The Heart of Grief A Women’s Retreat for Healing, Wholeness, and Renewal

A sacred space to be witnessed in your grief without judgment, without pressure to “move on,” and without anyone trying to fix you. Through guided practices, heart-focused techniques, and compassionate circle work, you’ll find rest, remembrance, and renewal.

March 20-22, 2026

Step Into a Sacred Space for Reflection and Reconnection

A nurturing retreat in beautiful Inverness, Florida, designed for women who long to be witnessed in their grief without judgment, and who are ready to honor their healing journey in community.

Over the course of this three day retreat, you’ll step into a sanctuary designed to hold your heart with compassion and care.

Through thoughtfully curated practices and workshops, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • 🌸 Reflect on your journey with grief in a supportive circle of women
  • 🌸 Release what no longer serves you through guided rituals and heart-focused breathing techniques
  • 🌸 Reconnect with your inner strength, wisdom, and capacity for renewal

From gentle guided visualization to interactive heart-centered sessions rooted in HeartMath practices, every element of this retreat is designed to soothe your nervous system, deepen resilience, and remind you that grief is not the end of your story, it is a sacred passage into your becoming.

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EXPERIENCE COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT AND LASTING TRANSFORMATION

  • Be witnessed in your grief without judgment — a safe space where you don’t have to be “fixed” or told to “move on.”
  • Release emotional weight in a supportive circle — guided rituals and practices to help you let go of what you’ve been carrying alone.
  • Reconnect with your heart and inner calm — using HeartMath techniques, breathwork, and meditation to soothe your nervous system.
  • Find belonging in community — connect with women who understand the journey of grief, creating bonds that last beyond the retreat.
  • Experience renewal in a peaceful setting — step away from daily responsibilities to rest, reflect, and restore your spirit.

Choose Your Accommodation

Bamboo Ensuite King

Bamboo Ensuite — King Bed

Private Ensuite

Private room with a king bed and private ensuite. Optional twin bed available for additional guest.

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Butterfly Ensuite Full Bed

Butterfly Ensuite — Full Bed

Shared Room • Private Ensuite

Shared room for two with private ensuite.

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Butterfly Ensuite Separate Twin

Butterfly Ensuite — Separate Twin

Shared Room • Private Ensuite

Separate twin bed in shared Butterfly Ensuite.

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Boho Ensuite Full Bottom Bunk

Boho Ensuite — Full Bottom Bunk

Shared Room • Private Ensuite

Shared room for six with private ensuite. Great for friends!

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Boho Ensuite Full Top Bunk

Boho Ensuite — Full Top Bunk

Shared Room • Private Ensuite

Shared room for six with private ensuite. Cozy top bunk.

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Boho Ensuite Full Bottom Bunk B

Boho Ensuite — Full Bottom Bunk

Shared Room • Private Ensuite

Second full bottom bunk in Boho Ensuite.

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Boho Ensuite Twin Top Bunk

Boho Ensuite — Twin Top Bunk

Shared Room • Private Ensuite

Top twin bunk in the Boho Ensuite.

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Boho Ensuite Separate Twin A

Boho Ensuite — Separate Twin

Shared Room • Private Ensuite

Separate twin bed in the Boho Ensuite.

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Boho Ensuite Separate Twin B

Boho Ensuite — Separate Twin

Shared Room • Private Ensuite

Second separate twin bed in the Boho Ensuite.

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All Weather Yurt Queen Bed

All Weather Yurt — Queen Bed

Shared Bath

Queen bed with A/C & heat. ~100 ft to outdoor bathroom, ~300 ft to main house.

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She-Shed Blue Room Twin

She-Shed Blue — Twin Bed

Private Space

Private space outside the main house. Dog & cat friendly. Forest, deer feeder & labyrinth views. ~50 ft to shared outdoor bathroom. Heat & A/C.

TwinPet FriendlyHeat & A/C
She-Shed Forest Green Room Twin

She-Shed Forest Green — Twin Bed

Private Space

Private space outside the main house. Dog & cat friendly. Forest, deer feeder & labyrinth views. ~50 ft to shared outdoor bathroom. Heat & A/C.

TwinPet FriendlyHeat & A/C

Meet Your Grief Companion & Educator

Terri Chaplin brings warmth, wisdom, and years of experience to this transformational journey. As a certified Grief Companion & Educator, she has gently walked alongside hundreds of people in the depths of sorrow, helping them find their footing again through understanding, compassion, and lived experience.

Her work is about holding space gently and patiently, without judgment. She witnesses grief in all its rawness and stays present with it, honoring each person's pain as sacred and deeply personal. Her methods are grounded in deep listening and simple, meaningful tools that meet each person right where they are. She creates space for healing to unfold naturally, in the way that feels right for each heart she serves.

6+ years as a compassionate companion
3600+ courageous clients served
Certified Grief Companion
VIP Premier Accredited Course Provider
Certified Heartmath Mentor
International Best-Selling Author
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Don't just take our word for it

Hear from those who've walked the path:

Trusted by over +3,600 beautiful souls

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. The retreat was held in a beautiful venue @ Full Circle Retreats, Christina and Kim prepared delicious food . The venue provided a peaceful atmosphere, adding to the overall experience. 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.
Courageous Retreat Guest

So happy I decided to attend Healing Hearts Haven at Full Circle Retreat. It was a special weekend of connection, reflection and healing. Truly!! Thank you Terri Chaplin for all that you did for us.

Maria M.
Courageous Retreat Guest

Terri became the person I could open up to and talk to after the loss of my son which has been the most difficult life event ever. She is absolutely amazing and has a way of processing grief that helped me move past so much such as guilt, shame, anger, and fear. She helped me look at my grief in a way that challenged my perception about it and where I was stuck in grief, sadness, and depression. Her workbook continues to help me through the journey of processing my feelings and digging deeper to get through this incredibly tough time.

Sherry B.
Courageous Retreat Guest & Support Client

The most meaningful part of the retreat for me was the common connection shared by everyone. The environment created by Terri was very comfortable and inviting. Everything was honestly perfect! My experience was enlightening and gave me new skills to help myself and others.

Melissa F.
Courageous Retreat Guest

I want to express my deepest, most heartfelt gratitude for the sacred experience of the Grief Retreat with Healing Hearts, you so lovingly held. After losing my life partner of 16 years, I was shattered. My heart was broken open, and I found myself walking through a darkness I didn’t know how to navigate. I was searching for a way to feel whole again—to breathe, to believe, to heal.

The way you gathered such beautiful souls in the serenity of that space felt like a divine invitation—one that opened my heart and awakened something deep within my spirit.

The healing I received was something my soul had long been seeking, though I hadn’t 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 being the lightbearer—for creating a space where pain was honored, where vulnerability was met with reverence, and where love flowed freely and without judgment.

Laura K.
Courageous Retreat Guest & Support Client

Terri helped me work through the grief of losing my mother and other family members. At the same time I realized I was grieving so much more in my life. Working through that grief with her changed my life. I’m now thriving like never before. Grief can be so much more than death and she helped me discover that. She listened to my every word and helped me realize things I had no idea about myself. I’ll be forever grateful for her changing my life! She worked around my schedule and we worked through FaceTime and it was so convenient and easy! If I could give her 100 stars I would.

Crissy W.
Courageous Grief Support Client

I started grief support coaching back in September with Terri, who has experienced the loss of a child, I 100% believe she was divinely sent to me for help. I knew that I couldn’t do it alone and wanted someone who knew exactly what I was feeling and going through. I absolutely love her for ALL she has done and continues to help me through this healing journey. Thank you Terri for allowing me to feel all the emotions that I’m experiencing and giving me the courage to step forward.

Julie K.
Courageous Grief Support Client

If you are looking for Grief Coaching, look no further. I went through a tough divorce and was grieving the death of a marriage. I'm so glad I have Terri to guide me through this journey. It's not easy doing it alone. She's helped me see that I am worthy, I deserve happiness, and how to stand up for myself. I have built confidence and inspired people around me. Friends and Family have noticed a big change in the way I carry myself, physically and emotionally. Having someone believe in you and remind you that anything is possible, that's priceless. Terri's story in itself, is an inspiration To hear what she has gone through and for her to want to help others, that's true compassion and it shows in her work. Forever thankful!!

Desiree P.
Courageous Grief Support Client

Finding Terri has been such a blessing. She has helped me so much with the grief I've been trying to deal with from losing my husband of almost 50 years together. She's given me so much inspiration, insight, and tools to help me navigate this painful journey. She is truly amazing. I highly recommend her. Thank you Terri! I look forward to our next meeting.

Melanie S.
Courageous Grief Support Client

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. The retreat was held in a beautiful venue @ Full Circle Retreats, Christina and Kim prepared delicious food . The venue provided a peaceful atmosphere, adding to the overall experience. 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.
Courageous Retreat Guest

The most meaningful part of the retreat for me was the common connection shared by everyone. The environment created by Terri was very comfortable and inviting. Everything was honestly perfect! My experience was enlightening and gave me new skills to help myself and others.

Melissa F.
Courageous Retreat Guest

I want to express my deepest, most heartfelt gratitude for the sacred experience of the Grief Retreat with Healing Hearts, you so lovingly held.

The healing I received was something my soul had long been seeking, though I hadn’t 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 being the lightbearer—for creating a space where pain was honored, where vulnerability was met with reverence, and where love flowed freely and without judgment.

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.
Courageous Retreat Guest

I can not say enough good things about Healing Hearts Essentials. I think my favorite part was the personalized guided meditation that Terri created for me. Listening to it every day has already helped me to let go of the negative thoughts that were consuming me. This process has changed my life in a way I hadn't imagined it could. I can't recommend this enough if you are experiencing grief or feeling stuck!

Karen U.
Courageous Grief Support Client

So happy I decided to attend Healing Hearts Haven at Full Circle Retreat. It was a special weekend of connection, reflection and healing. Truly!! Thank you Terri Chaplin for all that you did for us.

Long talks while sitting on the couch
Sharing food and stories around the kitchen table
Therapeutic art sessions
Calming walks in the forest behind Full Circle Retreat
Playful viewing and interacting with animals ❤️ Cisco
Chats and music around evening fires
And morning sunshine near the pool

Tears, laughter, hugs, cheers, sighs….and so much more.

It was a powerful and inspiring women’s weekend. A time to feel the love on the other side of pain.

Maria M.
Courageous Retreat Guest

Terri helped me rationalize my thoughts after the loss of my dog. The grief/guilt was overwhelming as I questioned every decision I made in her last couple of months. Terri helped me acknowledge that I did everything I could to keep her comfortable and happy and I made the best decisions I could for her. The sessions I had were extremely helpful.

Billy N.
Courageous Grief Support Client

Terri helped me through the toughest time in my life. She showed me a way to see hope, to find a way to feel joy and not feel guilty about it, to miss my son and be able to share his life with happiness.

Dawn H.
Courageous Grief Support Client

Terri is a true Professional, she helped me through my divorce. It was hard for me to accept his absence but through Terri’s coaching I learned how to get my life together again, she took my hand through every step. Terri is absolutely a wonderful and sincere person, she truly cares for her clients. I highly recommend her services to anyone, I rate her 5 stars out of 5.

Isabella L.
Compassionate Grief Support Client

Talking about my own grief is difficult for me. However Terri made me comfortable, as she is so easy to talk to. There are so many emotions involved and Terri helped me sort through them. I feel that she has been very helpful on my journey. ❤️

Joni C.
Courageous Grief Support Client

Terri, thank you so much for helping me during my time of crisis. Losing my dog was such a blow for me and I just couldn’t seem to wrap my mind around life without her. Our sessions helped me tremendously to let go of the guilt I was feeling and to learn to be grateful for having her in my life for as long as I did.

LaDonna C.
Courageous Grief Support Client

I have recently been dealing with a loss, and was seeking help. My first session was so wonderful, and left me wanting more. The compassion and kindness shown during my session was like none I have ever experienced. I felt like I was talking to a friend who actually cares. I urge everyone who wants to work through their emotions to seek help. You will find nothing but help here. I can’t say enough kind words about my experiences. Ten stars.

Zeth E.
Courageous Grief Support Client

I started seeing Terri after loosing my aunt, mom, grandma, brother in law and other loved ones. Within a few sessions I felt like a different person. Some of the things she said, pulled things from deep down that I didn’t even know were there. I will forever be grateful for her! My life has changed in so many ways! I’m honoring my mom and loved ones by being happy now and not sad!

Crissy H.
Courageous Grief Support client

Our Sanctuary: A Peaceful Haven for Your Healing Journey

Nestled in the serene beauty of Florida’s Nature Coast, our retreat space is thoughtfully designed to nurture your mind, body, and soul.

Nestled in the serene embrace of Florida’s Nature Coast, our retreat venue offers a sanctuary of peace and rejuvenation. The main house, a thoughtfully designed haven, spans over 5,000 square feet of indoor space, seamlessly blending modern comforts with natural elements. Surrounded by five lush acres of verdant forest, the venue creates the perfect backdrop for healing and renewal.


Inside, every detail has been intentionally curated to foster a sense of well-being. From the earthy tones of reclaimed wood to the soft hues of organic linens, the design evokes a calming harmony that invites you to unwind and reconnect with yourself and nature. Relax and recharge while exploring the labyrinth, enjoy the gentle presence of the animal companions, or unwind in calming spaces like the heated pool or Himalayan Salt Cave.



Each ensuite is uniquely styled as its own sanctuary, providing a tranquil space for rest and reflection. Here, you’ll find the perfect environment to recharge your mind, body, and soul while embracing the beauty of the Florida wilderness.


Whether you’re enjoying the serene indoors or exploring the natural surroundings, this retreat space is a true haven designed to support your healing journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for Healing Hearts Haven

What is included in the retreat cost?

🛏️ 2 nights lodging at the peaceful retreat venue in Inverness, Florida 

🥗 Healthy, nourishing meals throughout the weekend (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast with snacks and beverages included throughout the weekend)

🕊️ Opening and closing circles to honor your grief journey in community

💫 Guided practices and workshops including:

  • Heart-focused breathing and HeartMath techniques

  • Gentle guided visualizations

  • Journaling and reflective exercises

  • Rituals for release and renewal

🌸 Sharing circles where you can tell your story and be compassionately witnessed without judgment or “fixing”

🌿 Quiet time in nature to rest, reflect, and integrate with access to labyrinth, salt cave and heated pool.

📖 Retreat worksheets + take-home tools to continue your healing journey after you return home

💌 Ongoing support and connection — access to a private group space for retreat participants to stay connected after the weekend ends

Do I have to share my personal grief story during the retreat?

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 a 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.

What should I bring to the retreat?

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. We will be taking a nature walk for reflection so appropriate shoes are required. If you have specific questions, please reach out to me: [email protected]

What type of accommodations are available?

The retreat offers a variety of accommodations, including private suites in the main house, cozy dog friendly "she-sheds", and a tranquil yurt. Space is limited and rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Is this retreat suitable for someone new to their grief journey?

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 where you are and provide the tools and support you need for healing and growth.

How do I know if this retreat is right for me?

If you are looking for a safe and nurturing space to process grief, connect with others who 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. I would be happy to help.