When my husband Brian died, I suddenly felt like an alien.
I could literally feel people’s discomfort around me, even as I knew that they only wanted to help. I yearned for a sisterhood of women who understood what this was like. A circle where I felt like I belonged. And where I could finally take off my mask.
Bringing widows together through New Moon Mira, has become one of my missions. Creating spaces where we can feel safe to show our true selves, without looks of pity reflected back at us. Spaces where we can have our cups poured into from others who are walking this same path.
Hosting in-person widows retreats is one of my favourite things to do. Expect four days of delicious food, cozy fireside hangs, deep sleeps, gentle movement, hot saunas, cold dips (if you like!), and the building of lifelong connections.Â
Our retreat will be hosted by the incredible Harmony PEC Retreat Centre & facilitated by me.
What’s Included:
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- Four days and three nights at Harmony PEC, in beautiful Prince Edward County, on the shores of Lake Ontario - we will have the entire gorgeous retreat centre to ourselves!
- Daily intimate grief coaching with Mira, including profoundly transformative hands-on healing circles
- Daily gentle somatic movement and deeply impactful fireside ritualÂ
- Three amazing organic plant-based meals a day - sourced from local farmers, foraged from the land, and artfully crafted to your plate by our phenomenal private chef PLUS organic fair-trade coffee + tea, yummy snacks, and optional wine with dinner (dietary preferences can be accommodated)
- A luxury cabin nestled at the top of an escarpment, surrounded by nature - each cabin is appointed with relaxed sustainable details
- Easeful, rambling nature walks - through an untouched 300 year-old forest, environmentally protected wetlands, and along 1400 ft of waterfront and stone covered beach
- Wood-fire saunas + group cold dips (if you’d like!)
- Evening bonfires, long dinner chats, & so many other widow sisterhood hangouts together
- An intimate, nourishing experience on a stunning private property, which will deeply impact your grief journey
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What’s Not Included:
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- Flight to Toronto Pearson International or Billy Bishop Airport
- Transportation from Toronto to the retreat centre (2.5-3 hours by car -Â there will be a private shuttle option organized for all those interested, at a small additional cost)
Our Surroundings
Embrace nature, let go of responsibility, and connect to the beauty and simplicity of just being here with your widow sisters.
Client Love...
What past participants of Mira’s widows retreats are saying:
Going into the retreat, I knew that I was feeling the need to be seen by my fellow widows, but I truly didn’t recognize all of the different ways I would feel seen during our time together.
I couldn’t have predicted what a profound impact that would have on me. I am so grateful for our time in that magical space. Our retreat was amazing and it felt so synchronistic & meant to be. I couldn’t imagine anyone other than Mira running it. Everything just came together perfectly. We all had someone to relate to. We all had someone to look ahead to. But also, someone who could look ahead to us. I love that Mira trusted that whoever was meant to be there was going to sign up. It was amazing, considering how connected we all were. I really valued that.
Danielle
Knowing Mira & participating in this experience has been life changing. The one word I keep coming back to is “magic”. Everything came together in perfect harmony & served as the ultimate support.Â
The way that Mira allows you to hold space for others, while feeling truly known & seen yourself, is insanely valuable. As widows, the pain many of us hold results from feeling alone in our grief, with a depth of loss that is unimaginable. It’s a common thread woven into our stories. I was very early in my grief when I signed up and I was worried the timing was too soon. I was so hurt and raw and open. But I found the courage to join, to trust the process, to trust the Universe, to trust Mira - and I can say without a doubt I am where I am today, thanks to these beautiful women.
Melissa
There was something so magically validating to be sitting in a room, around a fire, and gathered around a dining table with a group of women who truly understand what you’ve walked through as a widow.Â
I can’t count how many times I’ve reflected on my time with Mira and the women on our retreat. I was nervous going into it. I was worried the investment wouldn’t feel worth it, or that I wouldn’t connect with the other women - that I would be in a different place in my grief. Nothing could be further from the truth. There is something so healing about sharing & listening, surrounded by those who are working through just what you are. I reflect on our retreat often & truly feel it was a moment of release that I needed as I move through my grief.
Chantelle
The Energy of the Experience
Imagine finally exhaling in a space where you don’t have to keep up your guard.Â
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The New Moon Mira Widows Retreat is all about filling your cup. My wish is that you leave feeling well rested, well nourished, and with a heart that is full.Â
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With nature surrounding us, warm food in our bellies, and rich conversation ringing in our ears — we will carve out space for ourselves and for all of our needs.Â
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Every day will be a combination of rest, serenity, connection, and movement.Â
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Get ready for deep grief coaching circles and somatic work, as well as laughter and joy — the duality of grief at its essence.Â
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I can’t wait to see you there.Â
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More Testimonials...
The really key difference I’ve noticed in myself since our retreat, is how much more grounded I feel.Â
I am so thankful that I attended Mira's in-person widows retreat. It was so incredibly special to come together with other widows - to share our stories and to reflect on who we are now (and who we want to be as we move forward) -Â holding our deep grief. We were all at different points in our grief, but honestly, it really didn't matter. It was a beautiful balance of sharing with each other and personal reflection time as well. We ate the most delicious food, laughed a lot, cried, and danced under the stars. The community and bond formed was very special.Â
Laurie
I’m filled with gratitude & wonder at everything that happened on our retreat, everything I felt.
I didn’t even know what it meant to be heard or seen before this. Being seen, hearing everyone’s stories, and being around my fellow widows was a revelation for me. I especially found it affirming to know that other people go through the caregiving part of the journey as well. It was unexpected and so helpful for me to be given the opportunity to reflect on how much my husband changed me as a person, and how much I love and miss him. Since our retreat, I definitely feel more grounded and secure in my grief & in my future. I am so thankful for this experience.
Daryn
Now, I have this great new circle of friends and feel much less lonely in my daily life with my grief.
Before this retreat, I hadn't been in a space where being a widow was the shared norm. So that part of the experience alone, made me feel more seen and understood than in my normal life. But it was more than that for me... This retreat was an amazing time with women who I discovered I would want to be friends with, even if we weren't unfortunately connecting through our shared experience with profound partner loss.  Thanks so much Mira for hosting this! The experience was great and it really does continue to make a big difference for me.
Rebecca
Meet Mira
I'm a widow, a solo mom, an occupational therapist, a grief educator, and a coach for women just like me - women who have lost the person who they cannot live without.
In my before life I worked with individuals who had sustained a brain injury, were living with chronic pain & illness, and people with developmental disabilities. But when my love Brian died of cancer in 2019, everything changed...
All of a sudden, I felt like I was an alien in my own life. My sense of belonging evaporated. Nothing made sense.
All I wanted, other than my Brian back of course - was to connect with other widows.
I founded New Moon Mira in 2022 because I wanted to create the grief space that I was looking for. The space I heard time & time again, that we all needed.Â
I am a sensitive soul, a deep feeler, & a creator. I love warm drinks, cozy spaces, & laughter.
My beautiful husband Brian died with his hand clasped in mine. I miss him every day. He loved running through the forest, playing drums, and making me laugh. I truly feel that we are building this space together. ♥️
I can't wait to get to know you & your person better.Â
FAQ's
How many women will be on the retreat? How many per cabin?
How much extra will accommodations & meals be? When is full payment due?
I'm worried about the travel details. Can you explain this a little bit more?
I’m an introvert & worried about joining because I won't know anyone.
My partner and I weren’t married, can I still come?
I have zero experience with somatic work, does this matter?
COST
Only eight - ten spots available
The cost below includes all transformational retreat activities facilitated by Mira · Accommodations & meals are extra and paid directly to the retreat centre, Harmony PEC · Please click to join below & read the checkout page for all the details!
Reserve Your Spot Today
$333 USD
This is the first of three monthly payments for all retreat activities.
Pay In Full
$997 USDÂ
This one payment covers all our beautiful retreat activities.
