The Shared Crossing Pathway Retreat
Learning and guidance—at any stage of life—that prepares one for a conscious, connected, and loving end-of-life experience.

In a contemplative setting that’s conducive to inner exploration, we will integrate the wisdom traditions —Eastern and Western—from ancient to modern times. You will have opportunity for deep reflection in preparing for a conscious, connected, and loving end-of-life experience—at any age. We also teach participants the Shared Crossing Protocols designed to facilitate the Shared Death Experience.
This retreat offers a very personal, relationship-oriented exploration into the eventuality of one’s death. It is designed for individuals at any stage of life who wish to mindfully prepare for this great mystery. We encourage participants to consider doing this retreat with a loved one, friend, or caregiver, as this can greatly enrich relationships and prepare them together for end of life. This is conscious preparation for “a good death.”
We'll be using guided visualization, dyad and small group work, lecture, and discussion during our time together. Some homework is assigned such as reading and watching related videos. You can view the full program content here.
The benefits of this retreat are:
This retreat is appropriate for:
Retreat Format
This retreat is offered as a residential or 'local/commuter' workshop
Retreat Cost
This retreat offers a very personal, relationship-oriented exploration into the eventuality of one’s death. It is designed for individuals at any stage of life who wish to mindfully prepare for this great mystery. We encourage participants to consider doing this retreat with a loved one, friend, or caregiver, as this can greatly enrich relationships and prepare them together for end of life. This is conscious preparation for “a good death.”
We'll be using guided visualization, dyad and small group work, lecture, and discussion during our time together. Some homework is assigned such as reading and watching related videos. You can view the full program content here.
The benefits of this retreat are:
- Reduced anxiety and fear about death and dying
- Willingness to consciously embrace death to receive its many profound gifts
- Gratitude for a heartfelt connection with your loved ones
- Greater ease in being around friends and loved ones who are dying
- Greatly improved sense of well-being in everyday life
This retreat is appropriate for:
- Anyone interested in preparing for a conscious, connected and loving end-of-life experience
- Individuals facing end-of-life with a loved one
- Hospice and End-of-life care workers, Chaplains
- Health Care Professionals: RN's, CNA’s, Healthcare Advocates
- Mental Health Professionals and Life Coaches
Retreat Format
This retreat is offered as a residential or 'local/commuter' workshop
- Tuesday, May 24th at 5:30pm through Friday, May 27th at 12 Noon
- May 24-27, 2016 at the lovely Center for Spiritual Renewal in Montecito, CA. Call us to register, at (805) 883-8179
Retreat Cost
- Program Fee is $595.
- Room and board is separate, and handled directly by the Center for Spiritual Renewal (CSR) at (805) 969-2474
- The Commuter fee (for locals preferring to sleep at home) is $75/day and includes three meals at the CSR.