Have you ever managed to arrange for a glorious outing with dear mama friends and found yourselves just talking about your kids? It seems that when we're together with other parents we can't help ourselves.

Motherhood has a tremendous capacity to bring women together. The daily life of loving and raising our children brings a sense of shared experience that transcends cultural, economic and social barriers. Yet there is more to talk about than just our children...

Renewal: A Retreat for Mothers is unique in that we will bring together a circle of women at all stages in the journey of motherhood. Mothers of toddlers, tweens, teens, and empty nesters are all welcome. So far those registered have children ages 2 - 24. We have much to learn from one another.

Here's the catch: We won't actually talk about our children.

You'll have the opportunity to introduce them to the group, share a photo and a symbol of their place in your life and heart. And then we'll set them aside, knowing they are in good hands at home. Our focus for the 4 days and 3 nights will be all about You.

We will explore your journey as a woman and mother - who you've become, how you've grown, what you've set aside, what you celebrate and what you miss. Just you and a circle of mothers who have taken the same bold step as you.

As shared so movingly in this video by Kelly Corrigan, we live our life as mothers in circles, surrounded by others who offer us support, perspective, love, and understanding. We hope our time together will offer a powerful reflection of this shared journey we're on.

See you there? Space is limited!
For mothers of todders, tweens, teens & empty nesters

Visit the Mama Renew and Hollyhock websites to Learn More

or call Sarah at 604.254.1100

and Hollyhock at 1-800-933-6339 x232