Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Adventure Retreats

Connect with other women who share the same journey.
The Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Adventure Retreats provide adventure-based opportunities for women living after breast cancer. Participants challenge themselves physically, emotionally and spiritually finding understanding and support. They have fun, amazed by the new things they learn, the boundaries they push through.  While many types of support groups exist, adventure-based experiences in a retreat environment have proved to be exceptional in empowering women to discover their own strengths in the recovery process. Together, women living after breast cancer can move from surviving to thriving.
We use challenge by choice activities such as ropes courses, kayaking, snowshoeing, hiking, expressive and healing arts to create a supportive, inclusive, invigorating environment. The women gain confidence, make new friends and discover their own place of sanctuary in the outdoors.

 

“When I arrived, it was about me
and all my loss and anger.
When I left it was about us.
I came away feeling stronger.
The women made me strong.”
 
-Rose
 
 
Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.
Our mission is to establish and maintain a support group for women of all ages and stages of breast cancer,
enhancing their quality of life through adventure-based opportunities.

2020 Winter Retreat March 13-15

We will kick off the New Year with a weekend retreat for those who would like to challenge themselves with a White Mountain Winter Adventure.

At the AMC Highland Center in Bretton Woods, NH, we will meet old friends and welcome new ones, relax by the fire and renew ourselves. Snowshoe hikes from the Highland Center and expressive/healing arts sessions are some of the adventures awaiting us at the Winter Retreat Weekend.

Registration limited to 26 participants.  Registration deadline: Feb 7, 2020

Register online.

2020 Adventure Weekend May 29 - 31

The premise is simple….a small group of women with breast cancer come together at an outdoor retreat center to share a weekend of “challenge by choice” adventures, group support and the healing powers of being outdoors. What actually takes place is a metamorphosis that leaves women more self-empowered, confident and hopeful about the future.

We welcome you to Kieve, The Kennedy Learning Center on the shores of beautiful Damariscotta Lake in Nobleboro, ME. Come challenge yourself with high ropes-challenge courses and kayaking/canoeing/paddleboarding at Adventure Weekend.

Registration is limited to 22 participants.  Registration deadline: May 1, 2020

Register online.

 

2020 Fall Retreat October 2-4

Come celebrate the Fall season of transformation with your breast cancer "sisters" at Cape Ann in Boston's North Shore. We will gather at Essex Woods on Conomo Point in Essex, MA.

Essex Woods is tucked amidst 16 acres of white pines and oaks, less than a mile from the ocean and surrounded by 250 acres of conservation land providing a natural setting for relaxation, introspection and a sense of well-being.

Woodland and salt marsh trail hikes, expressive/healing arts sessions and relaxing with your "sisters" old and new are some of the adventures awaiting us at the 2020 Fall Retreat Weekend.

Registration limited to 26 participants. Registration deadline Sept. 4, 2020

Register online.