Description
Writing into Grief: Creating Between Loss and Growth (Limited to 6 participants, Jan 16-19, 2025, $675)
A virtual writing/creative retreat for those who want to use creative processes like writing (and photography, collage, mapping, or color study) to explore into and through grief and loss of all kinds. “Writing into Grief: Creating Between Loss and Growth” will help us explore the space between loss and growth for what it teaches us about ourselves and our creative spirit. Based on my book, The Geography of Loss.
Four days, Thursday evening through Sunday at noon. $895. Limited to 6 people.
“The Writing into Grief Retreat with Patti took me to depths and heights, valleys and vistas that opened my eyes, ears, hands, and heart to a new understanding of the gifts that can be mined from the grief I am experiencing. Patti is a gifted guide, funny and irreverent, as well as gentle and gracious. She listens deeply and asks deep questions. Her presence is strong and sure. Her spirit is curious and encouraging. At the end of our time together as a group, I felt seen, heard, and held. Not only that, but also I have exercises and questions I can return to so that learning and healing can continue. Patti is a fantastic teacher and guide on the difficult journey of both living with and moving beyond grief.” -Gail Henderson-Belsito
“Six hesitant strangers, each isolated in their personal stasis of loss and grief, gather – under the skilled, kind, generous guidance of Patti Digh – to explore possible creative pathways forward. I did not know I could feel so safe, go so deep, or so truly invest in the whole group. I’m still processing the amazing experience. I already know though, that it has changed my life.” -Connie Bennett
Here’s our schedule:
Thursday, Jan 16
7-9pm ET – Opening Circle
Friday, Jan 17
- 10-1pm ET – Workshop
- 2-5pm ET – Writing Together or Separately
- 7-9pm ET – Evening Circle (Reading and Responding to Our Work)
Saturday, Jan 18
- 10-1pm ET – Workshop
- 2-5pm ET – Writing Together or Separately
- 7-9pm ET – Evening Circle (Reading and Responding to Our Work)
Sunday, Jan 19
- 10-12pm ET – Closing Circle
Readings (curated short stories and essays) will be provided to participants three weeks before the retreat. You will need a computer with Zoom capability, a notebook and pen or pencil, some art supplies you probably already have on hand, and a willingness to be vulnerable. Those who register will be sent a short questionnaire four weeks before the retreat to help me tailor the retreat to your individual needs. If you would like to schedule a 45-minute 1:1 session during the retreat, you’ll have an opportunity to do so when completing that questionnaire.
Email support@pattidigh.com to receive a full materials list. Put WRITING INTO GRIEF in the subject line of your email.
