Cast One for Hope 2021 has gone VIRTUAL!
Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to shift the Cast One for Hope Celebration Dinner this month from in-person to virtual. While we are disappointed […]
Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to shift the Cast One for Hope Celebration Dinner this month from in-person to virtual. While we are disappointed […]
This week we are excited to post another From the Riffle submission. Each month, Casting for Recovery will feature a guest blogger that will share information on who they are, their “home […]
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Ribbon 360 provides specialized fitness programs to meet the emotional and physical needs of women with breast cancer. The program consists of one to two 50 minute sessions per week […]
This week we are excited to post a From the Riffle submission. Each month, Casting for Recovery will feature a guest blogger that will share information on who they are, […]
Meet Pat. A 2012 Casting for Recovery Maine participant. She is this week’s guest blogger sharing more about an extremely special CfR experience—one she was able to share with her […]
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Are you a woman diagnosed with breast cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic? This study is being conducted to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the cancer care received by […]
The 2021 Breast cancer Assistance Program (BCAP) from Sisters Network Inc. is now open. This assistance program provides financial assistance to breast cancer survivors to those who are [...]
This week we are excited to post a From the Riffle submission. Each month, Casting for Recovery will feature a guest blogger that will share information on who they are, their “home [...]
As we soak up the blooms of spring and welcome warmer weather, we want to shed some light on an exclusive and limited item here at Casting for Recovery! Meet […]
Take a moment this week to listen in with Peg Miskin as she talks about memorable fishing adventures and shares information about Casting for Recovery and the 9th annual Cast […]
109 East Oak St, Ste 1G | Bozeman, MT 59715
(888) 553-3500 | info@castingforrecovery.org
Casting For Recovery is a tax-exempt organization under the 501(c)(3) section of the IRS.
Retreat Calendar
April 11-13, 2025
*Apply by January 30, 2025
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Gilbertsville, KY
Program Coordinator
Whitney Summers
cfr.heartland@gmail.com
Susan Brooks
susan.brooks@castingforrecovery.org
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to the retreat that is closest to where you live.
If the application deadline has passed for the retreat that is closest, then we encourage you to apply next year.
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one 2025 retreat.
June 6-8, 2025
*Apply by March 27, 2025
North Fork Ranch, Shawnee, CO
Please apply to only one 2025 retreat.
July 25-27, 2025
*Apply by May 15, 2025
North Fork Ranch, Shawnee, CO
August 8-10, 2025
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 29, 2025
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
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one 2025 retreat.
May 30-June 1, 2025
*Apply by March 20, 2025
Ponca State Park, Ponca, NE
Please apply to only one 2025 retreat.
September 5-7, 2025
*Apply by June 26, 2025
Ponca State Park, Ponca, NE
Program Coordinator
Linda Lovgren
cfrne@cox.net (402) 677-4407
Drue Lovgren
druelovgren@yahoo.com (402) 676-9898
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please check back for 2025 Long Island retreat information
Program Coordinator
Erika Clemmer
erika.clemmer@castingforrecovery.org (406) 624.6583, ext. 3
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please check back for 2025 dates (Thursday – Saturday)
*Apply by TBD
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
2025 Retreat Calendar
September 19-21, 2025
*Apply by July 10, 2025
Tailwaters Lodge on the South Holston, Bristol, TN
Program Coordinators
Christine (Chris) Marok
cfr.easttn.program@gmail.com (404) 731-2233
Denise Weston
cfr.easttn.program@gmail.com (865) 680-2130
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one 2025 retreat.
March 7-9, 2025
*Apply by January 5, 2025
Camp Capers, Waring, TX
April 4-6, 2025
Young Women’s Retreat
This retreat is open only to women 40 years or younger who have received a breast cancer diagnosis and live in Texas.
*Apply by January 23, 2025
Latham Springs Camp & Retreat Center, Aquilla, TX
October 3-5, 2025
Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer retreat
This retreat is open only to women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Texas.
*Apply by July 24, 2025
Camp Capers, Waring, TX
November 7-9, 2025
*Apply by August 28, 2025
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.
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one retreat.
May 30-June 1, 2025
*Apply by March 20, 2025
Hope Valley Wellness Retreat Center, Newark, OH
Please apply to only one retreat.
September 19-21, 2025
*Apply by July 10, 2025
Hope Valley Wellness Retreat Center, Newark, OH
Program Coordinators
Mary Lee Hahn & Linda Harper
cfrohio@gmail.com
2025 Retreat Calendar
May 30-June 1, 2025
*Apply by March 20, 2025
Camp Naue, Ha’ena, Kaua’i
Program Coordinator
Claudia Janiszewski
cfrhawaii@gmail.com  (â€303) 989-7260‬
2025 Retreat Calendar
August 22-24, 2025
*Apply by June 12, 2025
Lubrecht Experimental Forest, Greenough, MT
Program Coordinators
Peg Miskin
peg.moonstruck@gmail.com (707) 529-2760
2025 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.
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.
Colorado – Front range
August 8-10
This is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Colorado.
*Apply by May 29, 2025
North Fork Ranch, Shawnee, CO
Idaho
September 5-7, 2025
This is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Idaho.
*Apply by June 26, 2025
Living Waters Ranch, Challis, ID
Texas
October 3-5, 2025
This retreat is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Texas.
*Apply by July 24, 2025
Camp Capers, Waring, TX
Georgia
November 7-9, 2025
This retreat is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Georgia.
*Apply by August 28, 2025
Smithgall Woods, Helen, GA
Program Coordinator
Erika Clemmer
Erika.Clemmer@castingforrecovery.org 412.863.6584 Â
2025 Retreat Calendar
June 6-8, 2025
*Apply by March 27, 2025
Living Waters Ranch, Challis, Idaho
September 5-7, 2025
Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer retreat
This retreat is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Idaho.
*Apply by June 26, 2025
Living Waters Ranch, Challis, Idaho
Program Coordinator
Melissa Seyler
mnmseyler@gmail.com (208) 830-0466
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to the one retreat (only) that is closer to you.
Northern New Jersey
September 26-28 2025
*Apply by July 17, 2025
Cross Roads Retreat Center, Port Murray, NJ
Please apply to the one retreat (only) that is closer to you.
Southern New Jersey
October 10-12, 2025
*Apply by July 31, 2025
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
gerrirescignocfr@gmail.com (609) 425-1775
2025 Retreat Calendar
There will be two Southeast Regional retreats; please apply to (only) the one that is closer to where you live.
April 25-27, 2025
* Apply by February 13, 2025
Eagle Ridge Farms, Cottondale, AL
2025 TBD
* Apply byÂ
Running Creek Ranch, Poplarville, MS
Program Coordinators
Susan Brooks
susan.brooks@
Lana McKee
lanamckee64@gmail.com
2025 Retreat Calendar
October 24-26, 2025
* Apply by August 14, 2025
Cedarwood Lodge, Flippin, AR
Program Coordinator
Sherry Barnhart
SherryLBarnhart@gmail.com 501-351-6694
2025 Retreat Schedule
March 8-10, 2025 (Sat.-Mon.)
*January 5, 2025
Camp Weed, Live Oak, FL
Program Coordinators
Dawn Fagot
dwfagot@gmail.com
2025 Retreat Calendar
October 3-5, 2025
*Apply by July 24, 2025
Ewalu Stone Retreat Center
Strawberry Point, Iowa
Program Contacts
Annette Norris
cfriowa@gmail.com 515-689-8780
Pam Gridley
gridleyp@ihaonline.org 515-288-1955
2025 Retreat Calendar
May 2-4, 2025
*Apply by February 20, 2025
Smithgall Woods, Helen, GA
November 7-9, 2025
Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer retreat
This retreat is only for women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Georgia.
*Apply by August 28, 2025
Smithgall Woods, Helen, GA
Program Coordinators
Beverly Booth
cfrgeorgia@gmail.com (678) 480-8052
Lynn Lomas
lynnlomas@gmail.com (404) 293-9458
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one retreat.
June 20-22, 2025
Apply by April 10, 2025
Barbara C. Harris Conference Center, Greenfield, NH
Please apply to only one retreat.
September 12-14, 2025
* Apply by July 3, 2025
Barbara C. Harris Conference Center, Greenfield, NH
Program Coordinator
Ann Kitson, Catherine Bardier and Wendy Gawlik
wendy.gawlik@castingforrecovery.org (802) 688-3177
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one retreat.
May 2-4, 2025
*Apply by February 20, 2025
Lake Logan Conference Center, Canton, NC
Please apply to only one retreat.
October 3-5, 2025
*Apply by July 24, 2025
Lake Logan Conference Center, Canton, NC
Program Coordinators
Carol Miller
carolmiller622@gmail.com (303) 507-8816
Heidi Landre
cfrcarolinasprogram@gmail.com (315) 405-5686
2025 Retreat Calendar
May 30-June 1, 2025
Apply by March 20, 2025
N-SID-SEN Camp and Retreat Center, Harrison, Idaho
Program Coordinator
Peggy Kingery
pkingery@alumni.uidaho.edu (208) 669-1858
2025 Retreat Calendar
Women who live in Massachusetts or Rhode Island may apply to (only) one of the following retreats:
Connecticut
September 19-21, 2025
*apply by July 10, 2025
Trinity Retreat Center, West Cornwall, CT
Maine
May 30-June 1, 2025
*apply by March 30, 2025
Bald Mountain Camps, Oquossoc, ME
New England
June 20-22, 2025
*apply by April 10, 2025
Barbara C. Harris Center, Greenfield, NH
New England
September 12-14, 2025
*apply by July 3, 2025
Barbara C. Harris Center, Greenfield, NH
2025 Retreat Calendar
There are two retreats in the Mid-Atlantic region. Please apply to the (one) retreat that is closer to where you live.
May 16-18, 2025
*apply by March 6, 2025
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.
2025 Maryland date TBD
*apply byÂ
Shepherd’s Spring, Sharpsburg, MD
Program Coordinator
Melissa Holyfield
casting.for.recovery.mid.atlantic@gmail.com
2025 Retreat Calendar
October 17-19, 2025
*Apply by August 7, 2025
Lure Lodge, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Jamestown, KY
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one retreat.
June 20-22, 2025
*Apply April 10, 2025
Bradford Woods, Martinsville, IN
Please apply to only one retreat.
August 22-24, 2025
*Apply June 12, 2025
Bradford Woods, Martinsville, IN
Program Coordinator
Tracy Woods
tracywoods2023@gmail.com (317) 847-8994
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one retreat
April 11-13, 2025
*Apply by January 30, 2025
UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center (Bruin Woods), Lake Arrowhead, CA
Please apply to only one retreat
October 24-26, 2025
*Apply by August 14, 2025
Wonder Valley Ranch Resort, Sanger, CA
Program Coordinators
Carole Ontiveros & Teresa Adams
cfrsocal@gmail.com
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one 2025 retreat.
March 28-30, 2025
Apply by January 16, 2025
Indian Creek Lodge, Douglas City, CA
Please apply to only one 2025 retreat.
October 17-19, 2025
Apply by August 7, 2025
Circle 7 Lodge, Fall River Mills, CA
Program Coordinators
Lori Paciulla
lpacuilla@gmail.com
2025 Retreat Calendar
September 5-7, 2025
*Apply by June 26, 2025
River Raven Sanctuary Lodge, Soldotna, AK
Program Coordinator
Wendi Dutcher
cfr.kenai@gmail.com (907) 398-1748
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please check back for 2025 information
*Apply by
Skytop Lodge, Skytop, PA
Program Coordinator
Marsha Benovengo
casabeno@msn.com (732) 780-7185
2025 Retreat CalendarÂ
Please check back for 2025 information
*Apply byÂ
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
2025 Retreat Calendar
Please check back for 2025 retreat information
*Apply byÂ
Charlson Meadows, Victoria, MN
Program Coordinator
Jen Schleck
cfrjen@gmail.com (651) 338-7198
2025 Retreat Calendar
September 12-14, 2025
*Apply by July 3, 2025
Living Waters Ranch, Challis, ID
Program Coordinator
Kathryn Maiben
kathrynmaiben@yahoo.com (208) 339-1659
2025 Retreat Calendar
November 7-9, 2025
*Apply August 28, 2025
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
2025 Retreat Calendar
September 28-30, 2025 (Sunday-Tuesday)
*Apply by July 19, 2025
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
Joelle Dubois
topograph@hotmail.com  (808) 282-0328
2025 Retreat Calendar
September 19-21, 2025
*Apply by July 10, 2025
Trinity Retreat Center, West Cornwall, CT
Program Coordinator
Sharon O’Connell
castingforrecovery.ct@gmail.com (203) 209-4406
2025 Retreat Calendar
September 12-14, 2025
*Apply by July 3, 2025
Outlaw Ranch, Custer, SD
Program Coordinators
Sandy Richter
Castingforrecoverysd@gmail.com (605) 647-4003
2025 Retreat Calendar
September 5-7, 2025
*Apply by June 26, 2025
Zermatt Resort, Midway, UT
Program Coordinator
Pam Page
pam.page@castingforrecovery.org (801) 589.4404
2025 Retreat Calendar
August 22-24, 2025
*Apply by June 12, 2025
HomeWaters Club, Spruce Creek, PA
Program Coordinators
Judy Balk and Marci Sturgeon
cfrwpa@gmail.com
2025 Retreat Calendar
August 22-24, 2025
*Apply by June 12, 2025
Barothy Lodge, Walhalla, MI
Program Coordinator
Sandy Thomley
castingforrecoverymi@gmail.com
Karen O’Briant
karencfrmichigan@gmail.com
2025 Retreat Calendar
August 15-17, 2025
*Apply by June 5, 2025
Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, NM
Program Coordinators
Susan Dymond
sdymond51@gmail.com (512) 789-3536
Ms. Fred Mims
fredsys@comcast.net  (505) 577-1032
2025 Retreat Calendar
August 1-3, 2025
*Apply by May 22, 2025
Absaroka Ranch, Dubois, WY
Program Coordinators
Mary Turney
cfrwyoming@hotmail.com (732) 740-1569
Barb Redder
barbararedder@gmail.com (307) 680-5611
2025 Retreat Calendar
June 6-8, 2025
*Apply by March 27, 2025
Madison Valley Ranch, Ennis, MT
Program Coordinator
Melissa Steinhauer
melissa.steinhauer@
2025 Retreat CalendarÂ
May 30-June 1, 2025
*Apply by March 20, 2025
Bald Mountain Camps, Oquossoc, ME
2025 Retreat Calendar
May 16-18, 2025
*Apply by March 6, 2025
X Diamond Ranch, Greer, AZ
Program Coordinator
Karen Gremminger
cfraz@lauransa.net (520) 827-0553
2025 Retreat Calendar
May 2-4, 2025
*Application deadline February 20, 2025
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
2025 Retreat Calendar
Date, 2025
*Apply by , 2025
Program Coordinator
Karen Gremminger
cfraz@lauransa.net (520) 827-0553
2022 Retreat Calendar
September 25-27, 2022 (Sunday-Tuesday)
*Apply by August 20, 2022
Mountain Springs Lodge, Leavenworth, WA
Eligibility: Any woman who has or has had breast cancer AND is a healthcare worker or first responder that worked in a healthcare/emergency response setting, hospital, medical center, outpatient or long-term care facility during the pandemic (March 2020-present), and lives in one of the following Pacific Northwest states: Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
For more information
Jen Lofgren
jen.lofgren@castingforrecovery.org  (303) 808-6399
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