Healing Hearts: A Grief Retreat for Women

Friday 3/28 - Sunday 3/30

Harmony Ridge Lodge

Nevada City, California

The Healing Hearts Grief Retreat is a sanctuary for women coping with grief and loss. Our mission is to offer a supportive and healing environment where you can openly grieve and find solace. At this retreat, you will connect with other women who share similar experiences, fostering a community of empathy and affirmation.

Hello and Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in Healing Hearts: A Women's Grief Retreat. This experience is designed to provide a compassionate and supportive environment where you can find solace, understanding, and connection. We understand that navigating grief can be an incredibly challenging and isolating experience. Our goal is to create a space where you feel safe to express your emotions, share your story, and explore the various facets of your grief. Throughout this weekend, you will have access to a range of activities and resources, including sessions facilitated by a counselor who specializes in grief, group discussions, exercise, and restful personal time. We hope to see you in March!

With Love and Compassion,

Annie & Monica

Introducing our Grief Counselor

Pauli Hakensen

Pauli Hakensen is an addiction counselor who specializes in grief recovery and spiritual direction. She has owned a private practice in Sacramento for 35 years. Pauli facilitates grief groups and workshops in addition to working with individual clients. She is an artist and enjoys incorporating visual art, music, poetry, and journaling into her grief recovery practices.

What We'll Do

During Our Time Together

PARTICIPATE IN GROUP SESSIONS

Therapeutic grief work.

Led by a skilled counselor specializing in grief, our group sessions will provide you with effective coping strategies and techniques to manage overwhelming emotions. This retreat is a chance to step away from daily stresses and focus on your emotional well-being, surrounded by compassion and understanding.

PRACTICE SELF-CARE

Relax. Breathe. Heal.

During our time together, we’ll explore a variety of self-care practices designed to nurture and restore our minds and bodies. We'll engage in restorative yoga, a gentle and relaxing form of yoga that accommodates all ages and stages. This practice promotes deep relaxation and healing, allowing the body to release tension and fully rest. In addition, we’ll connect with nature through forest bathing, and spend reflective time journaling in the lodge's lush gardens. Finally, we will come together to learn the ancient art of Xi Gong. These practices will guide us toward renewal and inner calm.

ENJOY A MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY

Grammy Award Winning Artist Mary Youngblood

Native American Mary Youngblood, half Seminole and half Aleut, is the first woman to professionally record the Native American Flute, and the first woman to win not just one, but two Grammy Awards for "Best Native American Music Album". Youngblood has a lifetime of musicianship behind her, starting with piano lessons at age six and guitar at ten; she is also a renowned classically trained flutist. Mary will perform on both Friday and Saturday night, and will lead us in a therapeutic drumming circle.

What's Included

The cost to attend Healing Hearts is $1500 per person. To make the weekend as carefree as possible, your registration package is all-inclusive. All you have to do is show-up in Nevada City and we take care of the rest. You can pay in-full or set-up a payment plan.

Accommodations

Cozy Rooms

All retreat participants will stay in a shared room with one or two other women. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom. If you are attending the retreat with another attendee, we will gladly accommodate your request to room together. Please indicate your roommate preference when you register. Otherwise, we will match you with another amazing woman!

Meals

Delicious Food

All meals, drinks, and snacks from arrival to departure. We promise to nourish your body with delicious, healthy food. From Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast, we will provide five meals. Please indicate any food allergies or dietary restrictions upon registration.

SISTERHOOD

Amazing Community

We believe in the power of community. By connecting with others who are experiencing similar feelings, you can find strength and comfort in shared experiences.

Trying to Decide?

This is for you if...

You have lost a loved one and are looking for support and solace.
You feel stuck in your grief, experiencing intense emotions, or having difficulty moving forward.
You've experienced a loss like divorce, the end of a significant relationship, loss of a job, or even loss of health or abilities.
You are preparing for the impending loss of a loved one due to terminal illness.
You want to gain tools and techniques for managing your grief in healthy ways, including mindfulness, meditation, journaling, or other therapeutic practices.
You're seeking to reconnect with your sense of purpose, find peace, or explore spiritual aspects of loss and healing.
You could benefit from dedicated time away from daily responsibilities to focus on healing, self-care, and processing emotions.
You're feeling isolated or alone in your grief and you want the chance to connect with others who "get it".

Need a Reason to Attend?

Here are 3 Great Reasons

Reason One

The Retreat will take place at the beautiful Harmony Ridge Lodge in Nevada City, CA, just a short distance from Scott's Flat Lake. The lodge offers 9 cozy rooms, each with its own private bathroom. Situated on 5 acres of majestic forest, the lodge provides ample opportunities for exploration. It features lush gardens and orchards, beautiful meeting spaces, and a calm, restorative energy. At Harmony Ridge Lodge, you will find it easy to connect with yourself, your spirit, nature, and the earth.

Reason Two

On Saturday afternoon we will have a wonderful massage therapist on-site providing chair massage. Abigail Kane-Berghash has been a massage therapist for over forty years and has done clinical massage in both Hawaii and California. She is such a beautiful person and will leave you feeling relaxed.

Reason Three

We’ve intentionally designed the schedule to allow for plenty of free time, so whether you want to sleep in, go to bed early, or simply relax, the choice is yours. This weekend is all about you, and we want you to enjoy it your way.

Save Your Seat

We can't wait to see you!

We intentionally keep this retreat small and intimate, offering just 15 exclusive spots. Don’t miss your chance—reserve your spot now, as this unique, personal experience will sell out quickly!

We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all women.

We celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to ensure that every person—regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, age, religion, or background—feels respected and valued. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging, where differences are embraced, and every voice is heard. It’s a space where every woman is welcome, and you are welcome just as you are.

HEALING HEARTS

$1500

USD

3 days/2 nights shared accommodations with a private bathroom in cozy Nevada City.
All meals, drinks, and snacks from arrival to departure.
4 content sessions designed and facilitated by an experience grief counselor.
All activities and entertainment including yoga, Xi Gong, chair massage, live music, and a drumming circle.
Gifts throughout the weekend.