You are not alone.

Rachel's Vineyard is a weekend retreat held in locations around the country, including right here not far from Madison.

This retreat was created to help anyone who is dealing with the emotional loss or spiritual pain of abortion including individuals, couples, family members and friends.

Discover the power of God's love, compassion and mercy.

This retreat is a safe, supportive place for you to focus on a painful time without the distractions of everyday life.  A loving, caring and nonjudgmental team will help you take the first steps toward healing.

Supporting you on your journey toward forgiveness, peace and reconciliation.

The Rachel's Vineyard retreat has its foundation in Catholicism, but people of all faiths are welcome. It combines both spiritual and psychological exercises.  The retreat was founded by Theresa Burke, PhD, and Kevin Burke, LSW -- both with extensive backgrounds in counseling -- whose compassionate hearts are dedicated to healing the pain of abortion.

Caring and confidential.

We understand that your loss may be something that you have never shared with another person, even those who are closest to you.  All interactions with the Rachel's Vineyard retreat team are completely confidential.

Learn more about Rachel's Vineyard.

For questions about the Madison program, please call 608-821-3177 or send an email to rachel@straphael.org.  You may also contact the facilitator, Mary, at 608-221-9593 or meadmt@sbcglobal.net.

To learn more about the Rachel's Vineyard retreat ministry, please visit their website.

To download and print a registration form for upcoming retreats, click here. 

“Therefore I will allure her;
I will lead her into the desert
and speak tenderly to her heart.
There I will give her back her
vineyards and transform her Valley of
Troubles into a Door of Hope.”
-- Hosea 2:16-17