2020 ConnecT1D Adult Retreat FAQs:

Who can attend this event?

• The Retreat is for "adults living with T1D", which means people over the age of 18 who have type 1 diabetes. Partners and spouses (aka T3s) are also welcome!

Is there a parent program?

• We do not have a non T1 Parent track. Our supporters track is more suited to those supporting another adult. However, if you are a parent of a kiddo with T1D, we'd love to hear from you, you can also get involved as a volunteer at this event. ConnecT1D offers Family Camp every fall!

What are you offering for partners/T3s? 

• Registered T3s are welcome to attend all workshops and events. There will also be a workshop specifically for T3s that addresses the diabetes-related stresses and issues unique to those who love someone with T1D.

 Will you have gluten-free options?

• Yes!

What kind of hotel amenities/goodies are available?

• A bunch of cool stuff! Check out the McMenamins Anderson School website.

Are both days at McMenamins - Anderson School? 

• Yes, the entire Retreat will take place at McMenamins - Anderson School. All workshops will take place on the McMenamins grounds, there may be some optional afternoon activities just short walk from the main hotel in Downtown Bothell.

 Can I just come for one day?

• We hope you will stay the whole weekend, you can come for only one day but we do not have a single day registration option.

What is the cancellation policy?

• In order to receive full refund, you must cancel by Saturday, May 1st, 2020. No refunds will be administered after that date.

When should I get there?

• Be sure to allow enough time to check in and register by 9:30 so you don't miss anything cool!

What if I don’t drive? 

• Carpooling is encouraged! Join our Facebook page to find a ride.

• McMenamins is on a major bus line.

How does the roommate situation work?

• This weekend is all about making connections, and if you don't know anyone you wish to room with who is attending the Retreat, we welcome to find a roomie by posting on our Facebook page.

 Parking, check-in and registration details? 

• Parking is free. You will also be able to park in the Pop Keeny Stadium lot behind McMenamins. Once you’ve checked in with the hotel, head down to Haynes Hall on the backside of the courtyard where you will be greeted by our super pumped volunteers!

What topics will be presented? 

• Dealing with Diabetes Burnout

• Your diabetes in the world: Navigating conversations, your identity and relationship with T1D

• T1D Adventures: Staying Active with Type 1 Diabetes

• T1D Mind and Body Connection Through Yoga

• Research Participant Panel

• Top Advances in T1D

• Men Only, Women Only and T3 Only sessions

• Newest technology and research update from leading diabetes device companies

• Stay tuned by joining our Facebook group for program updates.

  • Click here to see the agenda with full descriptions of sessions and topics

  • Click here to learn more about our speakers

What does the price include?

• Saturday lunch, snacks, beverages and dinner

• Sunday breakfast, lunch, beverages

• Keynote address and workshops

• Yoga session (Bring your yoga mat!)

• Vendor fair

How much fun will I have?

There is seriously no telling. Kerri Sparling, PWD and award-winning blogger said of her experience as one of the keynote speakers of the ConnecT1D Retreat in 2016, "Access to sound and reasonable medical advice is necessary for a healthy life with diabetes, but peer-to-peer connections are just as essential.  Sitting with a group of people who understand the intimacy of diabetes, both emotionally and physically, can be a powerful healing and dealing strategy.  I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to visit the ConnecT1D group and see the power in their collective stories.”

Here's what some of our previous attendees said:

• “Memorable, compelling, impactful are only some of the words that describe this experience…and I don’t know anyone that won’t be back next year.” ~Jo, PWD (Person With Diabetes)

• “It was such a great weekend for my mental well-being and gives me more oomph to face tackling diabetes for another 32 years!!” ~Tracy, PWD

• “All the T3s met outside by the beautiful willow tree. Looking around at all of us, many of us realized that we had never spent any time with other spouses of T1’s. Most of us had never even met another spouse of a T1. Wow, that was weird to realize that in the 20 years out of 38 years that Jim and I have been together I had not spent any time with a T3. I shared things with the group that I have not shared with others because those others would not have understood.” ~Diana, T3

• “For the first time in my life I felt like I wasn’t alone with type 1 diabetes. ConnecT1D was amazing and the speakers were down to earth and real! It shaped me in more ways that I could have imagined! It was an emotional, eye-opening experience.” ~Lauren, PWD