Hello, and thank you for taking your first giant step towards healing from grief.
Here you will find information on our Shining Light Grief Retreats.
A retreat is an opportunity to completely immerse yourself in healing with no
distraction, in a relaxing, supportive and positively charged atmosphere with
others who are in different stages of grief themselves. Obviously, the longer of
the retreats are more intensive and productive to start you in your healing
process, but the most important thing is to get the help, no matter how long
or short. A one day retreat can be quite healing, and can be followed by other
retreats or support.
Retreats are open to all adults, men, women, couples, friends or groups.
Women's and special groups can be accommodated for topical retreats (child
loss, widows, etc)upon request.
Everyone who attends a retreat will receive a 5% discount on future retreats.
Any time you sign up for a retreat with a friend, you both receive a 5%
discount!
Day retreats are being scheduled based on need and group size.
Below are the three basic schedules for our available retreats.
One day retreat
9am-6pm
9am - Check in - receive resource materials book
9:15 - Morning stretch / meditation - yoga mats, towels and bottled water
supplied. Soft lighting and music to gently begin the day.
10am - Group - coffee, tea and light breakfast - support and chance for
everyone to share their stories and concerns with each other.
11am - Meet & Greet during one-on-one meetings - A short one-on-one support
assessment will be held while other guests have a chance to get to know one
another.
12 noon - Lunch - healthy lunches -vegetarian or special diets available with
prior arrangements, may include guest speaker
12:45 - Beach walk - weather permitting
1:15 - Workshop - more group work, learning the mechanics of grief and tools to
help overcome and move on.
3pm - Spa treatment - facial, manicure, pedicure, massage, body wraps,
detoxifying treatments, etc.
4:30 - Group - healthy snacks - final group of the day will offer time to share
and discuss how to apply what we have learned, and keep the healing moving
forward.
5:30 - Grief store shopping and number exchange - members have an
opportunity to purchase or order books, spa supplies, clothing, and other
items, as well as exchanging numbers or emails with other members to take
home.
6pm - end of retreat.
Two-day & weekend retreats
day one (9am-9pm):
9am - Check in - receive resource materials book find room.
9:30 - Group - coffee, tea and light breakfast - support and chance for everyone
to visit with each other. (outdoors if weather permits. If not, private dining
room)
10:30 – Tour the resort, sign up for spa services*, etc
11am - Meet & Greet during one-on-one meetings - A short one-on-one support
assessment will be held while other guests have a chance to get to know one
another. Casual atmosphere by the pool, on the beach or other area, weather
permitting, or in suite if raining)
May go into lunch if needed
12 noon - Lunch - healthy lunches -vegetarian or special diets available with
prior arrangements, may include guest speaker
12:45 - Beach walk - weather permitting
1:15 - Workshop - group work, learning the mechanics of grief
3pm – Guided meditation (aerobics room or outdoors)
4:30 - Group - healthy snacks - Topic meeting
5:30 - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
6:30 - Dinner - Healthy dining in the hotel restaurant - menu requests
prearranged during registration-guests are encouraged to dine together
7:30 - Tea party - offering herbal tea, group reading and discussion
9pm - end of day - guests are encouraged to remain on the resort grounds after
the emotional events of the day. We suggest pairing up with a room mate or
other guest for discussion and support. The group facilitator will be on site at
all times, and available on call in the event of a crisis. Everyone needs to get
plenty of rest to be fresh in the morning for another day of emotional work.
day two (8am-9pm):
8am - Group - coffee, tea and light breakfast – chit chat
9am - Morning stretch / meditation - yoga mats, towels and bottled water
supplied. Soft lighting, or outdoors, and music to gently begin the day.
10am - Scheduled spa treatment*, work out, free time
11am - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
12 noon - Lunch - may include guest speaker
12:45 - Beach walk - weather permitting
1:15 - Workshop - more group work
3pm – Scheduled spa treatment*, work out, free time
4:30 - Group - healthy snacks - Topic meeting
5:30 - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
6:30 - Dinner - hotel restaurant - menu requests prearranged during
registration-guests are encouraged to dine together
7:30 - Tea party - offering herbal tea, group reading and discussion
9pm - end of day - guests are encouraged to remain on the resort grounds
after the emotional events of the day. We suggest pairing up with a room mate
or other guest for discussion and support. The group facilitator will be on site
at all times, and available on call in the event of a crisis. Everyone needs to get
plenty of rest to be fresh in the morning for another day of emotional work.
day three (8am-6pm):
8am - Group - coffee, tea and light breakfast – chit chat
9am - Morning stretch / meditation - yoga mats, towels and bottled water
supplied. Soft lighting, or outdoors, and music to gently begin the day.
10am - Scheduled spa treatment*, work out, free time
11am - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
12 noon - Lunch - may include guest speaker
12:45 - Beach walk - weather permitting
1:15 - Guest speaker or group/workshop
2:45pm – Breather
3pm – Group - healthy snacks - Topic meeting
4:15 - Breather
4:30 – Wrap up group
5:30 - Grief store shopping and number exchange - members have an
opportunity to purchase or order books, spa supplies, clothing, and other
items, as well as exchanging numbers or emails with other members to take
home.
6pm – Check out.
Three & Five day retreats
day one (9am-9pm):
9am - Check in - receive resource materials book find room.
9:30 - Group - coffee, tea and light breakfast - support and chance for everyone
to visit with each other. (outdoors if weather permits. If not, private dining
room)
10:30 – Tour the resort, sign up for spa services*, etc
11am - Meet & Greet during one-on-one meetings - A short one-on-one support
assessment will be held while other guests have a chance to get to know one
another. Casual atmosphere by the pool, on the beach or other area, weather
permitting, or in suite if raining)
May go into lunch if needed
12 noon - Lunch - healthy lunches -vegetarian or special diets available with
prior arrangements, may include guest speaker
12:45 - Beach walk - weather permitting
1:15 - Workshop - group work, learning the mechanics of grief
3pm – Guided meditation (aerobics room or outdoors)
4:30 - Group - healthy snacks - Topic meeting
5:30 - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
6:30 - Dinner - Healthy dining in the hotel restaurant - menu requests
prearranged during registration-guests are encouraged to dine together
7:30 - Tea party - offering herbal tea, group reading and discussion
9pm - end of day - guests are encouraged to remain on the resort grounds after
the emotional events of the day. We suggest pairing up with a room mate or
other guest for discussion and support. The group facilitator will be on site at
all times, and available on call in the event of a crisis. Everyone needs to get
plenty of rest to be fresh in the morning for another day of emotional work.
day two/three/four (8am-9pm):
8am - Group - coffee, tea and light breakfast – chit chat
9am - Morning stretch / meditation - yoga mats, towels and bottled water
supplied. Soft lighting, or outdoors, and music to gently begin the day.
10am - Scheduled spa treatment*, work out, free time
11am - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
12 noon - Lunch - may include guest speaker
12:45 - Beach walk - weather permitting
1:15 - Workshop - more group work
3pm – Scheduled spa treatment*, work out, free time
4:30 - Group - healthy snacks - Topic meeting
5:30 - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
6:30 - Dinner - hotel restaurant - menu requests prearranged during
registration-guests are encouraged to dine together
7:30 - Tea party - offering herbal tea, group reading and discussion
9pm - end of day - guests are encouraged to remain on the resort grounds
after the emotional events of the day. We suggest pairing up with a room mate
or other guest for discussion and support. The group facilitator will be on site
at all times, and available on call in the event of a crisis. Everyone needs to get
plenty of rest to be fresh in the morning for another day of emotional work.
last day (8am-6pm):
8am - Group - coffee, tea and light breakfast – chit chat
9am - Morning stretch / meditation - yoga mats, towels and bottled water
supplied. Soft lighting, or outdoors, and music to gently begin the day.
10am - Scheduled spa treatment, work out, free time
11am - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
12 noon - Lunch - may include guest speaker
12:45 - Beach walk - weather permitting
1:15 - Guest speaker or group/workshop
2:45pm – Breather
3pm – Group - healthy snacks - Topic meeting
4:15 - Breather
4:30 – Wrap up group
5:30 - Grief store shopping and number exchange - members have an
opportunity to purchase or order books, spa supplies, clothing, and other
items, as well as exchanging numbers or emails with other members to take
home.
6pm – Check out.
-We work on a buddy system due to the emotional content of our retreats and
our tendency as grievers to isolate. All rooms are double occupancy, no
exceptions. If there is an odd number of guests, there is a three bed suite
available.
-We request that all members refrain from any alcohol usage during any retreat
function, as alcohol is a depressant and is counterproductive in our goal to heal.
-Plane and other travel fare and rental cars are not included in our pricing,
however, a car service is. We will get you to and from Fort Lauderdale Airport
at no extra cost. There will, however, be an extra charge if guests fly in or out
of Miami or WPB airports.
*Scheduled spa treatments – guests will sign up on the first day for their type
of treatment and day/time. All guests will have ONE prepaid spa treatment,
unless they independently schedule one during their free time on their own.
**Guests will also sign up the first day for one-on-one sessions.
They will each have ONE guaranteed one-on-one during their stay. Facilitators
will be on the grounds, so there will be many opportunities during free and spa
times to talk away from the group.
Here you will find information on our Shining Light Grief Retreats.
A retreat is an opportunity to completely immerse yourself in healing with no
distraction, in a relaxing, supportive and positively charged atmosphere with
others who are in different stages of grief themselves. Obviously, the longer of
the retreats are more intensive and productive to start you in your healing
process, but the most important thing is to get the help, no matter how long
or short. A one day retreat can be quite healing, and can be followed by other
retreats or support.
Retreats are open to all adults, men, women, couples, friends or groups.
Women's and special groups can be accommodated for topical retreats (child
loss, widows, etc)upon request.
Everyone who attends a retreat will receive a 5% discount on future retreats.
Any time you sign up for a retreat with a friend, you both receive a 5%
discount!
Day retreats are being scheduled based on need and group size.
Below are the three basic schedules for our available retreats.
One day retreat
9am-6pm
9am - Check in - receive resource materials book
9:15 - Morning stretch / meditation - yoga mats, towels and bottled water
supplied. Soft lighting and music to gently begin the day.
10am - Group - coffee, tea and light breakfast - support and chance for
everyone to share their stories and concerns with each other.
11am - Meet & Greet during one-on-one meetings - A short one-on-one support
assessment will be held while other guests have a chance to get to know one
another.
12 noon - Lunch - healthy lunches -vegetarian or special diets available with
prior arrangements, may include guest speaker
12:45 - Beach walk - weather permitting
1:15 - Workshop - more group work, learning the mechanics of grief and tools to
help overcome and move on.
3pm - Spa treatment - facial, manicure, pedicure, massage, body wraps,
detoxifying treatments, etc.
4:30 - Group - healthy snacks - final group of the day will offer time to share
and discuss how to apply what we have learned, and keep the healing moving
forward.
5:30 - Grief store shopping and number exchange - members have an
opportunity to purchase or order books, spa supplies, clothing, and other
items, as well as exchanging numbers or emails with other members to take
home.
6pm - end of retreat.
Two-day & weekend retreats
day one (9am-9pm):
9am - Check in - receive resource materials book find room.
9:30 - Group - coffee, tea and light breakfast - support and chance for everyone
to visit with each other. (outdoors if weather permits. If not, private dining
room)
10:30 – Tour the resort, sign up for spa services*, etc
11am - Meet & Greet during one-on-one meetings - A short one-on-one support
assessment will be held while other guests have a chance to get to know one
another. Casual atmosphere by the pool, on the beach or other area, weather
permitting, or in suite if raining)
May go into lunch if needed
12 noon - Lunch - healthy lunches -vegetarian or special diets available with
prior arrangements, may include guest speaker
12:45 - Beach walk - weather permitting
1:15 - Workshop - group work, learning the mechanics of grief
3pm – Guided meditation (aerobics room or outdoors)
4:30 - Group - healthy snacks - Topic meeting
5:30 - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
6:30 - Dinner - Healthy dining in the hotel restaurant - menu requests
prearranged during registration-guests are encouraged to dine together
7:30 - Tea party - offering herbal tea, group reading and discussion
9pm - end of day - guests are encouraged to remain on the resort grounds after
the emotional events of the day. We suggest pairing up with a room mate or
other guest for discussion and support. The group facilitator will be on site at
all times, and available on call in the event of a crisis. Everyone needs to get
plenty of rest to be fresh in the morning for another day of emotional work.
day two (8am-9pm):
8am - Group - coffee, tea and light breakfast – chit chat
9am - Morning stretch / meditation - yoga mats, towels and bottled water
supplied. Soft lighting, or outdoors, and music to gently begin the day.
10am - Scheduled spa treatment*, work out, free time
11am - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
12 noon - Lunch - may include guest speaker
12:45 - Beach walk - weather permitting
1:15 - Workshop - more group work
3pm – Scheduled spa treatment*, work out, free time
4:30 - Group - healthy snacks - Topic meeting
5:30 - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
6:30 - Dinner - hotel restaurant - menu requests prearranged during
registration-guests are encouraged to dine together
7:30 - Tea party - offering herbal tea, group reading and discussion
9pm - end of day - guests are encouraged to remain on the resort grounds
after the emotional events of the day. We suggest pairing up with a room mate
or other guest for discussion and support. The group facilitator will be on site
at all times, and available on call in the event of a crisis. Everyone needs to get
plenty of rest to be fresh in the morning for another day of emotional work.
day three (8am-6pm):
8am - Group - coffee, tea and light breakfast – chit chat
9am - Morning stretch / meditation - yoga mats, towels and bottled water
supplied. Soft lighting, or outdoors, and music to gently begin the day.
10am - Scheduled spa treatment*, work out, free time
11am - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
12 noon - Lunch - may include guest speaker
12:45 - Beach walk - weather permitting
1:15 - Guest speaker or group/workshop
2:45pm – Breather
3pm – Group - healthy snacks - Topic meeting
4:15 - Breather
4:30 – Wrap up group
5:30 - Grief store shopping and number exchange - members have an
opportunity to purchase or order books, spa supplies, clothing, and other
items, as well as exchanging numbers or emails with other members to take
home.
6pm – Check out.
Three & Five day retreats
day one (9am-9pm):
9am - Check in - receive resource materials book find room.
9:30 - Group - coffee, tea and light breakfast - support and chance for everyone
to visit with each other. (outdoors if weather permits. If not, private dining
room)
10:30 – Tour the resort, sign up for spa services*, etc
11am - Meet & Greet during one-on-one meetings - A short one-on-one support
assessment will be held while other guests have a chance to get to know one
another. Casual atmosphere by the pool, on the beach or other area, weather
permitting, or in suite if raining)
May go into lunch if needed
12 noon - Lunch - healthy lunches -vegetarian or special diets available with
prior arrangements, may include guest speaker
12:45 - Beach walk - weather permitting
1:15 - Workshop - group work, learning the mechanics of grief
3pm – Guided meditation (aerobics room or outdoors)
4:30 - Group - healthy snacks - Topic meeting
5:30 - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
6:30 - Dinner - Healthy dining in the hotel restaurant - menu requests
prearranged during registration-guests are encouraged to dine together
7:30 - Tea party - offering herbal tea, group reading and discussion
9pm - end of day - guests are encouraged to remain on the resort grounds after
the emotional events of the day. We suggest pairing up with a room mate or
other guest for discussion and support. The group facilitator will be on site at
all times, and available on call in the event of a crisis. Everyone needs to get
plenty of rest to be fresh in the morning for another day of emotional work.
day two/three/four (8am-9pm):
8am - Group - coffee, tea and light breakfast – chit chat
9am - Morning stretch / meditation - yoga mats, towels and bottled water
supplied. Soft lighting, or outdoors, and music to gently begin the day.
10am - Scheduled spa treatment*, work out, free time
11am - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
12 noon - Lunch - may include guest speaker
12:45 - Beach walk - weather permitting
1:15 - Workshop - more group work
3pm – Scheduled spa treatment*, work out, free time
4:30 - Group - healthy snacks - Topic meeting
5:30 - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
6:30 - Dinner - hotel restaurant - menu requests prearranged during
registration-guests are encouraged to dine together
7:30 - Tea party - offering herbal tea, group reading and discussion
9pm - end of day - guests are encouraged to remain on the resort grounds
after the emotional events of the day. We suggest pairing up with a room mate
or other guest for discussion and support. The group facilitator will be on site
at all times, and available on call in the event of a crisis. Everyone needs to get
plenty of rest to be fresh in the morning for another day of emotional work.
last day (8am-6pm):
8am - Group - coffee, tea and light breakfast – chit chat
9am - Morning stretch / meditation - yoga mats, towels and bottled water
supplied. Soft lighting, or outdoors, and music to gently begin the day.
10am - Scheduled spa treatment, work out, free time
11am - Leisure time and one-on-one appointments - all members can go
swimming or walk on the beach, while guests have scheduled one-on-one with
the group facilitator.
12 noon - Lunch - may include guest speaker
12:45 - Beach walk - weather permitting
1:15 - Guest speaker or group/workshop
2:45pm – Breather
3pm – Group - healthy snacks - Topic meeting
4:15 - Breather
4:30 – Wrap up group
5:30 - Grief store shopping and number exchange - members have an
opportunity to purchase or order books, spa supplies, clothing, and other
items, as well as exchanging numbers or emails with other members to take
home.
6pm – Check out.
-We work on a buddy system due to the emotional content of our retreats and
our tendency as grievers to isolate. All rooms are double occupancy, no
exceptions. If there is an odd number of guests, there is a three bed suite
available.
-We request that all members refrain from any alcohol usage during any retreat
function, as alcohol is a depressant and is counterproductive in our goal to heal.
-Plane and other travel fare and rental cars are not included in our pricing,
however, a car service is. We will get you to and from Fort Lauderdale Airport
at no extra cost. There will, however, be an extra charge if guests fly in or out
of Miami or WPB airports.
*Scheduled spa treatments – guests will sign up on the first day for their type
of treatment and day/time. All guests will have ONE prepaid spa treatment,
unless they independently schedule one during their free time on their own.
**Guests will also sign up the first day for one-on-one sessions.
They will each have ONE guaranteed one-on-one during their stay. Facilitators
will be on the grounds, so there will be many opportunities during free and spa
times to talk away from the group.
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