Massachusetts Cranberry Coast Fall 2026 Retreat
A Five-Day Retreat in Community
Hiraeth Hope & Healing, Inc. will convene in Sandwich, Massachusetts from October 8-12, 2026 for an intimate five-day, four-night gathering held with a trauma-aware approach. This offering is intended for individuals impacted by family separation, origin loss, or hidden truths and is held with attention to care, presence, and shared space within community.
Since 2019, each experience has been shaped by the people who come together, allowing space for reflection, connection, and shared learning.
Approximately 59 miles from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) and 68 miles from Rhode Island T.F. Green Airport (PVD)
For those exploring off-site lodging options, the retreat home is approximately a 5-minute drive from the Sandwich Glass Museum.
Facilitators
Carly Bauman
Annette Becklund
Donna Davis
Amy Ebbeson
Victoria Hill Andrea Lomboy
Janet Nordine
Linda Pevac
Pamela Powell
*Facilitators/Sessions subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances*
Seeking Financial Support?
Apply for Financial Assistance here
Interested in Facilitating?
Information about facilitating and proposal submission is available here
Cranberry Bogs
Peaceful Swing
Lots of Outdoor Space
What to Expect
A Supported Community Space
This gathering is held as a peer-led, community-based experience grounded in care, flexibility, and respect for individual pacing.
Support and Care
Preparing for this gathering may bring up strong or unexpected emotions.
You are encouraged to attend to your own needs and draw on personal supports as you prepare to arrive. Care for yourself remains central throughout the experience.
Helix Hearthkeepers
Gathering in person can bring anticipation, whether it is your first time attending or you have joined before.
If having a familiar point of contact prior to arrival would feel supportive, you may opt in during registration to be connected with a returning participant.
If you did not select this option during registration and later decide it would feel helpful, you may email us. Connections are coordinated as availability allows.
Helix Hearthkeepers offer light, peer-based connection before the gathering begins. They are not facilitators or therapists. Either person may step back at any time.
You do not have to walk in alone.
Facilitated Reflection and Connection
Shared experiences may explore identity, loss, and reconnection, alongside time for rest and personal reflection.
Room for Rest, Play, and Presence
Time is intentionally balanced between group connection, quiet moments, and optional evening gatherings, with space for rest and informal connection.
Choice at Every Step
There is no expectation to attend everything or engage in any particular way. Participation may unfold at your own pace.
Our Daily Flow
Our gatherings follow a daily rhythm that balances facilitated group experiences, shared meals, creative integration, and rest. Across the five days, the gathering includes approximately thirteen facilitated sessions, intentionally spaced to support integration and personal pacing.
Mornings often begin slowly, with time to settle and orient, while afternoons allow space for reflection, creative expression, or rest. Evenings typically include shared meals and relaxed community gatherings.
Participation in all activities is optional. Individuals are welcome to rest, step back, or engage according to personal needs and pacing. A detailed daily flow will be shared with registered participants prior to arrival.
Our Shared Meals
Shared meals are an integral part of the gathering and are prepared with care. Meals are provided throughout the retreat and are designed to be balanced and satisfying.
We are mindful of dietary needs and do our best to accommodate common restrictions, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Additional details about meals and dietary accommodations will be shared with registered participants.
The Space
This Cape Cod gathering space offers room for both connection and quiet retreat across two homes situated on expansive grounds designed for shared experience, reflection, and rest.
The main house and cottage together provide a range of spaces for gathering, conversation, and personal downtime throughout the retreat experience. Shared living areas, multiple outdoor spaces, and flexible seating arrangements allow individuals to engage in ways that feel comfortable and self-directed.
The property includes a game barn with lounge space, pool table, foosball, arcade games, and additional room for informal connection and lighthearted moments throughout the weekend.
Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool, clay tennis court, landscaped grounds, and open areas for walking, rest, or spending time outdoors at your own pace. The property also offers access to nearby Cape Cod beaches, local shops, and surrounding coastal spaces.
Additional amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, ample parking, and multiple shared gathering areas throughout the estate.
As with all Hiraeth Hope & Healing gatherings, individuals are welcome to move through the space in ways that feel supportive to them. Some may seek conversation and community throughout the weekend, while others may spend time resting, reflecting, or engaging more quietly.
Sleeping arrangements include a mix of private and shared rooms across multiple areas of the property.
Additional details are provided during registration to support informed choices.
Saturday Shenanigans
Saturday Shenanigans is a standalone Saturday evening gathering for individuals who are unable to attend the full retreat but would like to join for an evening in community.
Participants are welcome to arrive beginning at 4:00 p.m. ET, allowing for a more gradual start and time to settle in before the evening unfolds.
The gathering includes shared time together, a communal dinner, and an optional group activity that is part of a long-standing community tradition.
Each participant will also receive a Saturday Shenanigans swag bag.
Saturday Shenanigans takes place on Saturday, October 10.
Registration closes on October 4.
Meet Your Facilitators
Our gatherings are supported by facilitators with lived experience and varied professional backgrounds who are familiar with the complexities of identity, family separation, and loss. Facilitators participate as guides within a peer-led, community-based setting, holding space for reflection and shared presence rather than providing clinical or therapeutic services.
Facilitators and facilitation roles may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Carly Bauman
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Annette Becklund
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Donna Davis
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Amy Ebbeson
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Victoria Hill
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Andrea Lomboy
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Janet Nordine
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Linda Pevac
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Pamela Powell
Registration Details
Registration Fee
On-Site Participation
$499 per attendee
Off-Site Participation
$599 per attendee
Available only after on-site lodging is fully reserved, if space allows.
What’s Included
All meals, sessions, and activities
Full access to retreat amenities
A curated welcome bag is included as part of the retreat experience
Early Access for Ongoing Supporters
Those who participate in ongoing monthly support may have access to early retreat registration, which opens one week prior to general registration.
Availability may be limited when general registration begins.
What to Know Before Registering
Each attendee must complete their own selection.
If sharing a bed with another attendee, the second attendee selects the Registration – Sharing a Bed option.
On-site lodging selections include one registration per person and are priced separately based on room type.
Optional Fees
Registration Protection Fee: $49 per attendee
On-site lodging: pricing varies
Saturday Shenanigans: $99 per attendee, dinner included
Optional wellness offerings may be available throughout the weekend. Details are shared with registered participants.
Financial Support and Discounts
Scholarships are available. Additional information and application details can be found here.
A 10% discount is available for active duty and retired military personnel. To receive this discount, please email proof of service prior to registering.
This discount cannot be combined with other offers.
Payment Options
Klarna is available as a flexible payment option, allowing payments to be split into interest-free installments every two weeks.
Important Policies
Registration and on-site lodging fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Please review all details carefully before registering.
Frequently Asked Questions
For questions about accommodations, transportation, accessibility, or what to bring, please visit the FAQ page.
Registration and Lodging
Each attendee completes their own selection.
Attendance is limited to adults, with participation capped at 30 individuals to maintain a manageable group size.
On-site lodging selections include one registration per person and are offered at a bundled rate based on room type.
If sharing a bed with another attendee, the second attendee selects the Registration – Sharing a Bed option and provides the name of their bedmate.
To prioritize on-site participation, off-site registration is released only after all rooms have been reserved, if space allows.
Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Additional lodging and registration details are reviewed during the registration process.
Room Choices
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Room Choices 🛏
Availability may change as selections are made.
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$1199
Private Room • Queen Bed • Semi-Private Bath
Includes One Registration
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$1099
Private Room • Queen Bed • Shared Bath
Includes One Registration
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$1049
Shared Room • Queen Bed • Shared Bath
Includes One Registration
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$949
Shared Room • Twin Bed • Shared Bath
Includes One Registration
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$949
Shared Room • Twin Top Bunk Bed • Shared Bath
Includes One Registration
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$949
Shared Room • Twin Bottom Bunk Bed • Shared Bath
Includes One Registration
Additional Options
Sharing a bed with another attendee?
Staying off-site?
To prioritize on-site participation, Registration – Off-Site Lodging will be released after all rooms have been reserved, if space allows.
Selections may be reviewed to ensure alignment with lodging choices.
A Few Things to Know
Lodging availability may change as selections are made.
Early access to registration may be available to those participating in ongoing monthly support. Details are shared directly with eligible supporters.
Participants of all genders are welcome.
Sleeping arrangements are coordinated with attention to individual comfort and group needs. Final room configurations may adjust as needed to maintain a respectful and inclusive environment.
Registration Protection is available as an optional add-on during registration and offers added flexibility if plans change.
Full details are provided during the registration process.
With Appreciation
We acknowledge the support of our sponsor:
For inquiries related to this gathering, email us.
Hiraeth Hope & Healing, Inc. is not a licensed therapy provider, and this gathering is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or mental health care. Our events are peer-led and community-based and are not clinical treatment programs.
Some sessions are facilitated by licensed, trauma-informed therapists and experienced facilitators who guide group experiences within a community setting rather than providing individualized therapy. Participants are encouraged to seek additional professional or therapeutic support as needed.