Independent Living

Retreats & Camps

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Women’s and Men’s Retreats offered

Dave’s Place Retreat
Weekends

2026 Application is Open

2026

  • Women, January 23-25, 2026, Tappahannock - Waitlist Only

  • Men, February 20-22, 2026, Tappahannock - Waitlist Only

  • Women, March 13-15, 2026 - Tappahannock - Waitlist Only

  • Men, August 21-23, 2026 - VA Beach - Waitlist Only

  • Women, September 25-27, 2026 - VA Beach - Waitlist Only

  • Men, November 13-15, 2026 - Tappahannock - Waitlist Only

2025

  • Men, October 31 - November 2, VA Beach - Completed

  • Women, September 26-28, Central VA - Completed

  • Men, August 22-24, VA Beach - Completed

  • Women, July 11-13, VA Beach - Completed

  • Men, March 7-9 - Completed

  • Women, January 24-26 - Completed

2024

  • Men, September 20-23 - Completed

  • Women, August, 20-22 - Completed

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A group of eight people posing outdoors on a balcony under cloudy skies, wearing matching blue t-shirts with 'DASH' on them. They are smiling and holding a sign that says, 'Thank you to our Weekend Sponsor BROWN GREEK.' Some are wearing sunglasses and caps, and the background shows a distant view of the ocean or a large body of water.

NEW! Quest Community Living Camps

2026 Application is Open

  • Women, July 16-20, 2026, Richmond, VA - Waitlist only

    Enjoy 5 days/4 night in historic Jackson Ward in the heart of Richmond, VA. Participants will engage in city life, community safety, volunteer opportunities, use urban transportation and practice independent living. Participants are encouraged to continue their normal work/community life during this experience.

  • Men and/or Women, October 16-20, 2026 - Wintergreen Resort, Nellysford, VA -Taking Applications

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