Holding Space for Grief: A Personal Wind Phone Retreat

Grief does not follow a schedule.

Sometimes what the heart most needs is simply a quiet place to speak.

Whether you choose a full day, half day, or a few hours, this personal Wind Phone Retreat is offered for those carrying loss —whether recent or long held. Inspired by the Japanese tradition, this simple, private experience provides a gentle space to speak words that may still be waiting to be said.

A private area will be reserved for you. While no facilitator is present during your time, you will receive a self-guided retreat guide offering optional pathways you may choose to follow, depending on what speaks most to your heart that day. There is no required program to complete and nothing you are expected to share. This is a quiet, personal experience held in a spirit of compassion and respect for each individual journey.

You are also welcome to explore our peaceful 11-acre grounds, including our Peace Prayer Labyrinth, Peace Path through the woods, Meditation Garden, Virgin Mary’s Grotto, and dock overlooking Lake Washington. You may spend time in quiet reflection in the chapel, find a comfortable place outdoors, settle into one of the many cozy spaces throughout the Center.

While meals are not provided, you are welcome to bring your own food or order delivery from one of the many nearby restaurants. A refrigerator and microwave are also available for your use during your retreat.

New to the idea of a Wind Phone? Learn about its history, purpose, and why many people around the world have found it to be a meaningful part of their grief journey. Click here to learn more.