Limited to 8 Guests

For grieving parents, the holiday season isn’t simply “hard”—it can be excruciating. The world speeds up with parties and pressure, traditions and expectations. But for those of us carrying deep sorrow, the holidays can feel like a spotlight on what’s missing, on who is missing.

The Vilomah Grief Retreat: Reclaiming the Holiday Season was born from the belief that you shouldn’t have to white-knuckle your way through November and December. You deserve a space to pause before the chaos, to gather your breath and your bearings - not in isolation, but in the quiet company of others who understand.

This retreat exists because grief doesn’t follow the calendar and neither should your restoration.

Together, in a private, comforting space, we’ll reflect, reset, and gently prepare for what lies ahead. Not by bypassing the pain but by acknowledging it with intention. By creating new meaning where the world may offer only noise. By reclaiming the holidays - not as they were, but as they can be.

This is not about “moving on.” It’s about moving mindfully through a season that often overwhelms the grieving heart.

It’s about finding community before the isolation sets in.
It’s about learning to carry love, loss, and longing all at once—without apology.

From the moment you arrive in Raleigh, North Carolina, every detail is thoughtfully curated so you can exhale and fully engage in this restorative journey.

Nestled in a private, luxury home in Wake Forest, this 4-day/3-night immersive retreat is designed exclusively for bereaved parents seeking a space where their sorrow is seen and their child is remembered.

Your all-inclusive registration includes:

• Private accommodations or shared rooms in a beautifully appointed home with premium amenities and quiet spaces for reflection
   
• Chef-prepared meals and curated snacks using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
   
• Expert-led workshops and healing sessions anchored in The 5 Pillars of Capacity™—written and facilitated by
  – Dr. Kristie Polk, grief educator, psychology professor, and trained hypnotherapist
  – Michelle, a registered nurse, certified grief coach, certified yoga instructor, and trauma-informed somatic practitioner
   
• Daily trauma-informed movement practices including yoga, meditation, breathwork, or mindful walking
   
• Small group sessions (no more than 8 guests) to ensure personal connection and space for individual processing
   
• Pre-retreat virtual connection call to help you arrive prepared and supported
   
• Two post-retreat integration sessions (45 minutes each) to help you carry what you’ve learned into your everyday life
   
• A hand-selected gift bag filled with meaningful items to support your continued healing during and after your stay