Sacred Burial Retreat
Golden, Colorado
September 2026
Embark on a 2-night exploration into the dying process with guidance and support.
What’s included…
One earth-centered ceremony to be held in your dying process
Two skilled guides to support the group and individual processes
Delicious simple and clean meals
Guided meditations
Comfortable sleeping space with shared bathrooms at Crystal Ranch
Costs & Details…
The full retreat is $3,000. For those who find this financially prohibitive, please reach out to discuss a sliding scale. A $200 deposit is required to hold your spot and counts toward the total cost.
This retreat does not include airfare or transportation to the center.
Due to the intimate nature of this experience, this retreat is limited to 6 people.
While participation in all activities is encouraged, nothing is required. It is encourage to take time for yourself as needed.
Schedule
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Day 1
3-4 pm - Arrivals
4:00 pm - Opening meditation & introductions
6:00 pm - Dinner
8:00 pm - Quiet time
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Day 2
9:00 am - Breakfast
10:00 am - Guided meditation
10:30 am - Grave Blanket Weaving
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - Reverent Body Care
3:00 pm - Sacred Burials
7:00 pm - Silent dinner
8:00 pm - Quiet time
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Day 3
9:00 am - Breakfast
10:00 am - Integration & Reflections
12:00 pm - Closing meditation
1:00 pm - Departures
“Don't turn away. Keep your gaze on the bandaged place. That is where the light enters you.”
-Rumi
Facilitators
Stephanie Miller, LPC is a mindfulness-based psychotherapist and meditation teacher for Selah Mind. With a deep commitment for empowering clients to heal themselves, Stephanie honors grief as her greatest teacher. After experiencing a severe injury that left her unable to walk for months and then supporting her father’s transition from life to death, she traveled across Europe where she lived in her tent in the mountains. This experience was transformative and guided her to support others on their own personal journeys.
Angie Frank LCP, LLP is a licensed therapist with a passion for helping people to heal through existential and plant medicines. A series of personal losses and miscarriages led her complete the Year to Live program. The journey was focused, intense, healing and deeply clarifying. She went on to co-facilitate Year to Live groups in partnership with Stephanie for those with and without a medical prognosis. She continues to deepen her Death Awareness practice through daily meditation and in her work with clients.
How to prepare
Leading up to the retreat, we recommend:
Scheduling at least one preparation session with a facilitator.
Meditating daily for 20 minutes.
Mindful movement practices such as yoga, dance, hiking etc.
Mindful consumption of food and media.
Reflection time such as journaling or connecting with trusted friends.
This retreat is designed to be an entry or exit point from our Year to Live Program. While it is not required to be in the Year to Live course to join this retreat, it serves as a way to experience elements of the Year to Live process and help you decide if the year long commitment is right for you!