Faith Through Fire House of Hope
at Innsbrook Resort
Finding Strength in Stillness
Breast cancer can leave women and families physically exhausted and emotionally disconnected. House of Hope creates space to slow down, reconnect and experience the restorative benefits of nature together.
Calm the Nervous System
Time in nature can help reduce stress and create space for the body and mind to slow down after the intensity of diagnosis and treatment.
Support Emotional Well-Being
Natural environments are associated with improved mood, lower anxiety and a greater sense of psychological well-being.
Reconnect as a Family
House of Hope gives families time away from appointments and everyday demands so they can rest, reconnect and simply be together.
House of Hope reflects Faith Through Fire’s holistic approach to survivorship — creating space for emotional recovery, meaningful connection and renewed hope.
Sometimes you need rest to summit the next mountain.
It is not unusual during the cancer journey to hit a wall, a moment where you feel you just can’t do it anymore. We encourage women through this moment with our peer mentorship program but what if we could do more?
What if we could harness the power of nature to provide a retreat that lowers stress hormones, blood pressure, reduces nervous system arousal, improves immune system function, reduces anxiety, and improves mood and self-esteem?
How it helps.
A growing body of research shows exposure to the natural world has a beneficial impact on health, reducing stress and promoting healing. In fact, a study of 20,000 people showed individuals who spent two hours a week in green spaces were substantially more likely to report good health and psychological well-being than those who don’t. The effects were the same regardless of occupation, ethnic group, financial means, and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
Why it’s important.
Faith Through Fire holds space to heal emotionally from the trauma of breast cancer. The Faith Through Fire “House of Hope” is another tool you can use after a breast cancer diagnosis so you can delight in life again and positively impact future generations.
Commonly Asked Questions:
- The requirements to attend are that you must be ambulatory and currently a patient who has undergone treatment for breast cancer within the past 18 months under the care of a licensed physician.
- A respite stay are for breast cancer patients ONLY.
- To visit the House of Hope, participants submit an application and priority is given to:
- Applicants who have participated in our mentorship program
- Applicants who are a veteran or whose spouse/partner is a veteran
- Applicants who are metastatic
Family attendees include the people living in the home with the applicant or the applicants caregiver.
We love animals but no furry friends allowed.
The Faith Through Fire House of Hope is a 1500 square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at Innsbrook Resort in Innsbrook MO
Faith Through Fire provides the stay at the property at no cost however, transportation, food and resort activities are the responsibility of the applicant.
Applications are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis. Due to the large number of applications, you will ONLY be notified if you are chosen for a visit.
All notifications are communicated through the email provided on the application.
Take a Look Inside the House of Hope
Explore the home and imagine a few quiet days surrounded by the beauty of Innsbrook.
Apply for a stay.
Partners Who Make House of Hope Feel Like Home
We are grateful for the community partners who help create a warm, peaceful and restorative place for families impacted by breast cancer.
Mueller Furniture ↗
Mueller Furniture helped create a warm, welcoming and comfortable home for the families who stay at House of Hope.
Cuivre River Electric ↗
A grant from Cuivre River Electric helps support House of Hope and the restorative experiences it provides to families impacted by breast cancer.
Innsbrook Resort ↗
Located within the peaceful natural setting of Innsbrook Resort, House of Hope gives families space to step away from the demands of cancer and reconnect together.
Veterans United ↗
Veterans United helps support restorative House of Hope stays for veterans and military families impacted by breast cancer.
Greenscape Gardens ↗
Greenscape Gardens brings the beauty and comfort of nature to the House of Hope by providing plantings for our balcony sensory garden.