Fin & Tonic
6747 S Tamiami Tr
Sarasota, FL 34231
Join us as we celebrate Autumn's 50th Birthday in the best way possible—by giving back to a cause close to her heart: Restoration Nation Retreat.
We’ll keep it casual—think good food, great people, and fun times. Enjoy delicious bites and soft drinks from Fin & Tonic, a cash bar, connect with friends old and new, and take part in our silent auction raffle for a chance to win amazing baskets. Just drop your ticket(s) into the basket(s) you’re eyeing, and we’ll draw winners before the night’s over!
No gifts, please—your presence and support for RNR is the best gift Autumn could ask for.
Come celebrate life, generosity, and the big 5-0!
Support Autumn’s 50th Birthday Bash and help fund the mission of Restoration Nation Retreat. This fun, casual evening includes delicious food, meaningful connection, and a ticket-drop giveaway for themed baskets—all to support a nonprofit close to Autumn’s heart. Click the link below to see all the sponsorship options.
On Valentine's Day - February 14, 2026, Restoration Nation Retreat is offering our 2nd one day retreat in Sarasota, Florida - once again focused on the Father Heart of God. We can think of no better way to spend Valentine's Day than soaking in the Father's Love. We hope you will join us! All the details are below!
“How Deep The Father’s Love for Us: Encounter the Father Heart of God” is an immersive, all-day experience where we will dive deep into the heart of God as our Father. This gathering creates space for personal encounters with His unconditional love, healing, and grace. Through Bob and Kelly Parr’s storytelling, biblical teaching, and ministry, we’ll explore the depth of the Father’s love and how it transforms our identity, relationships, and faith journey. Come ready to experience His presence in a fresh and life-changing way.
Bob and Kelly Parr are international speakers and founders of Freedom Quest International, a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry. With over 30 years of experience living and traveling in Southeast Asia and teaching in more than 18 countries, they express the Father’s heart uniquely, drawing from their personal life experiences, marriage, and family. They reside in Lees Summit, Mo, and together are the parents of five adult children, nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren!
How Deep The Father's Love For Us: Encounter the Father Heart of God will be hosted at the beautiful and peaceful Carlisle Inn in Sarasota, Florida. Your ticket will include lunch from Der Dutchman. Der Dutchman is a made-from-scratch Amish Kitchen that people come from far and wide to dine at. Lunch at our event will be catered by Der Dutchman and is included in your ticket price. There will be coffee, tea, water and other beverages provided throughout the day.
Carlisle Inn & Conference Center
3727 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
Registration opens at 8:30am - We will have a few food items (think yogurt and granola, bagels/muffins type of light breakfast options), coffee, tea and water upon your arrival. Doors will not open prior to 8:30am.
9:00am - Teaching begins
There will be plenty of breaks throughout the day, including a break for a delicious lunch from Der Dutchman Amish Kitchen.
There will be teaching from Bob and Kelly Parr, time for ministering, small groups, and more.
Event ends at 5:00pm
Come ready to encounter the Father Heart of God and experience His presence in a fresh and life-changing way.
Our Founder, Autumn Kerr, sat down with Father's Heart teachers Bob and Kelly Parr ahead of our first "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" event in 2025 and shared a bit about the heart behind this teaching.
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" This retreat was one of the highlights of my year. Because of COVID, I was struggling with a lot of grief and depression. I didn't have many opportunities to see friends, our whole family was together all the time, and it was hard to deal with so much uncertainty for so long. I felt invisible and disconnected.."
" As a missionary, this retreat was one of the best parts of my furlough. The healing God brought to my heart during the retreat counseling times was deeply impactful, both personally and ministerially. "
"This Restoration Retreat is the single most refreshing and soul rejuvenating weekend I have had since I answered the call to go overseas, 12 years ago!! It was a divinely sweet time with sisters in Christ who simply understood each other and the hard things without having to give all the background. "
"This retreat was exactly what I needed to renew my spirit and reset my mind as we prepare to return to the field. I came back to my family with greater joy and renewed strength to walk into the next..."
"Restoration Nation has been a true gift in my journey as a missionary. It allowed undivided, uninterrupted "spaces" to seek the Lord and sit at the feet of Jesus, which allowed my heart, soul, and..."
"This was an incredible first time for both RNR and Spacious Place. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to be the hands and feet of the Lord as He desired to love on these precious missionary..."
Watch the video below to meet Jennifer Palmer, owner of Spacious Place in Okeechobee, Florida where RNR will begin hosting our Florida retreats. In this video, Jennifer and Autumn share the story of how this connection came about. It's truly a divine connection!
MOST CHRISTIANS HAVE EXPERIENCED SOME FORM OF BURNOUT IN THEIR ADULT LIFE. RNR SEEKS TO COMBAT THIS THROUGH CHRIST-CENTERED RETREATS DESIGNED TO REFRESH, NOURISH AND RESTORE.
Join us as we celebrate Autumn’s 50th Birthday and help fund the mission of Restoration Nation Retreat. This fun, casual evening includes delicious food, meaningful connection, and a ticket-drop giveaway for themed baskets—all to support a nonprofit close to Autumn’s heart.