Infinite Boundaries® retreats are 4-day wellness retreats that include discussion groups, creative arts and low-impact physical activities. Special care is taken in choosing scenic, natural settings because we believe that healing can be found in nature. Discussion topics include dealing with difficult feelings such as anger, betrayal, fear and guilt; restoring one’s sense of joy in areas such as sensuality and sexuality and living with the fear the cancer may return. At metastatic retreats, the third discussion will focus on techniques to manage stress and end of life decisions. Creative activities are designed to encourage self-expression and include beading, creating flags, and mask making. At retreat, participants are encouraged to stretch their boundaries by learning a new physical skill. Physical wellness through low-impact exercise and body movement and healthy, nutritious meals are a part of daily life during an Infinite Boundaries® retreat.

When traveling on an airplane, passengers are instructed to "put your own oxygen mask on first and then assist those around you." By attending an Infinite Boundaries retreat and taking care of yourself you will be better able to take care of those who depend on you. We encourage you to give yourself permission to focus on you for a few days.

Infinite Boundaries retreats provide environments for women to heal emotionally from their breast cancer. People have different perceptions of what “touchy feely” means to them. Some of us are like open books and others choose to process their emotions internally and both are fine. 

We usually encourage women to wait until they have completed their treatment; however, many women with breast cancer receive a longer-term treatment and they may be “ready” for a retreat as soon as their acute treatment has ended. Women that are in treatment at the time of retreat will be asked to have their physician sign a release.

Women attend retreat at different times from the date of their diagnosis. Frequently, they choose to attend after their treatment has ended, within 1-2 years. Many women are years out from their diagnosis and feel they are in a place in their life where they would like to focus on living life more fully.

The Breast Cancer Recovery staff is committed to creating a safe environment so that you can feel comfortable just as you are. We strive to meet women where they’re at, both physically and emotionally. Breast Cancer Recovery believes that there is no right or wrong way to feel. Whatever you are feeling is normal.

The retreats are exclusively designed for breast cancer survivors to continue or begin healing on their own. We believe that this is a time for self-reflection for survivors and this is done best by attending a retreat solo. Only survivors may attend the retreats.

You can register online under "Retreat Calendar" or by contacting our office at info@bcrecovery.org.

Choose the retreat you would like to attend. If that retreat is full you may choose another retreat or be placed on a waiting list.

We offer regular retreats for women at any stage of diagnosis, young survivors (diagnosed under 40) and metastatic retreats for women that have a stage 4 diagnosis. If you have any other specific things you are looking for such as young survivors or solo survivors, we can try to match you with a retreat that has similar participants registered. 

To attend either the Young Survivor retreat or an All-Ages/All-stages retreat, we ask each participant to pay a total registration fee of $400.  To reserve your place at a retreat, we require a $150 non-refundable deposit. The remaining $250 is due prior to attending the retreat. 

To attend a Stage IV Metastatic retreat, we ask each participant to pay a total registration fee of $200.  To reserve your place at a retreat, we require a $50 non-refundable deposit.  The remaining $150 is due prior to attending the retreat.

The actual cost to attend a retreat is $1,500 - $1,800 per woman. Thanks to the generosity of donors, all women receive an automatic scholarship of $1,100 to $1,400.

Yes. We will work with you to make it possible to attend a retreat.

Yes. Because women living with breast cancer often face considerable medical expense during and after diagnosis, Breast Cancer Recovery places a strong emphasis on ensuring that all women – regardless of financial standing – can experience an Infinite Boundaries retreat.

Download the financial assistance form and return to the Breast Cancer Recovery office.

Contact our office for a financial assistance form may be sent to you.

If you need additional financial assistance, and want to make sure you reserve your spot at the retreat, register online:

• Choose the retreat you would like to attend
• Complete the online registration form
• At the payment section, select the option $150.00 deposit with the "Bill Me" Option.
• In the Comment box, state you would like to receive the financial assistance application.
• Follow-up with an email to our Program Director

We ask that you arrive between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the first day and will finish on the last day by 11:00 am.

We encourage attendance at all meals and activities so that you can benefit from your time at retreat. However, retreat is your time so if you need to rest or take care of other health needs; we ask that you communicate that with your retreat team. One of the key concepts we encourage at retreat is asking for what you need. We encourage participants to participate at their comfort level in all of the components of the retreat. You are always in control of your level of disclosure and participation.

Yes. We are able to accommodate most dietary concerns. We strive to provide healthy, nutritious meals with an occasional treat. We can provide vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free meal options.

Yes, you will have your own room.

The retreats are exclusively designed for breast cancer survivors to continue or begin healing on their own. We believe that this is a time for self-reflection for survivors and this is done best by attending a retreat solo. Only survivors may attend the retreats.

At this point we are unable to help with any travel expenses or provide transportation to and from the retreats. We do however, put you in contact with others attending retreat for you to carpool.

If you have attended a retreat you are an Infinite Boundaries Alumni. Please contact our Program Director.

We have plenty of past retreat attendees who are willing to share their retreat experience. Please give us contact our office and we will put you in touch with someone.