The Good Grief Retreat

When: February 3rd–8th, 2027

Where: Crestone, Colorado

About the Experience

The Good Grief Retreat is a sanctuary designed for us to gather, nourish ourselves, and be gently held in our sorrow.

It is a safe, dedicated space to explore complex emotions, express freely, and tend to the sacred wounds of loss. Designed to support both soul and body, this immersive retreat invites all feelings to surface naturally—allowing them to be witnessed, honored, and transformed.

Throughout our time together, we will engage in gentle practices that address the grief we carry. Guided by compassionate, expert practitioners, we will examine our beliefs surrounding death, loss, and healing. This is an invitation to slow down, practice deep introspection, and cultivate the internal safety needed to explore ones full emotional terrain.

Grief is a universal human experience. Yet, our collective culture often lacks intentional spaces centering grief. As social beings, we are wired to move through all seasons of life together—to celebrate in community, and to mourn in community. The Good Grief Retreat opens the doorway for genuine connection, allowing us to share our journeys with vulnerability and care.

Loss touches every one of us, requiring different forms of support at different points in our lives. While some moments call for solitary quiet, others call for the profound healing power of shared human connection. Sometimes, we simply need others to witness our heartache so that we may move through it rather than carry it alone.

To ensure each participant receives individual attention and dedicated care, space is limited to a small group.

What The Experience Holds

Supported by expert practitioners in diverse healing modalities and bereavement care, each day provides gentle structure alongside spacious time for contemplative reflection:

• Holistic Exploration: movement, sound and song practices as well as nourishing meals.

• Inner Work: Solitary time for personal reflection, journaling, and quiet walks in nature.

• Community Connection: Heart-centered group work, bonding, and the power of shared story.

• Guided Ritual & Practice: Facilitated grief rituals led by practitioners.

• Open Conversation: Intentional space to share ones own experiences

The Setting: Crestone, Colorado

Renowned for its vast sanctuary of spiritual traditions and serene natural beauty, Crestone offers the ultimate backdrop for inner restoration. We will lean into the quiet darkness of winter to support our journey into the deeper layers of healing.

• Healing Arts: Immersive sessions led by skilled practitioners in movement, meditation, song and sound.

• Nature Immersion: Ample time to wander and ground yourself in the pristine wilderness.

• Sacred Waters: A restorative day dedicated to soaking and unwinding in local natural hot springs.

What’s Included

This retreat is fully all-inclusive, allowing you to step away from daily logistics and rest completely into the experience.

• Lodging: 5 nights in a cozy, welcoming home.

• Nourishment: Three wholesome, healthy meals provided daily.

• Guidance & Education: All retreat materials, workshops, and expert instruction are provided.

• Excursion: Entrance fees for our dedicated day at the hot springs.

(Note: Travel to and from Crestone is not included, though we are happy to assist with travel planning and coordination if needed.)

Is This Retreat For You?

This space is created for you if:

• You feel ready to explore the deeper layers of your heartache, or are seeking a supportive community to continue an ongoing healing journey.

• You are mourning a person, relationship, life transition, unfulfilled dream or anything else, and long for a safe space to process it.

• You are someone who feels deeply, or a caregiver who carries the weight of others' pain and wishes to transmute and release that energy.

• You feel called to slow down, honor your full human experience, and give your emotional landscape the time and reverence it deserves.

• You are grief-curious, and haven’t explored this aspect of your life yet, but feel interested in what might be waiting for you.