GENERATIONS RETREAT

“Mom, when can I come?”

When I started Rise Run Retreat in 2015, my daughter, Sophia was six years old. She asked if she could join, “Mommy, why can’t I come?” I explained to her that one of the reasons for Rise Run Retreat was for moms to be able to get away and do something for themselves, and that I couldn’t “mom” and ‘host’ at the same time. 

Nearly every year since then, as she has helped pack swag bags, placed stickers on boxes, and load the van, she’s asked, “Mom, am I old enough this year?”

After seven years of saying ‘no’ I decide to design a retreat where I could say “yes” to my daughter. As a mom, setting an example by taking time away for myself is important. I want my daughter to feel empowered to honor herself as she grows older, but how much more impactful the example if she is part of it? 

Which is how the idea for the Generations Retreat was born. This is an opportunity for mothers and daughters to say ‘yes’ to themselves together. Sophia and I have planned a weekend designed for family duos: mothers and daughters, aunts and nieces, grandmothers and grandaughters or for anyone who fills those roles. There are no age limits to this gathering. Want to get away with your baby girl? Come! Feeling like you’ve aged out of summer camp? Come! Have a girl in your life who needs a get away? Come! All are invited. 

Less about running and more about moving together outside, the Rise Run Retreat generations camp is all about solidifying female connections as a way to encourage and empower one another. Think summer camp with the Rise Run Retreat touch. 

I’m saying ‘yes’ to Sophia this year and I hope you’ll say ‘yes’ for you and the girl in your life too. Come join us! It’s going to be a weekend to remember!

-Sarah