Apply Now: 2026 Fall Retreats are Headed to Kauai

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We are thrilled to announce that the Beautifully Flawed and Forge Retreats are returning this fall! And, we’re beyond excited to share that we’re heading to Kauai, Hawaii!

For years, we’ve gathered in Del Mar, California, but this year we’re returning to the place where it all began. Kauai is where Bethany Hamilton’s story of courage, faith, and overcoming first unfolded.

Beautifully Flawed Retreat
October 12–15, 2026

For young women with limb difference
(ages 15–26)

Forge Retreat
October 15–18, 2026

For men with limb difference
(ages 16–35)

Applications are officially open! We encourage you to submit yours as soon as possible, as applications close on Thursday, July 9.

We believe God has something special in store for the Beautifully Flawed and Forge Retreats. At each unique retreat, God moves in powerful ways through life-giving friendships, refreshing hope, building faith, and inspiring growth alongside others who truly understand the journey.

Aloha,
The Beautifully Flawed Team

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