AN EXPERIENCE FOR WIDOWED WOMEN
Join a professionally guided program that includes an 8-week class and a weekend retreat designed for women navigating life after the death of a partner.
September 2025 Program Includes
- An 8-week live online course led by Community Health Educator Marni Henderson, B.S.(and widow), before and after the retreat.
- A weekend retreat designed for restoration and connection through nature, nourishment, creativity, and care.
- Ongoing access to our private online community, monthly topics, and resources.
WHEN: September 19–21, 2025
WHERE: Fairfield, Idaho, at the Hidden Paradise Camp property, about 90 minutes from Boise, Idaho.
INVESTMENT: $1,249
Payment options and a personal fundraising tool are available.
supporting the health and well-being of widowhood
The death of a life partner is a natural part of our shared human experience—yet the grief that follows can be profoundly isolating, disorienting, and life-altering. In the quiet aftermath, many women find themselves holding the scattered pieces of what once was: identity, companionship, future plans, emotional safety, financial stability, or the role of co-parent.
At Sunrise Retreats, we believe widowhood deserves more space, more care, and more conversation. As a nonprofit founded in 2017, our mission is to provide accessible education, meaningful connection, and professionally guided support that honors both the pain and the possibility of life after your partner’s death.
Our offerings are grounded in current research and holistic well-being, complemented by practical tools and compassionate facilitation.
"I feel …lighter, empowered and leaning into joy. And I’m not exaggerating. I finally felt heard and acknowledged. "
2024 Participant
Grief is intimate, but something shifts when it’s witnessed. Through a community that understands and a curriculum rooted in resilient grieving, women begin to feel seen in their experience and gently reconnect to their inner wisdom.
Our retreats and educational programs are designed to support the full spectrum of experiences associated with widowhood. We honor the past. We meet each woman exactly where she is. And we create space for a future to unfold—rooted in truth, autonomy, and healing on her terms.
This is where education and community meet healing.
Our program is a meaningful complement to therapy and an intentional next step beyond traditional grief support groups. It offers a gentle bridge between professional counseling and personal integration, where guided experiences and science-backed learning deepen the ongoing work of rediscovering life after loss.
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Our "Send Her to Sunrise" option lets friends and family gift this experience. Because healing is better with a little help. And there are only so many casseroles one can eat!
Retreat Experiences
"I leave the weekend peaceful, fulfilled and joyous. I would wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend this retreat. It was life changing." Julie
"I am more than amazed at the retreat. I am filled with hope, joy and strength." Kathy
"I loved the fact that I had time to take a nap! Everyone was open and friendly. Knowing I have new sisters to call on, I feel refreshed and ready to begin the rest of my life." Patti
"I would truly recommend this retreat to any woman who has experienced loss. I know I have a purpose in life!"
"The retreat exceeded my hopes and I learned so much, despite my own resistance. It was nourishing and fear busting. The healing space helped me feel stronger, hopeful and renewed."
"The water time connected me to nature which always heals me. I feel empowered, refreshed and not alone." Carrie
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*While our program is professionally designed and facilitated by credentialed health professionals, the retreats are non-therapeutic. Content from the Sunrise Retreats, Inc. website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information provided on this website is intended for general consumer understanding and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. This website and its owners strive to provide the latest resources and wellness information for life after loss. By using this website, you hereby consent to the disclaimer and agree to all terms, policies, and conditions.
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