Healing the Mother Wound
A Grieving Ritual for MothersWeekend Retreat in Northern California
Dec 6 – 8, 2019
We Grieve Because We Love
When we are grieving we can feel isolated and alone. We are expected to get on with life and get back to doing. This keeps us going for years without feeling seen or heard, burying emotions that need to be expressed.
Grieving rituals bring back practices of honoring our experience of loss in a sense of community. We hold space for each other, sharing stories of our loved ones and why their life was important and not forgotten.
Through shared experience we can again open our heart.
“As a mother, we are deeply connected to our wombs, where we’ve held and birthed our children. With the loss of a child we feel torn apart all the way to our core.” – Ixchel Tucker, Mother, Grandmother and Spiritual Guide
The Grieving Ritual …
- Sacred Feminine meditations of Holding help us connect to our womb. They bring in the energy of the Divine Mother, ourselves as woman and mother, and also our child or children.
- Create an altar to honor your child. Bring pictures, jewelry and special things to represent your child’s life.
- Tell your Story. Storytelling is a time-honored tradition for sharing our truth. Yet, when we are grieving people don’t want to hear what’s going on for us. In our circle we will share the story of our child and what their life was about.
- Water is a sacred element of the Mother. We will create a boat of twigs, leaves and moss and release them in the river.
- In a circle of safe holding we will hold talking circle and share from our hearts. In talking circle there is no cross-talk. We mutually hold space for each other to open to their truth.
- We will conclude with a give away ceremony. This is where we can let go of whatever we are ready to release.
“Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o-er wrought heart and bids it break.”
– William Shakespeare
What’s Included
- 2 nights accommodations near Nevada City, CA
- Rooms are shared. Each person will have own bed, unless they prefer to share.
- All Meals from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- Guided Meditations, Ceremonies and Rituals
- Free time to explore Nevada City
You will be held in our hearts from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave. We are here for you … to take care of your physical needs and comfort while holding you in a safe space to feel your own emotions and have a transformative experience.
What’s Not Included
- Airfare and Transportation to and from Nevada City, CA
- Snacks and extras
- Medical and Travel Insurance
- Anything not specifically noted in the what’s included section
- Cost of accommodation and associated services for overnights en route, caused by weather, flight schedules and other events.
- Refunds due to weather, fire, natural disasters or acts of God
Your Spiritual Guide
Ixchel Tucker is a mother who experienced the loss of a child. In 2008 her son, Gabriel, was killed in Afghanistan when a roadside bomb exploded and hit the vehicle he was in.
Grieving rituals bring back practices of honoring our experience of loss in a sense of community. We hold space for each other, sharing stories of our loved ones and why their life was important and not forgotten.
Through shared experience we can again open our heart.
I’m Interested
The 2019 Grieving Ritual Retreat Costs
$750 USD / person
A $250 USD deposit is required to secure your place as soon as possible, spots are limited to 10 Women!
Retreat Dates: Dec 6-8, 2019
Final Payments due no later than 30 days prior to start of the retreat (Nov 6, 2019).
Cancellations
Cancellations: Any cancellations must be sent in writing or by email.
Please note that our retreat ritual is limited to small groups to allow for a more intimate experience. Our cancellation policy is in place to help guests and us alike work together sharing expenses that may arise from unexpected cancellations.
- Your $250 deposit is non-refundable.
- Your non-refundable deposit may be transferable to another attendee (with at least 45-days advance notice and mutual agreement).
- Your full balance is due 30 days before the start date of our retreat.
- If you cancel within 30 days of retreat date (in writing) – 50% of total amount (less deposit which is non-refundable) will be refunded.
- Cancellations made within 14 days of our retreat – no refunds given, no exceptions.
Trip cancellation insurance is ALWAYS recommended when making travel plans. You can use our suggested Travel Guard Insurance online and choose from several policy options.
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