Healing Relationships
February 5 - 7, 2027 North Fork, CA
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Breathing BEYOND Grief™
Heal what’s unfinished with the people you love
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Same argument. Same distance. Same ache. What if it could finally change?
The marriage that feels more like roommates. The parent you love but can’t talk to. The grown child who keeps you at arm’s length. The sibling, friend or coworker where every conversation goes sideways. The person you lost before things were made right.
You keep showing up. You try harder, or you pull back. Either way, the old hurts come along: the words you swallowed, the apology you never got, the hopes for this relationship that haven’t come true.
Your body has been holding all of it.
You don’t need the other person to change first. You need a safe place to grieve what hasn’t been, release what you’ve been carrying and find what your heart truly wants to say, so you can show up differently.
That’s what this weekend is…
This isn’t just a grief group. It’s an action plan for your heart that you keep afterward.
Clarity on one relationship that matters to you
See the patterns, hurts and hopes underneath the conflict
Words for what you’ve been holding back
And allow the heart to express and be heard
A process you can use again
For any relationship in your life
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
A kinder relationship with yourself
The relationship every other one is built on
Deep rest and renewed energy
Many guests say they’ve slept better here 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
Each day is built around releasing what your body has been holding, so there’s room for love and connection again. Our daily breath sessions are a conscious, connected breathing practice that helps your body let go of stored stress and emotion. Sound soothes and restores.
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
Gongs, drums and sound bowls help move heavy, stuck energy and let emotion flow
Writing & Communication: Finding Your Words
Some of the deepest healing happens when we find what our hearts want to say and let it be heard.
You’ll choose one relationship to focus on, with someone in your life now or someone you’ve lost. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll look honestly at its history, let go of old expectations, and find the words your heart needs to say, sharing them first in a small, safe circle.
Small groups for safety and confidentiality
Feel held, with plenty of time to be heard
A guided look at the relationship
Gently uncover the moments, hopes and hurts that keep repeating
Grieving what hasn’t been
Let go of old expectations so you can meet the person actually in front of you
Writing what needs to be said
Specific exercises help you find words for the apologies, appreciation and truths your heart is carrying
Being heard
Speak it aloud to a caring witness
Time in nature
Integrate what arises in the beauty of the outdoors
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
Feb 5-7, 2027
Schedule:
Friday: Arrive and settle in
Registration 5:30 pm
Program begins at 6 pm
Saturday: Breakfast 8-9 am
Program 9 am - 6 pm (with breaks, meals and time to rest)
Sunday: Breakfast 8-9 am
Program 9 am- 4 pm
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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.
Winter in the foothills is quiet, crisp and beautiful. Bring warm layers for cool mornings and evenings.
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 to two tiny cabins (Cedar and Manzanita) and one RV, and spaces are matched personally. Each cabin has a queen bed on the main floor, a queen loft (by ladder) and a pullout sofa, plus a kitchen and bath. The RV has a private queen room, a bed over the cab, and its own bath and kitchen.
Private cabin: $320
Shared cabin: $225 or $150
Private RV: $270
Shared RV: $195 or $130
Camping: $100 ($50 per night). Bring your own setup; bathrooms and showers are onsite.
Tell us your preference when you register, and we will confirm your space within 48 hours. Onsite beds go to the earliest registrations. Prefer to stay nearby? There are Airbnbs around North Fork and Bass Lake, and you are welcome at the ranch all weekend.
Is This Weekend Right for You?
This program is for you if:
You’re in a relationship that keeps hurting, with a partner, parent, grown child, sibling, friend or coworker.
You’re grieving someone who died with things left unsaid.
You keep ending up in the same place with someone you love, no matter how hard you try.
You’ve talked about it plenty, and it still hasn’t changed.
You are new to breathwork (many of our guests are first-timers).
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A conscious, connected breathing practice rooted in diaphragmatic breathing. 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.
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This work doesn’t depend on them. When you let go of old hurts and show up differently, the relationship has room to shift and change.
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No. It’s a breathwork and griefwork intensive that starts with your own heart. It can be a powerful complement to counseling you’re already doing.
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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.
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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.
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All feelings are welcome here - 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.
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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.
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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.
Lodging Cancellation Policy
Lodging is reserved specifically for you and is non-refundable. If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible. We will try to fill your space. If your space is rebooked, your lodging payment will be refunded, minus a $25 rebooking fee.
If the program is cancelled by The Clearing Center, all lodging payments will be refunded or transferred.
We recommend travel insurance to protect against unexpected changes.
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
Erica is an Occupational Therapist and Integrative Breathwork Facilitator. Through her clinical work as an OT, she has gained extensive knowledge and training in nervous system regulation, and she brings that expertise to every session she leads.
Her path to breathwork was personal. At a point when life no longer felt like it was working, despite doing everything “right,” Erica began an inward journey of self-inquiry. Through breathwork, meditation, attention to her nervous system’s cues, and a willingness to lean into difficult emotions, she uncovered the beliefs, patterns and suppressed emotions that had kept her stuck and disconnected from her own heart. Guided by her faith and spiritual connection, she learned to trust herself and to connect with others more authentically.
Today, Erica helps others understand and work with their nervous system responses, so they can release what they’ve been holding and make choices that are in alignment with their own truth.
Your relationships can feel like home again.
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.
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