A Letter from Executive Director Abbi Rose: Dear Barren Heights Community, Just like you, we as an organization are learning how to live in a new normal. We are drawing strength, peace, and hope from the fact that instability, cancellations, and fears are not powerful enough to mess up God’s plans. We are aiming to […]
Abbi Rose
Abbi graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Social Work. Growing up as the daughter of the ministry founders, Joe & Toni Rose, Abbi has had the incredible opportunity to volunteer at over 100 retreats. When she was required to have an internship for college, she sought us out (commuting back and forth from Louisville to Bowling Green to make it work). When the Executive Director position became available, Abbi felt called to apply and was hired by the Board of Directors in September of 2018. She is passionate about people and has a strong desire to make sure nobody ever feels isolated and alone. Just like Barren Heights, Abbi strongly believes in making sure people feel loved, accepted, welcomed, and safe.
Outside of Barren Heights, Abbi enjoys playing any competitive sport, reading a good novel, spending time with family (especially her baby nephew), and traveling.
Fun Facts
If you could instantly become an expert in something, what would it be?
Waking up in the morning
If you could meet any person from history, who would you choose?
Jane Addams, founder of the Hull House
If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be?
Italy, hands down!
If you could have any animal for a pet, what would you have?
A skunk, without its stinker
Abbi Rose
Gallup Strengths:
1. Context
2. Restorative
3. Developer
4. Empathy
5. Achiever
2020 Retreats – Now Open!
2020 Retreat Season dates are officially open! We now are taking guest applications for NEW guest families, returning guest families, and volunteer families! This free respite weekend for families who have children with physical or developmental disabilities will be a blast for your entire family. To learn more visit our frequently asked questions or contact us. […]
2019 Annual Report
2019 was a big year at Barren Heights, and it was only possible because of you and your commitment to our mission to love and encourage families who have kids with disabilities. As an organization, we are committed to truth and transparency and that’s why we are excited to share with you our 2019 Annual Report: 2019 Annual […]
2020 Winter Newsletter
Check out our 2020 Winter Newsletter for all the latest Barren Heights updates. This issue includes details about our 2020 theme, our 2019 annual report, BH2 retreats, upcoming and recent events, fun pictures, board updates, volunteer of the year, and more! Read 2020 Winter Newsletter
Our Story
Barren Heights was founded in 2004 by Joe and Toni Rose. After being involved in a serious car accident, the couple began to re-evaluate life and their priorities. While attending a Bible Study focused on “A Purpose Driven Life,” the Roses agreed that they were good at throwing parties at the lake and wondered if […]
