Sunrise Retreats | 2025 Program

A weekend retreat, a live interactive online 8-week course, and an online community.  

• Retreat is an all-inclusive experience, which means you simply need to arrive at the location, and we will take care of everything else!
  • All meals and beverages (please note that no alcohol will be served)
  • Accommodations in double occupancy rooms (limited single occupancy available upon request)
  • A 50 minute massage
  • Professionally facilitated workshops
  • Art supplies and recreational equipment
  • Opportunities for connection and meaningful experiences.
  • Guided morning movement and mindfulness sessions at sunrise.
  • Access to a professional support team. 
  • A springboard of hope and plenty of time spent in nature
  • A gift bag and much more! 
  • Our retreats are not co-ed.  
•  An eight-week online class that begins four weeks before and continues four weeks after the retreat. Discover Life Again ™ offers specific information about the grief journey and tending to personal health and well-being. It is filled with connections, education, coaching, and more, facilitated by Marni Henderson, B.S., a credentialed Health Educator, founder of Sunrise Retreats and was widowed in 2013. 
• Acess to our online Sunrise Retreat community including monthly education topics, resources, and connection with other participants.

This all-inclusive weekend retreat, including the 8-week professionally facilitated education course, and online community is $1,249.00.  

With our fundraising efforts and commitment to supporting life after loss, we do have payment options and a personal fundraising tool to help you experience the life-changing program.  For more information, please check this link.

Hidden Paradise Camp is located in Fairfield, Idaho, part of Camas County, just south of the Soldier Mountains in the Sawtooth National Forest. With breathtaking views of the Camas Prairie and the summit of Smoky Dome, this hidden gem is the perfect getaway to find respite and healing relief in Idaho's outdoors.  *If travelling into our area by plane, plan to arrive at the Boise Airport.  The property is about 90 minutes driving time from Boise, ID.  

Much of the year, this beautiful property is home to many other Idaho nonprofits seeking healing experiences. As the camp continues to remodel and build new facilities, we are delighted to host our retreats in this quiet, expansive, and nature-inspired place. "Rustically gorgeous" welcomes you with many moments to relax, explore, slow down, and transform. 

Located between the Treasure Valley, Magic Valley, and Wood River Valley, Hidden Paradise is uniquely situated to serve conveniently and safely while still feeling like a secluded, restful retreat.

Starting at least four weeks before the retreat, you will meet weekly via Zoom for 1.5 hours as part of your "Widow Wellness" Discover Life Again™ education course. During this time, you'll have the opportunity to connect with the other participants while learning about various tools and resources to enhance your well-being during your grief journey.

This is a lovely way to begin our journey together; by the time we meet in person, we will have already established a safe and welcoming foundation with each other.

Upon arrival, you can expect to be warmly welcomed by our team of fellow widowed warriors. There will be time to set up your room, meet the other participants (note that our retreats are not co-ed), and relax. After settling in, take a moment to breathe in the fresh air, calm your mind, visit with others, or enjoy a relaxing one-hour massage. Soon, we will gather for icebreakers, introductions, and opening ceremonies!

We do everything possible to ensure everyone feels comfortable and relaxed.

As the smell of dinner wafts through the air, laughter signals the deepening connections among us and the start of a magical weekend. Guided activities will lead us to shared understandings, helping us to feel less alone. Fireside stories will welcome the stars as the sun begins to set.

And yes, there will be CHOCOLATE!

We’ve heard giggles, snores, and everything in between. Whether you retire to bed by eight or laugh under the stars is entirely up to you! This weekend is designed for you to replenish, rejuvenate, and re-ignite. Regardless of your choice, we will return to our rustic, charming home away from home, surrounded by our circle of new friends.

Please remember: what is shared at the retreat stays at the retreat!

We will greet the sunrise with gently guided movement and mindfulness practices. The laid-back mornings give you time to enjoy a cup of coffee, receive a massage, journal, or take a stroll before we begin our activities. A family-style breakfast will fuel our bodies for the adventures of the day. You’ll immerse yourself in nature, engage in creative expression, learn wellness tools, and have plenty of time to relax while the land, trees, birds, and sky aid in your healing.

Dinner will bring us back to the family table, followed by more guided activities, fireside magic, and, of course, chocolate!

On Sunday, we will again greet the sunrise with guided mindful movement designed to calm, restore, and recenter. Grab your tea or coffee as we continue our program, followed by one final brunch meal together.

Finally, during the closing ceremonies—well, we’ll leave some elements to your imagination. You can expect to leave the retreat by midday.

As you drive away, many have shared a feeling of hope, connection, and renewed energy.

After the retreat, we will continue meeting via Zoom for four more weeks to help you integrate everything you experienced during the retreat into your daily life at home. Your circle of support continues.

Our program offers experiential education opportunities aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of widowed women navigating life after the death of their partner.  Grief has no time limit. We welcome anyone experiencing the death of a partner regardless of the length of time since they died or the time you were together.  

Here, you will find connections, deep understanding, resources, education, inspiration, and, most importantly, hope.

Sunrise Retreats was founded in 2017 by Marni Henderson, who envisioned an experience to fulfill her deep desire to connect, grieve, heal, and grow alongside other widows. Despite having more than 23 years of experience as a health and wellness educator, she felt unprepared to navigate her own well-being as a widow. You can read more about the beginnings of Sunrise Retreats on our website.

The death of a partner is a natural part of the human experience, and the challenge of living without the person with whom we hoped to share our future is profoundly devastating. We believe that spending time in nature, engaging in creative expression, participating in movement and bodywork, embracing adventure, enjoying good food, utilizing practical tools, and engaging in self-inquiry can offer powerful moments of healing. 

Grief is a deeply intimate and sacred journey that affects the whole being—body, mind, and spirit. Our retreats provide a safe space for connection, support, and inspiration. The curriculum is carefully designed to offer numerous opportunities for nurturing, healing, and growth as participants navigate the complexities of life. Together, we honor our shared humanity, acknowledging the past with tenderness while being aware of the present and striving to create a hopeful future.

*While our program is professionally designed and facilitated by credentialed health professionals, the retreats are non-therapeutic.