Themed Workshops
Day of Reflection:
Mindfulness and Grief
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, 9:00-3:00 pm on the beautiful grounds of the Ignatius House | In-person @ the Ignatius House Sandy Springs, GA
In this 6-hour retreat you are invited to mindfully consider grief, loss, and mortality
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 gentle reflection 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 gentle 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
You don’t need to have the right words. You don’t need to be “okay.” Just come as you are.
Wednesday, November 12th, 9:00-3:00 pm on the beautiful grounds of the Ignatius House
Facilitated by Mark Dannenfelser, psychotherapist, mindfulness-based stress reduction teacher, and spiritual director.
Investment: $75.00
Mindfulness and the Spiritual Life
March 29, 2025, 9:30am-12:30pm | In-person @ Byrdhouse Ministries, Milton, GA
Workshop: Mindfulness and the Spiritual Life
In this 3-hour workshop, we will explore how the practice of mindfulness meditation, which uses evidence-based mind-body practices, not only supports our health and wellness but also has the potential to deepen our spiritual life and our experience of God. The workshop will combine brief presentations, mindfulness practices, short periods of silence, and group discussions. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
Facilitated by Mark Dannenfelser, psychotherapist, and mindfulness-based stress reduction teacher.
Join us Saturday, March 29th, 9:30-12:30 pm on the beautiful grounds of Byrdhouse Ministries*.
*Byrdhouse Ministries provides space and experiences for people to reset, restore, and recover with God, themselves, and others.
Byrdhouse Ministries offers spiritual direction and contemplative retreats for individuals and teams who need to heal through peace and quiet. They support the wounded through traditional therapy and provide workshops and classes to teach soul creativity and emotional regulation. The cozy cabin and six-acre property offer a unique space for clients to heal and rest right in Milton, Georgia.
Investment: $75.00
Registration closes Saturday, March 22nd
