About this Event
The autumn equinox is an auspicious time to gather to reflect on how we relate to grief as an essential part of the human experience.
Through our coming together, we’ll be reminded of our shared humanity — that our ability to grieve is directly connected to our capacity to love. Grief and gratitude are not opposites, but deeply intertwined.
This retreat will be guided by the Insight Meditation tradition.
This retreat is a step toward reclaiming the sacred act of grieving.
Through mindfulness meditation, ritual, and community, participants will be offered an anchor, and a return to the perspective of our core self, as we navigate the joys and sorrows of this miraculous life.
This meditation retreat will include:
- Guided meditations
- Rituals
- Signature herbal tea
- Yin Yoga from Saskia Meckman
- A catered lunch from Vimalas
- Small and large group discussions
- Periods of time for painting, journaling, or walking meditation
*To honor and preserve the introspective nature of this day, the majority of the retreat will be held in silence, with intentional openings for small and large group sharing.
Learn more and register here: https://www.joannajohnmindfulness.com/grief-and-gratitude-2026
Event venue & nearby stays
Sfeer Studio, 200 Britton Drive, Chapel Hill, United States
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