Respite & Health Retreats
for parents and caregivers
Our Purpose
The goals of A Mother’s Rest are to:
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Redefine "respite" as it applies to parents and caregivers who have loved ones with disabilities and/or chronic illness.
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Change the way caregiver respite is viewed and valued in the disability community as a whole.
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Promote the long term significance of "caring for the caregivers"...self-care is just as important as self-sacrifice.
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Champion a societal paradigm shift making respite a proactive (not reactive) part of parental healthcare.
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Enable long-term caregivers to allow themselves recuperative rest and therapeutic fellowship outside of the home.
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Strengthen the overall health of the family unit to ensure the best care to these loved ones with special needs.
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Make fellowship affordable, everywhere, and often to caregivers from all economic backgrounds.
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Empower & equip local communities to care for their extra needs families proactively.
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Become a premier national respite resource for families of disabled children & adults.
The plans of A Mother's Rest are to:
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Create a guilt-free, judgment-free, confidential community where special needs caregivers can safely share the challenges they are facing in daily life.
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Provide material, therapeutic, in-person recuperative rest, fellowship & support exclusively to mothers and other caregivers of disabled children and adults.
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Purchase and run our own Respite Retreat Inns regionally, nationwide. The provision of a physical place of sanctuary that is open year-round is the cornerstone of our efforts.
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Leverage a nationwide network of existing bed and breakfast inns to host year-round, personalized, small-group retreat events, for A Mother's Rest families.
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Coordinate special Signature AMR Events for couples, women, and families. (Mommy & Me, Jellystone Park, etc)
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Minimize the financial barrier to caregivers with the help of private, church, foundation and corporate sponsorship.
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Facilitate respite retreats in support of our military spouses/caregivers, couples, and the veterans themselves.
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Partner with existing local organizations to assist with child care while parents are away on their retreats.
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Provide significant grant funding for disabled children to attend SUMMER CAMPS.
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Support special needs families and caregivers in the local rural Virginia communities with financial and material assistance. (Raising Appalachia program).
- Fri, Nov 01AMR at Lawton Place ManorNov 01, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Nov 04, 2024, 3:00 PM ESTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USANov 01, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT – Nov 04, 2024, 3:00 PM ESTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: COUPLES from Church of the Highlands Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: November 1-4, 2024 Guests: 6 private rooms with private baths Cost: Sponsored by Church of the Highlands Included: 3 nights lodging
- Fri, Nov 01The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnNov 01, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Nov 04, 2024, 1:00 PM ESTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USANov 01, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT – Nov 04, 2024, 1:00 PM ESTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: First-time visitors to this location Where: New Market, MD When: Nov 1-4, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $90-$250 (additional donations appreciated) Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen
- Fri, Nov 01Cottage House InnNov 01, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT – Nov 04, 2024, 11:00 AM CSTCottage House Inn, 209 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USANov 01, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT – Nov 04, 2024, 11:00 AM CSTCottage House Inn, 209 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive/Foster Moms, & Other Adult Female Caregivers Where: Lanesboro, MN When: November 1-4, 2024 Guests: (9) inn rooms Cost: $180 per guest, single occupancy Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, Nov 01Cloran Mansion B&BNov 01, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT – Nov 04, 2024, 11:00 AM CSTCloran Mansion B&B, 1237 Franklin St, Galena, IL 61036, USANov 01, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT – Nov 04, 2024, 11:00 AM CSTCloran Mansion B&B, 1237 Franklin St, Galena, IL 61036, USAWho: SN moms, adoptive moms, & other adult female caregivers Where: Galena, IL When: November 1-4, 2024 Rooms: 6 private rooms with private baths Cost: $185 - $285 per guest, single occupancy Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, Nov 08AMR at Lawton Place ManorNov 08, 2024, 12:00 PM EST – Nov 11, 2024, 12:00 PM ESTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USANov 08, 2024, 12:00 PM EST – Nov 11, 2024, 12:00 PM ESTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: SN Dads, Adoptive Dads, & other Adult Male Caregivers Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: November 8-11, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $90-$250 per person requested donation, grants may be avail Included: 3 nights lodging #ATLASCLUB
- Fri, Nov 08The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnNov 08, 2024, 2:00 PM EST – Nov 11, 2024, 2:00 PM ESTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USANov 08, 2024, 2:00 PM EST – Nov 11, 2024, 2:00 PM ESTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: First-time visitors to this location Where: New Market, MD When: November 8-11, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $90- $250 (additional donations appreciated) Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen
- Fri, Nov 08Victoria Resort B&BNov 08, 2024, 3:00 PM EST – Nov 11, 2024, 11:00 AM ESTVictoria Resort B&B, 241 Oak St, South Haven, MI 49090, USANov 08, 2024, 3:00 PM EST – Nov 11, 2024, 11:00 AM ESTVictoria Resort B&B, 241 Oak St, South Haven, MI 49090, USAWho: SN Moms & other adult female caregivers of children, adults, or spouses w/ disabilities Where: South Haven, MI When: November 8-11, 2024 Guests: (13) rooms Cost: $165-$255 per guest, single occupancy Included: 3 nights lodging, NO BREAKFAST
- Fri, Nov 08The Rosemont Inn B&BNov 08, 2024, 3:00 PM EST – Nov 11, 2024, 11:00 AM ESTThe Rosemont Inn B&B, 1423 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501, USANov 08, 2024, 3:00 PM EST – Nov 11, 2024, 11:00 AM ESTThe Rosemont Inn B&B, 1423 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501, USAWho: SN moms, adoptive moms, & other adult female caregivers Where: Utica, NY When: November 8-11, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms, each with a private bath. Cost: $180 + transportation and food Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily Additional: In-House Massage Available
- Fri, Nov 15AMR at Lawton Place ManorNov 15, 2024, 12:00 PM EST – Nov 18, 2024, 3:00 PM ESTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USANov 15, 2024, 12:00 PM EST – Nov 18, 2024, 3:00 PM ESTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & other adult female caregivers Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: November 15-18, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $90-$250 per person requested donation, grants may be avail Included: 3 nights lodging
- Fri, Nov 15The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnNov 15, 2024, 2:00 PM EST – Nov 18, 2024, 2:00 PM ESTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USANov 15, 2024, 2:00 PM EST – Nov 18, 2024, 2:00 PM ESTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: Down Syndrome Association of Delaware Moms Where: New Market, MD When: Nov 15-18, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: Sponsored by DSAD (additional donations appreciated) Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen
- Fri, Nov 15The Scarborough InnNov 15, 2024, 3:00 PM EST – Nov 18, 2024, 11:00 AM ESTThe Scarborough Inn, 720 Ocean Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226Nov 15, 2024, 3:00 PM EST – Nov 18, 2024, 11:00 AM ESTThe Scarborough Inn, 720 Ocean Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226Who: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & Other Adult Female Caregivers Where: Ocean City, NJ When: November 15-18, 2024 Guests: (20) luxurious, modern rooms, some can be shared Cost: $185-$360 Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, Nov 15ADK Trail InnNov 15, 2024, 3:00 PM EST – Nov 18, 2024, 11:00 AM ESTADK Trail Inn, 11757 NY-9N, Upper Jay, NY 12987, USANov 15, 2024, 3:00 PM EST – Nov 18, 2024, 11:00 AM ESTADK Trail Inn, 11757 NY-9N, Upper Jay, NY 12987, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & other adult female caregivers Where: Upper Jay, NY When: November 15-18, 2024 Rooms: 14 rooms, priv & shared baths Cost: $165-$180 per guest, single occupancy, + meals Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, Nov 15The Babcock House B&BNov 15, 2024, 3:00 PM EST – Nov 18, 2024, 11:00 AM ESTThe Babcock House B&B, 250 Oakleigh Ave, Appomattox, VA 24522, USANov 15, 2024, 3:00 PM EST – Nov 18, 2024, 11:00 AM ESTThe Babcock House B&B, 250 Oakleigh Ave, Appomattox, VA 24522, USAWho: Autism Moms & other adult female caregivers Where: Appomattox, VA When: November 15-18, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms with private baths Cost: $180 + transportation and food Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, Nov 15Jekyll Island Club HotelNov 15, 2024, 4:00 PM EST – Nov 18, 2024, 11:00 AM ESTJekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527, USANov 15, 2024, 4:00 PM EST – Nov 18, 2024, 11:00 AM ESTJekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527, USAWho: SN Couples, Adoptive Couples, Wounded Warrior Couples, & other caregiving couples Where: Jekyll Island, GA When: November 15-18, 2024 Guests: (30) rooms Cost: $115 registration donation, $280-$380 per night w daily breakfast buffet Additional: Transportation, other meals, island activities
- Fri, Nov 15Azalea House B&BNov 15, 2024, 3:00 PM CST – Nov 18, 2024, 11:00 AM CSTAzalea House B&B, 17744 FM1255, Canton, TX 75103, USANov 15, 2024, 3:00 PM CST – Nov 18, 2024, 11:00 AM CSTAzalea House B&B, 17744 FM1255, Canton, TX 75103, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive & Foster Moms, other adult female caregivers Where: Canton, TX When: November 15-18, 2024 Rooms: 12 suites, several shareable, private baths Cost: $165 - $205 per guest + additional meals Included: 3 nights lodging, breakfast daily
- Fri, Nov 15The Scarborough InnNov 15, 2024, 4:00 PM EST – Nov 18, 2024, 12:00 PM ESTThe Scarborough Inn, 720 Ocean Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
- Fri, Nov 22AMR at Lawton Place ManorNov 22, 2024, 12:00 PM EST – Nov 25, 2024, 3:00 PM ESTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USANov 22, 2024, 12:00 PM EST – Nov 25, 2024, 3:00 PM ESTAMR at Lawton Place Manor, 136 7th St, Mt Airy, GA 30563, USAWho: DYRK1A Moms and caregivers Where: Mt. Airy, GA When: November 22-25, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms with private & shared baths Cost: $90-$250 per person requested donation, grants may be avail Included: 3 nights lodging
- Fri, Nov 22The Terrace Guest House & Respite InnNov 22, 2024, 2:00 PM EST – Nov 25, 2024, 2:00 PM ESTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USANov 22, 2024, 2:00 PM EST – Nov 25, 2024, 2:00 PM ESTThe Terrace Guest House & Respite Inn, 32 W Main St, New Market, MD 21774, USAWho: SN Moms, Adoptive Moms, & Other Adult Female Caregivers Where: New Market, MD When: November 22-25, 2024 Guests: 7 private rooms, private & shared baths Requested Donation: $90-$250 (additional donations appreciated) Included: 3 nights lodging, meals are on your own Additional: Open kitchen