Event Details
Healing Retreat for Those Who Are Grieving
In the quiet embrace of our sacred grounds, you’ll find what your heart has been seeking—understanding, connection, and gentle guidance for moving forward while honoring your loved one’s memory.
Cancellation policy
Overnight or Multi-day/weekend retreats: $50 fee. Day Retreat: $20. Fees may be applied to future retreats. The fees may be waived in event of extenuating circumstances. Contact Kateri at 925-837-9141 x315.
About the Event
A Gentle Space for Your Grief Journey
When grief becomes the unwelcome companion on your path, finding sanctuary matters. Join us at San Damiano Retreat on August 23rd, 2025, for a day dedicated entirely to your healing journey.
In the quiet embrace of our sacred grounds, you’ll find what your heart has been seeking—understanding, connection, and gentle guidance for moving forward while honoring your loved one’s memory.
Moving through grief – one step at a time.
- Remember your loved one while finding your path forward
- Focus on your personal healing journey
- Express yourself in gentle, nurturing ways
- Understand grief triggers and develop coping strategies
- Discover hope amidst loss
Your day includes thoughtfully designed group activities, personal reflection time, meditation, shared meals, and meaningful rituals—all within a community that understands that grief is both universal and deeply personal.
Sometimes the bravest step is simply showing up for yourself.
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM San Damiano Retreat
Registration limited. Reserve your place in this healing circle today.
About the Presenter(s)
Claire La Scola
Claire is a retired registered nurse and psychotherapist. She was involved in developing a hospice program at the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) in Santa Clara County and was a nurse case manager for HIV/AIDS clients for the AIDS Project at the VNA. Claire is currently a co-facilitator with Mary Ruth Cross of the Grief Support Group at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Livermore. Additionally, she is a Benedictine Oblate of the World Community for Christian Meditation and leads Christian Meditation Groups at St. Charles.
