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.
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, Apr 26AMR at Lawton Place ManorApr 26, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Apr 29, 2024, 3:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAApr 26, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Apr 29, 2024, 3:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: SN Dads, Adoptive Dads, & other Adult Male Caregivers Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: April 26-29, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $75-$250 per person requested donation, grants may be avail Included: 3 nights lodging #ATLASCLUB
- Fri, Apr 26The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnApr 26, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Apr 29, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAApr 26, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Apr 29, 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: April 26-29, 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
- Fri, Apr 26The Scarborough InnApr 26, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – Apr 29, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTThe Scarborough Inn, 720 Ocean Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226Apr 26, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – Apr 29, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTThe Scarborough Inn, 720 Ocean Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226Who: First-time caregiver guests only Where: Ocean City, NJ When: April 26-29, 2024 Guests: (20) luxurious, modern rooms, some can be shared Cost: $180-$330 Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, Apr 26Victoria House Resort B&BApr 26, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – Apr 29, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTVictoria House Resort B&B, 241 Oak St, South Haven, MI 49090, USAApr 26, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – Apr 29, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTVictoria House Resort B&B, 241 Oak St, South Haven, MI 49090, USAWho: SN Moms & other adult female caregivers of children, adults, or spouses w/ disabilities Where: South Haven, MI When: April 26-29, 2024 Guests: (10) inn rooms Cost: $165-$240 per guest, single occupancy Included: 3 nights lodging, NO BREAKFAST
- Fri, Apr 26Aurora Inn Hotel & Event CenterApr 26, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – Apr 29, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTAurora Inn Hotel & Event Center, 30 Shawnee Trail, Aurora, OH 44202, USAApr 26, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – Apr 29, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTAurora Inn Hotel & Event Center, 30 Shawnee Trail, Aurora, OH 44202, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, Other Adult Female Caregivers Where: Aurora, OH When: April 26-29, 2024 Guests: (24) luxurious, modern rooms, some can be shared Cost: $175 per guest, single occupancy, some can be shared Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, Apr 26Cottage House InnApr 26, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT – Apr 29, 2024, 11:00 AM CDTCottage House Inn, 209 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USAApr 26, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT – Apr 29, 2024, 11:00 AM CDTCottage House Inn, 209 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive/Foster Moms, & Other Adult Female Caregivers Where: Lanesboro, MN When: April 26-29, 2024 Guests: (9) inn rooms Cost: $165 per guest, single occupancy Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, May 03AMR at Lawton Place ManorMay 03, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – May 06, 2024, 3:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAMay 03, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – May 06, 2024, 3:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: DMD Moms & other adult female caregivers Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: May 3-6, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $75-$250 per person requested donation Included: 3 nights lodging
- Fri, May 03The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnMay 03, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – May 06, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAMay 03, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – May 06, 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: May 3-6, 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
- Fri, May 03Red Forest B&BMay 03, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT – May 06, 2024, 11:00 AM CDTRed Forest B&B, 1421 25th St, Two Rivers, WI 54241, USAMay 03, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT – May 06, 2024, 11:00 AM CDTRed Forest B&B, 1421 25th St, Two Rivers, WI 54241, USAWho: SN moms, adoptive moms, or other adult female caregivers Where: Two Rivers, WI When: May 3-6, 2024 Guests: 3 private rooms, each with a private bath. Cost: $185 + transportation and food Included: Three nights lodging, self-serve continental breakfast daily
- Fri, May 10AMR at Lawton Place ManorMay 10, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT – May 13, 2024, 1:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAMay 10, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT – May 13, 2024, 1:00 PM EDTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: SN moms, adoptive moms, and & other adult female caregivers Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: May 10-13, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $60-$250 per person requested donation, grants may be avail Included: 3 nights lodging
- Fri, May 10The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnMay 10, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – May 13, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAMay 10, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – May 13, 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: May 10-13, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $75-$250 (additional donations appreciated) Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen
- Fri, May 10The Scarborough InnMay 10, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTThe Scarborough Inn, 720 Ocean Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226May 10, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – May 13, 2024, 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: May 10-13, 2024 Guests: (20) luxurious, modern rooms, some can be shared Cost: $180-$330 Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, May 10Victoria House Resort B&BMay 10, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTVictoria House Resort B&B, 241 Oak St, South Haven, MI 49090, USAMay 10, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTVictoria House Resort B&B, 241 Oak St, South Haven, MI 49090, USAWho: SN Moms & other adult female caregivers of children, adults, or spouses w/ disabilities Where: South Haven, MI When: May 10-13, 2024 Guests: (10) inn rooms Cost: $165-$240 per guest, single occupancy Included: 3 nights lodging, NO BREAKFAST
- Fri, May 10Brook Farm Inn B&BMay 10, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTBrook Farm Inn B&B, 15 Hawthorne St, Lenox, MA 01240, USAMay 10, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTBrook Farm Inn B&B, 15 Hawthorne St, Lenox, MA 01240, USAWho: Solo SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & Adult Female Caregivers Where: Lenox, MA When: May 10-13, 2024 Guests: (9) rooms Cost: $225 per guest, single occupancy Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, May 10BF Hiestand House B&BMay 10, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTBF Hiestand House B&B, 722 E Market St, Marietta, PA 17547, USAMay 10, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTBF Hiestand House B&B, 722 E Market St, Marietta, PA 17547, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & other adult female caregivers Where: Marietta, PA When: May 10-13, 2024 Guests: 6 private rooms with private baths Cost: $165 - $265+ transportation and food Included: 3 nights lodging, continental breakfast daily
- Fri, May 10Hardwick Family FarmMay 10, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTHardwick Family Farm, 264 Limp Rd, Big Clifty, KY 42712, USAMay 10, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM EDTHardwick Family Farm, 264 Limp Rd, Big Clifty, KY 42712, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & other Adult Female Caregivers Where: Big Clifty, KY When: May 10-13, 2024 Guests: 6 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $165-$265 per person Included: 3 nights lodging
- Fri, May 10Cottage House InnMay 10, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT – May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM CDTCottage House Inn, 209 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USAMay 10, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT – May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM CDTCottage House Inn, 209 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive/Foster Moms, & Other Adult Female Caregivers Where: Lanesboro, MN When: May 10-13, 2024 Guests: (9) inn rooms Cost: $180 per guest, single occupancy Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, May 10The Lamplighter B&BMay 10, 2024, 4:00 PM CDT – May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM CDTThe Lamplighter B&B, 602 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, Michigan 49431May 10, 2024, 4:00 PM CDT – May 13, 2024, 11:00 AM CDTThe Lamplighter B&B, 602 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, Michigan 49431Who: MOMS or female caregivers of loved ones with disabilities Where: Ludington, MI When: May 10-13, 2024 Guests: 5 private rooms, each with a private bath. Cost: $165 + transportation and food Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily