To attend this specific event you must not have attended an in-person GWG event before.
We’ve created this weekend for our new GWGs to join the sisterhood and make connections with other women just like them. This weekend is a retreat to not be the only sick girl in the room and make connections to last a lifetime. This is our way of welcoming you into the GWG sisterhood.
This year our group will be cozied up from May 13 – 15, 2022 or May 20 – 22, 2022 ( it will state in your acceptance email on which weekend you are attending) in Stroudsburg, PA at Trout Lake Retreat Centers.
Each heated lakeside or woodside cabin can hold up to 15 people. Don’t worry – there are two bathrooms and showers in each!
To attend this specific event you must not have attended an in-person GWG event before.
Sorry! You can’t attend this retreat. You’ll be able to attend the larger retreat later in 2022.
You must be at least 18 years old to attend the newbie retreat.
You must have a confirmed IBD diagnosis and/or an ostomy to attend the retreat.
That’s ok! Most of the women attending this one will be in the same exact boat. This is your chance to make new connections with new women!
Yes! Your lodging, meals and all activities are covered. All accepted attendees will also receive an event t-shirt and swag bag full of lots of other Girls With Guts goodies.
*Item color and design may slightly differ.*
This means the usual registration fee is completely waived thanks to our generous sponsors and donors!
For this event registration is covered, however travel is not, so you’ll need to pay for your own transportation to make it to the retreat. If you are chosen, you will need to send your travel information to GWG to attend this event.
We are currently working on the menu. Once it is finalized, it will be announced so you can plan accordingly. The menu is being designed to be IBD friendly, but keep in mind we cannot please everyone.
Elizabeth Kestel – events@girlswithguts.org
Alicia Aiello – president@girlswithguts.org
To apply, we will have you fill out an application with some more information about yourself, as well as write an essay that our Board will review. You can choose to write about the two topics below:
*Not ALL who apply will be chosen. Applications for 2022 are closed. Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement to apply for 2023!
