Registration opens April 26 at 12:00 PM ET
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.
For those staying off-site, nearby lodging options are within easy walking distance of the primary location.
Approximately 59 miles from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) and 68 miles from Rhode Island T.F. Green Airport (PVD)
Facilitators
Amy Ebbeson • Amy Geller • Janet Nordine • Hope Sacher
*Facilitators/Sessions subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances*
Seeking Financial Support?
Interested in Facilitating?
Information about facilitating and proposal submission is available here.
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 are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Amy Ebbeson
Amy Geller
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Dr. Amy Geller, DSW, LCSW, is a therapist, teacher, researcher, advocate, and ADOPTEE. Amy
is a same-race, domestic, infant scoop era adoptee. She never intended to focus her work on
adoption, but her fellow adoptees found her, and she answered the call. This decision has
changed her life in every way imaginable. Most importantly, Amy has found her voice and is
passionate about using it to support adoptees and educate others about the adoptee experience.
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Janet Nordine
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anet Nordine, MS, LMFT, RPT-S, is one of the few Registered Play Therapist Supervisors (RPT-S) in private practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. With hundreds of hours of specialized training and clinical experience, Janet has honed a unique skill set that allows her to connect with children through their natural language of play. Her approach helps children express their inner worlds, emotions, and needs in a safe and supportive space. She views each child and adult as a delight and works to make them feel safe, seen, and heard in every session. Janet also works with adults who have experienced trauma, attachment wounding, and life struggles.
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Hope Sacher
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Hope Sacher, is a Registered Nurse, Certified Yogi and Kripalu certified Mindful Outdoor Guide. As a Holistic & Integrative nurse, Hope integrates the mind, body and soul, to achieve elevated health and wellness for her clients. She sees clients individually and offers group coaching workshops (both remotely and in person in her NC office.) Her approach to health and wellbeing is rooted in our connection to nature.
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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
We recognize that preparing for this gathering may bring up strong or unexpected emotions. Individuals are encouraged to attend to their own needs and draw on personal supports as they prepare to arrive. Participation is always at your own pace, and care for yourself remains central throughout the experience.
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
Participation is always optional. There is no expectation to attend everything or engage in any particular way.
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.
The evening includes shared time together, a communal dinner, and an optional group activity that is part of a long-standing community tradition.
Saturday Shenanigans takes place on Saturday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Registration Details
Retreat Registration Fee
$499 per attendee
All participants must register individually. If you plan to share a bed with another attendee, each person is required to pay the retreat registration fee. Lodging costs, if applicable, are calculated separately.
Optional Fees
Registration Protection Fee: $49 per attendee
On-site lodging: Pricing varies
Saturday Shenanigans: $49 per attendee, dinner included
Optional wellness offerings may be available on Sunday for those who choose to engage in additional self-care before departure. Details are shared with registered participants.
Financial Support and Discounts
Scholarships are available. Additional information and application details are available 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
Have questions about accommodations, transportation, accessibility, or what to bring? Please visit our FAQ page for additional information.
A Gentle Daily Rhythm
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.
Retreat 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.
Registration and Lodging
All participants must register individually. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Attendance is limited to adults.
On-site lodging options are available at an additional cost, with room details and pricing shown below. Participants may also choose to arrange their own off-site accommodations.
Additional lodging and registration terms are reviewed during the registration process.
Participation is limited to 30 individuals to maintain a manageable group size.
Check back for lodging details!
A Few Things to Know
Lodging availability is subject to change.
Early access to registration may be available to members of our Sustainable Giving Campaign. 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. This option offers added flexibility should 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, contact info@hiraethhopeandhealing.com.
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.