Welcome to Seas The Connection
Seas the Connection is a community-based support organization based in Tampa Bay where ALL mothers of adoptive and foster children are welcome. We seek to serve fellow foster and adoptive moms by providing respite retreats in the Tampa Bay area and beyond!
Want to donate to help us further our mission?
Our mission is to provide the best and most relaxing retreat experience for fellow Foster and Adoptive moms. With our four locations STC Florida, STC Ohio , STC Carolinas and STC West Coast we serve more moms than ever! You can help us with retreat costs and scholarships for deserving moms with your tax-deductible donation via PayPal. All donations funnel through our 501c3 partner, A Mother’s Rest.
How did STC begin and what should I expect?
Our roots are in Florida, and we as women and moms recognize the healing power of the sea for both mental and emotional care. Seas The Connection was inspired by our original venue, Little Harbor Resort in Ruskin, Florida for its seaside atmosphere and resort amenities as we believe this type of location best meets our goal of providing foster and adoptive moms with the most relaxing and connecting weekend ever! As we expand into a variety of states, every venue we choose carries our goals of providing a relaxing waterfront atmosphere to the moms we serve.
Unlike most adoptive parent retreats and conventions, STC is a casual, informal, Air BnB-type girls weekend, resting and connecting with other adoptive and foster moms who understand your life. An inspirational adoptive mom guest and speaker will join us as a valuable resource, while we spend extended time together and sharing our stories.
Seas the Connection was created with you in mind! No matter what you need to recharge and relax, you are welcome to here. There are no obligations for to be anywhere or do anything. We provide you with a relaxing atmosphere, fabulous speaker, delicious food, mom connections and all the peace you can imagine.
Come join us for an unforgettable four days connecting with other foster and adoptive moms in Riverview, FL. Located directly in the Tampa Bay region on the Alafia River, our Florida venue offers a private dock, private beach, putting green, plenty of parking, a life-sized chess set and a private swimming pool and hot tub. We can’t wait for you to come and relax in our little piece of paradise!
Our 6th annual STC FL, Love and Healing Waters 2024 was yet another unforgettable time! Located on the Alafia River, Riverbend Retreat was the perfect location for a peaceful mom’s getaway. So perfect in fact, that we are using the location again in 2025! Stay tuned for registration for our 7th annual STC FL, January 23-27, 2025 opening in in the summer!
Riverbend Retreat offers six bedrooms, including three in the guest house, two kitchens, multiple living areas, a large outdoor area with a private doc and beach, putting green, life-sized chess board, private pool and hot tub and stunning river views!
STC Carolinas- Refreshed by Quiet Waters
February 23-26, 2024
Surfside Beach, SC
Keynote Speaker: Brooke Fremouw
with break-out hosts Cady Driver, Lisa Murphy and Cindy Jane Newland
STC Ohio 2024- Embrace the Waves
Huron, OH
September 27-30, 2024
Keynote Speaker: Brooke Fremouw and Breakout Host Pam Rider Lintern
Register Here
Seas the Connection West Coast
Bay of Refuge
Big Bear Lake, CA
October 25-28, 2024
Keynote Speaker: Bethany Spencer and Breakout Host Linny Saunders
Changes and registration guidelines for a seamless process:
l1) Combined sleeping and registration in one ticket
2) You CAN register for two tickets (including transportation) in the same order
3) DO NOT BOOK FOR OTHER PEOPLE
4) Do not hit the back button, or it will put the ticket on a system hold that will not clear for 20-60 minutes.
Register Here
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