Widows Connect

Virtual Retreat

A day of connection, community, and comfort for widows, widowers and surviving partners.

Wherever you are in your journey
Wherever you are in the world
Whatever your age

If you are grieving the loss of a life partner, then this is for YOU

A transformative day of connection, empowerment and actionable tools to navigate your journey forward

widows connect 2025

A day of connection, community, and comfort for widows, widowers and surviving partners.

Wherever you are in your journey.
Wherever you are in the world.
Whatever your age.

If you are grieving the loss of a life partner, then this is for YOU!

What you can expect

  • Full-day event where you will feel seen, heard and understood reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.

  • Access to FaceBook group [opening 1 week prior and remaining 30 days post-event], because the power of community is transformative.

  • Replays to all event sessions for 30 days to continue helping you navigate the turbulent waters of grief.

  • Gentle mindful healing Yoga to give you physical and mental space.

  • Self-exploration meditation to help soften and release grief.

  • Active session with a grief coach where you will have space to talk, share and listen to others.

  • New friends, reflective worksheets, tools and mindset shifts to gain a sense of calm and help you on your journey.

  • Dedicated support from Karen and Orla which will have you feeling nourished, inside and out!

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The Widows Connect was an amazing day with so many positive things and tools to help to take away. Have never tried Yoga and found Yoga Nidra a revelation. Thank you both so much for creating this uplifting experience.

Maria Weaver

Thank you for an amazing day full of learning, fellowship, and Orla’s amazing yoga nidra meditation and relaxation. I woke up today feeling stronger and more capable of coping thanks to all of the tools I now have. Well done Karen and Orla!

Kathy Kelly Griffin

Thank you for the day, it was excellent, so many tools to navigate our journey. Wonderful to see such a strong community.
Orla was excellent, powerful meditations and relaxing yoga.
The Widows Connect was an inspiring day. Lots of good, realistic ideas. The time flew by, thank you Karen and Orla.

Kate Davis