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 […]
Clare Andres
Clare graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Business Marketing. After growing up volunteering at retreats with her family, interning with us for a year during college, and spending a few months traveling around the world, Clare joined our staff as the full time Marketing and Development Manager! She is passionate about sharing the stories and impact of the Barren Heights community and enjoys the challenge of inviting others to join and invest in our mission.
Outside of Barren Heights, Clare enjoys spontaneous trips to new places, all things soccer, a good novel, creative projects, and board games!
Fun Facts
If you could instantly become an expert in something, what would it be?
Clay Pottery
If you could meet any person from history, who would you choose?
She’s not really from history, but Julie Ertz
If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be?
There’s too many places to choose from!
If you could have any animal for a pet, what would you have?
A Panda
What’s your favorite food/movie/color/hobby/actor/song,etc.?
Food = fish tacos
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A lifeguard
Clare Andres
clare.andres@barrenheights.org
Gallup Strengths:
1. Adaptability
2. Developer
3. Empathy
4. Belief
5. Restorative
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 […]
