Breathing BEYOND Grief™
October 15 - 18, 2026 North Fork, CA
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Weekend Intensive
A Sacred Space to Grieve, Heal and Begin Again
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You’ve tried to move on. What if you could move through?
Maybe it’s grief that never fully lifted, an unmet hope or dream, a numbness you can’t explain - going through the motions of life that look fine from the outside while feeling disconnected from your own heart.
Your body has been holding all of it. The stress, the loss, the years of keeping it together for everyone else.
You don’t need to move on. You need a safe place to move through and let it go - with people who know how to hold you while you do and where nature holds your heart.
That’s what this program is…
This isn’t just a grief group. It’s an action plan that you keep afterward.
A practical method
Use this process for relationships of all kinds
Release of what you’ve been carrying
Grief, held tension, and emotions your body stored when it wasn’t safe to feel them
A breath practice you’ll actually keep
No equipment, no apps, just you
Learn to respond vs. react
A simple practice for working with daily triggers
A kinder relationship with yourself
Self-compassion that survives contact with “real” life
Deep rest and renewed energy
Many guests say they’ve slept better this week than they have in years
A community that gets it
The kind of connection that only happens when people are real with each other
Breathwork, Sound & Empowerment
Each day is built around integrating the heaviness so you can feel more joy and yourself again. Our daily breath sessions are a conscious, connected breathing practice that helps your body release stored stress and emotion. The sound soothes and restores and we arm you with tools to navigate life!
No experience needed. We teach you everything and you are supported the entire way.
Daily breath sessions
Release grief at the cellular and somatic level
Personal breathing assessments
Individual attention so the work meets you exactly where you are
Somatic bodywork
Hands-on support that helps your body release what talking can’t reach
Sound healing
Using gongs, drums and sound bowls can alleviate heavy, stuck energy and help with the flow of emotion
Let, Listen & Love Technique
Learn about recurring patterns and how to respond vs. react. Empower yourself
Griefwork - Writing & Communication
Some of the deepest healing happens when we find what our hearts want to say and allow it to be heard.
Small groups for safety and confidentiality
Feel safely held with plenty of time to be heard
Specific exercises to discover what needs to be said
Feel supported with step-by-step guidance of staff to facilitate the process
Time to write and let nature support with real connection
Feel a true connection as you commune with hearts, the mountains and yourself
Don’t take our word for it - Here’s what guests say about this program
“It was my great privilege to take the Breathing Beyond Grief workshop at the Clearing Center. The work is very deep, but presented in perfect little manageable steps, expertly planned and presented. Each session was a twining of threads including breathwork, movement, music, loving support, writing, and intentions. I experienced some of my deepest meditative states and also releases of ancient grief. I have done much internal work, but this really blew me away. Thank you.”
“I had hit complete overwhelm before attending this seminar. I feel lighter and more spacious in my body, calmer in my mind and less overwhelmed.”
“The experience was truly life changing. The love, the grace, the staff, the knowledge, it was all an incredible experience! Just when you think it couldn’t be any better, it is! ”
The Details
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When
Oct 15-18, 2026
Schedule:
Day 1: Arrive and settle in.
Evening welcome circle 6-8 pm
Light finger foods 5-6 pm
Days 2-3: Breakfast 8-9 am
Program 9 am - 6 pm (with breaks, meals and time to rest; short homework assignments during lunch and in evening.)
Evening Ceremony 7 pm
Day 4: Breakfast 8-9 am
9-11 Morning movement, breath & meditation - Lunch & Farewells
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Where
The Clearing Center Ranch, North Fork, California
Tucked into the Sierra Nevada Foothills, 30 minutes from Yosemite and 5 minutes from Bass Lake.
Mountain air, oak and pine trees, big skies and quiet. The land does half the healing.
Fly into Fresno/Yosemite (FAT) approx 1 hour away or make the scenic drive from anywhere in California.
Ride share and shuttle options available for a fee.
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Invest in You
Tuition: $535
Payment options available (does not include lodging)
All breathwork sessions, bodywork, sound healing and materials
Personal breathing assessments
Lunches and continental breakfast daily
Group Size: limited to 15 participants for personal attention and small groups as well with additional staff facilitators
Staying at the Ranch
Limited onsite lodging and camping
Cedar Cabin
Manzanita Cabin
RV
Onsite lodging is limited: 2 Tiny Cabins, Cedar and Manzanita, and 1 RV - and is matched personally. Dry camping available as well.
Each cabin has a queen bed on the main floor, a queen sleeping loft reached by ladder (fun if you’re nimble, easy to skip if you’re not), and a full-size pullout sofa on the ground floor - plus a full kitchen a bath.
The RV has a private room with a queen bed, a queen-size bed over the cab (short ladder) and its own bathroom, shower and full kitchen.
Book a whole cabin as your private retreat-within-a-retreat, or share with a friend or fellow guest - the pullout sofa means sharing never has to involve a ladder.
Private Cabin: $460
Shared Main Floor Queen: $275
Shared Queen loft: $200
Shared Pullout sofa: $150
Private RV: $400
Shared RV Queen: $295
Shared RV Bunk: $175
When you register, tell us your preference - private or shared, main floor, loft, or sofa, or a roommate request - and we will reach out within 48 hours to confirm your space.
Onsite beds go to the earliest registration, so if staying on the land matters to you, don’t wait!
OTHER OPTIONS:
Camping under the stars: $150
Bring your own setup: (bathroom and showers onsite)
Nearby Airbnbs around North Fork and Bass Lake.
Staying offsite does not mean missing out - you are welcome at the ranch anytime during the program.
Is This Retreat Right for you?
This program is for you if:
You have experienced grief of any kind - death, divorce, difficult relationships, disappointments, retirement, physical illness, loss of a dream! Any change is a loss.
You are carrying burnout or anger, anxiety, or stress your body won’t let go of - and talking about it hasn’t been enough.
You are new to breathwork (many of our guests are first-timers)
You are ready to be supported instead of being the only one holding everything together.
You want practical tools you will still be using six months from now.
You may not be the right fit if:
You are looking for a spa vacation - this is an intensive with homework and deep inner work.
You are currently in acute mental health crisis - this is powerful and we want you safe. Reach out first and we will talk honestly about timing.
FAQs
What is integrative breathwork?
A gentle, conscious, connected breathing practice rooted in diaphragmatic breathing, rebirthing, pranayama and Transformational Breath®. It works with your body’s own rhythm to bring presence, calm the nervous system, integrate stored stress and emotion and clear the way for more connection to life, love and joy. We have been trainers for 15 years.
Is it safe?
Our approach is trauma-informed, and we’ve facilitated breathwork retreats for over a decade. Sessions are paced to your nervous system - you’re always in choice. If you have a heart condition, are pregnant, or have specific medical concerns, check with your provider and mention it upon registration so we can support you well.
I’ve never done breathwork. Is this for me?
Yes - many of our guests are first-timers. Every session is guided, and personal breath assessments mean the work meets you where you are. All you need is willingness. This is a safe place to land. Schedule a free 30-minute consult to try the breathwork if you are not sure.
What if I get emotional in front of other people?
All is welcome here - tears, anger, grief, fear - you name it. They are often the release you came for. As grief specialists, holding people through big feelings is precisely what we do. You’ll be met with care, not judgment, and you never have to share more than you want to.
How big is the group?
Limited to 15 participants, you get real personal attention - including personal breath assessments and small groups.
Where do I sleep?
You have options. Onsite: 2 tiny cabins and an RV, private or shared, with queen beds on the main floors and queen sleeping lofts reached by ladder and a full-size pulout sofa for ladder free sharing. Onsite space is limited and is matched personally after you register - just tell us your preference.
You can also camp at the ranch (bring your own setup) or stay at a nearby Airbnb near North Fork or Bass Lake. Staying offsite doesn’t mean missing out. You are welcome at the ranch anytime during the event.
What’s the total cost, all-in?
Tuition is $535 (including all sessions, lunches and continental breakfast). Lodging is separate. Onsite cabins and RV (ranging from $375 - 500). Onsite camping $150 or nearby Airbnb. Payment plans are available if you contact us.
How do I get there?
The ranch is in North Fork, California - about 1 hour from Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and a scenic drive from most of California. Detailed directions come with registration. We try to arrange ride share or offer a shuttle from the airport during certain hours for a fee.
What’s your cancellation policy?
Refund Policy: Deposit is non-refundable, but transferable (minus costs incurred) to another event with The Clearing Center.
Over 30 days prior to event: 100% of monies over and above the deposit may be refunded.
Within 30 days of event: 50% of monies over the deposit will be refunded.
Within 7 days of event: No refunds.
If program is cancelled by The Clearing Center, all monies will be refunded or transferable.
Meet Jen & Carter
Jennifer and Carter have been trauma-informed, conscious connected breathwork trainers since 2011. As grief specialists, they founded The Clearing Center to help people find healing, connection, and joy through breathwork and grief recovery in a warm, welcoming environment.
After struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts, profound grief, breast cancer, and autoimmune challenges, Jennifer realized she needed to reconnect with her heart to rediscover her worth and begin healing her body, mind, and spirit. That journey led her to breathwork, mindfulness, devotional singing, and the daily practice of emotional awareness. Through every breath, every tear, and every moment of joy, she experienced God's presence and love. No longer disconnected from life, Jennifer now lives with greater awareness, purpose, and compassion, sharing the tools that helped transform her own life.
Carter integrates the practices of The Clearing Center into the demands of corporate life, using them to cultivate resilience, health, and vitality amid everyday stress. Combining his gift for energy healing with the somatic power of breathwork, he helps people safely release stored emotions and reconnect with clarity, freedom, and inner peace. His grounded, compassionate presence brings a supportive masculine energy to every program, creating a safe space for deep healing and lasting transformation.
Meet Erica
When my life just simply wasn’t working for me anymore, I felt confused and desperate because I was doing everything “right." At the suggestion of a spiritual healer, I began a journey of going within and investigating my own inner landscape. Through breathwork, meditation, listening to my nervous system cues, and leaning in to uncomfortable feelings and emotions, I received insights into my own negative beliefs, behavior patterns, and suppressed/repressed emotions that were keeping me stuck and numb to my own heart.
Over time, I began trusting myself and relying on my faith and spiritual connection to guide me through my journey of self understanding. As I learned more about myself I was able to connect more authentically with others and experience more depth and meaning in my life!
I am passionate about empowering others to understand and embrace their nervous system responses and harness their own capacity to make choices that are in alignment with their own truth.
Your joy is closer than you think.
Four days in the mountains. Facilitators and staff who have walked this road themselves. A small circle of people ready to do the same brave thing you are.
Space is limited to 15 guests, and onsite lodging goes first.
Still have questions?
Book a free 15-minute call - We’d love to meet you.