Chamber welcomes Return Retreats
(Photo courtesy GREATER SANDPOINT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE) Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Chamber Ambassadors and chamber bembers with Katie Begalke of Return Retreats, her board members and supporters pose for a photo at an Oct. 10 ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming her to the organization.
SANDPOINT – Women affected by trauma have a place to turn with Return Retreats.
The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcomed the nonprofit as a member on Oct. 10.
Recently receiving its non-profit 501C-3 status, Return Retreats is excited to offer quality experiences to women affected by trauma. After experiencing her own traumatic experience, founder Katie Begalke wanted to give back in a community that took her in and allowed her to heal.
Return Retreats will provide guests with an inspiring environment located right here in Sandpoint, encouraging women to engage in activities, conversation and community, bringing renewal, re-imagination and rejuvenation to the mind, body and soul.
Retreat offerings will revolve around four pillars: yoga and meditation, outdoor adventures, spiritual renewal, and workshops. A percentage of all retreat proceeds will be donated to Priest River Ministries, Life Choices Pregnancy Center, and Panhandle Animal Shelter. The nonprofit will have opportunities for those interested to create a retreat sponsorship, which sponsors someone who may not have the financing to come to a retreat.
On their property, they envision a private suite which will serve as housing for a local woman in need of respite. This suite will serve as a safe place for women escaping domestic abuse as well as for women/girls who find themselves in difficult circumstances after unplanned pregnancies.
Return is currently building out their board of directors, looking for their ideal retreat location, and accruing funds. They aim to be an operational retreat center by 2022. Please join the chamber in welcoming Return Retreats.
Information: returnretreats.org