Suicide Loss Widows, Fiancees, And Significant Others Retreat

Surviving women who experienced the suicide loss of a partner at least six months out from their loss are invited to join the TAPS Widows, Fiancees, and Significant Others Retreat in Washington State.

OVERVIEW

Losing a spouse or partner to suicide brings a complexity of trauma and emotions to the grieving process. The TAPS Suicide Loss Survivors Retreat will provide a place of belonging, healing, and peace for survivors to connect with other women who understand the deep nuances specific to suicide loss. The retreat will focus on finding refuge from the outside world in a safe, non-stigmatized environment, allowing survivors to release conflicting emotions, gain renewal for the path ahead, and establish a strength rooted in their healing. 

During the retreat, we will use a combination of movement, mindfulness, and creative arts to help bring stabilization and release of the intense grief that comes with a traumatic loss of someone we love. We will work to establish a supportive community of women that will provide encouragement, inspiration, and hope long after the retreat ends. Together, we will find rest from the weariness of grief and renew our hearts with the strength that comes from within ourselves and others. 

*Please note this retreat is for adult women only.

SCHEDULE

Friday, December 5: The first day is set aside as a travel day. Once you arrive at the retreat center, TAPS staff will be there to greet you and get you checked in. Then, the day is yours to get settled in, meet fellow survivors, explore the property and relax. We will share a welcome dinner together once everyone arrives.

Saturday, December 6 to Tuesday, December 9: Each day will include opportunities for movement, creative expression and self-exploration. Along with structured programming, the schedule will have built-in opportunities for solo work, rest and deeper personal reflection. Every evening, we will close our time as a group together.

Wednesday, December 10: We will say our final goodbyes and depart from each other.

EVENT DETAILS

We will be active throughout the retreat, however activities will involve light to moderate physical exertion. We will be doing some form of low-impact movement every day including walking, hikes, or outdoor activities.

Please note that this is a technology-free event. In order to fully immerse ourselves in the activities and connect with fellow attendees, we ask that cellphones and other devices are only used for emergencies.

Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center is an alcohol-free, smoke-free, and drug-free facility.

EVENT FEES

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and sponsors, TAPS will provide lodging, meals and all activities at no cost to you.

LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION

Lodging will be provided at Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center for all attendees from Friday to Tuesday. You'll share a room with one other event attendee. TAPS covers the cost of lodging during our stay at the retreat center.

You'll need to cover the cost of your transportation to and from North Bend including to the retreat center, which is approximately 40 miles from the Seattle airport. Please do not make travel arrangements until you receive a welcome email after registering.

This retreat will be contained to the retreat center and our planned activities. If you would like to explore the North Bend or Seattle area, please plan to extend your visit before or after the retreat.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Applications will be open from June 2 to 11, 2025 (look for the blue button at top of this page at that time). Applicants will be notified of selection or waitlist status by the end of June. Applicants not initially selected to attend will be placed on a waitlist and notified as space becomes available.

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