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On the first Monday evening of November, Sunrise Retreats was chosen as this quarter’s recipient of 100 Women for Good Boise. We’re still taking it in.

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There is a particular kind of quiet that settles in when a circle of women gathers around a fire at the end of the day. Nobody has to explain why they're there. Nobody has to hold it together. The fire crackles, the sky ...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/our-retreat-returns-to-mccall-%E2%80%94-gathered-around-the-fire","title":"Our Retreat Returns to McCall. Gathered Around the Fire","summary":"There is a particular kind of quiet that settles in when a circle of women gathers around a fire at the end of the day. Nobody has to explain why they're there. Nobody has to hold it together. The fire crackles, the sky ...","date_modified":"2026-10-15T00:15:42Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/grief-overwhelm-and-the-to%E2%80%91do-list-what-widowhood-teaches-us","html_content":"

For a while, I lived in shock. I moved through those early days on autopilot, doing everything that had to be done: planning the funeral, ordering death certificates, meeting with the funeral home, and making sure our ki...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/grief-overwhelm-and-the-to%E2%80%91do-list-what-widowhood-teaches-us","title":"Grief, Overwhelm, and the To‑Do List: What Widowhood Teaches Us","summary":"For a while, I lived in shock. I moved through those early days on autopilot, doing everything that had to be done: planning the funeral, ordering death certificates, meeting with the funeral home, and making sure our ki...","date_modified":"2026-07-07T16:24:28Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/brain-on-grief-when-our-gps-is-stuck-on-recalculating","html_content":"

It feels like treading through a forest thick as wet wool, every step heavy and muffled. Disoriented and confused, I can’t see where I am going, and it feels like each step meets a moving earth. Buckle up, because the se...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/brain-on-grief-when-our-gps-is-stuck-on-recalculating","title":"Brain on Grief: When our GPS is stuck on \"recalculating.\" ","summary":"It feels like treading through a forest thick as wet wool, every step heavy and muffled. Disoriented and confused, I can’t see where I am going, and it feels like each step meets a moving earth. Buckle up, because the se...","date_modified":"2026-05-28T23:05:23Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/the-power-of-choice-in-the-midst-of-grief","html_content":"

In the quiet, often overwhelming landscape of grief, even the smallest decisions can feel heavy. In her recent post, The Power of Choice, Marni Henderson gently explores something many women navigating loss may not immed...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/the-power-of-choice-in-the-midst-of-grief","title":"The Power of Choice, in the Midst of Grief","summary":"In the quiet, often overwhelming landscape of grief, even the smallest decisions can feel heavy. In her recent post, The Power of Choice, Marni Henderson gently explores something many women navigating loss may not immed...","date_modified":"2026-04-06T20:41:48Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/reflection-and-rumination-in-grief","html_content":"

A gentle guide to understanding your inner world after the death of a partner.

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/reflection-and-rumination-in-grief","title":"Reflection and Rumination in Grief","summary":"A gentle guide to understanding your inner world after the death of a partner.","date_modified":"2026-03-23T22:13:14Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/when-everything-feels-like-too-much-gentle-support-for-emotional","html_content":"

There are moments when your nervous system speaks louder than your thoughts.

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/when-everything-feels-like-too-much-gentle-support-for-emotional","title":"Support for Emotional Overwhelm","summary":"There are moments when your nervous system speaks louder than your thoughts.","date_modified":"2026-02-11T19:07:59Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/for-the-ones-loving-and-supporting-a-widowed-parent-with-children","html_content":"

They are grieving.\nThey are parenting.\nThey are doing the unimaginable.

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/for-the-ones-loving-and-supporting-a-widowed-parent-with-children","title":"For the Ones Loving and Supporting a Widowed Parent with Children","summary":"They are grieving.\nThey are parenting.\nThey are doing the unimaginable.","date_modified":"2025-08-08T22:28:25Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/widow-wisdom","html_content":"

In the words of a woman who continues to walk her journey, she rides the waves of life with courage and grace, honoring all she has been, celebrating the woman she is today, and keeping her heart open to the possibilitie...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/widow-wisdom","title":"Widow Wisdom","summary":"In the words of a woman who continues to walk her journey, she rides the waves of life with courage and grace, honoring all she has been, celebrating the woman she is today, and keeping her heart open to the possibilitie...","date_modified":"2025-04-22T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/manifesto-for-the-healing","html_content":"

Your willingness to wake each day and approach life with what you have is an act of heroism. I invite you to look in the mirror and acknowledge yourself for the most simple and powerful action you can take— showing up as...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/manifesto-for-the-healing","title":"Manifesto For The Healing","summary":"Your willingness to wake each day and approach life with what you have is an act of heroism. I invite you to look in the mirror and acknowledge yourself for the most simple and powerful action you can take— showing up as...","date_modified":"2021-12-03T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/giving-tuesday-2021-is-tomorrow","html_content":"

When so much attention is given to what divides us, generosity brings people together across races, faiths, and political views. Grassroots generosity and community action are powerful forces for good, especially in turb...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/giving-tuesday-2021-is-tomorrow","title":"Giving Tuesday 2021 is tomorrow! ","summary":"When so much attention is given to what divides us, generosity brings people together across races, faiths, and political views. Grassroots generosity and community action are powerful forces for good, especially in turb...","date_modified":"2021-11-29T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/giving-thanks-to-yourself","html_content":"

Have you ever stopped to think of how powerful your thoughts are? How many times have you given yourself "thanks" for everything you do each day? Do you give yourself the same kind of compassion, kindness, and reassuranc...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/giving-thanks-to-yourself","title":"Giving Thanks To Yourself","summary":"Have you ever stopped to think of how powerful your thoughts are? How many times have you given yourself \"thanks\" for everything you do each day? Do you give yourself the same kind of compassion, kindness, and reassuranc...","date_modified":"2021-11-25T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/a-new-view-for-our-sunrise-retreats","html_content":"

Each day, the sunrise brings new opportunities and beginnings. The early morning stillness and gentle creeping of the sun illuminates the landscape like a breath of fresh air. Golden rays of light greet us with renewed e...

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It was such a wonderful, easy and inspiring discussion with Melissa Pierce of the "Filled with Gold" podcast. When I saw that she was offering widow self-care subscription boxes, I reached out to her to let her know ho...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/two-new-widow-resources","title":"Two New Widow Resources! ","summary":"It was such a wonderful, easy and inspiring discussion with Melissa Pierce of the \"Filled with Gold\" podcast. When I saw that she was offering widow self-care subscription boxes, I reached out to her to let her know ho...","date_modified":"2021-08-06T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/a-circle-of-womenoh-to-see-your-smiles-in-person-again","html_content":"

Oh, sweet women of Sunrise, my heart calls to you without sound. We gather in a space without walls and place our deepest secrets in the shared bowl. When I think of our circle I sit in awe with profound witnessing of...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/a-circle-of-womenoh-to-see-your-smiles-in-person-again","title":"A circle of women.....oh to see your smiles in person again! ","summary":" Oh, sweet women of Sunrise, my heart calls to you without sound. We gather in a space without walls and place our deepest secrets in the shared bowl. When I think of our circle I sit in awe with profound witnessing of...","date_modified":"2021-08-02T18:14:12Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/our-why-at-sunrise-retreats","html_content":"

What are the words that describe the deeply moving experiences of life? How do we fully articulate what happens in those moments? The moments that satiate our human desire for connection. The times our hearts are broken ...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/our-why-at-sunrise-retreats","title":"Our WHY at Sunrise Retreats ","summary":"What are the words that describe the deeply moving experiences of life? How do we fully articulate what happens in those moments? The moments that satiate our human desire for connection. The times our hearts are broken ...","date_modified":"2021-04-28T17:04:01Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/widow-wisdom-she-is-not-alone-on-her-journey","html_content":"

Diane met the love of her life – a suave, handsome gentleman -- in December of 1977 and they were married almost 2 ½ years later.

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/widow-wisdom-she-is-not-alone-on-her-journey","title":"Widow Wisdom: She is not alone on her journey. ","summary":"Diane met the love of her life – a suave, handsome gentleman -- in December of 1977 and they were married almost 2 ½ years later.","date_modified":"2020-12-17T01:27:08Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/creating-a-self-gratitude-practice","html_content":"

Each month, Marni and I decide on the theme-voice of the Chronicle. This month, we've been speaking of honoring ourselves or self-gratitude. I'll be very transparent in that I understood honoring ourselves, but why did ...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/creating-a-self-gratitude-practice","title":"Creating a self gratitude practice ","summary":" Each month, Marni and I decide on the theme-voice of the Chronicle. This month, we've been speaking of honoring ourselves or self-gratitude. I'll be very transparent in that I understood honoring ourselves, but why did ...","date_modified":"2020-11-09T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/7-tips-for-surviving-the-holidays","html_content":"

THAT TIME OF YEAR IS PEEKING AROUND THE CORNER. HOLIDAYS.  ALTHOUGH ORIGINALLY CREATED AS TIMES OF FESTIVITY TO HONOR SIGNIFICANT DATES, PEOPLE, AND TIMES OF THE YEAR, THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE A SOURCE OF ADDED STRESS AND ANX...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/7-tips-for-surviving-the-holidays","title":"7 tips for surviving the holidays","summary":"THAT TIME OF YEAR IS PEEKING AROUND THE CORNER. HOLIDAYS.  ALTHOUGH ORIGINALLY CREATED AS TIMES OF FESTIVITY TO HONOR SIGNIFICANT DATES, PEOPLE, AND TIMES OF THE YEAR, THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE A SOURCE OF ADDED STRESS AND ANX...","date_modified":"2020-10-25T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/we%E2%80%99ve-got-another-day","html_content":"

Maureen's first marriage was a "wreck." After her divorce, she met John and was surprised to find a man who could be so thoughtful and loving. The icing on the cake was that they both wanted the same things in life. Thei...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/we%E2%80%99ve-got-another-day","title":"Widow Wisdom : We’ve got another day!","summary":"Maureen's first marriage was a \"wreck.\" After her divorce, she met John and was surprised to find a man who could be so thoughtful and loving. The icing on the cake was that they both wanted the same things in life. Thei...","date_modified":"2020-10-12T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/exercise-and-grief-restorative-or-depleting","html_content":"

How does physical activity affect our grief and how we approach the rediscovery of life after our spouse's death? Of course, that all depends on who we are, our choices, environment, and how we cope with such dramatic li...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/exercise-and-grief-restorative-or-depleting","title":"Exercise and grief: Restorative or Depleting? ","summary":"How does physical activity affect our grief and how we approach the rediscovery of life after our spouse's death? Of course, that all depends on who we are, our choices, environment, and how we cope with such dramatic li...","date_modified":"2020-09-01T21:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/a-reservoir-of-healing-creative-expression","html_content":"

Whether we observe the creative expression of another or engage in our own creative efforts, we know that it has a profound impact on our mood, emotions, and mental health. Creative expression is part of our DNA and we h...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/a-reservoir-of-healing-creative-expression","title":"A reservoir of healing: Creative Expression","summary":"Whether we observe the creative expression of another or engage in our own creative efforts, we know that it has a profound impact on our mood, emotions, and mental health. Creative expression is part of our DNA and we h...","date_modified":"2020-08-02T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/rights-for-widow-across-the-world","html_content":"

Since 2005, June 23rd has been designated as International Widows Day. June 23rd, 1954 is also the day that Lord Raj Loomba watched his father die and his mother begin to face the injustices of widowhood in his home coun...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/rights-for-widow-across-the-world","title":"International Widow Warriors","summary":"Since 2005, June 23rd has been designated as International Widows Day. June 23rd, 1954 is also the day that Lord Raj Loomba watched his father die and his mother begin to face the injustices of widowhood in his home coun...","date_modified":"2020-06-19T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/widow-wisdom---she-decided-to-not-let-fear-be-the-decision-maker","html_content":"

Julie writes notes to each of our retreat participants to receive on arrival. She is now gathering stories that share the wisdom gathered by the many women of Sunrise. We begin with her story.......with hopes that we r...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/widow-wisdom---she-decided-to-not-let-fear-be-the-decision-maker","title":"Widow Wisdom - She decided to not let fear be the decision maker.","summary":"Julie writes notes to each of our retreat participants to receive on arrival. She is now gathering stories that share the wisdom gathered by the many women of Sunrise. We begin with her story.......with hopes that we r...","date_modified":"2020-05-28T14:14:31Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/the-meaning-of-a-sunrise","html_content":"

Sunrise gives a fresh start, renewal, and rebirth. It brings warmth and light sparking the whisper of hope for another day. To witness the slow rising of the sun over a horizon is often peaceful, inspiring, and quite b...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/the-meaning-of-a-sunrise","title":"The meaning of a sunrise","summary":"Sunrise gives a fresh start, renewal, and rebirth. It brings warmth and light sparking the whisper of hope for another day. To witness the slow rising of the sun over a horizon is often peaceful, inspiring, and quite b...","date_modified":"2020-04-24T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/the-power-of-a-hug","html_content":"

hug

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Taking a first step into the unknown is the hardest part. Let me clarify that…. making the choice to take the first step is super scary and hard.

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/the-first-step-is-a-choice","title":"The First Step Is a Choice","summary":"Taking a first step into the unknown is the hardest part. Let me clarify that…. making the choice to take the first step is super scary and hard.","date_modified":"2020-02-25T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/reminding-ourselves","html_content":"

Who do you call on to remind you of your truth? What voices guide you through the day?

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/reminding-ourselves","title":"Reminding Ourselves","summary":"Who do you call on to remind you of your truth? What voices guide you through the day?","date_modified":"2020-01-31T23:21:14Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/invitation-to-pause","html_content":"

Amongst the hustle and bustle that comes with this time of year, I invite you to take a pause, breathe and reflect on the past events of this year that created who and where you are today. \n

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/invitation-to-pause","title":"Invitation to Pause","summary":"Amongst the hustle and bustle that comes with this time of year, I invite you to take a pause, breathe and reflect on the past events of this year that created who and where you are today. \n ","date_modified":"2019-12-20T17:27:07Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/connecting-in-grief-and-hope","html_content":"

The connection created during a Sunrise Retreat is quite unique and special. It takes great courage and trust to step into a retreat specific to your grief. Imagine traveling to an event where you will be surrounded by s...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/connecting-in-grief-and-hope","title":"Connecting in Grief and Hope","summary":"The connection created during a Sunrise Retreat is quite unique and special. It takes great courage and trust to step into a retreat specific to your grief. Imagine traveling to an event where you will be surrounded by s...","date_modified":"2019-11-26T20:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/breathethe-holidays-are-here","html_content":"

Do the holidays have you decorating your car with Rudolph’s nose at the front bumper and antlers out your windows, or do they have you wishing time would fast-forward all the way to 2026? Similar to our everyday grief j...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/breathethe-holidays-are-here","title":"Breathe....the holidays are here.","summary":"Do the holidays have you decorating your car with Rudolph’s nose at the front bumper and antlers out your windows, or do they have you wishing time would fast-forward all the way to 2026? Similar to our everyday grief j...","date_modified":"2019-11-12T22:09:12Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/remembering-ourselves","html_content":"

Death of our spouse brings such heartache and confusion, to say the least. The reality of our life so drastically changes. Our heart, mind and brain all respond to the experience with a cascade of emotions, protective ...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/remembering-ourselves","title":"Remembering Ourselves","summary":"Death of our spouse brings such heartache and confusion, to say the least. The reality of our life so drastically changes. Our heart, mind and brain all respond to the experience with a cascade of emotions, protective ...","date_modified":"2019-08-19T14:55:48Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/our-sunrise-manifesto","html_content":"

The Holstee Manifesto magnet used to be posted on my fridge for years. It was always an inspiring reminder to live with great intention. And then life happened. The density of loss and grief consumed my heart and our...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/our-sunrise-manifesto","title":"Our Sunrise Manifesto","summary":"The Holstee Manifesto magnet used to be posted on my fridge for years. It was always an inspiring reminder to live with great intention. And then life happened. The density of loss and grief consumed my heart and our...","date_modified":"2019-07-25T21:37:23Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/picking-up-the-pieces","html_content":"

Loss, grief, change- it can shatter our reality. It separates us from something we cherish, someone we love.

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/picking-up-the-pieces","title":"Picking Up The Pieces","summary":"Loss, grief, change- it can shatter our reality. It separates us from something we cherish, someone we love.","date_modified":"2019-07-08T19:46:32Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/the-power-of-connection","html_content":"

The power of connecting in our common humanity is magical. Whether it be to create something new, support each other in adversity or celebrate a rite of passage, community brings us together in a unique way so very diffe...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/the-power-of-connection","title":"The Power of Connection","summary":"The power of connecting in our common humanity is magical. Whether it be to create something new, support each other in adversity or celebrate a rite of passage, community brings us together in a unique way so very diffe...","date_modified":"2019-05-14T17:24:51Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/self-care-while-grieving","html_content":"

When we find ourselves sitting in the seasons of BIG life changes and grief, our world becomes muted in color. We don’t know what is real and it feels as if our foundation has fallen out from under our footing.  So, we f...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/self-care-while-grieving","title":"Self Care While Grieving","summary":"When we find ourselves sitting in the seasons of BIG life changes and grief, our world becomes muted in color. We don’t know what is real and it feels as if our foundation has fallen out from under our footing.  So, we f...","date_modified":"2019-04-26T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/one-step","html_content":"

Here we stand, surviving the unimaginable. With amazing courage, we choose to wake each day and face our loss, heartache and pain. Each step, each breath has brought us to this moment.

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/one-step","title":"One Step","summary":"Here we stand, surviving the unimaginable. With amazing courage, we choose to wake each day and face our loss, heartache and pain. Each step, each breath has brought us to this moment. ","date_modified":"2019-04-22T15:40:06Z"},{"id":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/another-sunrise","html_content":"

I created Sunrise Retreats because of a very simple and passionate dream that started after my husband, Tyler, died in 2013. I found myself and my children desperately flailing in a world filled with despair, hopelessnes...

","url":"https://sunriseretreat.org/blog/f/another-sunrise","title":"Another Sunrise ","summary":"I created Sunrise Retreats because of a very simple and passionate dream that started after my husband, Tyler, died in 2013. I found myself and my children desperately flailing in a world filled with despair, hopelessnes...","date_modified":"2019-04-15T19:00:00Z"}]}