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Designed By Families, For Families

Event Description

The Empowering Families Retreat is your opportunity to invest in your growth as a parent and leader. This retreat will empower you with the tools and confidence to advocate for your children’s needs and build stronger connections within your family and community. Join other parents and caregivers in a scenic, supportive environment for practical sessions led by family leaders. You’ll leave feeling more connected, motivated, and equipped to create lasting positive change in your family’s life.

Event Details

When: October 11-12, 2025
Where: K Bar S Lodge, 434 Old Hill City Rd, Keystone, SD 57751
Saturday, October 11 
     • Registration | 9:30 AM 
     • Event Starts | 10:30 AM
Sunday, October 12
     • Event Ends at 10:30 AM
Cost: Free. This retreat is exclusively for adults, providing you with uninterrupted time for personal growth. To show our appreciation, we offer a $100 childcare voucher post-event.
Includes: Meals and one night of lodging at K Bar S Lodge.

What to Expect

Join us for a transformative experience that encourages real growth. Activities include educational sessions on parenting and leadership, parent cafes to engage in discussions with peers, self-care sessions to reflect and relax, and networking opportunities. Parents who attended last year stepped into new leadership roles, explored teaching in detention centers, and even considered fostering youth—discover how this retreat can inspire you to make a positive impact in your family and community.

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Retreat Offerings

Gain practical tools for leading your family with confidence and compassion. Our sessions help build leadership skills you can apply at home and in the community.

Engage with other parents in our parent cafes, where you can share experiences, exchange ideas, and find inspiration in a supportive environment.

Take time for yourself with self-care activities designed to recharge your mind and body, helping you return home feeling empowered and focused.

Participating Community Organizations

More information coming soon.

Registration

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Real Impact: What Participants Are Saying

I really like the cafe style breakout sessions. I could tell a lot of thought in preparation had gone in to the retreat. All I can say is job well done.

I found the discussion on the DISC assessment to be very intriguing and am excited to have my family partake! I also loved the guided painting session- it was very relaxing and fun self care! Honestly though I just loved everything; staying in the beautiful hills, hearing from professionals, time carved out just for me, it felt magical!

The speaking parts were most useful to me as they provided information on how to help make changes for my family and how to be involved with the schools and community.

I liked the emphasis on nature/relaxatation, workshops, and oppurtunities to network. Many times I have been to conferences/workshops on the weekend or after a long week and it's too much. This conference was refreshing and had time set aside for rejuvenating and mindfulness.

I think it was just really great to get away the busy day to day responsibilities I have and to spend time with my husband. We got to bond but also took time to discuss and learn about parenting and our family dynamics.

I loved the setting of the retreat! It was calming and rejuvenating.

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