SCO Surrogate Retreat

Next Retreat: June 23-25, 2023

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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).

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>

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>

  • 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.

  • 3pm-12am

    Psychic Readings with Cristina Crowley (Gledhill House – Room #66) *optional/sign up sheet

  • 3pm-12am

    Henna Time with Sherri-Lyn (Sharpe’s Retreat House) *optional/sign up sheet

  • 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!

  • 8-10am

    Start your day with a beautiful breakfast in the main dining hall (Woolen Mill).

  • 10-11am

    Kids Group with Paula “Pool Party” (Pool)

  • 11:45am

    Group Photo on front steps of Gledhill House – Please do not be late for the photographer!

  • 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

  • Afternoon

    Video Sessions with Braedan (Gledhill House Room #72) *optional

  • Afternoon

    Henna Time with Sherri-Lyn (Sharpe’s Retreat House) *optional/sign up sheet

  • Afternoon

    Psychic Readings with Cristina Crowley (Gledhill House – Room #66) *optional/sign up sheet

  • 3pm

    Group Hike with Erin *optional/sign up sheet

  • 3pm

    Kids Group with Paula – outdoor games/scavenger hunt (main lawn in front of Woolen Mill) *optional/sign up sheet

  • 4pm

    Yoga with Lauren (Pool Side or Colborne Room TBA) *optional/sign up sheet

  • 6-7:30pm

    Italian Buffet Dinner (Woolen Mill Dining Room) *optional

  • 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

  • 7pm-8/9pm

    Kids Group with Paula – PJ party w/ Movie! (Gledhill House – Maitland Meeting Room) *optional/sign up sheet

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.