The Conscious Grief Retreat began years ago in thought and came to fruition in 2024. The first retreat was at a gorgeous, private lake and was two full days plus two half days. It was a success and received wonderful testimonials. I learned a lot from pulling together eight subcontractors such as a professional artist, yoga teacher, and energy healer, and after learning from participants the retreat could have been shorter, well, I realized one full day may suffice. What is most important is that you, the participant, feel seen and heard and validated in your very real grief.

We ALL grieve. Experiencing the death of someone you love is hard and living in a grief illiterate society makes grieving that death or deaths even harder. Grief is overwhelming and absolutely exhausting … and it must be witnessed to aid our healing. The Conscious Grief Retreat will provide you a safe space to land and a validating, supportive environment with others who have a greater understanding of what you are experiencing. It’s okay to not be okay. You are not alone.

…The retreat was very thoughtfully planned. I experienced grief movement for the first time and it was so powerful to assist my healing.   Megan DeLuca

"When are the next Conscious Grief Retreats?"

July 18, 2026, at a private lakehouse with our own private dock and beach on the lake to enjoy in Hillsborough, NC, from 10am to 4pm.

>This Retreat has already occurred<

November 7, 2026, at the welcoming, love-filled, colorful and comfortable Snow Approach Foundation in historic downtown Hillsborough, NC, from 10am to 4pm.

“What is included during the Conscious Grief Retreat?”

You will receive comfort, compassion, and coping skills at the Conscious Grief Retreat. This is an opportunity to help you build and utilize tools for working and living with your grief, led by an experienced professional who also has experienced many kinds of grief. You will be guided in a variety of ways to embrace, explore, and express your grief: somatic grief release, writing with curated prompts, group share/conversation, guided meditation, and grief education (that none of us got growing up).

An organic and/or locally sourced lunch is provided along with a variety of seltzer waters and herbal teas. There are limited spaces available for participants so everyone receives quality presence. There will be a Remembrance altar set up for you to place photos and keepsakes of your loved one (all items go back home with you). We will share a healing, fiery ritual (secular). You will take home a very special keepsake gift ❤ along with your writings, learned Grief Movement exercises, a folder filled with resources and educational materials, AND potential new friendships!

“Who is this Conscious Grief Retreat for? Will I belong there?”

You will be in the right place if you have experienced the death of another human who significantly affected your life whether their death was this past year or over a decade ago. This is for ages 18-plus (minimum age 10 accompanied with a parent). All people are welcome. There are many things that are grieved such as job loss, divorce, and animal companions, so in order for Retreat participants to more closely relate to one another in our grief experiences, the focus will be on the death of a beloved human or someone who had been closely significant in your life. 

"What does the Conscious Grief Retreat cost?"

**Those who attend a Conscious Grief Retreat will receive

the Early Bird discount for all future retreats!**

>This Retreat has already occurred< July 18, 2026, at the lakehouse: Early Bird discounted pricing is through June 29, 2026: $153.00 — You save $22.00! Standard pricing June 30 – July 14: $175.00. Please contact Neidra to request a registration form at Neidra@BalanceForLifeAndDeath.com Once your registration is approved, an invoice will be emailed to you. Payment in full is expected within 7 days. Your sacred spot at the retreat, and all of its preparations, will be saved for you therefore there are no refunds.

November 7, 2026, at the Snow Approach Foundation.

Early Bird savings are through October 2, 2026: $153.00 — You save $22.00!

Standard pricing October 3 – November 1 (or until spaces are full, whichever comes first): $175.00.

Please contact Neidra to request a registration form at Neidra@BalanceForLifeAndDeath.com

Once your registration is approved, an invoice will be emailed to you. Payment in full is expected within 7 days. Your sacred spot at the retreat, and all of its preparations, will be saved for you therefore there are no refunds.

If you have ever felt like grief isn’t just in your heart but in your body, too, you are not imagining it. Science confirms what so many of us have experienced – grief changes us physically. Something happens when a person finally has a framework for the grief they’ve been carrying. It feels like relief. Like something that has been hard to explain for a long time finally makes sense. Come join us and gain new insights on how to explore, embrace, and express your grief. You can take a breath, pause, and be in the company of people who truly understand.