Heron and Chick Retreats A Real Vacation for Moms
Where mom gets to just show up.
A few days away, with your child, where someone else handles the meals, the schedule, and the wake-ups — so you actually get to be on vacation.
Get on the listSound familiar?
You've packed the bags, planned the meals, remembered the sunscreen, and somehow still did bedtime — just in a different zip code. That's not a vacation. That's your regular routine, just somewhere new.
Heron and Chick Retreats is a few days, just you and your child, somewhere surrounded by nature — where someone else cooks, someone else watches the kids, and your only job is to show up. And you'll be with other moms who get where you are right now.
What's included
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Meals, handled.
Every meal is prepared for you — and it's actually good. Tell us about dietary needs in advance and we'll take care of it.
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Real childcare, not a "kids' club."
Trained, Montessori-style teachers run daytime programming at least 4 hours a day, built for ages 0–5. At night, a dedicated child-minder is on rotation checking in on sleeping kids — so you can actually relax at the evening circle instead of listening for a cry yourself.
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Your own space.
A private room and bathroom for you and your children, plus shared common spaces to gather in.
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Yoga, at your pace.
One to two sessions a day, while your child is in daytime programming. No experience required.
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Time made for just the two (or three) of you.
A daily mom-and-child activity — nature crafts and other hands-on moments, age-appropriate from babies to preschoolers, built for connecting, not managing.
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Actual nature.
The kind of outside that doesn't come with a to-do list.
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Evening circle.
Once the kids are settled in for the night, gather with the other moms for a themed circle, with a cocktail or mocktail in hand.
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Moms who get it.
Time to hang out with other moms who are in the same stage of life and understand where you're at, no explaining needed.
Location & timing
First retreat: April 5–9, 2027 (Spring Break), Georgia. Exact venue coming soon — join the list to be the first to know.
We picked spring break on purpose. It's one of the only weeks school is out that most workplaces don't recognize — which usually means a scramble for coverage instead of a break. This retreat is built for that exact week.
Why I built this
I have a spectacular two-year-old. Like most moms, I've taken the "family vacation" — the one where you booked the hotel and the flights and the car, researched and put together an itinerary you hoped worked for everyone and the nap schedule, found a pet sitter, did last-minute late-night online shopping for all the things you need, speed-packed the night before for you and your child (and most definitely forgot something important), remembered everyone's favorite snacks in order to go on your vacation where you still have to figure out every meal and handle middle-of-the-night wake-ups and keep everyone entertained, just somewhere with a nicer view.
That's not a vacation. That's the same job, in a hotel.
And that's not even the hardest part. School breaks never line up with my work schedule: spring break, winter break, teacher workdays, all of it. Every time, I'm piecing together childcare, calling in favors, and burning PTO just to cover a Tuesday. I wanted one week a year where I didn't have to figure any of that out.
So I started Heron and Chick Retreats. It's a few days away with my daughter, timed for the school break, where someone else plans the meals, runs the schedule, and watches the kids for part of the day. I get to actually spend time with her, hang out with other moms who are in the same stage of life, and come home rested.
If that sounds like something you could use too, I'd love to have you at the first one.
FAQ
What ages is this for?
Right now, we're designing for moms with children ages 0 (yes, babies!) through 5.
Do I need yoga experience?
None at all — sessions are welcoming to every level and every body.
My child has never been away from me / has separation anxiety — is that okay?
You and your child(ren) share a room, so you're never far. Daytime programming and evening check-ins are designed to ease kids in gently, not separate you.
Can I bring more than one child?
Yes — up to two children per mom.
Is this for moms only?
Yes — this retreat is designed specifically for moms and their kids.
Will I know anyone there?
Probably not, and that's okay. Everyone's a mom with little ones, so there's nothing to explain.
What's the cost?
Pricing will be announced with the first retreat details. Join the list to hear first — and to potentially unlock a founding-family rate.
Where exactly is it?
Somewhere in Georgia, surrounded by nature. Exact venue announced soon.
Where mom gets to just show up.
A few days away, with your child, where someone else handles the meals, the schedule, and the wake-ups — so you actually get to be on vacation.