Upcoming Retreats

The retreat is free to any post-abortive woman that is genuinely seeking to heal.  

The weekend retreat is 4 days in total.  It starts late on a Thursday afternoon and ends at noon on Sunday. 

CLICK HERE to view the full weekend itinerary.  

The Wild Heart Ministry team consists of two loving and nonjudgmental women, one of whom has personal experience with abortion and found healing and peace.  Our facilitators have been thoroughly trained and volunteer their time freely, because they understand how important it is to be freed from the shame, anger, and regret that are so often felt after an abortion.  

We limit our retreats to 6 participants to ensure that our group is intimate and that there is enough time for all to share.  In addition to those attending, there will be 2 group facilitators, and volunteers that will come and go throughout the day.  

The weekend retreat will include Bible study, discussions about grief, forgiveness, and healing, as well as guidance on overcoming shame and denial. 

Wild Heart Ministries serves any post-abortive woman regardless of her faith background.  We use a bible study titled Forgiven and Set Free.  There will be deep discussion about God and Jesus. As well, you will be required to refer to the Bible in order to complete your study.  

Hundreds of women have experienced deep healing and release from emotional burdens, particularly related to past trauma and significant mistakes,  through the Forgiven and Set Free study.   This study focuses on a common theme of the transformative power of letting go of guilt and shame to find peace and freedom through Christ; this is frequently used in the context of post-abortion recovery groups where women share their experiences of finding healing through forgiveness.

Traumatic events, like abortion, are often aggravated by carefully guarding the experience as a secret and not allowing any toxic and shameful feelings to surface or have a voice.  Healing for victims of trauma can happen in a safe environment, where the people in a group can reconstruct their traumatic story and restore the connection between themselves and the community.  A group context is very cathartic because others who "have been there" can provide validation of symptoms and add a supportive, healing element to the process. 

• Washroom + Showers - 4 full bathrooms (2 with showers and tubs and 2 with walk-in showers) and 4 half baths (each with a toilet and sink)

• Bedding + Towels

• Iron + Hangers

• Wifi

• Fully equipped kitchen

• Fireplace

• Smoke/Carbon monoxide alarms

• Fire Extinguisher

• First Aid Kit

• Board Games + Puzzles

• Books

• Mountain View + Hiking Trails

• Lake View

• Free Parking on Premises

• Swimming, kayaking, and hiking are all nearby

• Toiletries + medications (don’t forget seasonal items such as sunscreen and bug repellent)

• Clothing (pack appropriately for seasons

• Pens, pencils, binder

• Bible (if you do not have one we will provide one for you)

• Water bottle

• Phone, camera and charger

• Earplugs + eye masks if you struggle to sleep

• Your own snacks if you have preferences

Absolutely NO alcohol, tobacco, vaping, or illicit drugs are to be used while attending the retreat - on or off the premise.

The lodge has 8 bedrooms.  You will have your own room and it will be located on the 2nd floor of the lodge. 

All meals and snacks are included.  We provide breakfast, lunch, and supper.  Beverages and snacks will be provided as well.  Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions in advance and we will do our best to accommodate.  

There is not a lot of free time during this weekend intensive.  We would like to suggest that you plan an extra day on either side of the retreat to enjoy our local offerings.  We have trails, falls, rivers and lakes, good eats, and local shopping too!  Your group leaders are happy to provide you with information on their favorite shops, trails, and restaurants.