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The Nature of Grief retreats are designed to support you, whether you are navigating new grief or traveling with grief you’ve carried for a long time.
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What to Expect

Our retreats invite you into an interdisciplinary approach to grieving. Our goal is to acknowledge the ways grief affects mind, body, and heart and to provide you with tools and accompaniment as you explore your grief.

Sessions include small group discussion, restorative yoga, meditation, and time for reflection.

There are also pockets of unstructured time.

Our retreats are hosted at the Episcopal House of Prayer in Collegeville, Minnesota.

Your Facilitators
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AnnElise Bergstrom

MA, Education

Certified in Grief Support

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Lauren L. Murphy

MA, Theology

Certified Yoga Teacher

To learn more about AnnElise and Lauren, see About Us.

Nurturing Health and Comfort Schedule

Day 1

5:00 p.m. Arrival

6:00 p.m. Dinner

7:00 p.m. Opening Session

Day 2

8:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:30 a.m. Nurturing Physical Health

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Nurturing Mental Health

3:00 p.m. Free Time

5:00 p.m. Dinner

7:00 p.m. Nurturing Spiritual Health

Day 3

8:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:30 a.m. Closing Session

12:00 p.m. Lunch (optional)

Cost

$495.00 per person

If you are interested in attending one of our retreats, please fill out the Pre-Registration Form. We will contact you to discuss where you are in your grieving process to make sure this retreat is a good fit for you at this time. After this visit, you will need to submit a payment of $100 to reserve your spot; the remainder is due two weeks prior to the retreat.

Lodging

You will have a private bedroom at the Episcopal House of Prayer, equipped with a twin bed, sink, desk, chair, and reading lamp. Showers and toilets are shared. Communal spaces include a great room, library, oratory, dining room, and kitchen. Walking trails wind through native prairie and woods.

Programming

In addition to opening and closing sessions, each retreat has three sessions that examine different elements of grieving. Group discussions, intentional movement, and reflection within each session provide participants with tools to help understand their grief and carry it more comfortably.

Meals

Enjoy homemade meals and baked goods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We will be attentive to any allergies, sensitivities, or restrictions; please share these on the pre-registration form.

Community

Grief can be an isolating experience. Join others who are walking this path—perhaps in different ways or at different stages—to share conversation, tears, laughter, frustration, and wisdom. Each retreat is limited to ten participants so each person can have an opportunity to share and connect in meaningful ways.

What's Included?

"Grief is a solitary journey

we cannot do alone."

Francis Weller

Linda Allen

"AnnElise’s bereavement support provides invaluable guidance and comfort. Her ability to hold space for healing and growth is truly remarkable."

Want to Stay in Touch?

Not able to make it to the October retreat but want to stay updated on future events?

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