Women's Grief & Heartbreak Healing Retreat, San Diego

The retreat is built around the belief that grief is not something you 'get over,' but something you learn to carry more lightly. Each day blends guided group experiences with quiet time for personal reflection. On Friday, you arrive and settle in, followed by an opening circle where you'll meet the other women and set intentions for the weekend. After a nourishing dinner, Megan leads a Japanese tea ceremony and sound bowl experience to help quiet your mind and settle your nervous system.

Saturday is the most intensive day. You'll begin with a morning self-compassion ritual, then move into somatic healing and movement to release where stress and grief live in your body. After that, there's an ocean reflection walk, where you can breathe in the sea air and journal. In the afternoon, each guest receives a private healing session with Stacy, who combines Reiki, intuitive guidance, and energy balancing. The day culminates in a sacred release ceremony in the evening, a ritual designed to honor what has been and consciously let go of the weight you no longer need to carry. A celebration dinner and stories-of-the-heart sharing follow.

Sunday is about integration. You'll start with a grounding meditation and breakfast, then come together for a closing circle to reflect on your experience and set an intention for how you want to continue your healing journey. Departure is at 11:00 AM. The itinerary is flexible, and you're encouraged to honor what you need, whether that means joining in everything or taking quiet time for yourself.

What makes this retreat unique is its small size and the personal attention from Stacy and Megan, both of whom are deeply experienced in grief work. Stacy has trained in somatic practices, energy healing, and intuitive development, and she shares her own story of profound loss in her book 'Pennies From Heaven.' The setting, a private house in La Jolla with ocean views, adds to the sense of sanctuary. Guests consistently mention the quality of the food, prepared by a private chef, and the sense of being truly cared for, both by the team and the other women in the group.

What's included

- 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) - Welcome drink - Daily meditation classes - 1-hour treatment (private Reiki session) - Group excursions and activities - Transportation during the retreat - Accommodation (private room with ocean views) - Personal retreat journal and pen - Guided yoga, breathwork, and somatic movement sessions - Sound healing and Japanese tea ceremony - Personal healing session with Stacy - Access to all retreat facilities (garden, yoga deck, etc.)

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary - Meals and drinks outside of provided meals - Personal expenses