New Participant Retreats

The New Participant Retreats are for women 18 years old and older who has been diagnosed with or are surviving ANY type of cancer and have never participated in our retreat programs. Tell Me More About New Participant Retreats.

Sunday, Aug 2nd-Tuesday, August 4th Sunday, August 16th-Tuesday, August 18th
Sunday, August 30-Tuesday, September 1st

These retreats are hosted in the Grayling, Michigan, area.
-Retreat Start Time:  4:00 pm (ET) Day One
-Retreat End Time:  1:00 pm (ET) Day Three

reunion Retreats

The Reunion Retreats are for any woman who has previously attended one of our New Participant Retreats and would like to hone her fly fishing skills, wade in the river once again, enjoy a little bit of nature and some fun and smiles.

Upcoming Events March 6-7, 2026 - Fly Fishing Expo Waterford, MI

March 15, 2026 - Work-Bee in Grand Rapids, MI* April 12, 2026 - Work-Bee in Grand Rapids, MI*

April 25th - Opening Day Event - Betsie River Thompsonville, MI (near Crystal Mt Resort)

May 17, 2026 - Work-Bee in Grand Rapids, MI* June 14, 2026 - Work-Bee in Grand Rapids, MI*

July 19-21, 2026 - Reunion Retreat, Au Sable River Grayling, MI

*Work-Bees are non-fishing events.

You may attend as many Reunion Retreats as you like, as long as you register and can meet, or exceed the physical and health requirements for each retreat. Space is limited and restrictions may apply. Tell me more about Reunion Retreats.

Retreats are hosted in the Grayling, Michigan, area.

I Want To Volunteer

We need assistance at our New Participant and Reunion Retreats. Are you a fly fisher, nurse, social worker, doctor, cancer survivor, or a kind-hearted person who wants help us out? Learn more about volunteering.

Download and share our Retreat Date Flyer! Pass along to a friend, potential participant or volunteer, local cancer support groups, health care providers, oncology docs or radiologists, nurse navigators or medical social workers.