March 27-29, 2026
Step away from the noise and distractions of daily life and into a sanctuary designed for healing at Lake Tahoe.
Grief is not meant to be carried alone. From our earliest beginnings, human beings have relied on one another to survive loss, make meaning, and restore a sense of belonging. Even in the most painful seasons, we are wired to grieve in relationship. In this weekend retreat, grief will be met with care rather than urgency, and with community rather than isolation.
A Grief Recovery Retreat Rooted in The Wild Edge of Sorrow
Grounded in Francis Weller’s understanding that grief is both personal and communal, this grief recovery retreat reframes sorrow as a natural expression of love and belonging. Here, grief is not treated as something to fix or move beyond. Instead, it is welcomed as a doorway into deeper resilience, meaning, and connection.
What to Expect at this Grief Recovery Retreat
Participants are guided through a thoughtfully paced experience that balances reflection, embodiment, and rest.
Guided Grief Practices
Facilitated experiences that engage the body, heart, and imagination, supporting grief to be felt, expressed, and integrated.
Small Group & Dyad Sharing
Intimate, facilitated spaces where grief can be spoken and witnessed with care, attunement, and respect.
Group Circles & Ritual
Collective rituals that honor shared sorrow and restore a sense of belonging, reminding participants they are not alone in their grief.
Nature as Companion
Time outdoors to ground the nervous system and connect with the natural rhythms of loss, renewal, and continuity.
A Safe, Supportive Container
A trauma-aware environment that prioritizes emotional safety, choice, and pacing.
How this Grief Recovery Retreat Supports Healing
This grief recovery retreat is rooted in the understanding that grief and gratitude are intertwined. As grief is witnessed and shared, many participants experience:
- Reduced isolation and shame around grief
- Increased emotional resilience
- Renewed trust in connection
- A deeper capacity to live fully alongside loss
When grief is tended with care, it becomes a source of strength rather than something carried alone.
Who this Grief Recovery Retreat Is For
- Adults who are navigating grief, loss, or major life transitions
- Feel their grief has not been fully acknowledged or supported
- Long for depth, compassion, and authentic community
- Would benefit from identifying and exploring how to maintain grief self care post retreat
No prior grief work or retreat experience is required.
The weekend cost includes shared lodging, meals and all program activities.
Cost per person is $450 in Derby Talbot Lodge; $425 in Frensdorff Lodge; $395 for Lewis or Delamar Cabin; $375 for Tuscarora Dorm; $350 for Aurora Dorm; and Commuter Rate for $275. There is a $75 deposit per person.
Facilitators
Monica is the founder of Restoring Relationships and is a Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people to safely share their most vulnerable emotions and needs. Monica works with those in grief, children, teens, families and couples, supporting them on their path towards creating self acceptance and peaceful, enjoyable connection for over twenty years.
James specializes in helping adults navigate life’s challenges, emotional suffering, and internal conflict. With advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Experiencing (SE), James offers an integrative, trauma-informed approach that supports deep healing and lasting change. His clinical work is also informed by his personal exploration of loss and mourning—James has attended multiple grief retreats and completed a six-month grief internship, experiences that continue to shape his understanding of how we carry and transform grief.