Bamboo Ensuite โ King Bed
Private EnsuitePrivate room with a king bed and private ensuite. Optional twin bed available for additional guest at added cost.
An Annual Women's Retreat
The Heart of Grief
The Heart of Grief
Women's Retreat
A sacred, unhurried gathering for women who are ready to stop carrying their grief alone and step into something profoundly healing, in community with others who truly understand.
Reserve My Spot
The Experience
What Awaits You
Every element of this retreat was chosen to hold you gently and help you breathe again.
Sacred Circle Work
Gather in honest, unhurried circles where your story is witnessed without interruption, advice, or silver linings โ just the quiet grace of being truly heard.
Evening Fire Circles
As the sun sets, gather around an open fire beneath the trees. Some of the most profound healing happens in these quiet hours โ simply present, simply together.
Labyrinth & Nature Walks
Walk the outdoor labyrinth at your own pace. Let the Florida forest carry you. Movement and stillness weave together throughout the retreat in deeply intentional ways.
Sound Bath & Somatic Healing
Lie back and let the singing bowls and gentle instruments do the work. Sound healing reaches the places words cannot, releasing what the body has been holding.
Creative Expression
Art, journaling, and creative practices offer a different language for grief โ one that doesn't require the right words. No artistic experience needed. Just willingness.
Forest Bathing
Step into the trees and simply be. Forest bathing is the ancient practice of slowing down and opening your senses to the natural world โ and grief softens in ways it rarely does indoors.
A Place Set Apart
Step away from the noise and into a space that was designed for exactly this kind of healing.
Is This Retreat For You?
You Belong Here If...
This retreat was created for women who are tired of carrying their grief alone โ and ready to be held.
- You've experienced a significant loss and feel like no one truly understands
- You've tried to "move on" and it hasn't worked โ because you're not supposed to just move on
- You feel isolated in your grief, even around people who love you
- You're craving real community with women who have walked through loss themselves
- You want space to grieve without being rushed, fixed, or told to look on the bright side
- You sense that something needs to shift โ and that you can't do it alone
You don't have to be "ready." You just have to be willing to show up.
From Women Who've Been Here
What the Retreat Has Meant
In their own words โ from women who arrived carrying grief and left carrying something different.
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I recently attended a grief retreat led by Master Grief Coach,Terri Chaplin -and it was a truly transformative experience! From the very beginning, Terri created a safe and welcoming space where there was no judgment and everyone's feelings were validated. This allowed for open and honest conversations to flow freely, creating a sense of community and support among the group. I was able to fully embrace my vulnerability and work through my grief in a positive and healing way. I am so pleased that I took the opportunity to attend this retreat and was able to form connective strong bonds with 9 amazing women, who were also on their own journey. I would highly recommend it to anyone in need of support and healing.
Melissa, A.
Retreat Attendee
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I left this grief retreat a changed and happier woman . After losing my daughter 8 months ago I needed guidance to live with my grief and open my heart . Everything about this past weekend was life changing in so many ways.
Carolyn, M.
Retreat Attendee
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The healing I received was something my soul had long been seeking, though I hadnโt fully realized how much until I felt it move through me. Your story, and the stories of the women you brought together, created a container of love so powerful, it transformed grief into a gateway of compassion, strength, and deep connection. Thank you, Terri, for creating a space where pain was honored, where vulnerability was met with reverence, and where love flowed freely and without judgment. You are a vessel of divine wisdom and tenderness, and the energy you infused into every moment of the retreat was profoundly healing. My heart is forever changed. I carry the stories, the souls, and the sacred silence we shared within me, and I will hold each of you in my prayers and in my heart.
Laura, K.
Retreat Attendee
Everything You Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question not answered here? Reach out โ I am always happy to help.
Your retreat investment covers everything you need to arrive, exhale, and be fully present:
- ๐๏ธ Three nights lodging at the peaceful retreat venue in Inverness, Florida
- ๐ฅ Healthy, nourishing meals throughout the weekend โ breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and beverages
- ๐๏ธ Opening and closing circles to honor your grief journey in community
- ๐ซ Guided practices and workshops including heart-focused breathing and HeartMath techniques, gentle guided visualizations, journaling and reflective exercises, and rituals for release and renewal โ sound bath and forest bathing
- ๐ธ Sharing circles where you can tell your story and be compassionately witnessed without judgment or fixing
- ๐ฟ Quiet time in nature with access to the labyrinth, salt cave, and pool
- ๐ Retreat worksheets and take-home tools to continue your healing journey after you return home
- ๐ Ongoing support and connection through a private group space for retreat participants
No, sharing is completely optional. You are welcome to participate in discussions as much or as little as you feel comfortable. This retreat is designed to support you in the way that feels right for you. Whether you choose to listen, reflect quietly, or share your journey, you will be in a safe and supportive space.
We recommend bringing comfortable clothing, a journal, any personal comfort items, and anything that helps you feel at ease in a retreat setting. If you plan to spend time in the pool, bring a swimsuit. If you have specific questions, please reach out โ I am happy to help you prepare.
The retreat offers a variety of accommodations including private and shared suites in the main house, cozy pet-friendly she-sheds, and a tranquil yurt. Space is limited and rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Yes. This retreat is open to women who are navigating grief, whether your loss is recent or something you have been carrying for years. The experience is designed to meet you exactly where you are and provide the tools and support you need for healing and growth.
If you are looking for a safe and nurturing space to process grief, connect with women who truly understand, and gain tools for healing, this retreat is for you. If you have questions about whether this experience is the right fit, please reach out โ I would be happy to talk it through with you.
Please review the Cancellation & Refund Policy for full details.
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Can't Make This One?
If the timing isn't right but your heart says "maybe someday," sign up below and I will keep you updated on future retreat dates and locations.
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Seats Are Limited
You Were Made for
You Were Made for
This Kind of Healing
The Heart of Grief Women's Retreat holds space for a small, intimate gathering of women โ because this work is too sacred to do in a crowd. Reserve your place before the retreat fills.
Not sure if this is the right step? Reach out โ there's no pressure and no wrong answer.
3,600+
Clients & Students
Your Grief Companion
Meet Terri Chaplin
Certified Master Grief Companion & Educator
Terri Chaplin brings warmth, wisdom, and years of deeply personal experience to this work. As a certified grief companion and educator, trained in advanced grief support and heart-focused techniques, she has walked alongside hundreds of people in the depths of loss โ helping them find their footing again through presence, compassion, and understanding.
Her calling was born from personal loss. After the deaths of her first husband and her son, Terri witnessed how easily the sacredness of grief can be overlooked โ how easily a grieving person can be rushed, minimized, or left to navigate the hardest experience of their life entirely alone. Those moments became the spark that guides her mission today.
Terri's work is about holding space gently and patiently. She witnesses grief in all its rawness โ the guilt, the anger, the longing, the confusion โ and stays present with it, without trying to fix it or move it along. Her approach is grounded in deep listening and simple, meaningful tools that meet each person right where they are.
She has been that steady presence for over 3,600 clients and students โ and she is ready to be that for you.
Certified Master Grief Companion
VIP Premier Accredited Provider
Certified Heartmathยฎ Mentor
International Best-Selling Author
6+ Years as a Grief Companion
Choose Your Accommodation
Choose the room that feels right, then select the payment option that works best for you.
By enrolling in this retreat, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Cancellation & Refund Policy .
Butterfly Ensuite โ Full Bed
Shared Room โข Private EnsuiteShared room for two with private ensuite.
Butterfly Ensuite โ Separate Twin
Shared Room โข Private EnsuiteSeparate twin bed in shared Butterfly Ensuite.
Boho Ensuite โ Full Bottom Bunk
Shared Room โข Private EnsuiteShared room for six with private ensuite. Great for friends!
Boho Ensuite โ Full Top Bunk
Shared Room โข Private EnsuiteShared room for six with private ensuite. Cozy top bunk.
Boho Ensuite โ Full Bottom Bunk
Shared Room โข Private EnsuiteSecond full bottom bunk in Boho Ensuite.
Boho Ensuite โ Twin Top Bunk
Shared Room โข Private EnsuiteTop twin bunk in the Boho Ensuite.
Boho Ensuite โ Separate Twin
Shared Room โข Private EnsuiteSeparate twin bed in the Boho Ensuite.
Boho Ensuite โ Separate Twin
Shared Room โข Private EnsuiteSecond separate twin bed in the Boho Ensuite.
All Weather Yurt โ Queen Bed
Shared BathQueen bed with A/C & heat. ~100 ft to outdoor bathroom, ~300 ft to main house.
She-Shed Blue โ Twin Bed
Private SpacePrivate space outside the main house. Dog & cat friendly. Forest, deer feeder & labyrinth views. ~50 ft to shared outdoor bathroom. Heat & A/C.
She-Shed Forest Green โ Twin Bed
Private SpacePrivate space outside the main house. Dog & cat friendly. Forest, deer feeder & labyrinth views. ~50 ft to shared outdoor bathroom. Heat & A/C.