Respite & Health Retreats
for parents and caregivers
AMR Signature Events
In addition to our regular 3-night wellness retreats at our year-round inns and Porch Partners, AMR coordinates amazing specialty/signature retreats in magical locations as well!
These do cost more, but we offer opportunities for sponsorship to help minimize the financial barrier to these special trips. These include Mommy & Me, Couples, Cruises, and Family GLAMP trips to such places as the Jekyll Island Club Resort, Ocean City, NJ, Luray, VA, and the Bahamas!
Experience the joy of family bonding with our Mommy & Me and Family Trips, designed especially for caregiving families. These cherished getaways not only provide a much-needed break from everyday responsibilities but also create lasting connections with other families understand your journey. Your neurotypical children will have the chance to make new friends, all enjoying a private vacation atmosphere together. Join us for a memorable experience celebrates both family and community!
As much as we advocate for parents & caregivers to take time away from their heavy responsibilities, it's also valuable to be able to get away *as a family*. This is especially true if you are able to be away with lots of other caregiving families at the same time.
Our Mommy & Me and Family Trips are particularly cherished opportunities. Even better than the group discounted rates, your neurotypical children get to make new friends with other kids who also have siblings with challenges. You're on your own private vacation, but surrounded by other families who understand your life.
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״I always thought taking time for myself was selfish. I thought "who would keep the house going, keep the kids alive?" Well, a friend told me about AMR and we took a respite weekend away. Oh how glorious it was to decompress, talk to other parents who understand your tribulations. And guess what, the house was still standing and all those kiddos were just fine! AMR has been a live saver and a marriage saver! ״
Fri, Jan 02Christmas HouseWho: SN Families & Adoptive Families Where: Dillsboro, NC When: All Jan and Feb 2026 weekends, 3 nights Cost: $400 for 3 full nights Includes: 2 bedrooms with full kitchen, living & dining room
Thu, Mar 19Jekyll Island Club HotelWho: SN Families, Adoptive Families, other Caregiving Situation Families Where: Jekyll Island, GA When: March 19-23, 2026 (4 nights) Guests: (20) rooms Cost: $1300-$1420 room only (includes all taxes and resort fees) Additional: Extra guests, transportation, meals, activities
Fri, Apr 24Woodland Trek RetreatWho: SN Moms & Adoptive Moms WITH their special child Where: Sevierville, TN When: April 24-27, 2026 Guests: 11 private rms w/ private baths Total Cost: $465 per ROOM + transportation and food Included: 3 nights lodging, VRBO-whole house rental, no meals- Fri, Apr 24Jekyll Island Club HotelWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, other Caregiving Women with your neurotypical child Where: Jekyll Island, GA When: April 24-27, 2026 Guests: (20) rooms Cost: $1300-$1420 room only (includes all taxes and resort fees) Additional: Extra guests, transportation, meals, activities
Fri, May 08The Forum OCNJWho: SN Moms & Adoptive Moms w/ your *neurotypical* child Where: Ocean City, NJ When: May 8-11, 2026 Guests: (20) luxurious, modern rooms Cost: $300 Included: 3 nights lodging, no meals- Fri, May 15Woodland Trek RetreatWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms with their NEUROTYPICAL child Where: Sevierville, TN When: May 15-18, 2026 Guests: 11 private rms w/ private baths Total Cost: $465 per ROOM + transportation and food Included: 3 nights lodging, VRBO-whole house rental, no meals
Fri, May 15The Sand Castle InnWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, with your *neurotypical* child Where: Historic South Haven, MI When: May 15-18, 2026 Guests: 7 private rms w/ private baths & gas fireplaces Total Cost: $240-$320 per room + trans and food Included: 3 nights lodging, VRBO, no meals- Fri, Jun 05The Sand Castle InnWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, with your *challenged* child Where: Historic South Haven, MI When: June 5-10, 2026 Guests: 7 private rms w/ private baths & gas fireplaces Total Cost: $750-$800 per room + trans and food Included: 5 nights lodging, VRBO, no meals
Sun, Jun 14Watts Bar Jellystone ParkWho: SN Families, Adoptive Families, & other caregivers Where: Loudon, TN When: June 14-19, 2026 Guests: (55) cottages and cabins (RV & tent also) Cost: $133-$208 per night (incl taxes) Included: 5 nights lodging with amenities/activities
Sat, Aug 15The Oaks at AvonWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, with your *neurotypical* child Where: Avon, NC (Outer Banks) When: August 15-19, 2026 (SAT-WED) Guests: 7 private rms w/ private baths Total Cost: $505 per room + transportation and food Included: 4 nights lodging, VRBO, no meals- Sat, Aug 22Woodland Trek RetreatWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms with their Challenged Child Where: Sevierville, TN When: August 22-26, 2026 Guests: 11 private rms w/ private baths Total Cost: $600 per ROOM + transportation and food Included: 4 nights lodging, VRBO-whole house rental, no meals
- Tue, Aug 25The Oaks at AvonWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, with your challenged child Where: Avon, NC (Outer Banks) When: August 25-29, 2026 (TUES-SAT) Guests: 7 private rms w/ private baths Total Cost: $505 per room + transportation and food Included: 4 nights lodging, VRBO, no meals
- Fri, Sep 11The Forum OCNJWho: SN Moms & Adoptive Moms w/ your challenged child Where: Ocean City, NJ When: September 11-14, 2026 Guests: (20) luxurious, modern rooms Cost: $300 Included: 3 nights lodging, no meals
- Fri, Sep 18The Forum OCNJWho: Whole Caregiving Families Where: Ocean City, NJ When: September 18-21, 2026 Guests: (20) luxurious, modern rooms Cost: $370-$870 Included: 3 nights lodging, no meals
Fri, Oct 02Jekyll Island Club HotelWho: 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, Apr 16Jekyll Island Club HotelWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, other Caregiving Women with your neurotypical child Where: Jekyll Island, GA When: April 16-19, 2026 Guests: (20) rooms Cost: $950-$1250 room only (includes all taxes and resort fees) Additional: Extra guests, transportation, meals, activities
- Fri, Oct 01Jekyll Island Club HotelWho: SN Couples, Adoptive Couples, Wounded Warrior Couples, & other caregiving couples Where: Jekyll Island, GA When: October 1-4, 2027 Guests: (20) rooms Cost: $100 reg donation, $810 for the full 3 nights away Additional: Transportation, other meals, island activities
- Date and time is TBDWatts Bar Jellystone ParkWho: SN Families, Adoptive Families, & other caregivers Where: Loudon, TN When: June 14-19, 2026 Guests: (55) cottages and cabins (RV & tent also) Cost: $133-$208 per night (incl taxes) Included: 5 nights lodging with amenities/activities
OUR MISSION:
TO IMPROVE THE EMOTIONAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH OF CAREGIVERS THROUGH PROACTIVE, Affordable, restorative, RESPITE OPPORTUNITIES
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