The 2026 T1D Mom
Recalibrate Retreat
A weekend designed to rest, reconnect, and recharge with moms who truly understand your journey.
📍 Canmore, Alberta
📅 April 10–12, 2026
A getaway created just for T1D moms, a chance to exhale, laugh, breathe in the mountains, and spend a weekend being supported instead of being on diabetes duty 24/7.
This retreat blends calm, community, and meaningful conversations with cozy flexibility and the stunning backdrop of the Rockies.
Weekend Overview
Friday, April 10: Welcome Evening
Dinner Included
Iron goat Pub and Grill 7:30PM703 Benchlands Trail
We’ll gather at a Canmore restaurant called Iron Goat Pub and Grill to kick off the weekend with good food and warm conversation. Because we will be a large group dinner will be family style dining. Dinner and soft drinks included. Will need to pay for any extra drinks.
After dinner, enjoy free time to explore Canmore or settle into your hotel for rest.
Choose your own accommodations based on your budget and preferences.
I myself will be staying at Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre.
511 Bow Valley Trail Canmore
Saturday, April 11: Full Retreat Day
Canmore Nordic Center 9AM - 4PM
A nourishing day designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and build community.
Your Saturday includes:
Relaxing Sound Bath
Begin the day with a deeply calming sound bath led by a guest facilitator. Let your nervous system settle as the vibrations help release stress and bring your body back to balance.
Breakfast + Lunch Included
Two catered buffet meals prepared for you no planning, no packing, no decisions. Just show up and be cared for.
Mindful Mountain Walk
Enjoy a gentle, refreshing walk surrounded by mountain air and quiet trails. A chance to breathe, move, and reset.
Guided Workshop
Bring your calendar and plan the next month with intention. Using the Zones of Regulation, you’ll learn how to recognize your stress patterns and create a realistic, supportive plan that prioritizes your nervous system and your health.
Connection Activities
Meaningful conversations, shared moments, and space to connect with other moms who truly understand life with T1D.
Ripple of Kindness Activity
Together, we’ll create encouragement cards and give a gift of a Starbucks card—offering hope, kindness, and support during one of the hardest moments of their lives. Everyone will take home one to be able to give out to the next family they know diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Choose-Your-Activity Time
Follow what refuels you most:
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Crafting
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Conversation
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Cards or games
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Quiet rest and relaxation
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Reading in the book nook with a handpicked collection of books to enjoy
Saturday Evening: Choose What Fills Your Cup
Saturday evening is intentionally unstructured. This is your time.
Moms can choose to gather together or enjoy solo time. Book yourself a yoga class, head into downtown Canmore to explore, go for a swim, or simply rest and unwind.
There’s no pressure, no schedule, and no expectations, just the freedom to do what feels right for you in that moment.
Because rest looks different for everyone.
Sunday, April 12
Hike (Optional)
Kananaskis Nordic Spa (Optional)
Spa admission not included.
I have been to the spa once. It was an amazing experience. You can book a massage and use the hydro pools for free or just go for the hydrotherapy. Check out their website here. Note: Kananaskis Nordic Spa is about a 40 minute drive from Canmore. See map here.
Pricing
Only $249:
See Below of what is and what is not included
What’s Included
✔ Welcome bag upon registration
✔ Friday group dinner meetup
✔ Saturday sound bath experience
✔ Saturday breakfast & lunch
✔ All Saturday activities at the Canmore Nordic Centre
✔ Choose-your-activity time (crafting, games, conversation, etc.)
✔ Special take-home gift
✔ A heart-centered community of T1D moms
What’s Not Included
✘ Accommodations
✘ Extra meals outside of Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast & lunch
✘ Transportation to/from Canmore (carpooling can be arranged)
✘ Kananaskis Conservation Pass
✘ Spa admission
✘ Any optional activities you choose to participate in
This Weekend Is For You If…
You’re craving:
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A break from the constant mental load of T1D
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Rest you don’t have to earn
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Community with moms who understand without explanation
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A weekend that feeds your mind, body, and heart
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Nature, stillness, and connection
Hi I’m Lana Smid, founder of Doing Diabetes Different. T1D mom, and advocate for parents navigating the challenges of Type 1 Diabetes.
Both of my kids were diagnosed at age 7 one in 2018, the other in 2019. Those early days were devastating. Our family faced grief, emotional struggles, and a sense of isolation. I often felt very alone, wishing for a support system of others who truly understood what it’s like to parent a child with T1D.
The name Doing Diabetes Different came to me during a time of burnout, stress, and overwhelm. My motto is simple: when something isn’t working, do something different. That mindset has helped our family navigate challenges, and today, my kids (now 13 and 14) are on Dexcom, with one my son on tslim and my daughter recently switched to Omnipod and is looping. The teenage years have been tough...and this last year I have needed to plan my own breaks to make sure I maintain my health and ability to manage! It has been a dream for a few years since I attended Family Dcamp to plan a retreat just for the moms. So excited to make this a reality!
Over the years, I’ve been honoured to support other parents through events and programs, including my 8-week group The T1D Mom Makeover. My goal is to create spaces where moms feel supported, seen, and reminded that they don’t have to do it all alone.
This retreat is born from that same mission: a weekend for T1D moms to rest, recharge and reconnect. To feel understood, and to leave with practical tools, inspiration, and a renewed sense of calm.
Take This Time for You.You deserve a break!
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