The Stronger Together Weekend Retreat, hosted by Bellis, is exclusively for women whose children are parented by others. Retreaters come with a wide array of experiences, including adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, and many other circumstances. Bellis welcomes all, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status.  

We are immensely proud to celebrate our 11th annual weekend retreat this year! It will be held in mid to late September at a serene lakeside resort in Minnesota. Bellis developed the Stronger Together Peer Support Model™ because we know that empathy — sharing your story with someone who accepts you completely — is transformative. Retreaters will experience radical hospitality through home-cooked meals, cozy blankets, and friendship around the campfire.

The retreat is guided by licensed professionals and is offered at no cost to the retreaters. Thank you for your generous financial donation and contribution of gifts which makes this retreat possible. 

Bellis is a 501(c)3 organization. The federal tax identification number is 41-1444119. Bellis has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar.