Community Retreats

From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel things start to shift.

Take a full breath in. Immerse yourself in the first Retreat of its kind designed to transform your healing journey. Over 5 days, people with brain injury & caregivers experience the science-backed benefits of our mindfulness, movement, nutrition, art, and community building curriculum. In a co-created space of vulnerability, trust, and belonging, explore what it means to love your brain.

Apply for Summer & Fall Retreats!

August 19-23, 2024 in Maine

September 16-20, 2024 in Maine

October 21-25th, 2024 in Colorado - FULL

What can I expect?

Connection

Build a deeper connection to yourself and lasting relationships with a community united by the experience of brain injury.
Possibility

Discover new perspectives through activities that blend curiosity, playfulness, and meaning to unlock possibility.
Resilience

Experience how self-awareness and compassion lead to greater freedom, self-care, and ability to navigate the joys and difficulties of life.
Nourishment

Activate your mind, body, and heart through brain healthy meals, meditation, movement, and art to move forward in your healing.

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Our beautiful, private Retreat centers in Maine and Colorado are in peaceful lake or mountain environments to optimize the healing benefits of nature.

Maine

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Colorado

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- Adults (18+) with brain TBI (including concussion) and other types of acquired brain injury (e.g., stroke, anoxia, and tumor) at least two years post injury
- Caregivers or support people (siblings, spouses, partners, supportive friends)
- Able to follow directions and communicate verbally
- Able to walk or use assistive devices for safe mobility
- Able to participate in an overnight, interactive group setting for all five days of the Retreat (must stay onsite)
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 (or approved for medical/religious exemption) and provide proof of negative test before attending
- To maximize your experience, applicants who’ve previously attended another LYB program are prioritized.
Free! Instead of payment, we encourage people to fundraise.
The true cost of the Retreat is $3,000 per person (excluding travel). To create more access and equity, we invite each participant to fundraise (or donate) at least half ($1,500 USD) of the cost.
This sustains the program and pays-it-forward for future participants to attend. Once you arrive at the Retreat, all meals, lodging, workshops, and activities are provided at no cost!
To support your fundraising efforts, we provide tools and support to help you have a fun and successful fundraising experience!
To increase equity, LoveYourBrain resources travel scholarships where possible. As a non-profit, we’re able to offer two ~$250 USD scholarships per Retreat for people with the greatest financial need and/or people from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, as needed. You can apply during the interview process.
To build community connection, everyone stays in shared cabins.
Our Lead Chef and nutrition team provide brain-healthy meals rich in nutrients and flavor, and education around brain-boosting recipes and meal prep.
Visit our FAQs to learn more!
Read our frequently asked questions!

Feel supported by a world class team with expertise in TBI healing

“This retreat completely changed my life. I anticipated it improving how I treated my symptoms I had no idea how much it would change how I felt within myself and how I felt among the world around me. It helped lifted a veil of shame I tried to pretend didn't exist but clearly did. I now feel liberated and empowered to live a meaningful and healthful life.”

- LYB Retreat Participant 2021