“This retreat was amazing, a game changer. From the moment I landed I felt welcomed and safe to open up about my situation. There was no pressure to talk or compare yourself to others, everything was optional but I found myself wanting to talk and try new things. I never thought that after just 3 days I would find such a warmth and connection to these amazing ladies. Kathie is an angel, sent from someone, you feel you have known her a lifetime. I would absolutely recommend this, I just wish it was this weekend again 💖 ❣️ 💕”

— Anonymous Retreat 3

“I felt so lost stuck in my own world of pain, people moving around me and not knowing what a struggle my everyday life was for me, going to the grief retreat gave me a chance to see that I'm not alone in my pain, others are feeling just as lost and as heartbroken as I was, just hearing other people's stories really gave me so comfort to know I'm not alone.

— Anonymous Retreat 3

“It was eye opening. Spending time meeting people going through the same feelings really helped validate how I was feeling. The weekend really unlocked some feelings that I was pushing down. The counsellor, Jen, made some great points that really resonated with me and helped me with my grief. Kathie could not have done any more for us. I am so glad I went and made friends for life.

— Anonymous Retreat 3

“So hard to describe, I felt such a sense of freedom in my grief. There was not one person I didn't connect with. Everyone there wanted to know about our loved ones and the story connected with them. This is the first time in 6 years I have felt such empathy and genuine caring. We started off as strangers but I will never forget this fabulous group of people, they will forever have a place in my heart ❤.”

— Anonymous Retreat 1

“The overall experience for me was a very personal one. After 4 years of silently grieving a loved one I felt confident enough to give them a voice which in turn allowed me to have a voice. People listened, asked questions, didn’t judge and shared their experiences also. I left feeling immensely grateful, lighter and proud of myself and proud of my loved one.

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“The whole weekend from start to finish was excellent, it was exactly what I needed. The structure around activities was loose and that was brilliant for me as I was working way too hard and needed to slow down”

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 5

“Unbelievable, healing, restorative - transformative”

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 5

“An amazing experience - one that you have to grab with both hands and enjoy”

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 5

The best thing I have ever done for me. Experience of a lifetime 💜”

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“Loving kindness, connecting with similar souls, time away from reality, safe space to grieve and talk, respect, and most of all I love that all of our loved ones were named and remembered as we shared our stories ❤️

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“As much as it was terrifying on the drive down knowing I wouldnt know anyone it felt like we had all been friends for years from the get go. Everyone was so welcoming, everyone wanted to know about who each other had lost and there was absolutely no judgement if you needed to cry, sit in silence or even laugh. I don’t have words to describe the weekend other than powerful.

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“It was so special. I felt heard, valued, safe and relaxed in a very short space of time.

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“I achieved driving a journey on my own and staying over my first time in 3 years without my husband.

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“Positively Overwhelming, Wholesome, Empowering, Validating, Reassuring

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“It was great to meet people who you could connect with people going through the same pain as you and people who just got it .

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“It was a rollercoaster weekend of emotions but in a space where I felt SO supported even though I'd never met anyone before the weekend. I felt SO safe to express myself with people who just understood me without needing to explain every detail.”

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“It was totally outside my comfort zone but I was so glad I went. It was so good to meet people in similar positions and to know I wasn't alone. Kathie is fabulous, so warm, welcoming and good fun as well

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“The best thing I did for me in a long time. Amazingly powerful , emotional.healing.

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“Amazing, safe open space to just be among a group of people where you feel no judgement or expectation. I can honestly say I feel I’ve made lifelong friends over the weekend along with the couple of extra WhatsApp groups.

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“I loved everything about it! The group were incredible & I loved all of the activities we did. Each one of them had there place & I felt I really benefitted from each one.

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“I literally liked everything about it, from the sense of freedom to speak to the connection we all made through our losses , just felt unbelievably at ease in the surroundings.

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“The retreat was exceptionally well organised. All of the activities were beneficial, flowed really well and the momentum on the last morning was pretty special. The key to the success of the retreat for me was twofold including being organised by someone who was truly interested in helping others and the people themselves who attended and were willing to participate and be vulnerable in unknown territory..

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“Felt so at home with people that got me . Felt I could talk openly about how I was feeling without any judgement..

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1

“I loved the space it offered me to enjoy like minded company with no agenda. I never felt the need to try and be ok. I loved meeting the others and listening to their stories. I gained an insight into how people can be treated differently depending on the type Of bereavement which I was shocked and saddened by but glad that I am now more aware.

— Anonymous Feedback Retreat 1