The Path of the Heart is a journey that connects us to our soul’s truth and the Source of creation through a journey of healing and remembrance. Join us for an intimate weekend of ancient ritual and deep healing to alchemize our grief so that we may reclaim our birthright of unconditional love on the sacred path.
When we walk this Path of the Heart, we understand that to embody the finer energies of creation, one must embrace the darkness to truly be in the light.
This retreat weaves together the ancient technologies from Egypt, the Qabbalah, and earth medicine wisdom traditions to create a sacred container for transforming grief into gold. With this guidance, we will descend into our depths to find the original flame of our unique light.
We will conduct this retreat in a circle of only 10 souls, creating an intimate container where deep work can transpire, knowing that true healing happens in community where each of our hearts supports the transformation of one another.
In addition to healing personal loss, this retreat is soul liberation work. Many lineages from the world have said that we live in a time of prophecy, sometimes referred to as the Great Transition. To live and thrive in these prophetic times, we must learn to alchemize both our individual grief and the collective sorrow of our world. As the leaves begin to fall, we align our work to practice the sacred art of transition and letting go.
What We’ll Experience Together:
Opening ceremony supported with Blue Lotus and Tobacco plant medicines
Individual Rose energy healings and personal consultations
Purification Rites
Sacred burial ritual in the forest
Community water prayer and blessing
Integration circles
Closing ceremony with individual blessing and protection
This is for you if :
You've touched moments of deep love, but struggle to stay there
You have experienced a death that has changed who you are
You carry grief that feels bigger than personal loss
You're ready to do the real work of soul transformation
You understand that healing yourself heals the world
You're called to ancient wisdom and ritual practice
How will you benefit:
Nourish and fortify your nervous system
Receive practical tools and sacred rituals for continued healing
Embody the understanding that you are never alone
Experience greater alchemy through grieving in community
Learn how to work with grief as a teacher
Meet your facilitator:
Shaina Garfield is a Death Doula, Grief Guide, Ceremonialist, and the founder of Leaves With You. With her devotion to the sacred continuum of life and death, she extends compassionate support to all beings navigating the dying and grieving processes. Her mission is to cultivate a profound connection with the Earth and the Divine, fostering harmony within the web of life.
Shaina’s approach is deeply rooted in ritual, which she believes is essential for transforming grief, reclaiming spirit, and honoring the profound mystery of death. She offers group and individual grief sessions, hand crafts natural macrame coffins, plans and facilitates pre and post death funerary rituals, and more. Her services are not only for the dying but also for those who experience losses of all kinds throughout life.
Beyond these services, Shaina provides an array of nurturing offerings including Blue Lotus Ceremonies, Rose Healings, and Sound Healing. Through her heartfelt work, Shaina Garfield is reshaping the way we honor and embrace the cycles of life and death.