CALLING ALL HOMESCHOOL MOMS
Learn and unwind with your Morning Time mentors
Join us for the second annual
We Gather Together beach retreat.
When: January 25-28, 2024
Where: Ft. Morgan, Alabama
Who: Pam Barnhill, the YMB team and YOU!
This event is SOLD OUT. Watch in 2024 for details about the 2025 event.
WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?
Three days of learning and living together
To equip and encourage you in your homeschool
MORNING SESSIONS
Morning Time Together
You get to be the student -- in more ways than one. First you get the experience Morning Time from the student's perspective and as you participate you will learn new techniques to try at home.
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Afternoon Occupations
These optional sessions will include informal activities we have strewn for you or mini-workshops like a nature walk or photography class. You can also use this time to just chat with other moms, sit on the beach, or hide away to read a book -- we won't judge.
EVENING SESSIONS
Encourage and Equip
In the evenings we will gather to be encouraged by devotions or a book club selection (one chapter - easy peasy) and then workshop Morning Time plans and tactics with practical activities you will love.
What this year's attendees had to say about the retreat...
I’ve attended many homeschool conferences and while I always enjoy them I definitely come away with more thoughts jangling in my head. This weekend was really the retreat it promised to be. I took in ideas, received encouragement, and garnered support from other women in my corner. I returned home ready to jump back into this messy but oh, so important work.
- Lindsay Korte
I don't think I can fully put into words how meaningful this weekend was. You planned the perfect retreat where we had the right mix of rest, learning, fellowship and amazing food. I said this at the beach house and will say it again, the fact that I didn't have to make a single decision brought a peace that my brain needed!
- Abigail Smith
Having ample amounts of time to relax and visit with the amazing other like minded moms and team members and being able to see their resources that they’re using with their families was SO encouraging! I loved being able to look through all of the books that were there, and learning about new titles that I want to add to our family library. So much goodness all around!!!
- Annalisa Beiler
I felt so refreshed and felt able to relax the entire weekend. I learned a lot-- both from the planned sessions as well as all the conversations I had with other mamas as well as the YMB staff. What a gift having amazing food at the house that I didn't have to think about or prepare or clean up from. I felt so spoiled and LOVED that part of the retreat.
- Elizabeth Daniel
ALL THE DETAILS
Your retreat includes:
LEARN
All sessions and supplies
We have so many fun sessions planned including two days of rich Morning Time, evening encouragement, planning and how-to workshops, and opportunities to learn and enjoy. You will take home valuable resources you can use in your Morning Time, as well as fun goodies to remember your weekend by.
LIVE
Let's hang out together at the beach
Pam and the team will be bunking with you at the house, so we'll have plenty of opportunities to grab a chance to chat over coffee or stroll down and sit on the beach for an impromptu Q&A. And you'll make lasting friendships with the other moms who are running the same homeschool marathon as you.
EAT
Gourmet meals and fun snacks
There will be plenty of homemade, whole food, snacks, and treats -- all prepared by our in-house professional chef who can meet any required nutritional needs and requests. We have planned the meals and will clean the kitchen so all you have to do is eat and then put your feet up.
More accolades from attendees...
It was very helpful to see multiple families all doing morning time and all doing things differently. It was very freeing and reassuring at the same time.
- Maggie Headrick
Doing Morning Time with other moms was amazing! I left energized for the rest of the school year and feeling like I had begun real friendships with the other women at the retreat.
- Colleen Rein
It was such a delightful, warm, recharging weekend. Pam and the team crafted a delightful weekend with the perfect balance of relaxing and learning. With good food to boot!
- Vanessa Russell
I can’t say enough good things about it! And the size was perfect! Small enough to feel connected and seen; big enough to make new friends easily and have enough diversity in interests to find someone similar. Mealtimes together were really special.
- Lucy Duggar
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FAQ
Who is the retreat for?
Any mom homeschooling her children who is doing Morning Time or wants to learn more about doing Morning Time. We aren't checking Morning Time plans at the door so basically any homeschool mom can come and relax with us. We have a limited number of spots so don't miss your chance.
What about church service on Sunday?
We will have information about a number of local options and denominations on request including time set aside for a Saturday evening vigil service.
What is provided?
We provide everything except for your travel to and from the event. Lodging, all food, supplies, and classes are all included.
What if I have a question not answered here?
Please read the information on the booking page carefully. Your question may be answered there by our retreat partner Making Family Count. If not, reach out to us at info@pambarnhill.com and we will get back to you with an answer as soon as possible.
Ready to enjoy a few restful days of
Truth, Goodness, and Beauty?
The We Gather Together beach retreat is waiting for you—but only until the spots are filled!
This event is SOLD OUT. Watch in 2024 for details about the 2025 event.
