2027 Massachusetts Women’s Empowerment Retreat

Overview

If you're asking yourself what's next after the death of your loved one and feel ready to take steps toward growth and renewal, join us for the Massachusetts Women's Empowerment Retreat. Through movement, mindfulness, art, and self-exploration, we will draw inspiration from nature and one another to create space for healing and transformation.

Who Should Attend

This retreat is open to adult surviving women of any relationship whose loss occurred more than 3 years ago. If you are within the first 3 years of your loss, we encourage you to explore other TAPS programs designed to meet you where you are in your grief journey.

Retreat Schedule

Day 1:  Travel day, evening welcome session

Days 2-4: Facilitated group sessions

Day 5: Travel Day

Activity Level

This retreat is rated Activity Level 2, our moderate-intensity physical activity level, which includes moderate activity such as:

• Moderate physical exertion with regular movement throughout the day, with opportunities to challenge yourself

• Requires the ability to walk 1-3 miles at a time 

• Activities include walking, yoga, and exercise. 

• Who should participate? 

• These retreats and activities are designed to incorporate physical challenge as a tool in your healing. They are manageable for most participants that have a semi-active lifestyle, getting moderate exercise at least 3x a week. 

Event Details

• Lodging:Rolling Ridge Retreat Center. Rooms have multiple twin beds and will be shared with other women attending. This is an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free property.

• Meals and Activities: Thanks to our generous donors, all meals and activities are provided at no additional cost.

• Technology-free Environment: To stay present and fully engaged, we ask that cell phones and other devices not be used during programming and only for emergencies.

• Transportation: Survivors are responsible for their own transportation to and from Massachusetts. Please wait to make travel arrangements until you receive instructions from staff after your application has been approved.

Application Process

Applications will be open from November 2-9, 2026. There will be a link at the top of this page only while applications are open. All applicants will be notified of their selection or waitlist status via email. Those not initially selected will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available. 

If you have any questions, please email adultprograms@taps.org or call 800-959-TAPS (8277).