We believe the answer to this question is a very individual, personal choice. Whether your loss was one month ago or fifteen years ago, you are welcome to join us. Please keep in mind that during the retreat, and whether you register as an adult or teen, there are scheduled activities that will involve group discussion, storytelling, journaling, art-making and movement. If you have concerns and/or questions about yourself and/or your teen and would like to speak to the Retreat Coordinator, please contact Amanda Roper at [email protected]

We will supply nearly all of the materials needed for the retreat, including a journal and a pen. Whether you are registering as an “Adult”,  a “child” or a “Teen,” you will want to wear comfortable clothes for walking; sunscreen; fairly sturdy shoes for walking the nature trails; a photo of your person(s), if you wish.

While we understand the desire for a parent to want to provide that comfort and presence to their child, it is our goal to provide a unique experience just for teens. We recommend having conversations with your teen about whether or not they feel ready to participate without you there. It is also our hope that the teens will leave the retreat having made wonderful memories, friends and connections!

While we deeply acknowledge the many forms of loss that exist, a relationship that has been disrupted by mental illness, abandonment, addiction or estrangement is very different from an experience involving physical death. For that reason, this retreat is only offered to individuals who have experienced a physical death loss.

We will strive to offer brief opportunities for individual check-ins and processing if needed.

We kindly request that if you are unable to attend, you inform us as soon as you can through an email or phone call within 48 hours of the event.