Blue Ridge, GA
retreat community
Email Kathy 3362134733
Retreat Director

Kathy Gates

Kathy is from Elon, NC and serves as Little Pink’s Retreat Programs Director. She has a wonderful husband Garry, 4 amazing daughters, and two very doted on granddaughters. Kathy has always loved the beach and sees it as a place of connection and rest, just like the mission of Little Pink for the families that attend a retreat.

Blue Ridge
Georgia
2021 RETREAT DATE:
Jun 12 - Jun 19
Blue Ridge is a perfect mix of old and new, with amazing shopping and dining in a quaint small town setting. Blue Ridge has an artsy vibe, with a vibrant arts scene, local art galleries and great community theater.  Your family will relish the small town feel while exploring everything in Blue Ridge.  Named for the southern reach of the Appalachian Mountain Range that stretches into the area, the City of Blue Ridge boasts beautiful mountain views. With key water features, such as Lake Blue Ridge and the Toccoa River, Blue Ridge provides many wonderful water-based family activities and is the Trout Fishing Capital of Georgia.

The financial environment of not having to pay for anything was a huge stress relief, and that is priceless.

Erika Balza /2017 New Smyrna Beach Participant
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How to Get Involved
I live close to the retreat location and want to get involved

Join our local planning group called Team Pink.  From getting involved with helping plan the retreat, providing gifts for families, securing activities and meals or using your special talents, Team Pink has a place for you.  Fill out the volunteer application to get involved.

I want to support the retreat with an in kind donation

The primary donations needed for a retreat week include:

  • Grocery Gift Cards
  • Gifts for families
  • Special location-specific items for welcome bags
  • Paper Goods- plates, napkins, plastic cutlery, paper towels, toilet paper
  • Sponsor a family for the week ($1008) by making a general donation
  • Sponsor an activity or meal ($250) by making a general donation
I would like to donate my property for the retreat week

Retreats are only possible because of generous house donors.  Please fill out the Home Donor form

I am interested in getting my business, school, church, or civic group involved

The community is the key ingredient to the success of every Little Pink Retreat week!  Ways for your group to get involved:

  • Adopt a retreat. This is an easy way for a small group to make a BIG impact!  Adopt a Retreat Information
  • Provide a meal for the families and if possible have your group serve the meal!  This is a great way to get to know the families and see the difference that you are making first hand.
  • Conduct a gift card drive for local grocery store
  • Collect paper Goods- plates, napkins, plastic cutlery, paper towels, toilet paper
  • Provide welcome bags for each family
  • Conduct an office fundraiser
I am interested in conducting a fundraiser to support the retreat

What a great idea!  Please fill out our Fundraising event form 

Feel free to call Little Pink’s Development Director, LeKeshia Franklin, at 336-213-4733 or email lekeshia@littlepink.org for further assistance with any of your fundraising ideas or questions.

I would like to volunteer on a retreat

Team Pink is our local planning group and you can contact the Retreat Coordinator listed above for more information on how to get involved locally.

If you are interested in being a full, 24/7 volunteer during a retreat week (either at this location or another location), please visit our Retreat Volunteer Page. 

 

Community Sponsors