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Navigating Your Way through Grief: A Healing Retreat

August 19 - 24, 2026

Island Falls, ME, United States

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Hosted By

Sewall House Retreats

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5 nights, 6 days

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12 person retreat

Highlights

  • Embodied Healing through Yoga

  • Transformative Workshops

  • Personalized Support & Optional Sessions

  • Integration & Community

Details

Finding Clarity while Recovering from Loss Life’s inevitable challenges and losses can be overwhelming. Join end-of-life doula, yoga instructor, astrologer, and reiki master Tess Clarkson for a retreat that provides a nurturing environment where you can connect with your inner guru and navigate the path of healing. Our blend of gentle yoga, guided meditation, astrology, and creative writing will help you find clarity, acceptance, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Location

Island Falls, ME, United States

Nestled in northern Maine, Island Falls is a quaint and peaceful town surrounded by pristine lakes, rolling hills, and evergreen forests. Known for its fresh air, starry skies, and untouched natural beauty, the area offers the perfect setting for reflection, creativity, and renewal. Guests can enjoy the calm rhythm of small-town life, the gentle flow of nearby rivers, and the restorative quiet that makes Island Falls an ideal backdrop for both yoga and writing.

Venue

Sewall House Yoga Retreat

5 126 Reviews

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Sewall House offers an intimate, all-inclusive sanctuary housed in a beautifully preserved 1865 historic home, blending heritage charm with thoughtful wellness amenities. Each of its six guest rooms is private and individually furnished with warm wooden floors, a work desk, and personal touches—two rooms include en-suite bathrooms, while the others share well-appointed baths off the hallway. Guests enjoy nourishing vegetarian meals, two daily yoga and meditation sessions, reliable Wi-Fi, and shared well-being extras like a sauna and single-person jacuzzi. Beyond the house, the surroundings invite movement and reflection with opportunities for biking, hiking, horseback riding, and immersion in nature—yet always returning to the comfort and warmth of home.

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Yoga Studio

Yoga Studio

Garden

Garden

Bathroom

Bathroom

Accommodation

Four Poster

1 Room Left

Private room for 2

$1,965 USD / person

Four Poster

1 Room Left

Private room for 1

$2,475 USD total

Harriet

1 Room Left

Private room for 2

$1,965 USD / person

Harriet

1 Room Left

Private room for 1

$2,475 USD total

Sibyl

1 Room Left

Private room for 2

$1,965 USD / person

Sibyl

1 Room Left

Private room for 1

$2,475 USD total

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All six guest rooms at Sewall House are private, offering comfort and quiet for each guest. Two rooms feature private bathrooms, while the remaining four share two bathrooms located off the hallway. Most rooms are furnished with antique full-size beds, with one room offering a queen-size bed. Guests also have access to a sauna and a single-person jacuzzi, creating additional opportunities for relaxation and renewal.

Meals

Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegetarian

Three nourishing vegetarian meals served each day.

Schedule

The retreat begins with arrival and a grounding Hatha yoga session, followed by a shared evening meal. Each day opens with silent meditation and morning yoga, creating space for stillness and presence. Over the course of the retreat, participants engage in themed workshops designed to support healing: gentle vinyasa and writing to release grief from the body, astrology as a guide for navigating change, and creative writing as a tool for processing loss. Afternoons offer free time for rest, reflection, or optional Reiki and astrology sessions, along with opportunities for nature outings. Evenings feature guided meditations or ceremonies to deepen integration, connection, and inner wisdom. The program also includes nourishing vegetarian meals and spacious time for personal activities such as hiking, kayaking, journaling, or simply relaxing. The retreat closes with a sharing circle, integration practices, and a final morning yoga session before departure.

Host

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Sewall House Retreats

Island Falls, ME 04747, USA

Donna Davidge’s Sewall House Yoga Retreat offers a deeply personalized and soul-nourishing wellness experience in historic Island Falls, Maine. Established in 1997 when Davidge reclaimed her great-gra...

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English

Teaching for 4 months

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What's Included

Accommodation

Three meals/day

Yoga sessions

Writing exercises

Not Included

Travel, air flights

Travel insurance

Transfers to/from the venue

A private session with the instructor

FAQs

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.