Thriving Together: Family Nature Retreat

Family Wellness Retreat for Children Who Are Neurodivergent, Live With Disabilities or Anxiety (Ages 5–14) and Their Families 2025

Reconnect. Restore. Thrive—Together.

Our Family Wellness Retreat is a nurturing, nature-based weekend experience designed especially for families with neurodivergent children between the ages of 5 and 14. Whether your child is autistic, has ADHD, sensory processing differences, learning differences, a disability, anxiety or another neurodivergent profile, this retreat provides a safe, inclusive space for your whole family to relax, connect, and grow together.

Held in a peaceful natural setting, the retreat includes therapeutic activities, sensory-friendly nature exploration, creative workshops, and structured support groups—all tailored with neurodivergence in mind. Families will enjoy a weekend of connection without pressure, supported by experienced facilitators who understand the unique joys and challenges of raising neurodivergent children.

What to Expect:

•  Therapeutic support groups for parents and siblings

•  Sensory-friendly nature play and mindfulness walks

•  Creative expression and family bonding activities

•  Accessible meals and calm spaces for regulation

•  Visual schedules, sensory tools, and neuro-affirming practices throughout

•  A chance to connect with other families who truly understand

Come as you are, and leave with deeper connections, and a renewed sense of strength—for both your child and your family

Where: Silver Lake Forestry Centre (Camp) in Peachland BC

When: Sept 12th at 5pm- Sept 14th at 1pm

Cost: $100 per person. Autism Funding accepted. 100% of the fees are going towards funding autism assessments in the South Okanagan with our community partner SOAP. Cost includes all your meals for the weekend and accommodation in the bunk cabins. There is a shared bathroom for all the cabins. Bedding and pillows are not supplied so please bring your own. Families will share cabins with another family, unless this would prohibit a family from attending. Tenting and RV parking spots (no hookups) are also an option. Think rustic camp style!

Retreat Prerequisites & Participation Guidelines

To ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive experience for all families, we kindly ask that each attending family review the following prerequisites prior to registering:

1. Child Age Range:
   This retreat is designed for families with at least one child between the ages of 5 and 14.

2. Safety & Wellbeing for All Participants:
   For the emotional and physical safety of all children and caregivers, we ask that participating children are not currently displaying physically aggressive behaviors (such as hitting, biting, or unprovoked physical outbursts toward others).

   • We understand that dysregulation is a part of many neurodivergent experiences, and we welcome children with emotional sensitivity, sensory needs, or meltdowns when they can be safely supported.

   • If your child is currently working on safety skills, we encourage you to reach out so we can discuss future support opportunities that better suit your family’s needs.

3. Caregiver Participation:
   At least one parent or primary caregiver must accompany each child throughout the weekend. Caregivers should be open to engaging in group activities and support circles.

4. Medication & Support Needs:
   Please let us know in advance if your child takes medication or requires specific support (e.g., a communication device, mobility aid, or dietary accommodations), so we can make the retreat as welcoming and prepared as possible.

5. Respect for Neurodiversity:
   This retreat affirms and celebrates neurodivergent identities. All attendees are expected to treat one another with kindness, respect, and an open mind.

Space is limited to 30 participants. If interested in attending please reach out and a registration form will be sent to you