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Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, strained relationships, the loss of dreams, or more, this day retreat will provide an opportunity for you to grow and heal. Experientially focused, the day includes options for processing grief through music, art, movement, prayer, meditation, and time in nature. In addition, participants can meet briefly with a counselor, spiritual director, or pastor for support and consultation.

Sample Agenda 2026

A sliding scale fee allows for flexible payment options. Cost includes programming, lunch, beverage/snack bar throughout the day, use of retreat center amenities (whirlpool, sauna, trails, labyrinth, etc.), and tax. Registration open now through April 6. No refunds after April 3.

$100

covers all costs and assists those who cannot pay full price
includes option to sign up for individual consultation

$75

covers most costs for this event
includes option to sign up for individual consultation

$50

covers some costs for this event
does not include option to sign up for individual consultation

Leadership team:

Mary Lord, MM, MT-BC is a Board-Certified Music Therapist with a Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapy. At Grace Hospice she provides live music at the bedside for hospice patients and families, helps coordinate bereavement sessions using music-focused interventions and is a passionate educator for the clinical use of music therapy in end-of-life care.

Nancy Loyd, MA is the Grief Support Supervisor at Grace Hospice as well as a Certified Spiritual Director. Nancy has companioned others through serious illness, end-of-life, grief and transition for over 20 years.

Allison Richards, PhD, LP is a licensed psychologist and the clinical director at Mount Olivet Counseling Center. She provides therapy to adults from a relational, trauma-informed framework as she supports clients who are navigating various grief experiences. Prior to working at Mount Olivet, Allison worked for many years at the Center for Grief and Loss in St. Paul, MN.

Sara Watne, MA, LPCC is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. At Mount Olivet Counseling Service she provides individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults as well as facilitates the grief support group, “The First Years without Them.”

Rev. Kurt Kalland is Associate Pastor and Pastoral Adviser to the congregational care team at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church.

Rev. Theresa F. Latini is executive director of Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Rev. Jeremy Bork is program director at Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center, an ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America, and a Spiritual Director.