 2026: COUPLES, South Haven, MI

** August 14-17, 2026: COUPLES, Waynesville, NC

** August 21-24, 2026: COUPLES, OBX, NC

** September 11-14, 2026: BEREAVED Couples, New Market, MD

** October 2-5, 2026; COUPLES, Jekyll Island, GA

#MOTHERSDAYAWAY 2026

** May 8-11, 2026: Durango, CO

** May 8-11, 2026: Ft. Pierce/Hutchinson Island, FL

** May 8-11, 2026: Ocala, FL

** May 8-11, 2026: Mt. Airy, GA

** May 8-11, 2026: New Market, MD

** May 8-11, 2026: Williamsport, MD

** May 8-11, 2026: Lenox, MA

** May 8-11, 2026: Bannister, MI

** May 8-11, 2026: Ludington, MI

** May 8-11, 2026: South Haven, MI

** May 8-11, 2026: Ocean City, NJ

** May 8-11, 2026: Mommy & Me, The Forum, Ocean City, NJ

** May 8-11, 2026: OBX, Avon, NC

** May 8-11, 2026: Keene Valley, NY

ALABAMA

** December 5-8, 2025: COUPLES, Orange Beach, AL

ARIZONA

CALIFORNIA

COLORADO

** Mother's Day 2026: Women, Durango, CO

CONNECTICUT

** Dec 5-8, 2025: Old Town Christmas, Groton, CT

** March 27-30, 2026: Women, Groton, CT

** April 24-27, 2026: Women, Groton, CT

FLORIDA

GEORGIA

AMR Inn-Lawton Place Manor-Mt. Airy

**2026 Calendar of Retreats**

WOMEN: Jan 9-12, Feb 6-9, Feb 20-23, Feb 27-Mar 2, Mar 20-23, Mar 27-30, Apr 3-6, May 7-11, May 21-25, Jun 26-29, Jul 2-7, Jul 31-Aug 3, Aug 7-10, Oct 30-Nov 2, Nov 13-16, Nov 27-30, Dec 18-21, Dec 30-Jan 3

MEN/DADS: Jan 30-Feb 2, Jun 18-22, Aug 14-17, Oct 23-26

COUPLES: Jan 23-26, Feb 13-16, May 1-4, Aug 28-31, Sep 18-21, Oct 9-12, Dec 11-14

Jekyll Island Club Resort--Jekyll Island

** March 19-23, 2026: FAMILIES, Jekyll Island, GA

** April 24-27, 2026: Mommy & Me, Jekyll Island, GA

** October 2-5, 2026; COUPLES, Jekyll Island, GA

ILLINOIS

** November 14-17, 2025: Galena, IL

IOWA

** January 9-12, 2026: Women, Clarksville, IA

KENTUCKY

MAINE

MARYLAND-

AMR Inn-The Terrace Guest House-New Market

**2026 Calendar of Retreats**

WOMEN: Jan 2-5, Jan 9-12, Feb 27-Mar 2, Mar 6-9, Apr 3-6, May 7-11, Jun 12-15, Jul 2-7, Aug 7-10, Sep 3-7, Oct 16-19, Oct 30-Nov 2, Nov 20-23, Nov 27-30, Dec 3-7, Dec 18-21, Dec 30-Jan 3

MEN/DADS: Jan 16-19, Feb 6-9, Jun 18-22, Nov 6-9

COUPLES: Feb 13-16, Jul 17-20, Sep 11-14, Sep 25-28, Oct 9-12

PP-Elmwood Farm B&B-Williamsport

** March 6-9, 2026: Women, Williamsport, MD

** Mother's Day 2026: Women, Williamsport, MD

PP-Hummingbird Inn-Easton