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Casting For Recovery is a tax-exempt organization
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2023 Retreat Calendar
April 7-9, 2023
Apply by February 9, 2023
Indian Creek Lodge, Douglas City, CA
Program Coordinators
Lori Paciulla
lpacuilla@gmail.com
2023 Retreat Calendar
November 3-5, 2023
* Apply by August 24, 2023
Camp McDowell, Nauvoo, AL
Program Coordinator
Dianne Riley
dianne.riley@dandriley.com (205) 516-2843
2023 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one retreat.
April 21-23, 2023
*Apply by February 16, 2023
Camp Capers, Waring, TX
April 28-30, 2023
Young Women’s breast cancer retreat
This retreat is open only to women who are age 40 or younger who live in Texas.
*Apply by February 23, 2023
Private ranch, Terrell, TX
October 13-15, 2023
Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer retreat
This retreat is open only to women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Texas.
*Apply by August 3, 2023
Camp Capers, Waring, TX
Please apply to only one retreat.
November 3-5, 2023
*Apply by August 24, 2023
Latham Springs, 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.
Program Coordinator
Susan Gaetz
susan.gaetz@castingforrecovery.org (512) 940-0246
2023 Retreat Calendar
May 5-7, 2023
*Apply by February 23, 2023
Smithgall Woods, Helen, GA
November 3-5, 2023
Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer retreat
This retreat is for only women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in GA.
*Apply by August 24, 2023
Smithgall Woods, Helen, GA
Program Coordinators
Beverly Booth
cfrgeorgia@gmail.com (678) 480-8052
Lynn Lomas
lynnlomas@gmail.com (404) 293-9458
2023 Retreat Calendar
October 27-29, 2023
*Apply by August 17, 2023
Wonder Valley Ranch Resort, Sanger, CA
Program Coordinators
Carole Ontiveros & Teresa Adams
cfrsocal@gmail.com
2023 Retreat Calendar
October 27-29, 2023
*Apply by August 17, 2023
Lure Lodge, Lake Cumberland, Jamestown, KY
2023 Retreat Calendar
October 20-22, 2023
* Apply by August 10, 2023
Cedarwood Lodge, Flippin, AR
Program Coordinator
Sherry Barnhart
SherryLBarnhart@gmail.com 501-351-6694
2023 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to the one retreat (only) that is closer to you.
Northern New Jersey
October 13-15, 2023
*Apply by August 10, 2023
Cross Roads Retreat Center, Port Murray, NJ
Southern New Jersey
October 6-8, 2023
*Apply by July 27, 2023
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
2023 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 2023 there will be Stage IV retreats in Indiana, Colorado, Georgia, 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.
Colorado – Front range
June 23-25, 2023
This retreat is for only women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Colorado.
*Apply by April 20, 2023
North Fork Ranch, Shawnee, CO
Indiana
June 23-25, 2023
This retreat is for only women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Indiana.
*Apply by April 20, 2023
Swan Lake Resort & Conference Center, Plymouth, IN
Texas
October 13-15, 2023
This retreat is for only women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Texas.
*Apply by August 3, 2023
Camp Capers, Waring, TX
Georgia
November 3-5, 2023
This retreat is for only women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Georgia.
*Apply by August 24, 2023
Smithgall Woods, Helen, GA
Program Coordinator
Susan Gaetz
susan.gaetz@castingforrecovery.org (512) 940-0246
2023 Retreat Calendar
October 6-8, 2023
*Apply by August 3, 2023
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
2023 Retreat Calendar
There are two retreats in the mid-Atlantic region. Please apply to the retreat that is closer to where you live.
May 19-21, 2023
*apply by March 9, 2023
Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria, VA
October 13-15, 2023
*apply by August 3, 2023
Shepherd’s Spring, Sharpsburg, MD
Program Coordinator
Marnie DiCristi
Melissa Holyfield
casting.for.recovery.mid.atlantic@gmail.com
2023 Retreat Calendar
September 22-24, 2023
*Apply by July 13, 2023
because I said I would, Walhonding, OH
Program Coordinators
Mary Lee Hahn & Linda Harper
cfrohio@gmail.com
2023 Retreat Calendar
September 29-October 1, 2023
*Apply by July 20, 2023
Redstone Inn, Redstone, CO
2023 Retreat Calendar
Women from Nebraska and South Dakota may apply to both retreats (but may attend only one).
new for 2023
September 15-17, 2023
*Apply by July 6, 2023
Outlaw Ranch, Custer, SD
Program Coordinator
Lesa McDermott
lesacfrsd@gmail.com
September 29-October 1, 2023
*Apply by July 20, 2023
Ponca State Park, Ponca, NE
Program Coordinator
Linda Lovgren
cfrne@cox.net (402) 677-4407
2023 Retreat Calendar
September 29-October 1, 2023
*Apply by July 20, 2023
Courtyard Marriott, Central Islip, NY
Program Coordinator
Christina Galicia
cfrlichristina@gmail.com (631) 252-7195
2023 Retreat Calendar
September 8-10, 2023
*Apply by July 13, 2023
Living Waters Ranch, Challis, ID
Program Coordinator
Kathryn Maiben
kathrynmaiben@yahoo.com (208) 339-1659
2023 Retreat Calendar
Women who live in Massachusetts or Rhode Island may apply to one of the following retreats:
Connecticut
September 22-24, 2023
*apply by July 13, 2023
Maine
June 2-4, 2023
*apply by March 23, 2023
New Hampshire
June 2-4, 2023
*apply by March 23, 2023
Vermont
September 15-17, 2023
*apply by July 6, 2023
2023 Retreat Calendar
September 22-24, 2023
*Apply by July 13, 2023
Trinity Retreat Center, West Cornwall, CT
Program Coordinator
Sharon O’Connell
castingforrecovery.ct@gmail.com (203) 209-4406
2023 Retreat Calendar
September 24-26, 2023 (Sunday-Tuesday)
*Apply by July 13, 2023
Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop, 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.
2023 Retreat Calendar
June 23-25, 2023
Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer retreat
This retreat is open only to women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Colorado.
*Apply by April 20, 2023
North Fork Ranch, Shawnee, CO
Please apply to only one retreat.
August 25-27, 2023
*Apply by June 15, 2023
North Fork Ranch, Shawnee, CO
September 22-24, 2023
*Apply by July 13, 2023
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
Jen Lofgren and Stacey Benham
coloradocastingforrecovery@gmail.com
2023 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one retreat.
June 2-4, 2023
Apply by March 23, 2023
Barbara C. Harris Conference Center, Greenfield, NH
Please apply to only one retreat.
September 15-17, 2023
* Apply by July 6, 2023
Black Bear Lodge, Stratton, VT
Program Coordinator
Ann Kitson
vtnhcfr@gmail.com
For information on the NH retreat:
Wendy Gawlik
wendy.gawlik@castingforrecovery.org (802) 688-3177
2023 Retreat Calendar
September 15-17, 2023
*Apply by July 6, 2023
Best Western, Rochester, MN
Program Coordinator
Jen Schleck
cfrjen@gmail.com (651) 338-7198
2023 Retreat Calendar
September 10-12, 2023 (Sunday-Tuesday)
*Apply by July 2, 2023
Skytop Lodge, Skytop, PA
Program Coordinator
Marsha Benovengo
casabeno@msn.com (732) 780-7185
2023 Retreat Calendar
September 8-10, 2023
*Apply by June 29, 2023
Zermatt Resort, Midway, UT
Program Coordinator
Audrey Wilson
Wilsonaudrey@gmail.com (801) 540-2380
2022 Retreat Calendar
September 8-10, 2023
*Apply by June 29, 2023
River Raven Sanctuary Lodge, Soldotna, AK
Program Coordinator
Wendi Dutcher
cfr.kenai@gmail.com (907) 398-1748
2022 Retreat Calendar
Please apply to only one retreat.
June 23-25, 2023
Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer retreat.
This retreat is for only women with Stage IV breast cancer who live in Indiana.
*Apply April 20, 2023
Swan Lake Resort and Conference Center, Plymouth, IN
August 25-27, 2023
*Apply June 15, 2023
Swan Lake Resort and Conference Center, Plymouth, IN
Program Coordinator
Tracy Woods
tracywoods2023@gmail.com (317) 847-8994
2023 Retreat Calendar
August 25-27, 2023
*Apply by June 15, 2023
Univ. of MT Lubrecht Forest Conference Center, Greenough, MT
Program Coordinators
Peg Miskin
peg.moonstruck@gmail.com (707) 529-2760
2023 Retreat Calendar
August 25-27, 2023
*Apply by June 15, 2023
Barothy Lodge, Walhalla, MI
Program Coordinator
Sandy Thomley
castingforrecoverymi@gmail.com
Karen O’Briant
karencfrmichigan@gmail.com
2023 Retreat Calendar
August 18-20, 2023
*Apply by June 11, 2023
Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, NM
Program Coordinators
Susan Dymond
sdymond51@gmail.com (512) 789-3536
Ms. Fred Mims
fredsys@comcast.net (505) 577-1032
2023 Retreat Calendar
August 11-13, 2023
*Apply by June 1, 2023
Absaroka Ranch, Dubois, WY
Program Coordinators
Mary Turney
cfrwyoming@hotmail.com (732) 740-1569
Lorielle Morton
lorielle.morton@307cpas.com (307) 349-1051
2023 Retreat Calendar
October 25-27, 2023
Lake Logan Conference Center, Canton, NC
Program Coordinator
2023 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.
2023 Retreat Calendar
June 9-11, 2023
Apply by March 30, 2023
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
2023 Retreat Calendar
June 9-11, 2023
*Apply by March 30, 2023
Madison Valley Ranch, Ennis, MT
Program Coordinator
Jen Lofgren
Jen.Lofgren@CastingforRecovery.org
2023 Retreat Calendar
June 8-10, 2023 (Thursday – Saturday)
*Apply by March 29, 2023
Tailwater Lodge, Altmar, NY
Note: If you live in Albany, Saratoga, Washington, or Rensselaer county, you are eligible to apply to either our Vermont or New Hampshire retreat if it is closer to you. (Please apply to one retreat only.)
Program Coordinator
Steve Olufsen
cfr.upstateny@gmail.com (585) 415-9970
2023 Retreat Calendar
June 2-4, 2023
*March 23, 2023
Bald Mountain Camps, Oquossoc, ME
Program Coordinator
Bonnie Holding
edgeofme1@yahoo.com (207) 246-4102
2023 Retreat Calendar
June 2-4, 2023
*Apply by March 23, 2023
Living Waters Ranch, Challis, Idaho
Program Coordinator
Melissa Seyler
mnmseyler@gmail.com (208) 830-0466
2023 Retreat Calendar
May 19-21, 2023
*Apply by March 9, 2023
Indiana Univ. of PA, Indiana, PA
Program Coordinators
Judy Balk and Marci Sturgeon
cfrwpa@gmail.com
2023 Retreat Calendar
May 19-21, 2023
*Apply by March 9, 2023
X Diamond Ranch, Springerville, AZ
Program Coordinator
Karen Gremminger
karen@lauransa.net (920) 642-3007
2023 Retreat Calendar
May 5-7, 2023
*Apply by March 9, 2023
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
2023 Retreat Calendar
April 21-23, 2023
*Apply by February 9, 2023
Lake Lodge Creek, Camp Sherman, 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
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