Faith and Grief at Gilmont: Finding Hope and Comfort in Your Grief Journey
December 1-3, 2023
Faith & Grief Ministries provides resources for on-going comfort to persons who have experienced the death of a loved one. Learn more about this and all our grief support programs at www.faithandgrief.org.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 (NRSV)
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 (NRSV)
Faith & Grief offers both workshops and retreats, each of which provide time and space to process personal grief in community with others. Some choose to attend both, finding comfort and helpful insights in each setting. Faith & Grief retreats, like the one at Gilmont, are more of an immersion experience and provide a safe venue to wrestle with the dynamics of grief and to experience significant measures of hope and encouragement. Whether you are standing in raw grief, navigating the chaos of grief’s confusion or recovering from a recent ambush of grief, this retreat is designed for you. Plan to experience comfort through scripture, spiritual practices and interaction within a compassionate community of people who “get it”— get the heartache, get the lingering sorrow, get the continual yearning to be with your loved one and get the longing for peace.
Reflections from prior workshop participants:
“This retreat gave me a place to share, learn, and help others. It was a safe place to cry, laugh, make a joke or silently sit without fear of judgment. I learned very quickly that if I was going to survive this journey, not of my choosing, I needed to accept all the help God put in front of me.”
“I cannot put my finger on it, but it helped me SO much. I feel like my burden of grief has been lifted and lessened. It was grueling and wonderful. It was actually kind of miraculous!”
“This retreat gave me a place to share, learn, and help others. It was a safe place to cry, laugh, make a joke or silently sit without fear of judgment. I learned very quickly that if I was going to survive this journey, not of my choosing, I needed to accept all the help God put in front of me.”
“I cannot put my finger on it, but it helped me SO much. I feel like my burden of grief has been lifted and lessened. It was grueling and wonderful. It was actually kind of miraculous!”
The retreat will begin Friday, December 1, with registration beginning at 4:00pm. Dinner will be served at 6:00, followed by the first session and fellowship together. The retreat will conclude on Sunday, December 3, following breakfast and a closing session.
Lodge Rooms (Price includes lodging, linens, meals and program)
Single Occupancy $400 per person
Double Occupancy $350 per person (If you are choosing Double Occupancy this means you are coordinating with your own roommate. Gilmont will not assign random roommates.)
Full payment is due two weeks prior to the retreat start date.
Lodge Rooms (Price includes lodging, linens, meals and program)
Single Occupancy $400 per person
Double Occupancy $350 per person (If you are choosing Double Occupancy this means you are coordinating with your own roommate. Gilmont will not assign random roommates.)
Full payment is due two weeks prior to the retreat start date.
Cancellations and Refunds
Full payment is due two weeks prior to the retreat start date.
24 hour grace period: Cancellations occurring within 24 hours of registration are eligible for a full refund of all payments, including the registration deposit.
More than 15 days: Cancellations occurring 15+ days prior to the retreat start date will result in a refund of all payments except the $75 non-refundable registration deposit.
Less than 14 Days: Cancellations occurring within 14 days prior to the retreat start date will result in forfeiture of the entire tuition including the $75 non-refundable registration deposit. You will be given the option to apply all payments to a future retreat.
Retreat Cancellation: If Camp Gilmont is unable to host the retreat for any reason, all payments, other than the $75 registration deposit, will be refunded in full.
Full payment is due two weeks prior to the retreat start date.
24 hour grace period: Cancellations occurring within 24 hours of registration are eligible for a full refund of all payments, including the registration deposit.
More than 15 days: Cancellations occurring 15+ days prior to the retreat start date will result in a refund of all payments except the $75 non-refundable registration deposit.
Less than 14 Days: Cancellations occurring within 14 days prior to the retreat start date will result in forfeiture of the entire tuition including the $75 non-refundable registration deposit. You will be given the option to apply all payments to a future retreat.
Retreat Cancellation: If Camp Gilmont is unable to host the retreat for any reason, all payments, other than the $75 registration deposit, will be refunded in full.
