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Respite & Health Retreats
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for parents and caregivers
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Our Purpose
The goals of A Mother’s Rest are to:
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Redefine "respite" as it applies to parents and caregivers who have loved ones with disabilities and/or chronic illness.
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Change the way caregiver respite is viewed and valued in the disability community as a whole.
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Promote the long term significance of "caring for the caregivers"...self-care is just as important as self-sacrifice.
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Champion a societal paradigm shift making respite a proactive (not reactive) part of parental healthcare.
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Enable long-term caregivers to allow themselves recuperative rest and therapeutic fellowship outside of the home.
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Strengthen the overall health of the family unit to ensure the best care to these loved ones with special needs.
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Make fellowship affordable, everywhere, and often to caregivers from all economic backgrounds.
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Empower & equip local communities to care for their extra needs families proactively.
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Become a premier national respite resource for families of disabled children & adults.
The plans of A Mother's Rest are to:
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Create a guilt-free, judgment-free, confidential community where special needs caregivers can safely share the challenges they are facing in daily life.
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Provide material, therapeutic, in-person recuperative rest, fellowship & support exclusively to mothers and other caregivers of disabled children and adults.
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Purchase and run our own Respite Retreat Inns regionally, nationwide. The provision of a physical place of sanctuary that is open year-round is the cornerstone of our efforts.
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Leverage a nationwide network of existing bed and breakfast inns to host year-round, personalized, small-group retreat events, for A Mother's Rest families.
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Coordinate special Signature AMR Events for couples, women, and families. (Mommy & Me, Jellystone Park, etc)
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Minimize the financial barrier to caregivers with the help of private, church, foundation and corporate sponsorship.
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Facilitate respite retreats in support of our military spouses/caregivers, couples, and the veterans themselves.
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Partner with existing local organizations to assist with child care while parents are away on their retreats.
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Provide significant grant funding for disabled children to attend SUMMER CAMPS.
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Support special needs families and caregivers in the local rural Virginia communities with financial and material assistance. (Raising Appalachia program).
- Fri, Jul 26AMR at Lawton Place ManorJul 26, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT – Jul 29, 2024, 1:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAJul 26, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT – Jul 29, 2024, 1:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: DSAGC Couples (parents of children w/ Down Syndrome) Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: July 26-29, 2024 Guests: 6 private rooms with private baths Cost: $135-$185 per couple requested donation, grants may be avail Included: 3 nights lodging
- Fri, Jul 26AMR at The Terrace Guest HouseJul 26, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Jul 29, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTAMR at The Terrace Guest House, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAJul 26, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Jul 29, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTAMR at The Terrace Guest House, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: Exclusively for *first-time guests* of the Terrace GH Where: New Market, MD When: July 26-29, 2024 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, Aug 02AMR at Lawton Place ManorAug 02, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Aug 05, 2024, 3:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USA
- Fri, Aug 02AMR at The Terrace Guest HouseAug 02, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Aug 05, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTAMR at The Terrace Guest House, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAAug 02, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Aug 05, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTAMR at The Terrace Guest House, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: SN Dads, Adoptive Dads, & other male caregivers Where: New Market, MD When: August 2-5, 2024 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
- Sun, Aug 04Country Willows Inn & EstateAug 04, 2024, 4:00 PM PDT – Aug 07, 2024, 11:00 AM PDTCountry Willows Inn & Estate, 1313 Clay St, Ashland, OR 97520, USAAug 04, 2024, 4:00 PM PDT – Aug 07, 2024, 11:00 AM PDTCountry Willows Inn & Estate, 1313 Clay St, Ashland, OR 97520, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & other adult female caregivers Where: Ashland, OR When: August 4-7, 2024 Rooms: 5 rooms, private baths, some can be shared Cost: $180 per guest, single occupancy, + meals Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily MID-WEEK, Sun-Wed
- Fri, Aug 09AMR at Lawton Place ManorAug 09, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Aug 12, 2024, 12:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAAug 09, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Aug 12, 2024, 12:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & other adult female caregivers Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: August 9-12, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $90-$250 per person requested donation Included: Three nights lodging
- Fri, Aug 09AMR at The Terrace Guest HouseAug 09, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Aug 12, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTAMR at The Terrace Guest House, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAAug 09, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Aug 12, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTAMR at The Terrace Guest House, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: Special needs DADS & other adult male caregivers Where: New Market, MD When: August 9-12 2024 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, Aug 09The Babcock House B&BAug 09, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – Aug 12, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTThe Babcock House B&B, 250 Oakleigh Ave, Appomattox, VA 24522, USAAug 09, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – Aug 12, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTThe Babcock House B&B, 250 Oakleigh Ave, Appomattox, VA 24522, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & other adult female caregivers Where: Appomattox, VA When: August 9-12, 2024 Guests: 6 private rooms with private baths Cost: $180 + transportation and food Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Mon, Aug 12The Babcock House B&BAug 12, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – Aug 15, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTThe Babcock House B&B, 250 Oakleigh Ave, Appomattox, VA 24522, USAAug 12, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – Aug 15, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTThe Babcock House B&B, 250 Oakleigh Ave, Appomattox, VA 24522, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & other adult female caregivers Where: Appomattox, VA When: August 12-15, 2024 Guests: 6 private rooms with private baths Cost: $180 + transportation and food Included: MON-THURS 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, Aug 16AMR at Lawton Place ManorAug 16, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Aug 20, 2024, 12:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAAug 16, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Aug 20, 2024, 12:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & other adult female caregivers Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: August 16-20, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $95-$250 per person requested donation Included: FOUR nights lodging
- Fri, Aug 16AMR at The Terrace Guest HouseAug 16, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Aug 19, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTAMR at The Terrace Guest House, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAAug 16, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Aug 19, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTAMR at The Terrace Guest House, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: PRIVATE--Moms of children with Tuberous Sclerosis Where: New Market, MD When: August 16-19, 2024 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, Aug 16Azalea House B&BAug 16, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT – Aug 19, 2024, 11:00 AM CDTAzalea House B&B, 17744 FM1255, Canton, TX 75103, USAAug 16, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT – Aug 19, 2024, 11:00 AM CDTAzalea House B&B, 17744 FM1255, Canton, TX 75103, USAWho: Down Syndrome Moms with BDS.org Where: Canton, TX When: August 16-19, 2024 Rooms: 12 suites, several shareable, private baths Cost: $180 per guest + additional meals Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily **SPONSORED BY BDS.ORG**
- Fri, Aug 16Echo Mountain InnAug 16, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT – Aug 19, 2024, 12:00 PM EDTEcho Mountain Inn, 2849 Laurel Park Hwy, Laurel Park, NC 28739, USAAug 16, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT – Aug 19, 2024, 12:00 PM EDTEcho Mountain Inn, 2849 Laurel Park Hwy, Laurel Park, NC 28739, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms w/ your neuro-typical child Where: Hendersonville, NC When: August 16-19, 2024 Guests: (28) rooms & suites, some can be shared Cost: $390-$638 for the full 3 nights, double occupancy Included: 3 nights lodging, buffet breakfast daily
- Mon, Aug 19The Babcock House B&BAug 19, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – Aug 22, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTThe Babcock House B&B, 250 Oakleigh Ave, Appomattox, VA 24522, USAAug 19, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – Aug 22, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTThe Babcock House B&B, 250 Oakleigh Ave, Appomattox, VA 24522, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & other adult female caregivers Where: Appomattox, VA When: August 19-22, 2024 Guests: 6 private rooms with private baths Cost: $180 + transportation and food Included: MON-THURS 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, Aug 23AMR at Lawton Place ManorAug 23, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Aug 26, 2024, 12:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAAug 23, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Aug 26, 2024, 12:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & other adult female caregivers Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: August 23-26, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $90-$250 per person requested donation Included: Three nights lodging
- Fri, Aug 23The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnAug 23, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Aug 26, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAAug 23, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Aug 26, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: NEWBIES: First time guest to this location only Where: New Market, MD When: August 23-26, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $70-$250 (additional donations appreciated) Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen
- Thu, Aug 29The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnAug 29, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Sep 02, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAAug 29, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Sep 02, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: Sn Moms, Adoptive Moms, & other adult female caregivers Where: New Market, MD When: Aug 29- Sep 2, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $120-$250 (additional donations appreciated) Included: 4 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen
- Fri, Aug 30AMR at Lawton Place ManorAug 30, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Sep 02, 2024, 3:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAAug 30, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Sep 02, 2024, 3:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: PRIVATE--Elizabeth Dole Foundation Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: Aug 30-Sep 2, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: sponsored by EDF Included: 3 nights lodging