October 16-18, 2026

Morristown, Vermont

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Vermont Perinatal Professionals Retreat

Caring for the Caregiver

Created & Hosted by Vermont Doula Company & in partnership with Vermont Birth Network

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Space to receive. Time to connect. Room to grow.

Join us for an intentionally curated retreat designed specifically for birthworkers and perinatal professionals seeking connection, restoration, inspiration, and community. Set in the beauty of Vermont during the fall season, this three-day experience blends continuing education, meaningful conversation, restorative offerings, and space to simply slow down.

Those working in perinatal professions spend so much of their lives holding space for others through transition, caregiving, emotional labor, and profound life moments. While deeply meaningful, this work can also be demanding, consuming, and difficult to sustain without support of our own.

This retreat was thoughtfully created as an opportunity to step away from the constant pace and responsibilities of daily life and gather in person with others who truly understand the realities of this work.

Throughout the weekend, we will share thoughtful conversations, professional development, nourishing meals, rest, reflection, and genuine community in a beautiful Vermont setting.

More than anything, we hope attendees leave feeling grounded, restored, inspired, supported, and held in return.

Step away from the pace of caregiving and into a space that prioritizes your nervous system, your body, and your need for true rest.

❋ Intentional Rest & Restoration

Engage in continuing education and thoughtful conversations that are practical, relevant, and grounded in the realities of perinatal work.

❋ Growth That Feels Grounded

Build authentic relationships with fellow birthworkers who understand the nuances, challenges, and beauty of this work.

❋ Meaningful Connection

From shared meals and restorative offerings to thoughtful discussion and professional inspiration, the weekend is designed to create space for rest and connection while helping attendees feel supported, cared for, inspired, and held in return.

❋ Nourishment in Every Sense

Session Topics - Local and International Speaker Lineup!

Space to receive. Time to connect. Room to grow.

Neurodivergence in Perinatal Care and Professional Practice

Good Idea! Now What? An Introduction to Human-Centered Design for Perinatal Professionals

Know Your Body Better: Restorative Somatic Movement

Longterm Sustainability for Perinatal Professionals

Carrying Care Forward & Setting Intentions for 2027

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Attendance Options
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Full Weekend Immersive Retreat Experience

Our most comprehensive and restorative retreat experience. This all-inclusive option is designed for those who want to unplug, connect, and be held in community.

Friday, October 16 at 6:00pm – Sunday, October 18 at 5:00pm

2 Nights & 2 Full Days

This all-inclusive package includes:

  • Full access to retreat programming throughout the weekend

  • Two nights of on-site lodging (Friday & Saturday) in your own private suite

  • All meals and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the retreat

  • Snacks/light refreshments available throughout the weekend

  • Coffee, tea, and hydration stations

  • Educational sessions, group discussions, and guest speakers

  • Saturday Evening Film Screening: No Country for Mothers, followed by a facilitated community discussion over mocktails and dessert!

  • Restorative offerings including, somatic body movement, morning yoga and massage

  • Access to venue amenities such as pool, indoor/outdoor hot tubs, fire pit, game room & movie theater

  • Professional headshots with digital delivery included

  • Expanded welcome bag

  • Systems Support & Consultation: Optional one-on-one office hours during the retreat to troubleshoot something creating friction in your professional life, plus a complimentary 30-minute follow-up consultation to dive deeper at a future date.

  • Opportunities for meaningful connection, reflection, and community throughout the weekend

This intentionally immersive experience creates space to step away from daily responsibilities and feel supported through rest, learning, reflection, and community.

Make This Weekend Your Own All sessions and activities are entirely optional. Whether you choose to participate in every offering, spend time connecting with fellow attendees, or retreat to a quiet corner with a book, we encourage you to experience the weekend in whatever way feels most nourishing to you. This is your time, and there is no expectation to do it all.

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Day Pass & Saturday Film Screening

Designed for local attendees or those unable to join the overnight retreat experience, this option offers a meaningful opportunity to participate in the weekend while maintaining flexibility around accommodations

Saturday, October 17 10:00am- 10:00pm & Sunday, October 18 8:00am-5:00pm

2 Full Days

This package includes:

  • Two full days of retreat programming (Saturday & Sunday)

  • Saturday lunch, dinner, mocktails & dessert

  • Sunday breakfast and lunch

  • Coffee, tea, hydration stations, and light refreshments throughout programming

  • Educational sessions, group discussions, and guest speakers

  • Saturday Evening Film Screening: No Country for Mothers, followed by a facilitated community discussion over mocktails and dessert!

  • Restorative offerings including somatic body movement, yoga, and massage

  • Access to retreat community spaces and amenities during programming hours

  • Welcome bag

  • Optional on-site childcare available* (additional fee applies)

A thoughtful option for attendees seeking connection, learning, and community without the overnight retreat stay.

All sessions and activities are entirely optional. Whether you choose to participate in every offering, spend time connecting with fellow attendees, or retreat to a quiet corner with a book, we encourage you to experience the weekend in whatever way feels most nourishing to you. This is your time, and there is no expectation to do it all.

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Dinner & Film Screening

Join us for a relaxed and meaningful evening gathering. We are excited to collaborate with Vermont Womenpreneurs to screen “No Country for Mothers”.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 4:30pm – 10:00pm

Saturday Evening

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and thoughtful reflection! This standalone event is open to everyone, whether you're attending the retreat or simply interested in joining us for the evening. No retreat registration or professional affiliation is required.

  • Appetizers, dinner, and non-alcoholic beverages

  • Screening of No Country for Mothers

  • Facilitated post-film discussion and community conversation over mocktails and dessert.

  • Opportunities to connect with fellow attendees, birthworkers, and perinatal professionals

  • Optional on-site childcare available* (additional fee applies)

A welcoming opportunity to connect with others, share perspectives, and engage in meaningful conversation around motherhood, caregiving, and the systems that shape our experiences, all in a more accessible and flexible format than the full weekend retreat.

Why This Retreat Feels Different

This is not a large conference built around packed schedules and constant stimulation.

The retreat is intentionally intimate, creating space for slower conversations, meaningful relationships, thoughtful learning, and real connection alongside professional development opportunities.

We believe there is something uniquely powerful about gathering together in person, especially in professions centered around caring for others. In a world that increasingly prioritizes productivity and online connection, this retreat was designed to create space to pause, reconnect, reflect, and be in community with people who truly understand the realities of this work.

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Perinatal Professionals Retreat Full Weekend Immersion: Private Suite $1,250 ALL INCLUSIVE (Discounted to $850 for shared room) Perinatal Professionals Retreat Full Weekend Immersion: Private Suite $1,250 ALL INCLUSIVE (Discounted to $850 for shared room)
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Perinatal Professionals Retreat Full Weekend Immersion: Private Suite $1,250 ALL INCLUSIVE (Discounted to $850 for shared room)
$1,250.00

Our most comprehensive and restorative retreat experience. This all-inclusive option is designed for those who want to fully unplug, connect, and be held in community.

Friday, October 16 at 6:00pm – Sunday, October 18 at 5:00pm

This all-inclusive package includes:

  • Full access to retreat programming throughout the weekend

  • Two nights of on-site lodging (Friday & Saturday) in your own private suite

  • All meals and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the retreat

  • Snacks/light refreshments available throughout the weekend

  • Coffee, tea, and hydration stations

  • Educational and group sessions (including guest speakers from out of state)

  • Saturday evening perinatal film screening & discussion

  • Optional restorative offerings including somatic body movement, morning yoga, and massage

  • Access to venue amenities such as pool, indoor/outdoor hot tubs, fire pit, game room & movie theater

  • Professional headshots with digital delivery included

  • Expanded welcome bag

  • Complimentary 30-minute business consult + follow-up (to be used at a future date)

  • Opportunities for meaningful connection, reflection, and community throughout the weekend

This intentionally immersive experience creates space to step away from daily responsibilities and feel supported through rest, learning, reflection, and community.

Perinatal Professionals Retreat 2 Day Pass Perinatal Professionals Retreat 2 Day Pass
Perinatal Professionals Retreat 2 Day Pass
$625.00

Designed for local attendees or those unable to join the overnight retreat experience, this option offers a meaningful opportunity to participate in the weekend while maintaining flexibility around accommodations.

This package includes:

  • Two full days of retreat programming (Saturday & Sunday)

  • Saturday lunch and dinner

  • Sunday breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • Coffee, tea, hydration stations, and light refreshments throughout programming

  • Educational sessions, group discussions, and guest speakers

  • Saturday evening perinatal film screening & discussion

  • Optional restorative offerings including morning yoga and massage

  • Access to retreat community spaces and amenities during programming hours

  • Curated welcome bag

  • Optional on-site childcare available* (additional fee applies)

A thoughtful option for attendees seeking connection, learning, and community without the overnight retreat stay.

Dinner & Screening of “No Country for Mothers” Dinner & Screening of “No Country for Mothers”
Dinner & Screening of “No Country for Mothers”
$60.00

Join us for a relaxed and meaningful evening gathering.

Designed for those who want to join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and thoughtful reflection within the perinatal community.

This package includes:

  • Appetizers, dinner, and non-alcoholic beverages

  • Screening of “No Country for Mothers”

  • Facilitated post-film discussion and community conversation

  • Opportunities to connect with fellow birthworkers and perinatal professionals

  • A relaxed, welcoming evening designed for reflection and shared dialogue around topics relevant to perinatal work

  • Optional on-site childcare available* (additional fee applies)

    About the Film:

    No Country for Mothers explores the culture wars surrounding American motherhood and why both the "girl boss" and "trad wife" labels ultimately distract us from the real issue: the lack of support for American families.