No Living Children Not By Choice Workshop
This workshop is for women grappling with being childless – due to infertility or perinatal loss. In this 90-minute, interactive workshop, you will:
Understand the complicated nature of grieving the loss of your cherished dream of motherhood while also facing an unknown future.
Explore ways of supporting yourself as you move through the personal process of grieving.
Learn the importance of honoring your child or the dream of a child.
Consider a personal narrative that feels comfortable and authentic as you move forward.
Begin to imagine your future-self with a life of fulfillment and purpose.
Leave with hope and encouragement that a happy and fulfilling life without children is within reach.
The group will meet on Tuesday, January 13th at 5:00pm-6:30 pm PST/8:00 pm-9:30 pm EST.
Facilitators: Kristen Rademacher and Rachel Heilbronner Adkins
Cost: Free
Unexpected Loss of an Infant/Toddler Support Group
Unexpected Loss of an Infant/Toddler Support Group
The sudden death of an infant or toddler (0–3 years) is a devastating tragedy that upends life in an instant. This 6-week virtual group supports parents grieving an unexpected loss due to accidents, SIDS/SUID/SUDC, or sudden illness. Such losses often bring shock, unanswered questions, profound grief, and layers of trauma that can feel isolating.
Here, you will find a compassionate community of parents who understand this reality. Together, we will create a safe-enough space to share, grieve openly, navigate the traumatic impact, and honor our children’s lives.
This group will meet on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm PST/6:30 pm - 8:00pm EST from January 14th - February 18, 2026.
Facilitators: Betsy Winter & Bonnie Chen
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
Virtual support groups are 90-minutes in length, with the exception of the session, Share Your Story, where we ask 2 hours be set aside.
Our groups are topic focused and structured in a way that builds on content from the previous week.
Every session has a similar flow. Each group starts with a guided meditation or body-centered mindfulness practice.
The topic of the week is introduced, which includes some education.
Then there will be group sharing in response to a topic-related question and facilitated discussion.
Groups end with a period of reflective sharing. Where relevant, the group may be led in writing, creative expression, or embodiment exercises to support resource building and integration.
How will this support group help me?
These types of losses are very isolating—you will learn that you are not alone.
Our hope is that you will find community with others who have similar loss experiences.
By sharing your story, your loss experience is witnessed by others in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.
You never imagined you’d be in this situation. You will receive guidance and resources for your grieving journey.
Cost: $173.00
Use EQUITYCODE for 50% discount.
Use RTZLOVE for 100% discount, if you were impacted by the recent California fires.
See details below.
No Living Children Not By Choice (Birthing Parent) January 2026
This is a 6-week closed group for people who have previously experienced loss and are now navigating a path forward as having no living children, not by choice.
The group will meet on Thursdays at 4:00 pm-5:30 pm PDT/7:00 pm-8:30 pm EDT from Jan 22nd - Feb 26, 2026.
Facilitators: Betsy Winter and Rachel Heilbronner Adkins
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
Virtual support groups are 90-minutes in length, with the exception of the session, Share Your Story, where we ask 2 hours be set aside.
Our groups are topic focused and structured in a way that builds on content from the previous week.
Every session has a similar flow. Each group starts with a guided meditation or body-centered mindfulness practice.
The topic of the week is introduced, which includes some education.
Then there will be group sharing in response to a topic-related question and facilitated discussion.
Groups end with a period of reflective sharing. Where relevant, the group may be led in writing, creative expression, or embodiment exercises to support resource building and integration.
How will this support group help me?
These types of losses are very isolating—you will learn that you are not alone.
Our hope is that you will find community with others who have similar loss experiences.
By sharing your story, your loss experience is witnessed by others in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.
You never imagined you’d be in this situation. You will receive guidance and resources for your grieving journey.
Cost: $173.00
Use EQUITYCODE for 50% discount.
See details below.
No Living Children Not By Choice (Birthing Parent) January 2026
This is a 6-week closed group for people who have previously experienced loss and are now navigating a path forward as having no living children, not by choice.
The group will meet on Thursdays at 4:00 pm-5:30 pm PDT/7:00 pm-8:30 pm EDT from Jan 22nd - Feb 26, 2026.
Facilitators: Betsy Winter and Rachel Heilbronner Adkins
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
Virtual support groups are 90-minutes in length, with the exception of the session, Share Your Story, where we ask 2 hours be set aside.
Our groups are topic focused and structured in a way that builds on content from the previous week.
Every session has a similar flow. Each group starts with a guided meditation or body-centered mindfulness practice.
The topic of the week is introduced, which includes some education.
Then there will be group sharing in response to a topic-related question and facilitated discussion.
Groups end with a period of reflective sharing. Where relevant, the group may be led in writing, creative expression, or embodiment exercises to support resource building and integration.
How will this support group help me?
These types of losses are very isolating—you will learn that you are not alone.
Our hope is that you will find community with others who have similar loss experiences.
By sharing your story, your loss experience is witnessed by others in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.
You never imagined you’d be in this situation. You will receive guidance and resources for your grieving journey.
Cost: $172.50
Use EQUITYCODE for 50% discount.
See details below.
Honoring Your Loss: A Retreat for Bereaved Mothers
At the heart of our organization is the Honoring Your Loss retreat, first held in 2014. Since then, we’ve hosted over 20 powerful gatherings for hundreds of bereaved mothers—each one a testament to the healing that becomes possible when grief is met with care, compassion, and community. This year marks our 11th time returning to Whispertree, a place we hold sacred. The land itself seems to know sorrow and invites deep restoration.
Honoring your loss means just that: creating space to truly honor your baby or babies, your grief, your story—something our culture rarely makes room for. Here, your pain is understood without explanation. You can speak freely about your babies without worrying about making anyone uncomfortable. And in that shared understanding, there is space for more—moments of peace, of lightness, even of laughter—because you no longer have to carry the weight of grief alone or prove the depth of your loss.
We invite you to join us in Northern California for a soul-nourishing retreat designed for bereaved mothers who long to feel less alone in their grief.
You’ll be part of a small, supportive circle held in a cozy natural setting—with private or shared accommodations and all meals, workshops, and materials included.
Ceremonies to honor your baby/ies
Shared stories and community
Gentle movement and somatic healing
Evening art-making and ritual
Quiet trails and nourishing meals
This is a high-touch, immersive retreat for those early in grief—or those who feel they haven’t had the space to truly honor it.
Spots are limited to 19 participants. We hope you’ll consider joining us.
No Living Children Not By Choice Workshop
This workshop is for women grappling with being childless – due to infertility or perinatal loss. In this 90-minute, interactive workshop, you will:
Understand the complicated nature of grieving the loss of your cherished dream of motherhood while also facing an unknown future.
Explore ways of supporting yourself as you move through the personal process of grieving.
Learn the importance of honoring your child or the dream of a child.
Consider a personal narrative that feels comfortable and authentic as you move forward.
Begin to imagine your future-self with a life of fulfillment and purpose.
Leave with hope and encouragement that a happy and fulfilling life without children is within reach.
The group will meet on Monday, November 17th at 5:00pm-6:30 pm PST/8:00 pm-9:30 pm EST.
Facilitators: Kristen Rademacher and Rachel Heilbronner Adkins
Cost: Free
Honoring Your Loss: A Retreat for Bereaved Mothers
At the heart of our organization is the Honoring Your Loss retreat, first held in 2014. Since then, we’ve hosted over 20 powerful gatherings for hundreds of bereaved mothers—each one a testament to the healing that becomes possible when grief is met with care, compassion, and community. This year marks our 11th time returning to Whisper Tree, a place we hold sacred. The land itself seems to know sorrow and invites deep restoration.
Honoring your loss means just that: creating space to truly honor your baby or babies, your grief, your story—something our culture rarely makes room for. Here, your pain is understood without explanation. You can speak freely about your babies without worrying about making anyone uncomfortable. And in that shared understanding, there is space for more—moments of peace, of lightness, even of laughter—because you no longer have to carry the weight of grief alone or prove the depth of your loss.
This November, we invite you to join us in Northern California for a soul-nourishing retreat designed for bereaved mothers who long to feel less alone in their grief.
You’ll be part of a small, supportive circle held in a cozy natural setting—with private or shared accommodations and all meals, workshops, and materials included.
Ceremonies to honor your baby/ies
Shared stories and community
Gentle movement and somatic healing
Evening art-making and ritual
Quiet trails and nourishing meals
This is a high-touch, immersive retreat for those early in grief—or those who feel they haven’t had the space to truly honor it.
Spots are limited to 19 participants. We hope you’ll consider joining us.
How to Set Boundaries and Navigate Difficult Emotions During The Holidays
The holiday season can amplify feelings of grief, making it challenging to navigate this emotionally charged time. This workshop provides not only expert guidance but also the support of a community who understand the pain of loss and challenges of grief. You’ll be reminded to find moments of peace amidst the chaos
In this 60-min interactive workshop, you will:
Learn practical strategies to protect your emotional well-being
Learn how to assert your rights to grieve without feeling overwhelmed by external pressures
Feel more empowered to communicate your needs and to set healthy boundaries, to ensure your ability to honor and grieve your loss/es in your own way and time this holiday season.
Host: Betsy Winter
Date: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm PDT / 3:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Cost: Free to attend
Pregnancy and Infant Loss (Birthing Parent) November 2025
This six week closed virtual support group is for birthing parents who have experienced loss through infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, terminations for medical reasons, or infant death, whether more recently or in the past.
The group will meet on Tuesdays at 3:00 pm-4:30 pm PDT/6:00 pm-7:30 pm EDT from November 4th - December 9th, 2025.
Facilitators: Betsy Winter
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
Virtual support groups are 90-minutes in length, with the exception of the session, Share Your Story, where we ask 2 hours be set aside.
Our groups are topic focused and structured in a way that builds on content from the previous week.
Every session has a similar flow. Each group starts with a guided meditation or body-centered mindfulness practice.
The topic of the week is introduced, which includes some education.
Then there will be group sharing in response to a topic-related question and facilitated discussion.
Groups end with a period of reflective sharing. Where relevant, the group may be led in writing, creative expression, or embodiment exercises to support resource building and integration.
How will this support group help me?
These types of losses are very isolating—you will learn that you are not alone.
Our hope is that you will find community with others who have similar loss experiences.
By sharing your story, your loss experience is witnessed by others in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.
You never imagined you’d be in this situation. You will receive guidance and resources for your grieving journey.
Cost: $172.50
Use EQUITYCODE for 50% discount.
Use RTZLOVE for 100% discount, if you were impacted by the recent California fires.
See details below.
Ending a Wanted Pregnancy for Birthing Parents
This six week virtual support group is for birthing parents who have made the difficult decision to terminate a pregnancy for any reason at all, including medical reasons, life-limiting or life-threatening fetal diagnoses, maternal health issues, or any other life circumstances.
The group will meet on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm - 5:00pm PST/6:30-8:00 pm EST from October 28th to December 2nd, 2025.
Facilitators: Emily Marlowe and Ryan Rose Cherecwich
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
Virtual support groups are 90-minutes in length, with the exception of the session, Share Your Story, where we ask 2 hours be set aside.
Our groups are topic focused and structured in a way that builds on content from the previous week.
Every session has a similar flow. Each group starts with a guided meditation or body-centered mindfulness practice.
The topic of the week is introduced, which includes some education.
Then there will be group sharing in response to a topic-related question and facilitated discussion.
Groups end with a period of reflective sharing. Where relevant, the group may be led in writing, creative expression, or embodiment exercises to support resource building and integration.
How will this support group help me?
These types of losses are very isolating—you will learn that you are not alone.
Our hope is that you will find community with others who have similar loss experiences.
By sharing your story, your loss experience is witnessed by others in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.
You never imagined you’d be in this situation. You will receive guidance and resources for your grieving journey.
Cost: $172.50
Use EQUITYCODE for 50% discount.
Use RTZLOVE for 100% discount, if you were impacted by the recent California fires.
See details below.
Support For Medically Complex Infant Deaths
This 6-week closed group is for birthing parents who experienced infant loss where the infant required complex medical care for the duration of their life. This group focuses on the loss of children ages birth to two years. In this group we address the complicated realities and traumatic impacts of: hospital stays, parental decision making, medical treatments and interventions, end of life care, and withdrawal of support, all while honoring the life of your little one and your grieving process.
Participants must be at least one year out from their loss. For individuals seeking support within the first year of their experience of their infant’s death, please register for an upcoming Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group. Should you have any questions on which support group will best serve you at this time, please reach out to connect@rtzhope.org. Share with us where you are in your grief and healing journey as well as the time frame it has been since your most recent loss.
The group will meet on Tuesdays at 1:00pm-2:30 pm PDT/4:00 pm-5:30 pm EDT from October 28th - December 9th, 2025. No session will be held on November 25th.
Facilitator: Nicole Longmire and Beth Ledbetter.
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
Virtual support groups are 90-minutes in length, with the exception of the session, Share Your Story, where we ask 2 hours be set aside.
Our groups are topic focused and structured in a way that builds on content from the previous week.
Every session has a similar flow. Each group starts with a guided meditation or body-centered mindfulness practice.
The topic of the week is introduced, which includes some education.
Then there will be group sharing in response to a topic-related question and facilitated discussion.
Groups end with a period of reflective sharing. Where relevant, the group may be led in writing, creative expression, or embodiment exercises to support resource building and integration.
How will this support group help me?
These types of losses are very isolating—you will learn that you are not alone.
Our hope is that you will find community with others who have similar loss experiences.
By sharing your story, your loss experience is witnessed by others in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.
You never imagined you’d be in this situation. You will receive guidance and resources for your grieving journey.
Cost: $172.50 ($28.75/session)
Use EQUITYCODE for 50% Discount.
Use RTZLOVE for 100% discount, if you were impacted by recent California fires.
See details below.
Grief Support 101: Navigating the Heartbreak of Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Losing a baby is one of the most heartbreaking and isolating experiences a parent can endure. The profound grief that follows such a loss can be overwhelming, with a sense of emptiness and an emotional weight that can feel impossible to carry. In these moments of profound sorrow, it can feel as though the world has shifted in a way that is hard to comprehend, leaving parents feeling lost and alone in their grief. "Grief Support 101" is a compassionate and supportive workshop specifically designed for parents who have recently experienced the unimaginable pain of losing a baby, whether during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Through guided discussions and expert-led insights, participants will learn supportive ways to navigate their grief, address the emotional and relational challenges it brings, and connect with others who have walked a similar path. In these difficult times, the workshop hopes to be a lifeline—an invitation to take small, compassionate steps forward in the midst of pain and to remind parents that they are not alone in their grief.
Host: Betsy Winter
Date: Friday, October 24th, 2025
Time: 4:00pm to 5:00pm PDT / 7:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
Cost: Free to attend
Choose the "Pay what you Want Amount" at registration to customize your donation amount.
Recurrent Loss + Infertility
This 6-week closed group for birthing parents who have experienced multiple losses and/or reproductive challenges including infertility and secondary infertility on the family building journey more recently or in the past.
The group will meet on Thursdays at 4:30 pm - 6:00pm PST/7:30 pm-9:00 pm EST from October 16th - November 20th, 2025.
Facilitator: Betsy Winter
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
Virtual support groups are 90-minutes in length, with the exception of the session, Share Your Story, where we ask 2 hours be set aside.
Our groups are topic focused and structured in a way that builds on content from the previous week.
Every session has a similar flow. Each group starts with a guided meditation or body-centered mindfulness practice.
The topic of the week is introduced, which includes some education.
Then there will be group sharing in response to a topic-related question and facilitated discussion.
Groups end with a period of reflective sharing. Where relevant, the group may be led in writing, creative expression, or embodiment exercises to support resource building and integration.
How will this support group help me?
These types of losses are very isolating—you will learn that you are not alone.
Our hope is that you will find community with others who have similar loss experiences.
By sharing your story, your loss experience is witnessed by others in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.
You never imagined you’d be in this situation. You will receive guidance and resources for your grieving journey.
Wave of Light: A Community Gathering
Join us for a virtual gathering for the Wave of Light in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Together as a community, we will honor our babies and losses through gentle music, writing, and candle lighting in a sacred space of connection.
This 60-minute gathering will include:
Grounding practices to help us anchor in the present moment
A candle lighting ceremony to honor our babies
Reflective writing prompts as a gateway into your grief and authentic expression
Gentle music to soothe your heart
Opportunities to join small groups to connect, share, or simply witness within a community of understanding and compassion
To honor the intimacy of this gathering, we kindly ask participants to join on time.
Please bring a candle, pen, paper, and any items that will provide you with comfort, such as a warm drink or a memorabilia.
Event: Wave of Light: A Community Gathering
Time: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm PDT / 8:00 pm-9:00 pm EDT
Cost: Donation-based (All donations will go directly to RTZ Hope)
Host: Sayuri Valencia
Meet Our Retreat Facilitators
Are you thinking about joining us on our upcoming retreat in November?
Join Betsy Winter and Kiley Hanish on Thursday, October 9th at 4:00pm PST to ask any questions you may have about our upcoming RTZ Hope Retreat: Honoring Your Loss.
Spend some time with our retreat facilitators to get any questions you have answered. This will be an informal virtual gathering that will give you a chance to spend some time with our retreat facilitators, answers any questions you may have, and ease your mind about your worries or concerns about the weekend.
You do not have to be registered to inquire about the retreat. Open to anyone who may be considering attending our upcoming retreat in Northern California in November. Also, open to anyone that is registered to attend who wants to meet the facilitators and get any additional questions answered.
Date: Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Time: 4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Host: Betsy Winter and Kiley Hanish
To find out more about our upcoming retreat please visit here.
Meet Our Retreat Facilitators
Are you thinking about joining us on our upcoming retreat in November?
Join Betsy Winter and Kiley Hanish on September 25th at 4:00pm PST to ask any questions you may have about our upcoming RTZ Hope Retreat: Honoring Your Loss.
Spend some time with our retreat facilitators to get any questions you have answered. This will be an informal virtual gathering that will give you a chance to spend some time with our retreat facilitators, answers any questions you may have, and ease your mind about your worries or concerns about the weekend.
You do not have to be registered to inquire about the retreat. Open to anyone who may be considering attending our upcoming retreat in Northern California in November. Also, open to anyone that is registered to attend who wants to meet the facilitators and get any additional questions answered.
Date: Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Time: 4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Host: Betsy Winter and Kiley Hanish
To find out more about our upcoming retreat please visit here.
Finding Yourself After Loss Retreat
Distinct from the Honoring Your Loss Retreat, which gently holds the raw edges of early grief, Finding Yourself After Loss is a restorative experience for mothers who are further along in their grief journey. This retreat is for mothers who have done significant work in honoring their babies, losses, and grief and are now feeling called to the healing land of Whispertree—to slow down, nourish their bodies, turn inward, and reconnect with themselves and community in a new way.
Each year, Finding Yourself After Loss is thoughtfully reimagined with a unique theme, creating a space for alumni to return again and again, while offering fresh layers of support for wherever you are in your journey.
We recognize that grief is not a single chapter but a long, winding path that changes over time. Our goal is to meet you there—year after year—with offerings that feel relevant, nourishing, and deeply attuned to your growth, healing, and becoming.
We’ve scheduled the following Meet the Facilitators virtual gatherings and hope you’ll join us:
July 7, 3:30 pm PST
July 21, 4-5 pm PST
August 5, 4-5pm PST
Sign up for a meet the facilitators session
This Year’s Theme:
Rooted Again: Reclaiming the Body After Loss
This year, we are exploring what it means to gently return to the body after loss. Not through a deep dive into everything that’s hard or painful about our relationship with our bodies—but through spacious, accessible practices that invite kindness, curiosity, and connection.
This retreat is an invitation to come into a more compassionate, embodied relationship with yourself, in a space that honors your story, your pace, and your ongoing healing.
Whether it’s your first time or your third, this year’s retreat will meet you where you are—and help you return more fully to who you are becoming.
Over the course of our days together, you will:
Be nourished with delicious, lovingly prepared meals each day
Spend unhurried time outside in nature, surrounded by beauty and quiet
Move, breathe, and rest through gentle, body-based practices like yoga and sound healing
Share authentic connection and heartfelt conversation with other bereaved mothers who understand
Laugh, cry, stretch out, let go
Relax and receive—no roles to play, no mask to wear
Take space away from everyday life to just be
Remember what it feels like to be held, supported, and fully human
What to Expect During the Week:
Each day will offer a rhythm of restoration, reflection, and connection, with a variety of optional activities to meet you where you are. You’ll be encouraged to follow what feels good in your body and spirit.
Included throughout the week:
Optional yoga and movement classes to support grounding, embodiment, and gentle awakening
Restorative somatic practices to soothe the nervous system and reconnect with your inner rhythm
Nature-based experiences, including unhurried hikes, time outdoors, and spaciousness to simply be
Art-making and journaling to explore personal insight, self-expression, and quiet reflection
Small group discussions with other bereaved mothers for deep, authentic connection
Delicious, community meals prepared with care—time to gather, share, and be nourished
Free time for rest, solitude, and whatever your heart needs most
Every offering is optional. You are invited to participate in the way that feels right for you—this is your time
Community Circle in the beautifully restored Barn
A Glimpse Into a Day at Finding Yourself After Loss
Each day at the retreat is thoughtfully curated to support restoration, reconnection, and renewal, with spaciousness built in and no pressure to perform or push. You are welcome to engage in a way that honors your needs and your energy.
Sample Daily Flow:
Morning
☀️ Ease into the day with the option to sleep in, sip tea quietly, or join a gentle movement or yoga class to awaken the body
🥣 Nourishing community breakfast served with love and care
🌀 Morning circle – a time for connection, reflection, and gentle group sharing
💫 Somatic practices and reflective prompts to explore what’s stirring beneath the surface
Retreat Alumni from our 2024 Finding Yourself After Loss Retreat
Afternoon
🍽️ Delicious lunch shared outdoors
🥾 Group hike or mindful time in nature – slow-paced, spacious, and soul-nourishing
🧘♀️ Restorative movement and breathwork to settle and reconnect with your body
🖋️ Time to journal, create, or share – with yourself or in small group
🌼 Free time to nap, hot tub, walk, read, check out the surrounding area, connect, or take part in an optional group offering
Evening
🥘 Warm, nourishing dinner enjoyed in community
🌙 Evening activity – could be art and creative expression, quite connection in community, ceremony, sound healing, movement, or star gazing
💬 Time for laughter, realness, and being together in whatever way the day calls for
🛏️ Drift into rest with a settled body, a full heart, and no alarm clock
And then, we do it again—each day gently inviting you back into your own rhythm, your own truth, your own becoming.
Your Sanctuary for the Week
Comfortable, Private, and Beautifully Designed Spaces to Rest and Restore
Whether you prefer sleeping under the stars or curling up indoors, we offer a range of thoughtfully curated accommodations to suit different comfort levels—all with a sense of peace, privacy, and beauty.
From luxury platform tents where you can fall asleep to the sounds of nature, to private rooms with ensuite bathrooms in a stunning home on the property, to remodeled barn rooms with charm and comfort—every space is a private sanctuary just for you.
Some rooms include private bathrooms, while others share a bathhouse or shared bath, and all are:
✨ Aesthetically beautiful – designed with natural textures, clean lines, and calming colors
🧺 Fresh and modern – with high-quality linens, cozy touches, and thoughtful details
🌿 Comfortable and clean – each space carefully prepared for rest, reflection, and deep sleep
No matter which option you choose, you’ll have a quiet place to land at the end of each day—a space that invites you to exhale, settle, and feel held.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss (Couples)
This six week virtual support group is for couples (birthing parent + partner) who have experienced loss through infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, terminations for medical reasons, or infant death, whether more recently or in the past.
This group will meet on Wednesdays at 5:00pm to 6:30pm PST from September 10th, 2025 to October 29, 2025 (No sessions will be held on September 24th or October 22nd).
Facilitators: Betsy Winter from RTZ: Hope and Rob Reider from SAD DADS CLUB
RTZ: HOPE and SAD DADS CLUB, in partnership with each other, are offering a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Couples (PAIL) group. This group is for birthing parents + their partners. It will be a closed group, 90 minutes each session and six sessions total.
You will be given an opportunity to share your personal story and hear others as they share their loss experiences. The topics that are covered may include: navigating your loss, the importance of mental health support, self care, navigating relationships that may be affected by your loss, and navigating difficult dates or times of year.
Our hope is you leave this group feeling supported and less alone. We want you to feel connected and carried by other participants. We want you to be resourced with tools and next steps to better support yourself and each other. It is our hope that community will be built with other participants and you will be given the opportunity to grieve, heal, and grow together, within the group setting as well as individually.
This group encompasses all forms of loss that might be experienced on the path to parenthood including miscarriage, stillbirth, terminations for medical reasons, infertility or infant death for singletons or multiples. Whether your loss experience was more recent or in the past this is an introductory support group that will help you to find your footing and build a foundation to your healing journey.
This group is inclusive to all bereaving parents and whomever is grieving the loss of their little one is welcome regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, immigration status, religion or disability. We believe all who join have something to contribute to the group. We do ask that couples/partners attend together weekly as this group is specifically for both of you.
Visit here to learn more about RTZ: HOPE and their mission to find hope and healing after experiencing a devastating loss. Visit here to learn more about Sad Dads Club and their community that uniquely supports grieving fathers.
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
Virtual support groups are 90-minutes in length, with the exception of the session, Share Your Story, where we ask 2 hours be set aside.
Our groups are topic focused and structured in a way that builds on content from the previous week.
Every session has a similar flow. Each group starts with a guided meditation or body-centered mindfulness practice.
The topic of the week is introduced, which includes some education.
Then there will be group sharing in response to a topic-related question and facilitated discussion.
Groups end with a period of reflective sharing. Where relevant, the group may be led in writing, creative expression, or embodiment exercises to support resource building and integration.
How will this support group help me?
These types of losses are very isolating—you will learn that you are not alone.
Our hope is that you will find community with others who have similar loss experiences.
By sharing your story, your loss experience is witnessed by others in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.
You never imagined you’d be in this situation. You will receive guidance and resources for your grieving journey.
Cost: $287 per couple
USE: EQUITYCODE for 50% off of registration
USE: RTZLOVE for 100% off of registration for those impacted by the California fires
Planning For Birth After Loss
Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm PDT/8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Who: Bereaved Parents who are Experiencing a Pregnancy After Loss
Facilitator: Lin Yuan
After the loss of a baby, planning for a subsequent birth can feel incredibly complex and deeply overwhelming. This 90-minute virtual workshop offers supportive, practical guidance to help you prepare for your upcoming birth with greater clarity and confidence. Led by a doula specializing in pregnancy after loss, this workshop will help you explore your options, identify your preferences, and create a birth plan that feels intentional, informed, and uniquely your own.
Key Outcomes:
-Identify practical strategies to reduce overwhelm as you plan for your birth
-Increase your confidence when communicating with your care team
-Feel more informed and empowered in your decision making about your care
-Create a plan that meets your emotional and physical needs during birth and postpartum
Cost: Free
Appreciated Donation: $10.00
Choose the "Pay what you Want Amount" at registration to customize your donation amount.
Meet Our Retreat Facilitators
Are you thinking about joining us on our upcoming retreat in November?
Join Betsy Winter and Kiley Hanish on September 4th at 4:00pm PST to ask any questions you may have about our upcoming RTZ Hope Retreat: Honoring Your Loss.
Spend some time with our retreat facilitators to get any questions you have answered. This will be an informal virtual gathering that will give you a chance to spend some time with our retreat facilitators, answers any questions you may have, and ease your mind about your worries or concerns about the weekend.
You do not have to be registered to inquire about the retreat. Open to anyone who may be considering attending our upcoming retreat in Northern California in November. Also, open to anyone that is registered to attend who wants to meet the facilitators and get any additional questions answered.
Date: Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Time: 4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Host: Betsy Winter and Kiley Hanish
To find out more about our upcoming retreat please visit here.
Grieving Together: Strengthening Your Relationships After Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Pregnancy and infant loss affects more than just the individual - it reshapes the emotional landscape of a couple’s relationship. Grief can deepen connection, but it can also create distance, misunderstanding, and emotional overwhelm.
In this 60- minute workshop designed specifically for couples, we’ll explore the complex impact of baby loss on relationships and offer practical insights and strategies for navigating grief together. With compassion and honesty, we’ll look at how grief may show up differently for each partner, common relational challenges, and the importance of creating space for both shared and individual experiences.
This is a supportive space where both partners can feel seen, understood, and better equipped to walk this path—side by side.
We highly recommend that couples attend together.
Date: Thursday, August 28th. 2025
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT / 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Cost: Free to attend
Choose the "Pay what you Want Amount" at registration to customize your donation amount.
Thanks to generous donors, we’re able to offer events like this at no cost. If you’d like to support this work, a $15 donation helps us continue providing these meaningful conversations and resources to the community.
Donation can be made upon registration.
Or give here: https://rtzhope.org/donate
Or via Venmo: @rtzhope
Grief Support 101: Navigating the Heartbreak of Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Losing a baby is one of the most heartbreaking and isolating experiences a parent can endure. The profound grief that follows such a loss can be overwhelming, with a sense of emptiness and an emotional weight that can feel impossible to carry. In these moments of profound sorrow, it can feel as though the world has shifted in a way that is hard to comprehend, leaving parents feeling lost and alone in their grief. "Grief Support 101" is a compassionate and supportive workshop specifically designed for parents who have recently experienced the unimaginable pain of losing a baby, whether during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Through guided discussions and expert-led insights, participants will learn supportive ways to navigate their grief, address the emotional and relational challenges it brings, and connect with others who have walked a similar path. In these difficult times, the workshop hopes to be a lifeline—an invitation to take small, compassionate steps forward in the midst of pain and to remind parents that they are not alone in their grief.
Host: Betsy Winter
Date: Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm PDT / 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Cost: Free to attend
Choose the "Pay what you Want Amount" at registration to customize your donation amount.
Thanks to generous donors, we’re able to offer events like this at no cost. If you’d like to support this work, a $15 donation helps us continue providing these meaningful conversations and resources to the community.
Donation can be made upon registration.
Or give here: https://rtzhope.org/donate
Or via Venmo: @rtzhope
Ending a Wanted Pregnancy for Couples
If you have made the heartbreaking decision to end a wanted pregnancy for whatever reason, we know that this is a completely devastating decision to make. Maybe it was a Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR), whether you terminated the pregnancy because you were sick or your baby was sick. Maybe the decision to end the pregnancy was due to unexpected life circumstances you found yourself in while pregnant. Whatever the reason - we are sorry and we want you to know - you are not alone. We want to give you a space to grieve your loss. You may be experiencing a range of emotions. And all your feelings are valid, and there are many ways to navigate this process. You are in uncharted territory. We offer support, guidance, and resources from those of us who have walked this journey before you. This group is for couples who have made the difficult decision to terminate a pregnancy for any reason including medical reasons, abortions, life-limiting or life-threatening fetal diagnoses and/or gestational carrier/maternal health issues. Our Ending a Wanted Pregnancy Virtual Support Group will allow you to walk alongside others who have experienced a devastating loss.
The group will meet on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm PDT/6:30-8:00 pm EDT from August 19th - September 23, 2025.
Facilitators: Emily Marlowe
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
Virtual support groups are 90-minutes in length, with the exception of the session, Share Your Story, where we ask 2 hours be set aside.
Our groups are topic focused and structured in a way that builds on content from the previous week.
Every session has a similar flow. Each group starts with a guided meditation or body-centered mindfulness practice.
The topic of the week is introduced, which includes some education.
Then there will be group sharing in response to a topic-related question and facilitated discussion.
Groups end with a period of reflective sharing. Where relevant, the group may be led in writing, creative expression, or embodiment exercises to support resource building and integration.
How will this support group help me?
These types of losses are very isolating—you will learn that you are not alone.
Our hope is that you will find community with others who have similar loss experiences.
By sharing your story, your loss experience is witnessed by others in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.
You never imagined you’d be in this situation. You will receive guidance and resources for your grieving journey.
Cost: $250 per couple
Use EQUITYCODE for 50% discount.
Use RTZLOVE for 100% discount, if you were impacted by the recent California fires.
See details below.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss (Birthing Parent) August 2025
This six week closed virtual support group is for birthing parents who have experienced loss through infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, terminations for medical reasons, or infant death, whether more recently or in the past.
The group will meet on Tuesdays at 5:00 pm-6:30 pm PDT/8:00 pm-9:30 pm EDT from August 5th - September 16th, 2025. Please note: There will be no session on August 19th.
Facilitators: Bethany Allen
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
Virtual support groups are 90-minutes in length, with the exception of the session, Share Your Story, where we ask 2 hours be set aside.
Our groups are topic focused and structured in a way that builds on content from the previous week.
Every session has a similar flow. Each group starts with a guided meditation or body-centered mindfulness practice.
The topic of the week is introduced, which includes some education.
Then there will be group sharing in response to a topic-related question and facilitated discussion.
Groups end with a period of reflective sharing. Where relevant, the group may be led in writing, creative expression, or embodiment exercises to support resource building and integration.
How will this support group help me?
These types of losses are very isolating—you will learn that you are not alone.
Our hope is that you will find community with others who have similar loss experiences.
By sharing your story, your loss experience is witnessed by others in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.
You never imagined you’d be in this situation. You will receive guidance and resources for your grieving journey.
Cost: $150 ($25/session)
Use EQUITYCODE for 50% discount.
Use RTZLOVE for 100% discount, if you were impacted by the recent California fires.
See details below.
Meet Our Retreat Facilitators
Are you thinking about joining us on our upcoming retreat in September?
Join Betsy Winter and Kiley Hanish on Tuesday, August 5th at 4:00pm PST to ask any questions you may have about our upcoming RTZ Hope Retreat: Finding Yourself After Loss. This year’s theme is Rooted Again: Reclaiming the Body After Loss.
Spend some time with our retreat facilitators to get any questions you have answered. This will be an informal virtual gathering that will give you a chance to spend some time with our retreat facilitators, answers any questions you may have, and ease your mind about your worries or concerns about the weekend.
You do not have to be registered to inquire about the retreat. Open to anyone who may be considering attending our upcoming retreat in Northern California in September. Also, open to anyone that is registered to attend who wants to meet the facilitators and get any additional questions answered.
Date: Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Time: 4:00pm PST / 7:00pm EST
Host: Betsy Winter and Kiley Hanish
To find out more about our upcoming retreat please visit here.
Beyond the First Year After Pregnancy and Infant Loss
As the world moves on and the first year passes, many bereaved parents find themselves facing a new wave of challenges, emotions, and shifts—often with less visible support and fewer places to turn. This 90-minute workshop is a space to explore what life can look and feel like in the second, third, and beyond years after pregnancy or infant loss. This is a space for you if you’re wondering “Shouldn’t I be better by now?” or feeling pressure to have moved on.
You are not alone, and there is no expiration date on grief or love. This workshop offers validation, connection, and compassionate tools to support your continued healing journey—no matter how much time has passed.
This workshop is open to birthing and non-birthing parents.
Host: Betsy Winter
Date: Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Time: 4:30pm to 6:00pm PDT / 7:30pm to 9:00pm EDT
Cost: Free to attend
Choose the "Pay what you Want Amount" at registration to customize your donation amount.
Thanks to generous donors, we’re able to offer events like this at no cost. If you’d like to support this work, a $15 donation helps us continue providing these meaningful conversations and resources to the community.
Donation can be made upon registration.
Or give here: https://rtzhope.org/donate
Or via Venmo: @rtzhope
Meet Our Retreat Facilitators
Are you thinking about joining us on our upcoming retreat in September?
Join Betsy Winter and Kiley Hanish on July 21st at 3:30pm PST to ask any questions you may have about our upcoming RTZ Hope Retreat: Finding Yourself After Loss. This year’s theme is Rooted Again: Reclaiming the Body After Loss.
Spend some time with our retreat facilitators to get any questions you have answered. This will be an informal virtual gathering that will give you a chance to spend some time with our retreat facilitators, answers any questions you may have, and ease your mind about your worries or concerns about the weekend.
You do not have to be registered to inquire about the retreat. Open to anyone who may be considering attending our upcoming retreat in Northern California in September. Also, open to anyone that is registered to attend who wants to meet the facilitators and get any additional questions answered.
Date: Monday, July 21st, 2025
Time: 4:00pm PST / 7:00pm EST
Host: Betsy Winter and Kiley Hanish
To find out more about our upcoming retreat please visit here.
Held in Hope: Navigating Maternal/Pregnancy-Related Health Challenges Together
Join us for a compassionate 60-minute gathering for women and birthing parents who have experienced medically complex pregnancies or losses due to maternal health challenges. Includes physical, emotional, and medical complications before, during, and after pregnancy.
Whether you've faced a T-shaped uterus, uterine anomalies, incompetent/dynamic cervix, preeclampsia, HELLP, preeclampsia, PPROM, IVF complications, hyperemesis gravidarum, blood clotting disorders, fallopian tube related challenges, recurrent loss, placental abruption, gestational diabetes, postpartum hemorrhage, PMADS, or other complications, this space offers understanding and connection. These are just some examples, as the list is vast. These complications are often complex, high-risk, and misunderstood by others.
Come ready to share, listen, and be supported in a community that honors your journey and the profound impact of pregnancy-related health challenges.
Host: Betsy Winter
Date: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Time: 4:00pm to 5:00pm PDT / 7:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
Cost: Free to attend
Choose the "Pay what you Want Amount" at registration to customize your donation amount.
Thanks to generous donors, we’re able to offer events like this at no cost. If you’d like to support this work, a $15 donation helps us continue providing these meaningful conversations and resources to the community.
Donation can be made upon registration.
Or give here: https://rtzhope.org/donate
Or via Venmo: @rtzhope
Meet Our Retreat Facilitators
Are you thinking about joining us on our upcoming retreat in September?
Join Betsy Winter and Kiley Hanish on July 7th at 3:30pm PST to ask any questions you may have about our upcoming RTZ Hope Retreat: Finding Yourself After Loss. This years theme is Rooted Again: Reclaiming the Body After Loss.
Spend some time with our retreat facilitators to get any questions you have answered. This will be an informal virtual gathering that will give you a chance to spend some time with our retreat facilitators, answers any questions you may have, and ease your mind about your worries or concerns about the weekend.
You do not have to be registered to inquire about the retreat. Open to anyone who may be considering attending our upcoming retreat in Northern California in September. Also, open to anyone that is registered to attend who wants to meet the facilitators and get any additional questions answered.
Date: Monday, July 7th, 2025
Time: 3:30pm PST / 6:30pm EST
Host: Betsy Winter and Kiley Hanish
To find out more about our upcoming retreat please visit here.
Recurrent Loss + Infertility
This 4-week closed group for birthing parents who have experienced multiple losses and/or reproductive challenges including infertility and secondary infertility on the family building journey more recently or in the past.
The group will meet on Thursdays at 3:30 pm - 5:00pm PST/6:30 pm-8:00 pm EST from June 5th - June 26, 2025.
Facilitator: Betsy Winter
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
Virtual support groups are 90-minutes in length, with the exception of the session, Share Your Story, where we ask 2 hours be set aside.
Our groups are topic focused and structured in a way that builds on content from the previous week.
Every session has a similar flow. Each group starts with a guided meditation or body-centered mindfulness practice.
The topic of the week is introduced, which includes some education.
Then there will be group sharing in response to a topic-related question and facilitated discussion.
Groups end with a period of reflective sharing. Where relevant, the group may be led in writing, creative expression, or embodiment exercises to support resource building and integration.
How will this support group help me?
These types of losses are very isolating—you will learn that you are not alone.
Our hope is that you will find community with others who have similar loss experiences.
By sharing your story, your loss experience is witnessed by others in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.
You never imagined you’d be in this situation. You will receive guidance and resources for your grieving journey.
Cost: $125 ($31/session)
Use EQUITYCODE for 50% discount.
Use RTZLOVE for 100% discount, if you were impacted by the recent California fires.
See details below.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss (Birthing Parent) May 2025
This six week closed virtual support group is for birthing parents who have experienced loss through infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, terminations for medical reasons, or infant death, whether more recently or in the past.
The group will meet on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm-5:00 pm PDT/6:30 pm-8:00 pm EDT from May 21st - June 25, 2025.
Facilitators: Betsy Winter
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
Virtual support groups are 90-minutes in length, with the exception of the session, Share Your Story, where we ask 2 hours be set aside.
Our groups are topic focused and structured in a way that builds on content from the previous week.
Every session has a similar flow. Each group starts with a guided meditation or body-centered mindfulness practice.
The topic of the week is introduced, which includes some education.
Then there will be group sharing in response to a topic-related question and facilitated discussion.
Groups end with a period of reflective sharing. Where relevant, the group may be led in writing, creative expression, or embodiment exercises to support resource building and integration.
How will this support group help me?
These types of losses are very isolating—you will learn that you are not alone.
Our hope is that you will find community with others who have similar loss experiences.
By sharing your story, your loss experience is witnessed by others in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.
You never imagined you’d be in this situation. You will receive guidance and resources for your grieving journey.
Cost: $150 ($25/session)
Use EQUITYCODE for 50% discount.
Use RTZLOVE for 100% discount, if you were impacted by the recent California fires.
See details below.
Beyond the First Year (Birthing Parent) May 2025
This is a 4-week closed group for anyone (birthing/non-birthing parents) who experienced any type of loss (infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, TFMR, or infant death) and is at least one year out from loss experience. This group will support you in processing the more complex emotions of grief and finding deeper understanding & meaning. This group is great for RTZ: Hope Alumni who have attended a retreat and/or support groups with Betsy Winter.
The group will meet on Thursdays at 3:30 pm-5:00 pm PDT/6:30 pm-8:00 pm EDT from May 8th to May 29th.
Facilitators: Betsy Winter
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
Virtual support groups are 90-minutes in length
Our groups are topic focused and structured in a way that builds on content from the previous week.
Every session has a similar flow. Each group starts with a guided meditation or body-centered mindfulness practice.
The topic of the week is introduced, which includes some education.
Then there will be group sharing in response to a topic-related question and facilitated discussion.
Groups end with a period of reflective sharing. Where relevant, the group may be led in writing, creative expression, or embodiment exercises to support resource building and integration.
How will this support group help me?
These types of losses are very isolating—you will learn that you are not alone.
Our hope is that you will find community with others who have similar loss experiences.
By sharing your story, your loss experience is witnessed by others in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.
You never imagined you’d be in this situation. You will receive guidance and resources for your grieving journey.
Cost: $125
Use EQUITYCODE for 50% discount.
Use RTZLOVE for 100% discount, if you were impacted by the recent California fires.
See details below.
Held in Hope: Navigating Pregnancy-Related Health Challenges Together
Join us for a compassionate 60-minute gathering for women and birthing parents who have experienced medically complex pregnancies or losses due to maternal health challenges. Whether you've faced a T-shaped uterus, incompetent/dynamic cervix, preeclampsia, placental abruption, gestational diabetes, hyperemesis gravidarum, blood clots, postpartum hemorrhage, or other complications, this space offers understanding and connection. Share, listen, and be supported in a community that honors your journey and the profound impact of pregnancy-related health challenges.
Host: Betsy Winter
Date: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Time: 4:00pm to 5:00pm PDT / 7:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
Cost: Free
Appreciated Donation: $10.00
Choose the "Pay what you Want Amount" at registration to customize your donation amount.
Honoring Your Loss: A Retreat for Bereaved Mothers
HONORING YOUR Loss:
A Retreat For bereaved Mothers
April 30 - May 4, 2025 | WHISPERTREE RETREAT CENTER
BOONVILLE (MENDOCINO COUNTY), NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
We are honored and excited to host the Return to Zero California Women's Retreat at the beautiful Whispertree in Northern California. This will be a transformative journey over 5 days / 4 nights from Wednesday April 30 to Sunday May 4, 2025.
Are you a mother navigating the profound grief of pregnancy or infant loss? We invite you to a transformative healing retreat designed specifically for you.
At our retreat, you will find a safe and nurturing space where you can connect with others who understand your journey. We know that grief can be isolating, and our compassionate environment encourages sharing stories and emotions in a supportive community.
Led by experienced facilitators, our carefully curated program includes reflective workshops, guided meditations, and expressive art sessions. Each activity is tailored to help you process your feelings, honor your loss, and begin the journey towards integration. We also offer opportunities for nature immersion, allowing you to ground yourself and find peace in the serene surroundings.
This is not just a retreat; it’s a chance to rediscover hope and resilience. You’ll leave with newfound tools for coping, a deeper understanding of your feelings, and connections with fellow mothers who share your experiences.
Join us for 4 nights and 5 days of healing, reflection, and connection. Together, we can create a space of understanding and hope. Registration will be open in December 2024.
Please see our Testimonials and Vision statement to hear about previous retreats we have hosted. We do hope that you will join us.
For questions, email Betsy Winter.
There are 20 total spaces available for this retreat.
More information can be found here.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss (Birthing Parent)
This six week closed virtual support group is for birthing parents who have experienced loss through infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, terminations for medical reasons, or infant death, whether more recently or in the past.
The group will meet on Sundays at 4:30 pm-6:00 pm PDT/7:30 pm-9:00 pm EDT from April 27th - June 1, 2025.
Facilitators: Bethany Allen
What can I expect during a virtual support group?
Virtual support groups are 90-minutes in length, with the exception of the session, Share Your Story, where we ask 2 hours be set aside.
Our groups are topic focused and structured in a way that builds on content from the previous week.
Every session has a similar flow. Each group starts with a guided meditation or body-centered mindfulness practice.
The topic of the week is introduced, which includes some education.
Then there will be group sharing in response to a topic-related question and facilitated discussion.
Groups end with a period of reflective sharing. Where relevant, the group may be led in writing, creative expression, or embodiment exercises to support resource building and integration.
How will this support group help me?
These types of losses are very isolating—you will learn that you are not alone.
Our hope is that you will find community with others who have similar loss experiences.
By sharing your story, your loss experience is witnessed by others in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.
You never imagined you’d be in this situation. You will receive guidance and resources for your grieving journey.
Cost: $150 ($25/session)
Use EQUITYCODE for 50% discount.
Use RTZLOVE for 100% discount, if you were impacted by the recent California fires.
See details below.