A Healing Retreat for Grieving Mamas at 1440

The loss of a child is deeper and wider than any other loss. There is amazing healing and power found spending time with others who empathize with and share a similar level of loss. Our hope is that attendees discover deep and lasting community and friendships with like-minded souls they can be supported by and support long after the retreat ends.

Dr. Berman is bringing together her favorite healers who are all donating their time to this extraordinary experience. In addition to all-inclusive accommodations, nourishing sustainable meals, and a like-hearted supportive community, activities include guided daily mindfulness and meditation sessions; group sessions and expert talks; reiki and other forms of healing body work; sound baths; grief yoga and breathwork; forest bathing (also known as shinrin-yoku); and much more.

Sample itinerary is tentative and subject to change. The final schedule will be provided upon check-in.

Dr. Laura Berman, renowned relationship therapist and television host, transformed her personal tragedy into creating a refuge of support for grieving mothers with the Love Mama Grief Retreat. Her journey of healing began with the unexpected loss of her 16-year-old son Sammy in February 2021, leading her to the transformative sanctuary of 1440 Multiversity.

Inspired by her own path to peace and clarity, Dr. Berman, along with other dedicated teachers and healers donating their time, established the retreat as a haven for mothers. They have created an environment where mothers can find support, embrace healing, and forge deep, loving connections to their lost children in spirit, all while honoring their memory and working through their pain.

This immersive retreat is all-inclusive, so you can focus on rest, renewal, learning and healing. This five-day, four-night program starts at $2,460 per person plus $840 workshop tuition ($3,300 plus tax) based on availability, and needs-based scholarships are available. The program includes:

• Love Mama Grief Retreat program workshops and healing classes curated by Dr. Berman
• Overnight accommodations
• All sustainable, locally sourced meals beginning with dinner on arrival day and ending with lunch on departure day
• Daily signature classes such as yoga, meditation, art, and movement (hiking, tai chi, and qigong)
• Access to campus amenities including the infinity-edge hot tub, 4 miles of walking trails, and the fitness center

Please note: At the request of Program Faculty, only grieving mothers may register to participate. While we understand everyone (fathers, grandparents, siblings, and so on) deserve the opportunity to properly grieve, heal, and be supported, the content of this program is specifically designed for mothers. All program registrants are asked to honor the intention of this program. We thank you for your understanding and appreciation for this specially curated content, and we hope to provide similar programming for other family members in the future. 

A limited number of partial scholarships will be offered on a first-come basis, with priority given to mothers who have not attended in the past. Please submit your application at the link below.  

Whether you're an individual, a nonprofit foundation, a philanthropist, or a corporation, your heartfelt generosity will support the Love Mama Grief Retreat. Your donation will fund scholarships, making it possible for mothers who otherwise couldn't afford to attend, to be selected through a random draw from our online applications. Every penny of your donation will be fully utilized to aid in the healing journey of all participating mothers.

We believe that every grieving mother deserves a chance to heal and find support. This program provides the opportunity for individuals to sign up to register and attend, and for those who may need financial assistance we offer an application-based scholarship designed to assist those in need.

We're offering a limited number of scholarships on a first-come basis for mothers eager to join our healing journey but who may be experiencing financial limitations. To ensure fairness and accessibility, recipients will be selected at random from the pool of online applications.