Gather : a grief tending retreat
A grief-tending retreat for parents who have experienced stillbirth and infant loss; a place to be held + nourished
November 13-15, 2026 | Starting at $1,565
We are curating a structure that centers nourishment, quiet, connection, and ritual.
Intentional Structure
Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, honor depth, and support relaxation.
Heart-led Facilitation
This retreat prioritizes comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up just as you are and receive.
A Supportive Space
Honor love and loss with ritual, nourishment, & community.
Day OneArrival & Grounding
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, share stories, and be nourished.
Arrival3:00 pm
Opening Circle4:30 pm
Dinner6:00 pm
Day TwoNourishment & Connection
Be deeply held, witnessed, and supported through somatic movement, ritual, guided reflection, massage, acupuncture and soundbath.
Coffee & Breakfast8:00 – 9:00 am
Morning Gathering9:15 - 11:30 am
Lunch12:00 - 1:00 pm
Massage, Acupuncture & Freetime2:00 pm
Dinner6:30 pm
Intimate Live Music7:30 pm
Day ThreeRefelection & Honoring
Our time together concludes with a communal grief ritual and closing circle.
Coffee & Breakfast8:00 – 9:00 am
Grief Ritual & Closing Circle9:15 - 10:30 am
Check-out & Departure11:00 am
Frequently Asked Questions
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This retreat is for anyone who has lost a child during stillbirth or in infancy. If you are looking for healing or a safe space to grieve, this is for you. We built this retreat to help you not feel alone. Maybe your loss is recent, maybe your loss is less recent but you haven’t had the space to process before - grief tending has no timeline, you are welcome here.
You are welcome to attend with a partner or solo, whichever feels best for you.
Please note children are not allowed at this retreat.
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The retreat will be structured around nourishing meals, grief-tending rituals, guided reflection, nature immersion, restorative somatic care like: acupuncture, soundbath, and massage.
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Katelyn Morris is an multimedia artist, teacher, non-clinical depth psychologist who explores the many facets of our human experience through color, form, sound, movement, ritual, and education. Her work centers connection to nature as a pathway to healing and inner wholeness. You can learn more about her work here: www.earthsoul.life
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To maintain an intimate setting, the retreat will be limited to 10-16 participants.
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Yes, the property sits on two acres and has 32 rooms in total. The retreat will be held in private areas and there will be other guests staying that are not attending the retreat.
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All food is included (five meals). It will be organic, intentionally curated by chef Eli, and locally sourced when possible.
Breakfast and lunch will be buffet style with the option to take back to your room and dinner will be communal.
All dietary requirements will be accommodated.
No alcohol will be served during meals or activities, although wine and beer are available for purchase on property.
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25% of the retreat is due at time of booking and the remaining balance is due by September 13. Payments are nonrefundable after September 13. If you would like to set up a payment plan, please let us know and we are happy to accommodate.
If cost is prohibitive or you have any other questions or concerns please reach out to Rachel@tahoeblackbear.com or Katelyn@earthsoul.life
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Black Bear Lodge has several different room types available. We recommend browsing the different room types and choosing whichever one feels best to you.
As a starting point, the Lodge Rooms are the smallest room types and the Cabins are standalone structures, offering the most space. If a bathtub sounds especially nice, checkout the Ponderosa Suite, Aspen Suite, and Alpine Suite.
Your Team
Rachel
On June 5, 2018 my daughter Aspen was born. I went to the hospital in the middle of the night with consistent and increasing contractions. I was 37 weeks pregnant. The the nurse couldn’t find a heartbeat. “That happens sometimes with this machine,” she said. They brought in another machine, then they called in my OB. With tears in her eyes, she told my husband and I that our daughter was no longer with us.
The last 8 years have been a journey through grief that I never could have imagined. When my loss was fresh, connecting with moms who had gone though a similar experience made me feel seen. It was like a little soft cushion in a field of unimaginable pain. I built this retreat with Katelyn to create a space for connection and healing.
Lodge Owner
Katelyn
Katelyn is an multimedia artist, teacher, non-clinical depth psychologist who explores the many facets of our human experience through color, form, sound, movement, ritual, and education. Her work centers connection to nature as a pathway to healing and inner wholeness.
Through a decades-long journey with chronic illness Katelyn came into the practice of grief-tending as a way to be in relationship with the ever-changing flow of life, and to honor the innumerable losses we experience in a soulful and connected way. We exist in a time that largely lacks meaningful grief practices, so this retreat revisions the way we approach grief collectively, allowing space for rest, honoring, and communal healing.
Retreat Faciliator
ChefEli
Eli tends to his lifelong love of culture through cooking. His travels abroad and mixed heritage have fostered a love for reunion via culinary exploration. He believes that gathering and co-creating meaningful experiences through food is one of the most important parts of life.