Mindful Mortality Offerings, 2026 & 2027
HALF DAY RETREAT
THE WISDOM OF IMPERMANENCE
Saturday November 7th 9:00-12:00pm. In-person at the Byrd House Ministries, Milton, GA
Facilitated by Tammy Rivenbark, End-of-Life Duola
Most of us move through life assuming there will always be more time - to heal old wounds, pursue what matters, express our love, and become the people we long to be.
Yet the truth is, our time is finite. Understanding, and perhaps embracing, this reality has the power to awaken us to what matters most.
In this workshop participants will explore the wisdom found in the words of Psalm 90:12: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
Using a contemplative lens and experiential practices, participants will be invited to consider mortality not as something to fear or avoid, but as a profound teacher that can deepen gratitude, clarify values, strengthen relationships, and inspire a more intentional way of living.
Participants will leave with practical tools and reflective practices to help them live with greater awareness, authenticity, and appreciation for the preciousness of life. Supplies and light snacks provided.
Investment: $75.00
DAY RETREAT
A SACRED PAUSE: MINDFULLY CONSIDER GRIEF, LOSS and MORTALITY
Thursday, October 15 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. In-person at the Ignatius House Retreat Center in Sandy Springs, GA
Facilitated by Mark Dannenfelser, MBSR teacher and psychotherapist, & Tammy Rivenbark, End-of-Life Duola
If you are grieving a recent loss, carrying the weight of long-held sorrow, or facing an end-of-life journey for yourself or a loved one, this day is for you.
Join us for a day of reflection, rest, and sacred stillness—a time to tend to your heart in the compassionate presence of others who understand. Through guided mindfulness practices, shared silence, connection with nature, and heartfelt storytelling, we will explore how to not only survive loss, but how to live fully in its wake.
Together we will:
• Engage in mindfulness and meditation practices
• Experience restorative silence and intentional rest
• Connect with the natural world as a source of solace and wisdom
• Share stories and draw strength from our shared humanity
• Explore how to carry grief with courage, meaning, and grace
This retreat may be for you if:
• You are mourning a recent death and feel raw or untethered
• You have lived with grief for a long time and seek rest and renewal
• You or someone you love is facing a terminal diagnosis
• You serve as a caregiver for someone nearing the end of life
• You seek meaning, healing, and peace in the face of loss or mortality.
Investment: $85.00
BOOK STUDY
“Insane for the Light: A Spirituality for Our Wisdom Years” by Ronald Rolheiser
Coming in early 2027. Stay tuned for dates.
In-person study group at the Ignatius House Retreat Center in Sandy Springs, GA
Facilitated by Mark Dannenfelser, MBSR teacher and psychotherapist, & Marian Monahan, spiritual director
This book explores life's final decades, helping readers move from active productivity to a "mellowing of the soul" and elder-hood.