Why Connection is Essential in Surrogacy & Egg Donation
Surrogacy and egg donation are extraordinary acts of love, generosity, and courage. They are journeys that change lives, both for intended parents and for the women who make family-building possible. Yet, while these experiences are deeply meaningful, they can also be emotionally complex and, at times, isolating.
Many surrogates and egg donors describe moments where they feel misunderstood by friends, family, or even healthcare providers. It can be difficult to explain the emotional layers that come with carrying a child for another family or donating genetic material to help someone become a parent. There is beauty, pride, and purpose in the journey, but also vulnerability, exhaustion, uncertainty, and sometimes grief.
For many women, these emotions are carried quietly.
That is exactly why Sacred Surrogacy’s 2026 Retreat Series exists: to ensure that no one has to carry this journey alone.
2026 Retreat Dates & Locations
Jan 31: Saskatoon Pop-Up Women’s Circle
April 10–12: Alberta Retreat
June 19–21: Manitoba Retreat
August (TBD): Nova Scotia Retreat
Oct 2–4: Ontario Retreat
Nov 6–8: British Columbia Retreat
Each of these gatherings has been thoughtfully designed to offer safe, nurturing spaces where women can rest, reflect, and reconnect with themselves and with one another.
Why Community Is So Powerful
Community isn’t just supportive, it is transformative.
At Sacred Surrogacy, retreats are described as “a sanctuary where we come together to heal, grow, and reconnect with ourselves and each other.” These spaces allow women to step away from daily responsibilities and into an environment built on compassion, understanding, and shared experience.
When you sit in a circle with others who truly understand your journey, something shifts. You realize:
- You are not alone in your feelings
- Your emotions are valid
- Your experiences matter
- Your story deserves to be heard
In these moments, walls come down. Conversations become honest. Laughter and tears are equally welcome. And healing begins naturally.
Retreats as Emotional Care
Research consistently shows what many women already know from experience: strong social support plays a vital role in reducing the risk of prenatal and postnatal depression. Feeling connected, supported, and understood helps regulate stress, improves emotional resilience, and promotes long-term mental well-being.
For surrogates and egg donors, this support is especially important. You may be navigating:
- Hormonal changes
- Postpartum recovery
- Emotional attachment and separation
- Shifts in identity
- Changes in personal relationships
- Questions about your role and purpose
Without community, these challenges can feel overwhelming. With community, they become manageable.
Sacred Surrogacy retreats create environments where women feel safe expressing the full range of their emotions without judgment, pressure, or expectation. These gatherings serve as preventative care, emotional maintenance, and healing space all in one.
They are not a luxury. They are an essential part of holistic well-being.
What Makes These Retreats Unique
Each Sacred Surrogacy retreat is intentionally crafted to support the whole person in mind, body, and heart.
At a retreat, you’ll experience:
- Intentional circles of sharing: Safe, guided spaces where participants can speak openly and be met with empathy.
- Rituals that honour your strength and heart: Ceremonies that recognize your contribution, resilience, and emotional journey.
- Somatic and creative practices: Movement, reflection, and creative expression that help release stored stress and emotion.
- Opportunities for rest and renewal: Time to unplug, breathe deeply, and simply be—without responsibility or expectation.
- A renewed sense of self: Many women leave feeling more grounded, confident, and connected to their purpose.
And perhaps most importantly, you leave with something that lasts far beyond the weekend: a community.
Friendships formed at retreats often continue for years. These women become sounding boards, cheerleaders, and sources of strength long after the event ends.
A Community That Lasts
The impact of a Sacred Surrogacy retreat doesn’t end when you go home. Participants frequently describe feeling:
- More emotionally balanced
- More confident in their journey
- More connected to themselves
- More supported in daily life
The sense of belonging created at these gatherings becomes a foundation for long-term wellness. It is a reminder that your story is part of something bigger and that you are deeply valued within it.
Everyone is Welcome
All Sacred Surrogacy retreats are proudly sponsored to ensure accessibility and inclusion. They are open to:
- Surrogates at all stages of their journey
- Postpartum surrogates
- Alumni participants
- Egg donors from Egg Helpers
No matter where you are in your path, you are welcome here. You belong.
A Commitment to Your Well-Being
At Sacred Surrogacy, care doesn’t stop at contracts and coordination. It extends into emotional support, community building, and lifelong connection.
The 2026 Retreat Series reflects this commitment.
It is an investment in your health.
In your healing.
In your happiness.
In your sense of belonging.
Because when women are supported, families thrive. And when community comes together, healing happens.
