Grief Vigil with Patti Shaffner

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-05:00

Inspiration Wood Wellness Workshop Center | Westville

Kimberly and Ron Van Sessen
Publisher/HostKimberly and Ron Van Sessen
Grief Vigil with Patti Shaffner
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Join Patti Shaffner for a heartfelt evening to bear witness, find comfort, and honor those we've lost together.
About this Event

Vigils Are Devotional Times For Engaging With Our Sorrows, Worries And
Losses. They Tend The Hard Parts Of Our Personal And Collective Grief Through
The Soft Expression Of Intentional Space, Guiding Invocations, Imaginal
Activities And Tender Closings. This Is An Invitation To Pause And Attend To
Broken And Aching Hearts, Bear Witness To One Another and Generate A
Frequency Of Grace And Healing For Ourselves And The World.
We gather to tend the aches that have
left us weary, sorrowful and worried.
We will create time for:
Remembrance & Reflection: Intentional time to recall
the life and legacy of our loved ones who have died -
sharing memories and stories
(And if other sorrows of the world and our lives need
tending, we can bring those as well)
Emotional Expression: A supportive environment to
express all that we are feeling. Sadness, Anger,
Confusion, Guilt and More
Unity & Support: Coming together in community
ensures that no one bears the weight of loss alone
Symbolic Ritual: Lighting Candles, Sharing
Mementos, Writing Messages to our loved ones, etc
Meditations and Silence: Holding each other in
community in the sacred space of quiet.
Please bring
- a memento - if desired
- a memory of your loved one to share - again, if
desired
- a small stone or crystal that you will use to create an
altar of remembrance with later
- a journal and pen - if desired
Please dress comfortably with layers

Upon entering Inspiration Wood Wellness Club, continue driving down Inspiration Road and park in the area near the yurt.
Time Frame: 90 minutes to 2 hours

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Inspiration Wood Wellness Workshop Center, 642 E Inspiration Rd, Westville, United States

Tickets

USD 17.85

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