Retreat costs are dependent on location and lodging options. The Cross Connection fee for a weekend Access Retreat is $175 per person, which includes the project planning and materials, all activities, evening programming and food. The Awareness Retreat cost for a weekend is $125, which also includes all planning, activities, and food. The variable cost will be your accommodation options. Emily can price out your preferred location and accommodation and provide an all-inclusive rate for a one-week stay.

Retreats are available in the fall, winter, and spring.  We will schedule up to two retreats per month on a first come, first served basis. Weekend retreats run from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Long weekend and week long trips may be accommodated on a case by case basis, reach out to Emily for this information!

*Note, you will have 7 days to confirm once you’ve been quoted a per person price. We ask that you aim to plan your retreat 12 weeks in advance and that full payments are received XYZ weeks in advance of your retreat.

Yes! We even love to host adult-only retreats for your Sunday school class or an adult volunteer group!

Check out our accessibility scale below. Ask Emily for the rating of your location of choice. We aim to be an inclusive environment for all people and will work with your group to make this trip accessible.

Access retreats will serve neighbors in the surrounding area that are referred to us through social services, local churches, and other aging in place organizations. Awareness trips partner with local organizations. Our main partners in Asheville are Haywood Street Congregation, Deep Time, and Hood Huggers. In Richmond we will be partnering with Belmont Community Organization, Shalom Farms, Centenary UMC, and Richmond Hills. We will work with you and your church to identify local organizations for Awareness retreats in your community.

Yes. We do ask that your group has appropriate vehicles and drivers for your retreat. For specific questions, please contact Emily.

Access Retreats typically involve one project per 8-10 participants. Given the limited amount of time, these projects are typically smaller porch/ramps, step projects, or the repair of existing entryways. We will work with your group to plan projects according to your skill level and provide the necessary support.

Yes, all supplies and materials for in and out of camp activities are provided.