Grief Refuge Group Retreats
Community gatherings in nature’s finest
Grief Refuge group retreats are healing experiences that help grievers feel understood and cared for. The retreats are an invitation to share your grief journey with others who won’t judge, and to find your way forward amidst the weight of grief. It IS possible to have joy and meaning again, beyond the loss of your loved one. Grief Refuge retreats provide a safe space for your healing. We invite you to join us for this transformational time of healing, personal development, rest, and connection.
Your experience includes facilitation from grief care experts as they share stories, guidelines, and strategies, as well as having the option to participate in restorative group sessions. Empathetic people who understand this journey you are on will hold space for you and will provide guidance regarding how to process your loss and pave a path forward.
Grief Refuge Group Retreats Provide Sacred Space To Hold You Through Deeper Healing
Nature heals. As does self-care. But in modern society, it’s hard to find time to be in nature and do the things that honor your self-care. Wouldn’t it be nice to show up somewhere and feel completely present to your healing essence? Wouldn’t it be nice to just ‘be’ and share your grief with a community who will bear witness without judgment, advice, or other ‘nonsense’ that doesn’t really help?
Grief Refuge group retreats bring you into nature to honor your healing with nurturance and care. In nature, there’s something extra settling and soothing about grief feeling held. Nature restores. The benefits are countless.
Nature balances us. Nature softens many if not all the normal symptoms of grief. It eases anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. It also boosts endorphins, self-esteem, resilience, and joy. Dr. Alan Wolfelt
Grief Refuge Retreats are Hosted by
Reid Peterson and Jessica Higgins Peterson
Reid Peterson is the Founder of Grief Refuge and Creator of the Grief Refuge app. He is a survivor of suicide loss (father in 2006). Loneliness in grief put Reid on the path to experience nature as part of his healing and he has helped hundreds of grieving people find solace in nature to aid in their healing.
Jessica is a licensed Psychologist and Relationship Coach. She is known for her deep understanding and keen perception; while being able to translate her observations and knowledge to help clients shift and transform their ways of relating. She guides clients on a path from confusion and heartache to clarity and authentic connection.
Location: TBD
January 16 - 19, 2025
Retreat begins at 4:00pm Thursday and concludes at 11:00am Sunday.
All retreats include 3 nights lodging, 8 Gourmet catered meals, 10 hours of Group Grief Guidance, Guest Speaker presentations, and optional adventure excursions.
All Travel arrangements are the responsibility of the attendee, Shuttle service to/from airport must be individually arranged.
Topics covered in the retreats are: Self-care, grief support, emotional wellness, finding new meaning/purpose again, family dynamics in times of grief.
(Additional venue information will be provided at time of registration)
Winter Loss of Spouse / Partner Retreat
Winter Loss of Spouse / Partner Retreat Interest List
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