Retreats

Find encouragement, connection, and growth through our retreats—each one prayerfully created to offer a safe and welcoming space where you can rest, reflect, and draw closer to God alongside other moms who understand your journey.

We host one to two larger retreats each year, often offering locations across the West Coast, Midwest, and East Coast to make connection more accessible. In addition, we offer smaller regional retreats that provide more intimate opportunities for support, fellowship, and community.

Our retreats include a meaningful blend of guided sessions, time in God’s Word, quiet moments for personal reflection, and space to build genuine, faith-filled relationships. Here, you’ll find encouragement, compassion, and the reminder that you are not alone—God is with you, and there is hope for healing.

We invite you to explore our calendar for upcoming retreat opportunities and take your next step toward healing, supported by community and grounded in faith.

Grieving Moms Leadership Retreat

April 16-19, 2026
North Carolina

This retreat is for our leadership to gather once a year for respite, training and  time in prayer for all of the moms we serve. These leaders learn how to work with grieving moms and care for those within thier Zoom, church or small groups.   Regstration is by invite only.
As the day breaks, the West Mitten butte rises boldly against a vibrant sunrise in Monument Valley, offering a moment of awe and serenity.

Grieving Moms “Just Breathe” Retreat

October 1-4, 2026

Lake Springs Ranch, Aquilla, TX

Join us for a Christ-filled healing retreat designed especially for grieving moms. This retreat offers speakers, workshops, delicious food, and meaningful fellowship to provide respite and hope for grieving moms. Registration limited to 40 women.

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In the Words of Mothers Who Understand

Every mother’s grief is different, but no mother should have to carry it alone.
Read the testimonials below to hear from women who found comfort, connection, faith, and moments of hope through our retreats.

Couple of takeaways- One, I’m not alone. I already knew several other grieving Moms before entering this retreat, but this weekend really solidified that. Mostly i realized I’m not stuck, and I’m not grieving too slowly, because women who are years ahead of me on this journey still cry, still miss their children, and still struggle. The second takeaway is going to be a very vulnerable admission, but I need Jesus. I found during this retreat that I don’t have the relationship with Him so many of you have. I was raised Catholic and I really never had a personal relationship. I recited prayers and attended church several times a week, but it was very rigid and scripted . When Ryan died I tried very hard to find that relationship, but I find myself slipping further away instead of closer. So I have a lot of work to do there, because I HAVE to see Ryan again. I thank all the leaders and the fellow grieving Mothers this weekend. I honestly can’t put into words how healing it was.

Grieving mom, L.S.

One of my takeaways actually came to me this morning, after reading my daily devotionals, (as I was sitting & pondering). I started replaying this weekend retreat & events. What came to mind were many beautiful things, but one stand out was, an example of God’s love & goodness. And that is, when we were all in the barn Saturday night, having fun dancing, clapping, singing, being silly, smiling & even laughing. That barn may have been full of pain from us heartbroken Mama’s barring so much, yet here the LORD is, alive & well, caring for us, providing his unfailing love, comfort, peace & yes “Joy” for us all to share in… So the Lord placed this on my heart to share with you all❣️ Genesis 28:16 Surley, the Lord is in this place! Exodus 33:14 My presence will go with you & I will give you rest. Trust in him ladies, he is leading & shepherding us on this journey, we are NOT alone, for he is with us, guiding us to him in heaven, to thank him face to face, and back into the arms of our children.

Grieving mom, D.B.

So Many Thoughts..... Where do I start. I am not sure how I even found this group, but after this weekend, I don't know how I can be without it. To look out in a room of Mom's and know that we have all lost our children, gave me hope. Hope that I can survive. I realized that I have a lot of work to do on myself and with God. My first small group, I could barely get a word out without crying, but no one rushed to stop my tears, or jumped in to finish my thoughts. They paused, waited, gave me a tissue and waited for me. I felt like my grief was heard and seen. I felt perfectly fine to not be ok with these ladies. I could be vulnerable without judgment. I learned from those who are ahead of me, that everything I am going through is Normal, and that sometimes the littlest thing can seem like a crashing ocean wave, and it is ok, that I just need to embrace and call to Jesus, who is always by my side. I just haven't been asking for his help. I wrote my letter to my son, it was the hardest to write, and the most gut wrenching tears fell, but it felt good to let it go in the water to him. I think that I will write one to myself. I learned about forgiveness, and the path to forgiving myself. Despite the accident was never my fault, I felt like I failed my son, that I should have been able to stop it from happening. I learned about forgiving myself with my mat. On Sunday morning when I woke up, the first thought in my head was in the barn, all of these women had suffered the incredible lost, of a child, just like me, however, we all were able to laugh, it really helped me see Joy and Grief co exist. I felt cared for. Poured into with love. The staff and others really wanted to take care of us, it was the simple things that meant so much.

Grieving mom, T.B.

This retreat was amazing. You could be "yourself". You didn't have to hide your grief without making anyone uncomfortable. We prayed, sang, we heard other moms hurt and pain and we are not alone in this journey that God has led us to. But this retreat also provided more hope, understanding and brought me closer with my walk with Jesus. Jackie Rose and all the other amazing leaders were amazing. Stacy Gliebe Rightmire, thank you for taking care of us so much, you too are missing a child but you made sure everyone had what they needed, you are awesome. ❤️ I just encourage all these moms to keep walking the walk with your faith and stay in this group, as they truly understand us. I am still replaying my memories and the wonderful friends made this past weekend. Thank you all. ❤️

Grieving mom, D. J.

I learned that even though I’m fairly far along and have really leaned into Jesus, I still have things on my mat I need to pick up. Some of those things were not grief related, but the one that was, still hurts my heart. Those unrealized dreams and expectations we have four our kids. All Coby’s friend are getting married & having kids. Something I dreamed of but will never have. It can hurt but I can’t let it keep me buried. I need to lift up that mat.

Grieving mom, R. S.

I think I made some lifelong friends and I think that the most important thing that I learned was that I am not unique. When DJ died I thought nobody knows what I'm going through. How could anybody possibly understand. And this weekend showed me that there are many others who know exactly what I've been through, what I'm going through now, and what I will continue to go through in the future. The difference is how we heal and who we heal with. First I need God, then I need community, and then I will learn to carry my grief differently. With more love, softness, compassion, and pride. I got little glimpses of that this weekend. I think what I learned the most is I'm going to have to figure out who I am now after the death. And learn to love her in a whole new way. To let go of the shame, guilt, blame and pick up the tools that I need to do that. And you ladies showed me how to do that. I also realized that I've already come such a far way in such a small amount of time. And God gave me a gift and purpose. I loved that I was able to share that and build on that this weekend. I was absolutely honored by the sacred Bond that we all carry with each other. I know out in the "real world" a lot of us would probably never be friends. But the beauty is our children brought us all together. I got home and journaled and I'll talk more about that tomorrow about the lesson I got when I arrived home. I love you ladies and I'm so honored to know each and every one of you!

Grieving mom, T. R.

I left feeling seen, understood, cared for, and different. I will forever be grateful God dragged me kicking and screaming to this retreat. Last night I sat down to dinner, and I was the one who said, “I’ll pray.” I prayed; I PRAYED!!! Not my usual thank you for the food, Amen! I actually prayed from my heart! When I was finished and looked up, the eyes of my husband and children said it all!!

Grieving mom, L.D.

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Mission

Our mission is simple yet profound: to provide a yearning for Christ, community, and new beginnings in the lives of Grieving Moms. We understand that the journey of grief can be isolating, but we firmly believe that together, we can heal and grow stronger. Our core values are encapsulated in the principles of empathy, resilience, faith, and compassion. We are committed to fostering an environment where every grieving mother is embraced with love and understanding.

Statement of Faith

One woman formed Grieving Moms Finding Hope as a place of hope, healing, and fellowship for women who grieve the death of a child. As believers in Jesus Christ, the ministry desires to grow in Him and be conformed into His image by the Holy Spirit.

The founder is from a nondenominational background. She believes that the essential attribute of Christianity and this group is LOVE. Our love for each other should be greater than any of the differences we possess and an integral part of our Christian faith.

We welcome all women of every background and faith. We look forward to establishing a friendship with you, filling you with the promises Jesus Christ offers in His Word. 

We believe that there is one God who is the Trinity, existing in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, crucified, died, and buried. On the third day, He rose again from the dead. He ascended into Heaven and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From there, He will come to judge all mankind. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the fellowship of believers, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible and authoritative word of God.

If you are interested in establishing a relationship with God, visit our website: www.grievingmoms.com. We also have small group gatherings where you can ask questions and begin the beautiful life God has prepared you for, especially after this Landslide.

My adventure with God started back in 1996. Since then, He has blessed me with the privilege of shepherding many of His people. My prayer is that we remove any misconceptions that you may have about Christianity and that you will feel welcome and loved!

Jacke Rose

Founder of Grieving Moms Finding Hope