This fall, we invite 22 participants to gather on sacred land in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York for a grief retreat and ritual, offered in the lineage of Malidoma Somé and Francis Weller.

This retreat is open to anyone navigating any form of grief, not just those who have lost loved ones. Our intention is to create a container to support all sources of loss and grief, from acute personal losses to Earth grief and ancestral loss.

It is our intent to create a space of support and care for all who gather. If you enroll in this retreat, our expectation is that you are wholeheartedly in support of and in alignment with creating a respectful and inclusive space for people across a broad range of identities (LGBTQ+, BIPOC, etc.).

This 3-day retreat and ritual is not a passive teaching program but a participatory communal space where we ask people to show up for each other and for the soul of the community. To cultivate trust and containment, participation for the entire weekend is essential.

Please apply to the retreat with this orientation toward inclusivity and participation in your heart.

Community grief retreats can be deeply meaningful, but they often require a certain level of emotional stability to be beneficial. For some, especially in the immediate aftermath of a profound loss, it may feel too soon. As a general guideline, attending a retreat like this is often most supportive six months to a year or more after a major loss. We’re happy to talk with you and help discern whether this experience feels right for you at this time.