Our hope is that they leave knowing: I am seen. I am loved. My story matters. And I don’t have to face what comes next alone.
You don’t have to carry it all alone.
Sometimes the hardest part of being a teen is feeling like you have to carry it all alone.
Anxiety that’s hard to explain. The ache of losing someone. Changes at home. Friendships that hurt. Feeling left out—even in a room full of people. Wondering whether you’re enough, or where you belong.
Start With the Heart creates space to set some of that weight down.
Space to laugh, breathe, reflect, and be yourself. To connect with other teens and caring adults who take the time to listen. To discover that you don’t have to earn love by being perfect—and that Jesus loves you, right where you are.
Through meaningful conversations, shared experiences, journaling, worship, and ongoing connection, we help teens recognize their worth and practice extending that same love and compassion to themselves.
They don’t need to arrive with the right words. They don’t need to have everything figured out.
More Than a Weekend
Through worship, journaling, guided reflection and experiential group activities, teens explore their strengths, practice tools for navigating emotions, and build supportive connections. The experience continues with 4–6 weeks of weekly follow-up and a celebration and graduation weekend upon completion.
Deep Connection
Engagement in worship, journaling, and guided reflection as a group to foster spiritual growth and community.
Practical Tools
Development of strengths and emotional navigation skills through experiential group activities designed for teens.
Continuous Growth
Ongoing support with 4–6 weeks of follow-up sessions, culminating in a graduation celebration weekend.
Partnering With Parents
We will talk with parents before enrollment to explore whether the retreat is a good fit. Parents will be invited to participate in closing activities and celebrate their teen’s experience.
Scholarships & Pilot Pricing
Scholarships are available. Pilot pricing and registration details will be announced soon.
Future Retreats
Boys’ retreats and summer retreats are being planned. Boys and girls will attend separate retreats. If winter does not work for your family, join the interest list for future options.
Receive Retreat Updates
Parents and guardians: leave your name and email and select the retreats you’re interested in. Phone and teen age are optional. This is an interest form, not registration or a commitment to attend.