Divorce as a Path to Freedom: Finding Balance, Clarity and Connection

January 29th - 31st, 2027

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Arrival: Friday, January 29th, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Departure: Sunday, January 31st, 12:30 PM

Tiered Tuition:
Scholarship Tuition: $250 + 2 nights lodging

Standard Tuition: $300+ 2 nights lodging

Sponsor Tuition: $350+ 2 nights lodging

Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

Tiered Tuition:
Scholarship Tuition: $250 + 2 nights lodging

Standard Tuition: $300+ 2 nights lodging

Sponsor Tuition: $350+ 2 nights lodging

Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

About the Retreat

Divorce often marks the end of a life you once knew. It may come as a shock or as a long-awaited change that can bring grief, anger, doubt and a deep sense of disorientation. Even when it feels like the right decision, it can leave you questioning who you are now and what comes next. 

This retreat offers a supportive and contemplative place to meet your experience with honesty and kindness. Rather than turning away from the difficulty, we’ll learn how to stay present with what is true and cultivate ways to skillfully work with strong emotions. We’ll also explore ways to let go of what no longer serves and reclaim a sense of balance and steadiness.  You’ll be guided in reconnecting with your inner wisdom, while also discovering meaningful connections with others walking a similar path.  

In the quiet of winter, this weekend invites a gentle new beginning and a movement towards greater clarity, resilience and freedom.

What to Expect

  • Guided sitting and walking meditation 
  • Teachings on working with strong emotions, letting go and finding balance
  • Periods of silent contemplation, discussion and  optional group conversations
  • A supportive, respectful and confidential retreat environment.

Why Attend This Retreat?

You may leave this retreat with a greater sense of balance, less caught in the intensity and isolation of your thoughts and emotions, and more able to meet your experience with  clarity and kindness. As you learn to stay more present with what is happening in the moment, you may gain confidence in your capacity to navigate even the most difficult moments with compassion. 

These practices support a shift from reactivity and overwhelm to a more grounded and balanced way of being. Over time, this often opens the door for a deeper sense of connection and trust in yourself. 

Our time together may also lessen the sense of loneliness and isolation. Sharing time with others who understand the complexity of divorce may bring a sense of connection, validation and belonging. 

You will also leave with simple, practical ways to connect the practice at home and a sense that even in the midst of change and uncertainty, something steady and wise remains.

FAQs

Is this retreat only for people currently going through a divorce?

No, the retreat is open to anyone navigating divorce at any stage, whether you are in the midst of it currently, in the beginning or still processing the impact years later. You are welcome wherever you are in the process.

Is this retreat only for people who are getting legally divorced?

No, the retreat is open to anyone navigating the end or a transition of a relationship, including separation or the process of uncoupling. 

Will I be expected to share personal details in a group setting?

No, sharing is always optional. There will be opportunities for gentle conversations, but you are encouraged to stay at your own pace and only share what feels supportive to you.

Is this retreat inclusive of LBGTQ relationships?

Yes, it is inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. The experience of relationship change and loss is universal and all are welcome. 

Will this retreat be like therapy or like group counseling?

No, this is not therapy. It is grounded in mindfulness and Buddhist practices offering tools and perspectives to help you relate to your experience with greater clarity and care.

Retreat Faculty

Grace Fisher MFT, SEP, JD, MEd

Grace Fisher is a psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with more than 25 years of meditation practice primarily in the Theravadan tradition. She completed Spirit Rock’s Community Dharma Leaders Training program, and has been teaching there for over twenty years, including programs for teens, parents, and the weekly Thursday Women’s Sangha. Grace offers retreats at [...]

Lodging

We have several accommodations to choose from during checkout.
All options include our healthy meals and drinks. Inc V, VG, GF.

Off Land
Participants who wish to commute from home or arrange their own accommodations off-campus (for example, a bed and breakfast, camping nearby)  pay tuition, plus $54/night for meals (3 meals per day) and use of our facilities.

Car Camping
We have 5 primitive parking spots in the Rigden parking lot, for simply parking and sleeping. This includes food and access our bathhouses in Rigden Lodge
Note: We don’t have any water or electric hook ups for RV’s.

Dormitories
Rooms with beds for up to 7-8 people. Gender-segregated with men in their own dorm and women in another. The dorms use a shared bathroom down the hall, which is also equipped with shower stalls.

Monk Rooms
A cost-effective option for participants looking for indoor, solitary lodging, but who don’t mind using a shared bathroom or are looking for a more affordable retreat solution. These rooms are in the same hall as the Ridgen Dormitories, but offer more privacy than the dorms. In addition to a bed, bedding, a private room and closet, the monk rooms also have a large window and a desk and desk chair for added comfort.

Single and Double Rooms
The perfect choice for a retreat where you want both your own space and your own bathroom. Each room offers a little more space, a dresser and closet, and a 3/4s bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower, no bathtub) attached to each room.

Junior Suite
Our Lodge Junior Suites include a queen-size bed topped by a cozy comforter, a desk, dresser, closet and private bath with bathtub, plus a sitting area.

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