Yes. This retreat is specifically designed for women whose grief is still alive and tender. You do not need to be “finished” with your grief—or even feel hopeful—to attend. You only need a willingness to show up as you are.
No. Sharing is always invitational, never required. You are encouraged to participate at your own pace and comfort level. Silence, reflection, and private processing are fully respected.
This retreat is therapeutic and clinically informed, but it is not group therapy. It blends mindfulness, experiential practices, and therapeutic guidance in a retreat setting—offering depth, support, and safety without pressure or diagnosis.
This retreat welcomes grief in many forms, including:
Death of a loved one
Divorce or relationship loss
Loss of identity, health, or life direction
Empty nest or life-stage transitions
Ambiguous or unrecognized losses
You do not need to justify or explain your grief for it to be valid here.
Strong emotions are a natural part of grief and healing. This retreat is facilitated by experienced therapists who are attuned to emotional safety and nervous system regulation. Support, grounding, and choice are always available.
While grief is honored, the retreat is not heavy or bleak. Alongside grief, there is space for warmth, laughter, connection, beauty, and joy. Many women describe the experience as deeply moving, grounding, and quietly uplifting.
Expect a gentle pace, time in nature, guided mindfulness, experiential therapeutic exercises, small-group connection, nourishing meals, and space for rest and reflection. You’ll be encouraged to listen to your needs throughout.
Not at all. All practices are guided and accessible, whether you are new to mindfulness or have an established practice.
Lodging is arranged independently. After registration, we’ll share nearby hotel recommendations and logistics to make planning easy.
That quiet pull matters. Many women attend not because they feel ready—but because something inside them knows it’s time to be held differently.
Friday, April 24: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (opening session)
Saturday, April 25: full retreat dayÂ
Sunday, April 26: retreat concludes at 1:00 PM
Early Bird: $800 (available through March 10)
Regular Registration:Â $900Â (after March 10)
Yes. We understand that committing to yourself can feel vulnerable—emotionally and financially. Payment plans are available. If a payment plan would make this retreat more accessible, please reach out and we’ll explore options with care and transparency.
A limited number of partial scholarships are available for women experiencing financial hardship. If cost is a barrier and this retreat feels important to you, we invite you to apply. Requests are reviewed thoughtfully and with care.
We understand that life can be unpredictable, and we aim to approach cancellations with compassion and clarity:
Cancellations on or before March 24:Â full refund minus a $150 administrative fee
Cancellations between March 25 and April 10:Â 50% refund
Cancellations after April 10:Â non-refundable (retreat commitments will be fully in place)
Use the registration link on this page. If you have questions, email us and we’ll respond as soon as possible.
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