
Redefining Respite for
parents & caregivers

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.
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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).
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- Fri, Sep 22The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnSep 22, 2:00 PM EDT – Sep 25, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USASep 22, 2:00 PM EDT – Sep 25, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: Adoptive & Foster Moms Where: New Market, MD When: September 22-25, 2023 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $60-$250 (additional donations appreciated) Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen
- Fri, Sep 22AMR at Lawton Place ManorSep 22, 2:00 PM EDT – Sep 25, 2:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USASep 22, 2:00 PM EDT – Sep 25, 2:00 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: September 22-25, 2023 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $55-$250 per person requested donation, grants may be avail Included: 3 nights lodging
- Fri, Sep 22Seas the Connection-Boundless GraceSep 22, 7:00 PM EDT – Sep 25, 12:00 PM EDTSeas the Connection-Boundless Grace, 105 Wall St, Huron, OH 44839, USASep 22, 7:00 PM EDT – Sep 25, 12:00 PM EDTSeas the Connection-Boundless Grace, 105 Wall St, Huron, OH 44839, USAWho: Adoptive & Foster Moms Where: Huron, OH When: September 22-25, 2023 Guests: 7 rooms with shared baths (Air BnB style) Cost: $300 + transportation Included: 3 nights lodging, plus all meals & snacks included
- Thu, Sep 28The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnSep 28, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 02, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USASep 28, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 02, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: Mary Winter Group Where: New Market, MD When: Sep 28- Oct 2, 2023 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $85-$250 (additional donations appreciated) Included: 4 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen
- Fri, Sep 29AMR at Lawton Place ManorSep 29, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 02, 2:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USASep 29, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 02, 2:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: Parents of children with SN and other caregiving couples Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: Sep 29-Oct 2, 2023 Guests: 6 private rooms with private baths Cost: $110-$160 per couple requested donation, grants may be avail Included: 3 nights lodging
- Fri, Sep 29The Cherry Tree Inn & Cherry Branch CottSep 29, 3:00 PM CDT – Oct 02, 11:00 AM CDTThe Cherry Tree Inn & Cherry Branch Cott, 344 Fremont St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USASep 29, 3:00 PM CDT – Oct 02, 11:00 AM CDTThe Cherry Tree Inn & Cherry Branch Cott, 344 Fremont St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USAWho: Moms & female caregivers of loved ones with disabilities/illness Where: Woodstock, IL When: Sep 29 - Oct 2, 2023 Guests: 3 private rooms in the Guest House, each with a private bath. Cost: $165 + transportation and food Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily Additional:
- Fri, Oct 06AMR at Lawton Place ManorOct 06, 12:00 PM EDT – Oct 09, 3:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAOct 06, 12:00 PM EDT – Oct 09, 3:00 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: October 6-9, 2023 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $70-$250 per person requested donation, grants may be avail Included: 3 nights lodging
- Fri, Oct 06The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnOct 06, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 09, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAOct 06, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 09, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: Private Group--Wade/Virginia Moms Where: New Market, MD When: October 6-9, 2023 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $60-$250 (additional donations appreciated) Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen
- Fri, Oct 13AMR at Lawton Place ManorOct 13, 1:00 PM EDT – Oct 16, 1:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAOct 13, 1:00 PM EDT – Oct 16, 1:00 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: October 13-16, 2023 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $55-$250 per person requested donation, grants may be avail Included: 3 nights lodging
- Fri, Oct 13The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnOct 13, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 16, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAOct 13, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 16, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive/Foster Moms, & Adult Female Caregivers Where: New Market, MD When: October 13-16, 2023 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
- Fri, Oct 13Azalea House B&BOct 13, 3:00 PM CDT – Oct 16, 11:00 AM CDTAzalea House B&B, 17744 FM1255, Canton, TX 75103, USAOct 13, 3:00 PM CDT – Oct 16, 11:00 AM CDTAzalea House B&B, 17744 FM1255, Canton, TX 75103, USAWho: Caregiving COUPLES, including adoptive parents & Wounded Warrior families Where: Canton, TX When: October 13-16, 2023 Rooms: 9 suites, private baths Cost: $205 per couple + additional meals Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, Oct 20AMR at Lawton Place ManorOct 20, 1:00 PM EDT – Oct 23, 1:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAOct 20, 1:00 PM EDT – Oct 23, 1:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: Adoptive & Foster Moms Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: October 20-23, 2023 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $55-$250 per person requested donation, grants may be avail Included: 3 nights lodging
- Fri, Oct 20The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnOct 20, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 23, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAOct 20, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 23, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: Moms & Caregivers of DYRK1A Where: New Market, MD When: October 20-23, 2023 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
- Fri, Oct 20The Scarborough InnOct 20, 4:00 PM EDT – Oct 23, 11:00 AM EDTThe Scarborough Inn, 720 Ocean Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226Oct 20, 4:00 PM EDT – Oct 23, 11:00 AM EDTThe Scarborough Inn, 720 Ocean Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226Who: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & Other Adult Female Caregivers Where: Ocean City, NJ When: October 20-23, 2023 Guests: (20) luxurious, modern rooms, some can be shared Cost: $180-$360 Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, Oct 20Country Willows Inn & EstateOct 20, 3:00 PM PDT – Oct 23, 11:00 AM PDTCountry Willows Inn & Estate, 1313 Clay St, Ashland, OR 97520, USAOct 20, 3:00 PM PDT – Oct 23, 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: October 20-23, 2023 Rooms: 5 rooms, private baths, some can be shared Cost: $165 per guest + meals Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, Oct 27AMR at Lawton Place ManorOct 27, 1:00 PM EDT – Oct 30, 1:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAOct 27, 1:00 PM EDT – Oct 30, 1:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: DMD Moms Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: October 27-30, 2023 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $70-$250 per person requested donation, grants may be avail Included: 3 nights lodging
- Fri, Oct 27The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnOct 27, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 30, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAOct 27, 2:00 PM EDT – Oct 30, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: Moms of Adult Children With Disabilities Where: New Market, MD When: October 27-30, 2023 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
- Fri, Nov 03AMR at Lawton Place ManorNov 03, 1:00 PM EDT – Nov 06, 1:00 PM ESTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USANov 03, 1:00 PM EDT – Nov 06, 1:00 PM ESTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: Church of the Highlands Moms Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: November 3-6, 2023 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: SPONSORED, additional donations appreciated Included: 3 nights lodging