1. What does the cost of the retreat include? Your retreat ticket will give you access to two-and-a-half days of inspiring educational sessions and group activities Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening. It includes lodging at a large country cottage for 2-3 nights (depending on your travel plans) and all meals from dinner on Thurs, Oct 24th through dinner on Sat, Oct 26th. For those who need to stay an extra night before departing, we'll provide a simple breakfast on Sunday morning. (Note: Lodging prohibits smoking of any kind.)

2. Does this retreat apply more to certain parenting stages than others?

Most of the parenting principles we'll discuss will apply to parenting at ANY stage. Gathering with moms at various stages will add to the richness of our discussions. Luckily, combining the experience of Dr. Mary & Marielle, we have ALL parenting stages covered: infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age kids, teenagers, and adult children!  

3. What parenting theories/styles do Marielle & Dr. Mary align with?

We support ideas from various parenting approaches including positive parenting, responsive parenting, and intentional parenting. Our goal is for you to glean the best wisdom from all reasonable approaches and to apply what works for you and aligns with your value system.   

4. What if I change my mind? Are there refunds? Because of the limited availability of this event, retreat tickets are not refundable once purchased. However, we understand life happens. If you can no longer attend, simply email us at drmary@drmarywilde.com before September 1st, and we'll contact someone on the waitlist (if available). If we or you are able to find someone interested in purchasing your ticket, you'll receive a refund of your paid ticket price minus a $50 transfer fee. By making this ticket purchase you agree to these terms and conditions. We reserve the right to modify the retreat itinerary as needed to provide the best experience to attendees. In the very unlikely event that the retreat must be cancelled by the hosts due to an emergency or some unforeseen extreme circumstance, attendees will receive a full refund (though we cannot be responsible for other travel costs or expenses incurred).

5. Are there discounts for members of Mom Spot and Compassion Parenting? Yes! If you're a current member of either parenting community with an active subscription, you'll be emailed a coupon code for $100 off registration for the retreat weekend! If you'd like to join either group, there's still time. You can choose Mom Spot, Compassion Parenting, or both! If you're only interested in the parenting retreat, membership is not required--the retreat is still an amazing value. 

6. What if I don't want to stay at the vacation home overnight? We have a limited number of day passes available for $497. A day pass ticket will give you access to workshops and activities from 9am-5pm on Friday and Saturday (includes lunch). If you're interested in a day pass, contact drmary@drmarywilde.com.

7. Can you accommodate special dietary needs? After purchasing your ticket, you'll receive a questionnaire about special dietary needs. The final menu will be selected with those needs in mind.

8. What if I have other questions? You can email your questions to drmary@drmarywilde.com.