PWS Moms Hiking Event Series
A weekend of connecting, relaxing, and spending time in nature...
Originally conceptualized with the goal of offering mothers of children with PWS both a respite and an opportunity to build their support system, the inaugural event in 2024 received such a positive response that we decided to grow the movement! There will be three events in 2026:
- Adirondack Mountains (Old Forge, NY): June 5-7, 2026
- Glacier National Park (Montana): August 14-17, 2026
- Smoky Mountains (Gatlinburg, TN): October 9-12, 2026
If you are interested in attending an upcoming event, you could either:
1) Request to join the email list at Contact information form
OR
2) Join the "PWS Moms' Hiking Weekend" group on Facebook.
2025 Event Sponsored by:
When surveying the groups after the events, the recurring themes have consistently been about feeling accepted, understood, and refreshed...
“The only thing missing in these pictures is the soundtrack of laughter and the feeling of peace we experienced from taking care of ourselves for a few well deserved days.” -2024 attendee
“We are connected by a diagnosis, trauma, grief, and fear – but most importantly by courage, patience, and unconditional love. Never underestimate how powerful it feels to say yes to something uncomfortable. I’ll be forever grateful for this weekend and for these incredible women. Until next year…” -2024/ 2025 attendee
“Coming from out of the area and not knowing anyone, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. But knowing other PWS moms and how we are all warriors fighting for our children, I expected this group would be strong, determined, and resourceful. Meeting and spending time with other moms who face similar challenges and concerns in a space where we can open up, relax and also challenge ourselves, was not only cathartic, but also inspirational. I am so grateful for the opportunity to participate in the weekend, enjoy the outdoors and meet and learn from some truly incredible PWS mom warriors.” -2025 attendee
“I am so grateful that I was able to escape everyday reality and attend the PWS mom’s hiking weekend. To share space with women walking the PWS path of all stages and ages was a privilege I will never take for granted. I arrived stressed and nervous to both leave home and be somewhere new. I left feeling both lighter and fulfilled. It was the perfect blend of movement and relaxation, listening and being heard, adventure and comfort. I took home with me core memories like the smell of pine on the trails, nighttime stargazing by the fire, and soaking up conversation in the hot tub that will sustain me on harder days. My overall feeling as I left the retreat was, I am not alone. This is an incredible feeling, and I want others to feel the same way. I highly recommend a hiking weekend with fellow PWS moms!” -2025 attendee
