Thursday, June 25 - Monday, June 29, 2026
The Light Center Lodge
Black Mountain, North Carolina
Experience a safe, compassionate environment for grief healing, recovery and deep emotional work.
The Good Grief Women’s Retreat is for anyone experiencing pain associated with:
Loss of a loved one
Divorce or separation
Loss of a home
Unresolved childhood trauma
Loss of a job or business
Loss of a pet
Undergoing a difficult transition
Seeking a new direction in life
Join us for a unique opportunity and be part of something extraordinary.
During this powerful retreat, you will experience:
Healing
Transformation
Self-Exploration
Empowerment
Healing Emerges in a Loving Community
Dear Friend,
The four of us share a wonderful bond strengthened through family and friendship, and respect for each other’s healing gifts. Together, we have designed a unique event to help those going through grief and other difficult emotions to heal, release, and transform.
Our individual paths have taken us down a variety of avenues exploring spiritual and shamanic practices, Reiki, Hypnosis, Channeling, and Light Language healing modalities. For many years, we’ve witnessed the profound shifts that take place for people in our individual practices.
Now, imagine the profound healing that can occur when we combine our methodologies in one transformative place
We’re not just teachers; we’re friends and co-creators who recognized that NOW is the time for a powerful healing retreat.
We are united in our desire to create a safe, compassionate environment for deep emotional work.
We look forward to meeting you in person as we invite you to join us for an unforgettable journey of healing, self-discovery and transformation.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Patricia, Jess, Katheryn and Gloria
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
Patricia Alton
Patricia Alton is an Ordained Shamanic Minister, Certified Spiritual Teacher, Reiki Master, and Advanced Angel Therapy Practitioner® with 20+ years of experience. She and Katheryn Napier facilitate Wise Women Retreats.
Jessica Lee Alton
Jessica Lee Alton is a Master Channel of 20 years. She has a Masters in Education specializing in the Interdisciplinary Arts, with a direct route to Drama Therapy. She and Patricia Alton co-facilitate the Spirit Circle Series.
Katheryn Napier
Katheryn Napier is a Reiki Master and Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with 30+ years experience in the field of healing and hypnotherapy. She conducts metaphysical classes & hypnosis certification training.
Gloria Grace Rand
Gloria Grace Rand is a Reiki Practitioner of 20 years, Light Language Channel, Self-Love Advocate, and best-selling author. She conducts workshops on her signature L.O.V.E. Method™ and facilitates Unplug to Recharge Retreats.
EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES
Each activity is carefully designed to support your grief journey and foster healing and transformation that lasts long after the event.
WISDOM CIRCLES
Small group discussions facilitated by a retreat teacher allow participants to work through their grief with loving support.
HEARTFELT CONNECTIONS
Connect in a safe nurturing space with kindred souls who share a journey of growth and self-discovery.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE RETREAT
- Four (4) nights shared accommodation in a mountain view room with queen and/or twin beds
- Three (3) dinners, three (3) breakfasts, three (3) lunches
- Opening ceremony to create a sacred space
- Icebreaker activities to foster connection and trust
- Morning Meditations
- Wisdom Circles
- Teachings on grief and loss, understanding the healing process
- Creative Writing from the Soul Experience
- Spirit Connection Walk
- Keening Circle & Light Language for honoring and releasing emotions
- Soul Altar creation – honoring our loved ones
- Hypnosis for relaxation and accessing inner wisdom
- Sacred Labyrinth Walk
- Closing ceremony to honor the journey and celebrate growth
You'll discover an innate strength within you, empowering you to handle life's hurdles with grace, intention, and steadfast resilience.
RETREAT LOCATION
THE LIGHT CENTER LODGEBLACK MOUNTAIN, NC
The Lodge is a warm, welcoming and rustic 8-bedroom home featuring a sunken living room with granite stairs, two outdoor granite staircases, and a 1950s style balcony. It is located at The Light Center - a spiritual non-profit retreat center dedicated to Prayer & Meditation via Nature, Music, Art and Education. It features forested acres of hiking trails, a meditation pond, the pristine Broad River and a Geodesic Dome that has been used for prayer and meditation for over 40 years.
YOUR INVESTMENT
Retreat Price: $1,777
Includes:
- Meals, shared rooms, all activities
- One private room is available at an additional cost
- Travel not included
Retreat is limited to 15 participants. We will pair you with roommates unless you come together.
If you are traveling from out of town, the best airport to arrive is Asheville Regional Airport.
TESTIMONIALS
“Each Retreat with Patricia and Katheryn is uniquely healing and supportive. With each one I have attended I find myself having grown as a person while embracing my spirituality. This is a definite must do if you enjoy feeling loved and supported and to expand your horizons.” – Marion
“I can’t say enough good things about the Mountain Retreat I attended with Patricia and Jess. I connected with some lovely people who were open and lovingly committed to seeing the best in one another. It was a wonderful way to connect with my higher power and to reconnect with myself.” – Gloria
“I highly recommend attending a Retreat with such positive people as Katheryn and Patricia. The beautiful, spiritual minded people sharing and learning in the sacred space was a reflective getaway and a way to renew my outlook on life.” -Carol
“Attending Gloria Grace Rand’s retreat was the perfect reset. It allowed quality time for like-minded friends, both new and old, to come together with a unique opportunity to share, connect and tap in. We did group activities which allowed us to connect in a new way to our inner voice and inner wisdom.” J. Kotocavage
“We each felt as if we’d made a soul friend within minutes of meeting. I can’t say enough about how this experience allowed each of us to learn more about each other and bond.” S. Murrey
Have Questions?
Below are our most frequently asked questions
If you still need assistance, please feel free to email us! Email: goodgriefretreat@gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions
You can expect mild days and cool nights. The temperature for a typical day in Black Mountain ranges from a high of 77°F (25°C) to a low of 58°F (14°C).
We can speak about your situation. Email goodgriefretreat@gmail.com
Clothing you feel comfortable in for hiking, including appropriate shoes or sturdy sneakers.
Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable, but transferrable.
In the unlikely event, the retreat is cancelled, you will receive a full refund. Credit may also be given for a future retreat within one year. No other allowances will be made.
By purchasing this retreat, you agree to accept and abide by these rules.
If we cancel for any reason including Covid related reasons, you will receive a full refund.
The closest airport is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which services flights from Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United and JetBlue.