Proof Alliance Caregiver Retreat
Registration for the 2026 Proof Alliance Caregiver Retreat has been extended!
We’re opening registration a little longer so more caregivers have the opportunity to join us for a special weekend designed to create space for rest, connection and time away from the everyday demands of caregiving.
If you’ve been considering joining us, there’s still time to register!
This Weekend is For You
Caregiving can be rewarding, challenging and, at times, exhausting. It can also feel isolating when the people around you don’t fully understand your experience.
The Proof Alliance Caregiver Retreat offers an opportunity to step away from your usual routine and spend time with other caregivers who understand the unique experiences of supporting someone impacted by FASD.
This weekend is about connection, support and taking care of yourself, too.
A Weekend Centered on Caregivers
The weekend will include opportunities to:
- Connect with other caregivers and build community
- Learn and share with others who understand the FASD caregiving experience
- Take time for rest and reflection
- Enjoy the setting at Sugar Lake Lodge
- Participate in activities designed to support caregiver well-being
Get Away to Sugar Lake Lodge
We’ll gather at Sugar Lake Lodge in Cohasset, Minnesota, surrounded by the natural beauty of northern Minnesota.
The retreat setting provides space to slow down, connect and recharge while spending time with a community of caregivers.
📍 Sugar Lake Lodge
Cohasset, Minnesota
Retreat Packages
Caregiving is a journey, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join us for a weekend of connection, support and time to focus on you.
Packages range from $150–$380, depending on the package selected.
Frequently Asked Questions
The retreat is designed for caregivers supporting people impacted by FASD, including parents, grandparents, family members and other caregivers.
Registration includes your accommodations, meals during the retreat and retreat programming. Package options include:
- Private studio villa for one: One private room, private bathroom, kitchenette amenities and patio, plus meals for one.
- Private studio villa for two: One private room, private bathroom, kitchenette amenities and patio, plus meals for two.
- Two-bedroom villa for two, three or four friends: Two bedrooms, full kitchen and dining area, living room with fireplace, furnished patio and other amenities, plus meals for the number of people included in your package.
Package prices range from $150–$380, depending on the accommodations and number of people included.
Cancellations made before Friday, September 25th will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made after that date are non-refundable.
Financial assistance is not available for the retreat. We worked to negotiate the best possible rates to help keep registration costs as affordable as possible.
The Caregiver Retreat is designed as a kid-free opportunity for caregivers to rest, recharge and connect with others. We ask that attendees make arrangements for children to stay home.
The retreat will include opportunities to connect with other caregivers, participate in programming and activities, and make time to relax, recharge and enjoy the retreat setting. The schedule is still being developed and will be shared when finalized.
We’ll share a recommended packing list with registered participants before the retreat. In the meantime, plan to bring comfortable clothing, personal items and anything you need to make your weekend comfortable.
We’re happy to help! Contact us at youthandfamily@proofalliance.org with any questions about the retreat or registration.
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