Grief & Gratitude

Weekend Retreat

November 13 - 15, 2026

“Grief and gratitude are two sides of the same coin, reminding us that even in loss, there is the currency of love.”

Rumi

Join me and my dear colleague, Counsellor and Spiritual Director, Sharon Soderholm for a transformative weekend designed to guide us through the tender landscape of loss and the profound beauty of appreciation. We will create a sacred and supportive space to acknowledge, honour, and integrate our experiences of grief, while simultaneously cultivating a deeper connection to gratitude.

 During our weekend together we will create a handmade gratitude & grief journal using a simple book binding technique and other art mediums. 

Weaving together reflection and ritual, music and poetry, guided journaling, time for individual contemplation and conversation with kind souls, this will be a slow paced and restorative retreat.

Come stay at the beautiful Monastery of Mount Carmel. All rooms are single occupancy and feature private en-suite facilities. Delicious meals are provided!

This retreat will begin with dinner on Friday and end by 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Cost: $350 + Creative materials fee $15

Register Now to ensure your spot!

call 905 356 4113 or email reservations@carmelniagara.com