The Christian Grief Retreat for Mothers
Join us for a 4-day restorative getaway for 7 mothers grieving the loss of a child.
September 30 - October 3, 2026,
Eden, Utah
Grief Retreat Details
Limited Spots Available
❤︎ Location: Eden, Utah (1 hr drive from SLC airport)
❤︎ Dates: September 30 - October 3, 2026
❤︎ Included: Meals + transportation from SLC airport
❤︎ Cost: $300 $200 because of generous donors
❤︎ Group size: Only 7 bereaved moms (kept intentionally small for personalized care and quality time)
There is a reason grief retreats for mothers matter.
When a child dies, the world keeps moving, but your heart does not. You deserve space to breathe, weep, and be gently reminded that Jesus meets you here.
New Mercy Moms: the gathering is a Christian grief retreat created for bereaved mothers to experience rest, the life-giving truth of the Bible, and genuine connection with other loss moms. We will look to Jesus together for hope in the darkest valley, with space for tears, quiet, and prayer. More details to come.
What to Expect at
New Mercy Moms: the gathering
A Jesus-centered grief retreat for mothers who have lost a child.
This 4-day retreat is designed to offer:
01 / Rest
Rest for your body and mind
03 / Community
Community with other bereaved moms who understand
05 / Breathing Room
Unhurried space to breathe, grieve, and be cared for
02 / God’s Word
Bible study that is gentle, clear, and hope-filled
04 / Prayer
Special prayer time with God alone and with others
Who is this for?
New Mercy Moms: the gathering is a grief retreat for mothers experiencing child loss, including:
Pregnancy loss
Abortion
Miscarriage
Stillbirth
Infant loss
Young child loss
Older child loss
Adult child loss
You do not need to “be okay” to come. You just need to come as you are.
Our Venue
Limited
spots
available
Frequently Asked Questions
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NMM: the gathering is a 4-day Christian grief retreat for bereaved mothers.
It’s designed to offer rest, Bible-centered encouragement, prayer support, and meaningful connection with other loss moms.
This retreat is for mothers who have experienced the loss of a child at any age or stage, including pregnancy loss, abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, older child loss, and adult child loss.
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We love children and believe they are a gift from God. At the same time, because this retreat is for bereaved moms, we are not able to accommodate babies or children on-site, including nursing babies. For many mothers, the presence and sounds of little ones can be deeply triggering in this setting.
If this creates a barrier for you, please reach out. We would love to talk through options and help you think about what support might make it possible to attend in the future.
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Where: Eden, Utah. A beautiful, restorative location that is just a one hour drive from the SLC airport.
When: Wednesday, September 30, to Saturday, October 3, 2026.
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You can expect quiet space to rest, gentle Bible teaching and guided study, meaningful connection with other loss moms, optional prayer support, and unhurried time to breathe and grieve.
We’re keeping this retreat very small, with only 7 attendee spots, so each mom is cared for personally and has space for quality connection and support.
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Meals are provided
Transportation to and from the Salt Lake City (SLC) airport is provided
Lodging details will be shared once the venue is finalized.
The cost is $300.
We plan to offer scholarships and discounts as funding allows. Please still fill out the interest form, even if cost is a barrier. If scholarships become available, those on our interest list will be notified first.
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No, absolutely not. All bereaved mothers are welcome, and we would love to have you join us. Just know that since this retreat is about Jesus meeting us in our grief and pain, we will be sharing about Jesus from the Bible, reading Scripture, and praying.
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The venue is about 1 hour from the SLC airport.
Check in is between 3-5 pm. So please plan to arrive in SLC no later than 3:30 PM on Wednesday.
Check out is between 10-11 AM, so for your return, choose a Saturday afternoon flight if you can.
If you need an exception, please email us and we’ll do our best to help.
Register for NMM: the gathering
If you’re a bereaved mom and you’d like to join us, here’s how to register:
Complete the intake form below (this helps us care for you well).
Log in or create an account.
Complete checkout to finish your registration and save your spot.
Only 7 spots are available, and we’re keeping this retreat intentionally small for personalized care and quality time.
Interested in helping?
If you feel like God wants you to help make this grief retreat possible, like volunteering, in kind donations, helping fund scholarships, etc., please fill out this form.