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Babymoon Wellness Retreat
learn, connect & relax while preparing for baby
Your express one-stop shop to become a prepared parent before baby arrives!
Are you ready to be a parent? Because giving birth is just the beginning...
Kick off the weekend with a continental breakfast, then dive into topics like baby sleep & feeding, mental health, baby safety, the couple relationship, infant development, and more.
Connect with other expectant couples. Retreat activities will be hands-on, interactive, and FUN!
Pamper yourselves and make memories together. On Saturday night, you’re free to explore the town, enjoy a romantic dinner, or book a spa appointment or an overnight stay. *Not included in retreat fee.
“Graduate” on Sunday with increased confidence and a toolkit to care for yourselves and your new baby from Day One.
Can’t make it? Join our self-paced online course!
This retreat is intended to augment a birthing and lactation course but not be a substitute for one.
Meet Your Instructors
Beverly Gillen is a Twin Cities-based licensed parent educator, author, and founder of Partners in Parenting Consulting. Bev brings 30 years of parent education experience and is a mom of two.
Bev’s daughters, Molly Birkeland and Megan Rosvold, are moms to busy toddlers with practical expertise in breastfeeding, baby gear, and where to go to find other new parents. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Molly will be leading the wellness portion of the retreat.
Pricing & Registration
Email hello@bevgillen.com to inquire about future dates or check out our self-paced online course!
$399/couple (all are welcome; inquire about our sliding fee scale)
A portion of retreat profits will be donated to the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery.
About The Stork School
Featured in Lake Minnetonka Magazine
The Stork School for Expectant Parents empowers you to take charge of your NPE (New Parent Experience). Learn evidence-based strategies that will allow you to relax and enjoy this precious journey and be the amazing parent you were meant to be! You’ll learn about newborns and postpartum wellness before baby arrives so you can be confident and capable of caring for your newborn and yourselves.
Now enrolling! Email hello@bevgillen.com to get started.
FAQs
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The second or third trimesters are ideal, but feel free to join us at any stage of expectant parenthood.
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We understand babies have their own timetable so just let us know, and we will grant you access to the online version of the course at no additional charge.
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Of course - all are welcome! While this retreat is geared toward baby’s parents, you could bring one non-pregnant support person along if your co parent is unable to attend.
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This workshop is not currently covered by insurance. Some participants have successfully used employer wellness or education benefits, so we encourage you to check with your employer or benefits provider. We are happy to provide documentation if helpful.
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We are actively partnering with workplaces that want to recruit and retain high quality employees by offering family friendly benefits. If you own or work for such a company, we’d love to connect and create a partnership.
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Yes! You can take the course online at your own pace. We also offer occasional cohort-based programs, so please contact us if you are interested.
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When you email hello@bevgillen.com to reserve your spot, please include the gift card number. Stork School payments are made through PayPal and your total will be automatically reduced.
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All families are welcome and no one will be denied participation due to inability to pay. Please inquire about our sliding fee scale if you need assistance in paying for the cost of the course.
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We know life can be unpredictable. If you need to cancel because baby arrives early, contact us for access to our online course.
Because space is limited, we’re unable to offer refunds for no-shows. We appreciate your understanding.
Although rare, classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment in which case we will work with you to find another session.