Next Retreat: June 23-25, 2023
SCO Surrogate Retreat
Our Surrogates are giving the most precious gift. We intimately understand the sacrifices made and the challenges faced by the women who selflessly choose to help others to fulfill their family dreams. Our annual retreats are meticulously planned to show our appreciation, pamper surrogates, and facilitate relationship building.
2023 UPDATE
Accommodations/food is FREE (surrogates responsible for travel arrangement which you can request to expense). Partners/children are welcome to attend, however there will only be 1 King/Queen bed in the rooms (some rooms have an additional sofa bed).
ITINERARY
Day 1 Friday June 23rd, 2023
Register at the main desk (Woolen Mill) and get settled into your room (check in is 3pm). Enjoy the pool/hot tub/sauna or go hiking!
2023 UPDATE
Accommodations/food is FREE (surrogates responsible for travel arrangement which you can request to expense). Partners/children are welcome to attend, however there will only be 1 King/Queen bed in the rooms (some rooms have an additional sofa bed).
The focus of our retreat is rest and relaxation! We will have meetings you can attend (circle time, yoga, henna, psychic, spa etc.) or you can choose to just spend your weekend doing absolutely nothing! 🙂 The Goderich beach is a 10 min drive from Benmiller and there is also an indoor pool and hot tub. Food is all prepared by amazing chefs!/span>
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5pm
Domino’s Pizza and Cake will be available at the Maitland Meeting Room (Gledhill House). You can eat here or feel free to take food back to you room.
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3pm-12am
Psychic Readings with Cristina Crowley (Gledhill House – Room #66) *optional/sign up sheet
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3pm-12am
Henna Time with Sherri-Lyn (Sharpe’s Retreat House) *optional/sign up sheet
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6:30pm-7:30pm
Kids Group with Paula (Gledhill House – Colborne Room)
Day 2 Saturday June 24th, 2023
Register at the main desk (Woolen Mill) and get settled into your room (check in is 3pm). Enjoy the pool/hot tub/sauna or go hiking!
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8-10am
Start your day with a beautiful breakfast in the main dining hall (Woolen Mill).
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10-11am
Kids Group with Paula “Pool Party” (Pool)
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11:45am
Group Photo on front steps of Gledhill House – Please do not be late for the photographer!
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12-3pm
Buffet Style Lunch/Meet & Greet & Circle with Paula – Games & Prizes too! (Gledhill House – Maitland Meeting Room) Due to space, Surrogates only please for circle – your guests can take plates of food back to their room. *optional
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Afternoon
Video Sessions with Braedan (Gledhill House Room #72) *optional
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Afternoon
Henna Time with Sherri-Lyn (Sharpe’s Retreat House) *optional/sign up sheet
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Afternoon
Psychic Readings with Cristina Crowley (Gledhill House – Room #66) *optional/sign up sheet
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3pm
Group Hike with Erin *optional/sign up sheet
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3pm
Kids Group with Paula – outdoor games/scavenger hunt (main lawn in front of Woolen Mill) *optional/sign up sheet
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4pm
Yoga with Lauren (Pool Side or Colborne Room TBA) *optional/sign up sheet
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6-7:30pm
Italian Buffet Dinner (Woolen Mill Dining Room) *optional
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7pm
Paint Nite (The Hollow Meeting Room – Next to the Woolen Mill) You can take a plate of food from the Buffet to Paint Nite. *optional
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7pm-8/9pm
Kids Group with Paula – PJ party w/ Movie! (Gledhill House – Maitland Meeting Room) *optional/sign up sheet
Day 3 Sunday June 25th, 2023
Check-out is at 11am! Safe travels!
Don’t forget your bathing suit, robe and flip flops to travel from your room to the pool area!
Attending meals, workshops/Paint Nite or the group photo is all optional. Surrogates are free to spend their retreat time relaxing, painting, swimming, hiking, doing henna, visiting local sites or connecting with other surrogates. Our focus is on RELAXATION! If at any time you need to reach Sally or leave early please text (519) 527-2404.