A journey for grieving couples who are Splintered with Sorrow and long to find the Hope of Christ.
Join us at the Splintered with Sorrow Grieving Couples Retreat, where families impacted by the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood can find solace. The retreat is for couples who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, and after birth as an infant, child, adolescent, or adult. The retreat is hosted by Red Bird Ministries. The opening speaker will speak on the topic of suffering, and founders Ryan and Kelly Breaux will share their testimony and facilitate the weekend. Over the weekend, the team of Red Bird Ministries will lead couples in age-specific loss groups on a journey toward healing. Families will have access to spiritual direction, counseling sessions, small group conversations, and private couple time. This healing retreat offers a valuable opportunity for support and healing that you won't want to miss.
Splintered with Sorrow, A Grieving Couples’s Retreat
Red Bird Ministries is offering an overnight weekend retreat at the Grand Coteau Retreats for grieving couples of all ages, stages, and circumstances from pregnancy through adulthood.
15 Spots Available
When: Thursday, June 12 through Saturday, June 14, 2025
Retreat check-in begins on Friday at 3:00 pm CST
The retreat ends on Sunday at 12:00 pm CST.
Where:
Grand Coteau Retreats 313 E M.L.K. Dr. Grand Coteau, LA 70541
Registration Instructions: Click on the link below to register.
Having second thoughts?
We understand that deciding to attend can be overwhelming. I still remember the countless reasons I told myself not to go. However, from my experience, I promise that the retreat will provide you with an incredible sense of peace and practical tools to help you move forward in your journey. We hope that sharing the agenda will ease your mind and heart about what the weekend will entail. If you are still hesitant and would like to speak with someone who has attended a past retreat, please continue reading below.
Have Questions
We recognize that signing up for one of our couple retreats can be particularly challenging for families who are searching for support after their child dies.
There are so many questions. Can we trust they know the depths of our pain? Will our grief be held with tender, loving care? Will we feel safe in this space? Will the leaders be too happy or too sad? Will my grief have a place at this retreat?
It’s perfectly normal to have questions, and we hope we can provide you with a little help in your discernment process.
By clicking the link below, you can register to receive a callback from a previous retreat participant. The registration form also lets you select your preferred contact method: email, text, or phone call, making this as easy and painless as possible based on your comfort level. Just click here and we will be in touch within a few days.
“My soul is deprived of peace, I have forgotten what happiness is; I tell myself my future is lost, all that I hoped for from the Lord…
But I will call this to mind, as my reason to have hope: The favors of the Lord are not exhausted, his mercies are not spent; They are renewed each morning, so great is his faithfulness.
My portion is the Lord, says my soul; therefore will I hope in him. Good is the Lord to one who waits for him, to the soul that seeks him; It is good to hope in silence for the saving help of the Lord”
Lamentations 3:17-26
Meet the Team
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Kelly and Ryan Breaux
FOUNDERS
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John and Dana Miller
PREGNANCY LOSS
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Leaders TBA
ADOLESCENT LOSS
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Cheryl and Lonny LaVerne
ADULT CHILD LOSS
Retreat Support Services Included:
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Small Groups
The retreatants will be grouped with their peers based on the age of their child at the time of the loss.
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Counseling
Retreatants have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a professional grief counselor.
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Spiritual Direction
Retreatants can meet one-on-one with a certified spiritual director to discuss how grief has impacted their relationship with God.
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Group Leader
Each participant will be paired with a peer leader of the same age of loss.
Retreat Center Information & Prices
The price for the retreat includes accommodations for one couple.
Couple Registration – $725
All rooms are equipped with either a double bed or two twin beds, and each room features a private bathroom with a shower.
No refunds will be given within 30 days of the retreat. Deposits are non-refundable. To apply for a scholarship, please click here.
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Registration Dates
Registration opens on January 1, 2025, and closes on June 1, 2025.
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Refunds
No refunds will be issued within 30 days of the retreat. Refunds will only be provided as store credit for future retreats or materials.
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Scholarships
Financial sponsorships are provided but not guaranteed. Retreatants that have not made the retreat will be given sponsorships first. Apply for a scholarship here.
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Travel Policy
If you are traveling from another state, please arrange your transportation to and from the retreat center.
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Travel Information
The closest airport to the retreat center is the Lafayette Airport (LFT).
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Early Arrival and Questions
If you're arriving early in Lafayette, LA, please reach out to the Red Bird office at (337) 223-2019 for suggestions on food or accommodations.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit”
Psalm 34:18
Financial scholarships are provided but not guaranteed. Those who have not attended a RBM retreat will be given priority for scholarships.
Join us in Prayer!
Sign up to take a holy hour during our retreat by clicking the button below. Prayer can be done in your adoration chapel in front of the Blessed Sacrament, at your home church parish, or in your prayer corner at home.
Red Bird Friends,
Our community is currently facing a challenge. Due to financial difficulties, many families are unable to afford the cost of registration for our retreats. As a result, some may not be able to receive the necessary support they desperately need.
We kindly request that you prayerfully consider extending a helping hand by sponsoring one of our families. Your financial assistance would make a significant difference in their lives and enable them to find the healing and community they desperately need. We appreciate your generosity and compassion. Thank you for your support.