In this workshop, we explore the complexities of grief experienced by individuals with non-traditional losses. Participants from diverse backgrounds join us to challenge societal norms, discuss diverse forms of love and loss, and navigate support systems. By the end, attendees gain a deeper understanding of disenfranchised grief, validation for their experiences, and a renewed connection […]
LGBTQ+ Widowed
Havana Nights Themed Banquet & Memorial Activity
Join us for an evening banquet dinner, memorial activity and dancing! Costumes, semi formal, and casual welcomed!
Dia de los Muertos Banquet
Please join us as we celebrate Dia de los Muertos at our banquet and memorial activity. Costumes and/or cocktail attire welcome, but not mandatory! We welcome you in whatever way you feel most comfortable!
Keynote Address
Please join Soaring Spirits Founder & CEO, Michele Neff Hernandez for our keynote address.
Widowed and Male: A Panel Conversation for Widowers
Moderator:Jim Spelman
This workshop is focused on the needs of our widowers, and offered just for the men at camp. We will explore a variety of topics relating to being male and widowed.
Grief and Ritual in a Secular Age
According to Pew, nearly one quarter of Americans claim “none” as their religious affiliation, with nearly a third reporting that they seldom or never attend church. Historically, religious communities and faith traditions helped the grieving with structure and ritual that provided comfort, community, compassion, and a way to seek meaning in what might otherwise seem […]