Fayetteville, Arkansas
February 26-28
01 / Lodging
Choose from two lodging options conveniently located near all of our activities.
02 / Connection
Meet and get to spend time with other families on a similar journey as yours.
03 / Connection & Fun.
We have multiple activity options for you to choose the ones that best suit your tastes (see below. options are being added, so keep an eye out.)
ReimagininG
family life with disability
with Amy Julia Becker
We are excited to welcome Amy Julia Becker to present this 3 part workshop that offers families affected by disability a way to envision and work toward a good future. Whether you feel alone or worry that you’re not doing enough or are anxious about the future, join us as we explore how to:
Discover new ways to take joy in your child
Build meaningful connections within your community
Identify practical next steps toward a brighter future
At 99 Balloons, we are always exploring how we help our families experiencing disabilities avoid feelings of isolation and, instead, be immersed and known in relationships.
And so, we are so excited to present rEst- our first retreat for families and caretakers. For us, this seems a natural progression of the work we do with rEcess and bEfriend. It is through these ministries that we have gotten to know so many beautiful families, and we want to spend some intentional time together and introduce them to one another. We know, for a variety of reasons, that it is difficult for many of our families to consider attending an event such as this and yet, we are asking you to consider coming, to do the work that it will take to do so. There is a cost to this event that covers your lodging plus some food, but know that we as an organization are investing heavily into this event because we believe that our families are worth it. In addition, within the application there is a way for you to let us know if cost is prohibitive and we will try to make it work for you.
Apply to attend rEst!
Thursday, Feb 26
Lunch Session… 12:30-2pm
BBQ: Lessons from a Fire Pit Boss & BBQ Lunch
(this session starts early, but will go through session 1)
session Sign-ups:
BreathWork: Heather Davidson walks you through how your breath is essential for regulating the nervous system, reducing stress and cultivating greater presence in your daily life.
Session 1…1:00-2:15pm
Apps & Taps: A little food and drink and maybe a little fun.
Session 2…2:30-3:45
Coffee Tasting : Our Coffee connoisseur will host an engaging coffee tasting class where you’ll learn to identify aromas, flavors and body across various coffees.
Hike: Bring some shoes and lace ‘em up with Fayettevillian, John Ray, who will be leading an outdoor hike on Markham Hill trails.
Session 3…4-5:00pm
Spiritual Direction : Nashville’s finest, Pam Harmon, will introduce spiritual direction as well as offer ongoing spiritual direction opportunities for you going forward.
Dinner… 5:30-7:00pm
Check-in to your hotel and meet up for dinner with other attendees at one of our three choices.
Welcome & Worship … 7:15-8:15pm
We will all gather for the first time in a time of worship with a brief introduction to our time together.
Location: Christ Community Church
friday, Feb 27
with Amy Julia Becker
Session 1… 9:30-11:00am
Reimagining Disability & Changing the Mindset Around Disability
Reimagining family life with disability
Lunch Break… 11:00-1:00pm
Building a Team of Support
Session 2…1:00-2:15pm
Session 3…3:00- 5pm
Taking Steps Toward A Good Future
An Evening on your own:
Go ahead, imagine it.
All Sessions will be hosted at the fayetteville Library.
Attendees are welcome to invite their person with disabilities as well as a community member to join in with them in these sessions. Please let 99 Balloons know in your application if others plan to join.
Saturday, Feb 28
Breakfast & Check-out…8-9:30am
Breakfast & Check-out
An encouraging close to our time together.
Location: Christ Community Church
