Take Courage Weekend Retreat: A Path to Peace After Abortion 

Hosted by Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center 

If you’ve experienced the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion, you are not alone—and you are deeply loved. Bridgehaven invites you to a special weekend retreat designed to help you find peace, healing, and hope. 

In a safe and serene environment, surrounded by others who understand, you’ll be guided through a thoughtfully crafted curriculum led by trained advocates and compassionate pastors. This retreat is a place to rest, reflect, and begin the journey of soul-level healing.  

What to Expect: 

• A peaceful, confidential setting in Robins, IA 
• Support from trained, nonjudgmental facilitators 
• Guided sessions based in scripture and trauma-informed focused on emotional and spiritual restoration 
• Time for personal reflection, prayer, and connection 
• A community of understanding and grace 
• Private bedroom with shared bath at a spacious and beautiful home 
• Delicious meals and snacks daily 

You are not alone. Let this weekend be the beginning of your healing.   

Retreat Cost is $125, scholarships are available. 

If you have had an abortion experience, it may feel difficult to open up about this in even your most well-trusted circles such as friends, family-members, or people in your church community.

This is why we have created space for women and men to get away from the daily pressures of work and family, to be able to open up about their abortion experiences, and ultimately find healing.

Dates

Bridgehaven hosts Take Courage retreats bi-annually – spring and fall. Our Fall 2025 retreat will be offered November 7-9.

Schedule

The retreat begins on a Friday evening and concludes Sunday around noon. Lodging for two nights, all meals, and curriculum materials are included in the registration fee.

To register or learn if this program is right for you, please email haley@bridgehavencr.org or complete the form above.

Testimonials

“There truly was healing to be had, walls to come down, and all of the guilt and shame to be released. A tender heart was uncovered that had been buried for so long.”

“This retreat allowed me to gain peace and understand my grief.”

“The environment was completely free of condemnation and judgement. I have never felt such acceptance, understanding, and grace. It was incredibly powerful to be accepted.”