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Please join us for BREATHE: A restorative retreat for moms. We offer optional personal counseling, focused prayer, the calming experiences of Christ-centered yoga, aromatherapy, and a variety of creative expressions designed to bring pleasure and peace. Our teacher and host for the weekend, Kay Warren, shares her personal story of parenting a child with serious mental illness, as well as the wholistic practices she adopted and implemented while journeying with her son, Matthew.
“I hadn't realized I had been holding my breath. This was the first time in 12 years that I took a full breath and completely felt open to healing, trust, and new options. The experiences and exercises at BREATHE opened up not only my airways but also my heart.”
“This was the biggest transformative experience of my life. I had left my faith when my son became ill and this experience restored my faith in the Lord. Never underestimate what your work does to save people. Thank you”
“There was a crisis with my son 3 days before the retreat, and I almost backed out. After much prayer, I decided to come anyway. I had no expectation and was feeling defeated. After the sessions, sharing, and prayer, I came out feeling a peace I had not had in a long time. I also found my tears after being numb for some time. The peace and hope have remained with me since the retreat.”
Check-in opens at 1:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday, October 18, and check-out is at 11:30 a.m. (PT) on Sunday, October 20.
Southern California has multiple airports to choose from (John Wayne/Orange County, Los Angeles International Airport, Long Beach, Burbank, Ontario, and San Diego). For reference, John Wayne/Orange County (SNA) is about 20 minutes from the retreat center, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about an hour and 15 minutes away without traffic. There is no public transit system to The Ranch. Please plan to rent a car or take an Uber.
The retreat address is:
Rancho Capistrano Retreat Center
29251 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
In the heart of bustling Orange County, the Rancho Capistrano Retreat Center is an unexpected jewel. The 170-acre grounds include beautiful walking paths, buildings inspired by Spanish architecture, and a historic adobe ranch house built in the 1800s, all overlooking a serene lake surrounded by shady trees, weeping willows, and palms.
The Rancho Capistrano Retreat Center offers simple and comfortable accommodations in either the Hacienda or Lakeside buildings. Each retreat attendee will be provided with a private room which is furnished with two queen-size beds and an ensuite bathroom. Linens, towels, and an iron/ironing board are included. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the campus. There are no televisions in the room.
*Please note that hair dryers and toiletries are not provided.
There will be a number of optional activities (included in the registration price) offered throughout the weekend to refresh your body, mind, and soul.
Five delicious meals will be provided throughout the weekend, as well as snacks and beverages (bottled water, coffee, tea, select sodas, and sparkling water).
We are so sorry for the loss you have experienced. There are no words for the loss of a beloved child. This particular retreat is designed for moms who currently have a child with mental illness. We do not recommend this retreat for a mom who has lost a child to suicide. Please email info@kaywarren.com to receive other options for support.
This is a women’s only event. To be respectful of the privacy of the women who attend, we are only able to offer lodging to retreat attendees.
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With more than 30 years of professional experience acrossdiverse corporate environments, Erin Berriman has established herself as aseasoned leader and advocate. Over the last 15 years, Erin has focused hercareer in the non-profit sector, primarily working for a national Christian ministrydedicated to supporting families. Her roles have ranged from fundraising andgrant writing, to managing community outreach initiatives, where she served asa vital liaison between the organization and local community groups.
Erin's most recent position was Director of Operations andIntegration for the Visual Media Department, where she led the successfulimplementation of approved projects, creative initiatives, and strategic plans.With a strong background in project management, Erin is known for hermeticulous attention to detail, ability to collaborate across departments, andher deep understanding of both strategic and tactical objectives.
Her leadership is marked by a commitment to innovation,collaboration, and a focus on achieving measurable results. In 2024, Erinjoined Hope for Brighter Tomorrow as the Director of Programs and Operations,where she continues to leverage her extensive experience to make a positiveimpact on the organization and the families it serves.
When away from work, she enjoys spending her time with herhusband, Mark, and their golden retrievers. She has three children, Megan, Brianne and Michael and two grandchildren.
Kelly M. Rosati, J.D. has been an advocate for children and families for nearly 30 years. An attorney by education, she began her career in government and legal affairs in the healthcare arena. Her full-time child and family advocacy began in Hawaii where she was a proponent of child-friendly policies in the legislature and media.
She then served as the Vice President of Advocacy for Children at a national family ministry and after that was the founding director of the Flying Horse Foundation, where she launched equine-assisted learning programs for at-risk kids in Colorado, Costa Rica, and Kauai.
Her passion for children has been both professional and personal as she and her husband, John, adopted their four children from foster care and wrote about the journey in their book, Wait No More. (Tyndale, 2011) She was named by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin in 2001 as one of the “10 Who Made a Difference” in the state of Hawaii for her child advocacy work and has testified before Congress about the needs of children in foster care. She joined Hope for Brighter Tomorrows as its President in 2024 with a passion for serving families like hers who are impacted by mental health challenges.
Kay Warren co-founded Saddleback Church with her husband Rick in 1980 in Lake Forest, CA, serving until his retirement in 2022. After their son Matthew's death, who battled serious mental illness, Kay launched Saddleback’s Hope for Mental Health Initiative to provide a safe and welcoming place for individuals and families affected by mental illness to receive accurate psychoeducation, build community, and be fully incorporated into the life of the church.
In 2019, she started BREATHE to support parents of children with mental illness, offering respite retreats, free Zoom calls, and a private Facebook page for parents. In 2024 Kay launched her nonprofit, Hope for Brighter Tomorrows to expand her mental health efforts for parents and to guide the faith community on ministering to affected families. Kay has contributed to mental health and suicide prevention efforts in Orange County, CA, was an EXCOMM member of the Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, and authored several books on ministry and personal resilience. She has three children, Amy, Josh, and the late Matthew, and five grandchildren.
Kay Warren co-founded Saddleback Church with her husband Rick in 1980 in Lake Forest, CA, serving until his retirement in 2022. After their son Matthew's death, who battled serious mental illness, Kay launched Saddleback’s Hope for Mental Health Initiative to provide a safe and welcoming place for individuals and families affected by mental illness to receive accurate psychoeducation, build community, and be fully incorporated into the life of the church.
In 2019, she started BREATHE to support parents of children with mental illness, offering respite retreats, free Zoom calls, and a private Facebook page for parents. In 2024 Kay launched her nonprofit, Hope for Brighter Tomorrows to expand her mental health efforts for parents and to guide the faith community on ministering to affected families. Kay has contributed to mental health and suicide prevention efforts in Orange County, CA, was an EXCOMM member of the Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, and authored several books on ministry and personal resilience. She has three children, Amy, Josh, and the late Matthew, and five grandchildren.
Luan began her professional life in architectural design and real estate development. During these years, she experienced several medical emergencies which left serious mental health consequences. Through her own experiences, Luan became passionate about care for the whole person, as well as the vital role of the faith community in cultivating welcoming, informed, and supportive environments for people with mental health challenges.
Through launching a mental health ministry in her local church, she was led to complete a Master of Social Work with a special interest in faith and mental health integration.
She went on to lead a large Care & Recovery ministry and has a heart for pastoral care and counsel. Luan remains active in the mental health community, volunteering with NAMI and the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Luan married her college sweetheart, and they cherish life together with their two daughters.
