$995
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We’re so excited to spend four days building friendships, learning, and healing together.
What’s Included
Your DNA Surprise Retreat registration includes 6 sessions led by expert facilitators, 8 delicious meals (and snacks, because we love snacks), community, and FUN. Book the single occupancy, shared occupancy, or bunkhouse packages to stay onsite and your accommodations are included.
Want to stay elsewhere? Live in the area? No problem! Select the Retreat-Only option.
Location
The retreat is held at a private ranch facility in Tucson, AZ.
Have questions?
Check out our FAQ or email DNASurpriseRetreat@gmail.com.
Below is a breakdown of our agenda:
DAY 1
WELCOME!
Thursday, May 4
5PM: Arrivals
6PM: Retreat Welcome
6:30PM: Dinner + Socializing
DAY 2
“AFTER THE SURPRISE”
Friday, May 5
9AM: Breakfast
10AM: Session 1 – Big T, Little T: How trauma affects the body and how to cope
12PM: Lunch
1:30PM Session 2 – Good Grief: Myths about grief and tools to manage a loss of identity and relationships
3:30PM: Session 3 – Radical Acceptance: What it is and why it’s important for our mental health
6PM: Dinner + Fun
DAY 3
“WHAT’S NEXT?”
Saturday, May 6
9AM: Breakfast
10AM: Session 1 – Let it RAIN: Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture
12PM: Lunch
1:30PM Session 2 – Write-to-Heal: The healing power of writing
3:30PM: Session 3 – What’s next?
6PM: Dinner + Fun
DAY 4
FOND FAREWELLS
Sunday, May 7
9AM: Breakfast + Goodbyes
11AM: Checkout
Agenda subject to change.
CHOOSE YOUR REGISTRATION
RETREAT + SINGLE OCCUPANCY
Want a room to yourself? This option is for you. Space is limited, so register today!
Includes DNA Surprise Retreat registration plus:
- Your own room
- Shared bathroom
- 3-night accommodations May 4-7
RETREAT + SHARED OCCUPANCY
We’re all friends, here! Meet new people in a shared sleeping space. Bottom bunks and twin beds will be filled first–claim your space today!
Includes DNA Surprise Retreat registration plus:
- Shared bedroom/bunk bed
- Shared bathroom
- 3-night accommodations May 4-7
$875
RETREAT + BUNKHOUSE STAY
For a more affordable option, stay in the bunkhouse! We’ll fill bottom bunks first, so reserve your space today.
Includes DNA Surprise Retreat registration plus:
- Shared bunkhouse accommodations (8 max)
- Note: If you stay in the bunkhouse, the bathrooms are a short walk away (less than a minute!)
- 3-night accommodations May 4-7
$775
RETREAT-ONLY REGISTRATION
Want to attend DNA Surprise Retreat and head back to your own accommodations at night? No problem!
Choose this option and then book your own stay.
View Area Information for some nearby lodging ideas.
$545
DNA SURPRISE RETREAT
FOR NPES, DONOR-CONCEIVED PEOPLE, & ADOPTEES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DNA SURPRISES
The DNA Surprise Retreat is for adults experiencing the grief and shock that can only be felt following a DNA discovery.
Join us for four special days in Tucson, AZ. You will find community with people who have similar experiences, learn skills to cope with a DNA surprise, and most importantly, discover how to step into your power and heal.
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The DNA Surprise Retreat hosts are not licensed mental health professionals. The DNA Surprise Retreat is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have.
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