When and Where Are Edgebrook's 2027 Grief Workshops?

Edgebrook has scheduled two 2027 grief, loss, and trauma workshops: a Spring workshop from April 22–25, 2027 at Agape Camp in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina (near Raleigh), and a Fall workshop from November 11–14, 2027 at Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center in Saco, Maine. Both are multi-day, overnight-style workshop retreats; the site directs people to its “Learn more” page for registration details, and does not publish fees or a registration deadline in the available material.

2027 Workshop Dates and Locations

Both venues are camp and retreat centers, which fits the format described on the site: a several-day workshop where participants stay on site. Edgebrook describes the program as a 3-day workshop, and the dates above span four calendar days, consistent with arrival and departure days around three full workshop days.

What the Setting Is For

The locations are not incidental. Edgebrook frames the workshop as a place to set aside ordinary responsibilities — the site says participants “won’t have to worry about taking care of anyone else, doing your job, or even fixing dinner.” A residential camp or retreat center supports that: meals and lodging are handled by the venue, and the group stays together for the duration.

The workshop itself is described as a circle of people who won’t judge what you’re feeling, with “a dozen different ways to express the grief you’ve been carrying.” Edgebrook says it has run these workshops for over 26 years, and that the program addresses grief from recent losses, old losses, childhood loss, loss of a pet, health, friendship, job, and the effects of trauma. It also states that healing “has nothing to do with closure” and includes work on safe, healthy boundaries.

How to Register and What to Confirm

The site’s location listings each point to a “Learn more” link, which is where registration information sits. Before committing, confirm directly through that page or the organization:

• Registration process and deadline for each session — the site does not state either.
• Cost and what it covers — no pricing is published in the available material, so don’t assume a figure or that any part is free.
• Lodging and meals — whether accommodation is included in the workshop fee or booked separately with the venue.
• Travel logistics — the Spring site is near Raleigh, NC, and the Fall site is in Saco, Maine; check airport and ground transport options for each.
• Space and eligibility — whether either session caps enrollment, and whether the workshop is open to anyone grieving or has specific criteria.

Choosing Between the Two Sessions

The two workshops share the same program and format; the practical difference is geography and season.

• Choose Spring (NC) if you are in the Southeast or mid-Atlantic and want to be near Raleigh; April dates mean planning around spring travel.
• Choose Fall (Maine) if you are in New England or the Northeast; November in coastal Maine will be cold, so pack accordingly for a camp-style setting.

If neither location is workable, ask Edgebrook whether additional sessions are planned — the site only lists these two for 2027.

A Note on Fit

The workshop is explicitly for people carrying grief of many kinds, including losses that feel unrecognized by others. One participant testimonial on the site (N.S., a portfolio analyst) calls it “the best choice I have ever made for my well being” and “life changing and profoundly empowering.” The site also acknowledges that the idea may feel scary as well as wonderful — “No judgment here.” If you are unsure whether a group workshop is right for you, that is a reasonable question to raise with the organizers before registering.