OLIVE HILL…
Nestled on ten peaceful acres in the Carneros region of Sonoma, Olive Hill offers a setting that naturally invites you to slow down. Surrounded by olive groves, vineyard views, and rolling hills, it is a place where beauty, simplicity, and thoughtful design come together to create space for both reflection and enjoyment.
THE SETTING
Whether enjoying a quiet morning on the terrace, gathering for conversation beneath the olive trees, or ending the day with a glass of local wine as the sun sets over the vineyards, the landscape becomes an integral part of the retreat experience. It is a setting that encourages presence, connection, and the simple pleasure of being exactly where you are.
THE SPACES
Our retreat is centered at Olive Hill, where beautifully designed gathering spaces create an intimate setting for workshops, shared meals, movement, and conversation. The property includes three thoughtfully appointed guest suites surrounding the pool, while additional guests will stay just across the road at the Coplan Estate Villa, a stunning vineyard home offering spacious accommodations, beautiful indoor and outdoor living areas, and sweeping views of the surrounding vines.
While we spend our days together at Olive Hill or exploring the beauty of Sonoma, guests retreat each evening to one of two beautiful homes. This thoughtful arrangement offers both time together and space to relax, reflect, and unwind.
YOUR JOURNEY
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE — SETTING THE INTENTION
Before the retreat, we’ll meet individually to connect and explore what you hope to take from our time together. You’ll also complete the VIA Character Strengths Survey, which we’ll draw on throughout the retreat as we explore the strengths and inner resources that can support you in living forward.
DAY ONE — ARRIVE & CONNECT
Settle into Olive Hill or the nearby Vineyard Villa before gathering for welcome drinks and dinner. We’ll spend the evening getting to know one another and setting the foundation for our time together.
DAY TWO — LIVING ALONGSIDE GRIEF
Begin the day with movement and meditation followed by our first workshop, where we’ll explore some of the challenges that accompany grief and practical tools from positive psychology that can support wellbeing. After lunch, we’ll head into Sonoma for Learning to Notice, using art and slow viewing as a way to practice paying attention in a different way. We’ll have time to explore town before dinner together in Sonoma.
DAY THREE — EXPANDING LIFE
Morning movement is followed by our second workshop, continuing our exploration of living alongside grief and the people, practices, and sources of meaning that help support us. After lunch, we’ll head out to experience some of Sonoma’s natural beauty before returning to Olive Hill for aperitifs, dinner, and an evening together.
DAY FOUR — REFLECT & RETURN
Our final morning begins with movement followed by our closing workshop. We’ll reflect on what we’ve explored over the weekend and consider practical ways to bring greater meaning, connection, self-compassion, and hope into everyday life. We’ll share a final lunch together before heading home.
WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR
This retreat is designed for mothers who have experienced the death of a child and are interested in exploring how to carry their loss while continuing to engage in the life ahead. Living Forward retreats combine lived experience, applied positive psychology, movement, reflection, and connection with others who understand profound loss. They are not therapy or a substitute for professional mental health care. Because our retreats are intentionally small and personal, I speak with each participant before registration to make sure the experience feels like the right fit—for you and for the group.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
You arrive. We take care of the rest.
Every detail has been thoughtfully planned so you can relax, reconnect, and be fully present.
Accommodations
Three nights at Olive Hill or the nearby Villa
All Meals & Drinks
Nourishing meals throughout the retreat
Wine and other beverages
Dinner out in Sonoma
Time to Relax
Time to relax and enjoy the properties
Retreat Experiences
Living Forward workshops
Daily yoga, movement & meditation
Guided reflection and journaling
Daily Excursions
Learning to Notice gallery experience
Nature outing
Time to explore Sonoma
Transportation
Airport transfers
Transportation during the retreat
From the moment you arrive to the moment you depart, we are here to take care of you.
RETREAT DETAILS
NEXT DATES
February 25 - February 28 2027
TRIP DURATION
4 day, 3 nights
PRICING
Olive Hill
Private Suite: $4,395
Shared Room: $3,595 per person
Coplan Villa
Private Room: $4,095
Shared Room: $3,395 per person
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