Bright Shadow - Headwaters Retreat

Headwaters is a three-day retreat for those whose lives are deeply intertwined with the natural world - and who are grieving a profound loss connected to it. Hosted at Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC. Whether you’ve lost a partner, a sibling, a close friend, or a place that once offered belonging and regulation, this retreat creates space to slow down, be honest, and reconnect with what remains. You don’t need to be “good” at grief. You don’t need to show up with answers… just show up. Who It’s ForPeople who have lost someone to outdoor adventure - whitewater, mountains, or ocean. Those navigating survivor’s guilt, unresolved questions, or the slow aftermath of sudden loss. Individuals grieving the loss of sacred natural places - where return feels impossible.