CHASA Retreat for Moms

Watch the CHASA.org site for dates for our next Retreat for Moms.

Join other CHASA moms for an extended weekend of relaxation and fun. This is YOUR time – no work, no school, no family, no therapies, no demands. Expect lots of laughter!

Details

  • Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 3:00 pm to Sunday, July 28, 2019 at noon
  • Hotel located in Denton, Texas
  • All rooms are suites. Single $119 per room per night plus tax. You may share a room with another CHASA mom
  • The hotel provides a free breakfast and a free evening reception
  • Registration Fee: $50 per person (nonrefundable)
  • Registration Deadline: Monday, March 18, 2019
  • This retreat is for relaxation and fun.
  • This isn’t a medical conference and will not focus on our children or their treatments. No break out sessions of this nature will be held.
  • Registration for this event closed on Monday, March 18, 2019

Learn More

Fill out the CHASA Retreat for Moms Interest Form (no longer active – registration has closed) and we’ll add you to the retreat interest group on Facebook where you can learn more. Read that group’s Announcement section for details about registration and reserving your hotel room.

Sample Agenda

Don’t worry if you’re new to CHASA. We’ll have sign ups so you can connect with others for meals, movies, shopping, art projects and other activities in the area. Below is a sample agenda. A more detailed agenda with specific activities will be provided when we’re closer to the event.

Thursday, July 25, 2019

  • Some attendees will arrive before Thursday
  • 3 pm Hotel Check in and Retreat officially begins
  • 4 pm to 5 pm Registration
  • Hotel provides evening reception – no cost
  • Meet and Greet Dinner at hotel provided by CHASA
  • Gathering at hotel after dinner

Friday, July 26, 2019

  • Hotel provides breakfast – no cost
  • Peace, Contentment and Joy Workshop – Keri Riggs, LPC
  • Lunch with friends
  • Free time
  • Hotel provides evening reception – no cost.
  • Meet and make dinner plans
  • Dinner with friends
  • Free time gathering at hotel after dinner

Saturday, July 27, 2019

  • Hotel provides breakfast – no cost
  • Free time
  • Lunch with friends
  • Free time
  • Hotel provides evening reception – no cost
  • Meet and make dinner plans
  • Dinner with friends
  • Free time gathering at hotel after dinner

Sunday, July 28, 2019

  • Hotel provides breakfast – no cost
  • Free time alone or with friends
  • 12:00 noon Hotel Checkout and Retreat officially ends
  • Some attendees will stay later on Sunday

Examples of Free Time Activities 

We’ll have sign up sheets and you’ll choose outings like going to a coffee shop or taking a cooking class in the community. Or, maybe staying at the hotel to play a board game or take a nap. You and your new friends will plan your own outings. No schedules. It’s time to relax!

  • Meals at hotel
  • Meals away from hotel
  • Shopping
  • Exploring the city
  • Live music
  • Painting a picture
  • Coffee or tea shop
  • Escape room
  • Crafts
  • Card games
  • Board games
  • Video games
  • Jigsaw puzzles
  • Bowling
  • Tennis
  • Pickle ball
  • Yoga or tai chi
  • Bike riding
  • Cooking class
  • Working out
  • Nap
  • Swimming
  • Hand lettering class
  • Self care speaker
  • Time alone