Bringing Calm to the Holidays

A Family Connection Retreat in Bradenton, Florida

December 26–28, 2025

Take a gentle pause this holiday season.

Join us for a relaxed, nature-based weekend designed to help families slow down, reconnect, and rediscover calm through shared experiences and meaningful connection.

Retreat Highlights

• Friday Evening – Family Connection Gathering
  
  Gentle welcome circle, connection activities, and shared meal at sunset
  
  

• Saturday Afternoon – Beach Clean-Up & Mindfulness by the Sea
  
  Family volunteer project and guided mindfulness practice along the shoreline — connecting with nature, community, and purpose
  
  

• Sunday Morning – Sensory Scavenger Hunt & Closing Circle
  
  Playful family exploration at Robinson Preserve and reflection on bringing calm home
  
  

Purpose & Feel

A restorative weekend for families to connect, reflect, and give back —

with no packed agenda, just space to breathe, laugh, and be together.

Location

Bradenton, Florida

(Activities held across local natural spaces and beaches)

Hosted by

Webb Community Foundation

Promoting connection as a pillar of mental health and wellness

Registration

Limited family spaces available.

Learn more or register: info@webbcommunityfoundation.com

 3 Days of Reconnection, Nature & Calm

Roots & Tides: Reconnecting Through Nature and Presence

Step away from the rush of daily life and rediscover the calm, joy, and connection that live within your family.

Join us in the natural beauty of Kaneohe Bay, Oʻahu, for a gentle three-day retreat designed to nurture presence, play, and emotional balance.

What to Expect:

• Daily family circles & mindful nature walks
  
  

• Parent-child connection activities
  
  

• Reflection & calm-building tools to take home
  
  

• Free time to explore, rest, and enjoy the island’s natural beauty
  
  

Who it’s for:

Families seeking deeper connection, calm, and presence together — especially those navigating stress, change, or busy modern life.

Our Approach:

Lightly structured daily gatherings, led by experienced social workers and facilitators.

Low-risk, nature-based activities suitable for all ages.

Flexible schedules allow space for rest, play, and reflection.

Where:

Gatherings will be held at various natural settings near Kaneohe Bay, Oʻahu, Hawaii.

We recommend looking into accommodation at Paradise Bay Resort as it offers reasonable family suites with mountain and ocean views, along with daily morning yoga, kayaks, snorkel gear and evening music.

Or choose other local stays that fit your families needs.

📅 When:

March 18-20, 2026

 Limited spaces available

To learn more or reserve your family’s spot email us at info@webbcommunityfoundation.com

A restorative and playful weekend for families with neurodivergent children ages 6–10

Join us for a relaxed weekend designed to help families slow down, connect, and recharge in the beauty of Whistler.

Our time together will include a welcoming family circle, a mindful nature walk, and a playful emotion regulation scavenger hunt — all created to nurture calm, connection, and joy.

Enjoy plenty of free time to explore Whistler’s trails, lakes, and village while connecting with other families who understand the unique journey of raising neurodivergent children.

Weekend Highlights:

• Friday evening Family Gathering Circle to connect and set gentle intentions

• Saturday Mindful Nature Walk surrounded by Whistler’s natural beauty

• Sunday morning Emotion Regulation Scavenger Hunt — playful learning through exploration

• Unstructured time to rest, explore, and recharge as a family

• Opportunities for community connection with other families who understand the neurodivergent journey

• Sensory-friendly, flexible activities designed to meet families where they are

Cost:

Accommodation, travel and meals not provided. Programming is by donation (no tax receipt provided)

A weekend to:

Encouraging connection, wellness, and belonging

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