Unfortunately, at this point, due to the high demand of our programs, we’re unable to serve men. We would be happy to help male breast cancer survivors research other programs and resources, and hope to extend our retreat offerings to men in the future.
2024 Retreat Calendar
October 25-27, 2024
*Apply by August 15, 2024
Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters, OR
Note: Two CfR retreats are held annually in Oregon and women may apply for one or the other, but not both.
Program Coordinator
Scott Humphrey
humphrey@strategic-pr.com (503) 701-4632
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2024 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one retreat.
June 21-23, 2024
Apply by April 11, 2024
Barbara C. Harris Conference Center, Greenfield, NH
Please apply to only one retreat.
September 6-8, 2024
* Apply by June 27, 2024
Barbara C. Harris Conference Center, Greenfield, NH
Program Coordinator
Ann Kitson, Catherine Bardier and Wendy Gawlik
wendy.gawlik@castingforrecovery.org (802) 688-3177
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2024 Stage IV Retreat Calendar
In 2016, Casting for Recovery launched a retreat program exclusively for women with Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer. Recognizing that women with advanced stage disease have specific needs, CfR has continued to expand their Stage IV retreats to serve more women. In 2024 there will be Stage IV retreats in Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Nebraska, and Texas.
These retreats are for women who have breast cancer that has spread beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes to other parts of your body.
Nebraska
April 12-14, 2024
This retreat is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Nebraska.
*Apply by February 15, 2024
Ponca State Park, Ponca, NE
Indiana
June 28-30, 2024
This retreat is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Indiana.
*Apply by May 2, 2024
Bradford Woods, Martinsville, IN
Colorado – Front range
August 9-11, 2024
This is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Colorado.
*Apply by May 30, 2024
North Fork Ranch, Shawnee, CO
Idaho
September 6-8, 2024
This retreat is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Idaho.
*Apply by June 27, 2024
Living Waters Ranch, Challis, ID
Texas
October 25-27, 2024
This retreat is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Texas.
*Apply by August 15, 2024
Camp Capers, Waring, TX
Georgia
November 1-3, 2024
This retreat is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Georgia.
*Apply by August 22, 2024
Smithgall Woods, Helen, GA
Program Coordinator
Erika Clemmer
Erika.Clemmer@castingforrecovery.org 412.863.6584
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2024 Retreat Calendar
Women who live in Massachusetts or Rhode Island may apply to one of the following retreats:
Connecticut
September 20-22, 2024
*apply by July 11, 2024
Trinity Retreat Center, West Cornwall, CT
Maine
May 31-June 2, 2024
*apply by March 21, 2024
Bald Mountain Camps, Oquossoc, ME
New England
June 21-23, 2024
*apply by April 11, 2024
Barbara C. Harris Center, Greenfield, NH
New England
September 6-8, 2024
*apply by June 27, 2024
Barbara C. Harris Center, Greenfield, NH
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2024 Retreat Calendar
April 12-14, 2024
Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer retreat
This retreat is for only women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Nebraska.
*Apply by February 15, 2024
Ponca State Park, Ponca, NE
September 27-29, 2024
*Apply by July 18, 2024
Ponca State Park, Ponca, NE
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2024 Retreat Calendar
June 13-15, 2024 (Thursday – Saturday)
*Apply by April 3, 2024
Tailwater Lodge, Altmar, NY
Note: If you live in Albany, Saratoga, Washington, or Rensselaer county, you are eligible to apply to one of the New Hampshire retreats if it is closer to you. (Please apply to one retreat only.)
Program Coordinator
Steve Olufsen
cfr.upstateny@gmail.com (585) 415-9970
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2024 Retreat Calendar
June 28-30, 2024
Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer retreat.
This retreat is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Indiana.
*Apply May 2, 2024
Bradford Woods, Martinsville, IN
September 6-8, 2024
*Apply June 27, 2024
Bradford Woods, Martinsville, IN
Program Coordinator
Tracy Woods
tracywoods2023@gmail.com (317) 847-8994
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2024 Retreat Calendar
June 7-9, 2024
*Apply by April 4, 2024
Living Waters Ranch, Challis, Idaho
September 6-8, 2024
Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer retreat
This retreat is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Idaho.
*Apply by June 27, 2024
Living Waters Ranch, Challis, Idaho
Program Coordinator
Melissa Seyler
mnmseyler@gmail.com (208) 830-0466
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2024 Retreat Calendar
June 7-9, 2024
*Apply by March 28, 2024
Madison Valley Ranch, Ennis, MT
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2024 Retreat Calendar
June 7-9, 2024
Apply by March 28, 2024
N-SID-SEN Camp and Retreat Center, Harrison, Idaho
Eastern Washington
If you are a woman living in the eastern part Washington, you are eligible to apply for the Northern ID/Eastern WA retreat, which may be more convenient.
Program Coordinator
Peggy Kingery
pkingery@alumni.uidaho.edu (208) 669-1858
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2024 Retreat Calendar
June 7-9, 2024
*Apply by March 28, 2024
Waimea Plantation Cottages, Kauai, HI
Program Coordinator
Claudia Janizewski
cfrhawaii@gmail.com (303) 989-7260
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2024 Retreat Calendar
May 31-June 2, 2024
*Apply by March 21, 2024
Bald Mountain Camps, Oquossoc, ME
Program Coordinator
Bonnie Holding
edgeofme1@yahoo.com (207) 246-4102
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2024 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one retreat.
May 31-June 2, 2024
*Apply by March 21, 2024
North Fork Ranch, Shawnee, CO
July 26-28, 2024
*Apply by May 16, 2024
North Fork Ranch, Shawnee, CO
August 9-11, 2024
Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer retreat
This retreat is open only to women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Colorado.
*Apply by May 30, 2024
North Fork Ranch, Shawnee, CO
Southern Colorado: If you live in the San Luis Valley (the 6 southern counties of Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, Mineral and Saguache), you may apply to the New Mexico Retreat if it is closer for you.
Program Coordinator
Stacey Benham
coloradocastingforrecovery@gmail.com (303) 579-0924
2024 Retreat Calendar
May 17-19, 2024
*Apply by March 14, 2024
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA
Program Coordinators
Judy Balk and Marci Sturgeon
cfrwpa@gmail.com
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2024 Retreat Calendar
April 5-7, 2024
*Apply February 3, 2024
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN
Program Coordinator
Lauren Cox
castingforrecoverytn@gmail.com (865) 679-4621
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2024 Retreat Calendar
May 3-5, 2024
*Application deadline March 7, 2024
Big K Guest Ranch, Elkton, OR
Note: Two CfR retreats are held annually in Oregon and women may apply for one or the other, but not both.
Program Coordinator
Karen Kreft
dancingtrout@gmail.com (503) 409-0148
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2024 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one retreat.
April 12-14, 2024
Apply by February 1, 2024
Indian Creek Lodge, Douglas City, CA
Please apply to only one retreat.
October 18-20, 2024
Apply by August 8, 2024
Indian Creek Lodge, Douglas City, CA
Program Coordinators
Lori Paciulla
lpacuilla@gmail.com
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2024 Retreat Calendar
May 10-12, 2024
*Apply by February 29, 2024
X Diamond Ranch, Springerville, AZ
Program Coordinator
Karen Gremminger
cfraz@lauransa.net (520) 827-0553
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2024 Retreat Calendar
There are two retreats in the mid-Atlantic region. Please apply to the (one) retreat that is closer to where you live.
April 5-7, 2024
*apply by January 25, 2024
Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria, VA
There are two retreats in the mid-Atlantic region. Please apply to the (one) retreat that is closer to where you live.
September 13-15, 2024
*apply by July 4, 2024
Shepherd’s Spring, Sharpsburg, MD
Program Coordinator
Melissa Holyfield
casting.for.recovery.mid.atlantic@gmail.com
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2024 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one retreat.
May 3-5, 2024
*Apply by February 22, 2024
Lake Logan Conference Center, Canton, NC
Please apply to only one retreat.
September 27-29, 2024
*Apply by July 18, 2024
Lake Logan Conference Center, Canton, NC
Program Coordinator
Carol Miller
carolmiller622@gmail.com (303) 507-8816
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2024 Retreat Calendar
May 3-5, 2024
*Apply by February 22, 2024
Smithgall Woods, Helen, GA
November 1-3, 2024
Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer retreat
This retreat is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Georgia.
*Apply by August 22, 2024
Smithgall Woods, Helen, GA
Program Coordinators
Beverly Booth
cfrgeorgia@gmail.com (678) 480-8052
Lynn Lomas
lynnlomas@gmail.com (404) 293-9458
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2024 Retreat Calendar
October 4-6, 2024
*Apply by July 25, 2024
NeSoDak, Waubay, SD
Program Coordinators
Sandy Richter
Castingforrecoverysd@gmail.com (605) 647-4003
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2024 Retreat Calendar
There will be two Southeast Regional retreats; please apply to (only) the one that is closer to where you live.
April 26-28, 2024
* Apply by February 15, 2024
Eagle Ridge Farms, Cottondale, AL
September 27-29, 2024
* Apply by July 18, 2024
Running Creek Ranch, Popularville, MS
Program Coordinator
Susan Brooks
susan.brooks@
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2024 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one retreat.
March 22-24, 2024
*Apply by January 11, 2024
Camp Capers, Waring, TX
April 26-28, 2024
Young Women’s Retreat
This retreat is open only to women 40 years and younger who have received a breast cancer diagnosis and live in Texas.
*Apply by February 15, 2024
Latham Springs Camp & Retreat Center, Aquilla, TX
October 25-27, 2024
Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer retreat
This retreat is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Texas.
*Apply by August 15, 2024
Camp Capers, Waring, TX
November 1-3, 2024
*Apply by August 22, 2024
Latham Springs Camp & Retreat Center, Aquilla, TX
Texas PANHANDLE
If you are a woman living in the Panhandle, you are eligible to apply for the New Mexico retreat, which may be more convenient.
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2024 Retreat Calendar
September 15-17, 2024 (Sunday-Tuesday)
*Apply by July 4, 2024
Mazama Guest Ranch, Mazama, WA
Eastern Washington
If you are a woman living in the eastern part of the state, you are eligible to apply for the Northern ID/Eastern WA retreat, which may be more convenient.
Program Coordinator
Janet Tapp
janettapp10@gmail.com (360) 265-
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2024 Retreat Schedule
October 25-27, 2024
*August 15, 2024
Camp Weed, Live Oak, FL
Program Coordinators
Dawn Fagot
dwfagot@gmail.com
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2024 Retreat Calendar
please apply to only one retreat
April 5-7, 2024
*Apply by February 1, 2024
UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center (Bruin Woods), Lake Arrowhead, CA
October 25-27, 2024
*Apply by August 15, 2024
Wonder Valley Ranch Resort, Sanger, CA
Program Coordinators
Carole Ontiveros & Teresa Adams
cfrsocal@gmail.com
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2024 Retreat Calendar
September 15-17, 2024 (Sunday-Tuesday)
*Apply by July 4, 2024
Skytop Lodge, Skytop, PA
Program Coordinator
Marsha Benovengo
casabeno@msn.com (732) 780-7185
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2024 Retreat Calendar
September 13-15, 2024
*Apply by July 4, 2024
Zermatt Resort, Midway, UT
Program Coordinator
Jill Marie Calhoun
ibthumper@yahoo.com (503) 551-3048
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2024 Retreat Calendar
September 13-15, 2024
*Apply by July 4, 2024
Living Waters Ranch, Challis, ID
Program Coordinator
Kathryn Maiben
kathrynmaiben@yahoo.com (208) 339-1659
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2024 Retreat Calendar
October 4-6, 2024
*Apply July 25, 2024
River Bend Ranch and Retreat, Normandy, TN
Program Coordinators
Susan Thrasher
thrasher@southernbrookies.com (615) 627-7850
Cassandra Gregory
cjean97greg@gmail.com (812) 639-3397
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2024 Retreat Calendar
October 4-6, 2024
*Apply by July 25, 2024
Charlson Meadows, Victoria, MN
Program Coordinator
Jen Schleck
cfrjen@gmail.com (651) 338-7198
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2024 Retreat Calendar
October 11-13, 2024
*Apply by August 1, 2024
Redstone Inn, Redstone, CO
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2024 Retreat Calendar
August 2-4, 2024
*Apply by May 23, 2o24
Absaroka Ranch, Dubois, WY
Program Coordinators
Mary Turney
cfrwyoming@hotmail.com (732) 740-1569
Lorielle Morton
lorielle.morton@307cpas.com (307) 349-1051
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2024 Retreat Calendar
October 4-6, 2024
*Apply by July 25, 2024
Camp Ewalu’s Stone Retreat Center
Strawberry Point, Iowa
Program Contacts
Annette Norris
cfriowa@gmail.com 515-689-8780
Pam Gridley
gridleyp@ihaonline.org 515-288-1955
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2024 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to the one retreat (only) that is closer to you.
Northern New Jersey
October 11-13, 2024
*Apply by August 1, 2024
Cross Roads Retreat Center, Port Murray, NJ
Please apply to the one retreat (only) that is closer to you.
Southern New Jersey
October 18-20, 2024
*Apply by August 8, 2024
Sisters of Mercy Vacation House, Sea Isle City, NJ
Program Coordinators
North
Randi Jeddis
gray1116@aol.com
South
Jackie Bradley
jackiebradleycfr@gmail.com (609) 861-3761
Gerri Rescigno
Gerri@GerriRescigno.com (609) 425-1775
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2024 Retreat Calendar
October 18-20, 2024
* Apply by August 8, 2024
Cedarwood Lodge, Flippin, AR
Program Coordinator
Sherry Barnhart
SherryLBarnhart@gmail.com 501-351-6694
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2024 Retreat Calendar
August 16-18, 2024
*Apply by June 6, 2024
Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, NM
Program Coordinators
Susan Dymond
sdymond51@gmail.com (512) 789-3536
Ms. Fred Mims
fredsys@comcast.net (505) 577-1032
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2024 Retreat Calendar
October 25-27, 2024
*Apply by August 15, 2024
Lure Lodge, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Jamestown, KY
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2024 Retreat Calendar
September 20-22, 2024
*Apply by July 11, 2024
Camp Because I Said I Would, Walhonding, OH
Program Coordinators
Mary Lee Hahn & Linda Harper
cfrohio@gmail.com
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2024 Retreat Calendar
September 20-22, 2024
*Apply by July 11, 2024
Courtyard Marriott, Central Islip, NY
Program Coordinator
Christina Galicia
cfrlichristina@gmail.com (631) 252-7195
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2024 Retreat Calendar
September 20-22, 2024
*Apply by July 11, 2024
Trinity Retreat Center, West Cornwall, CT
Program Coordinator
Sharon O’Connell
castingforrecovery.ct@gmail.com (203) 209-4406
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2024 Retreat Calendar
September 6-8, 2024
*Apply by June 27, 2024
River Raven Sanctuary Lodge, Soldotna, AK
Program Coordinator
Wendi Dutcher
cfr.kenai@gmail.com (907) 398-1748
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2024 Retreat Calendar
August 23-25, 2024
*Apply by June 13, 2024
Lubrecht Experimental Forest, Greenough, MT
Program Coordinators
Peg Miskin
peg.moonstruck@gmail.com (707) 529-2760
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2024 Retreat Calendar
August 23-25, 2024
*Apply by June 13, 2024
Barothy Lodge, Walhalla, MI
Program Coordinator
Sandy Thomley
castingforrecoverymi@gmail.com
Karen O’Briant
karencfrmichigan@gmail.com
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2022 Retreat Calendar
July 8-10, 2022
*Apply by May 15, 2022 We are still accepting applications for Alternates!
Dockside Garden House, Ketchikan, AK
Program Coordinator
Deb Anderson
cfr.alaska1@gmail.com (907) 220-0699
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2021 Retreat Calendar
Program Coordinator
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2021 Retreat Calendar
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