The Green House Retreat
A Grief Support Capital Campaign
The Green House Retreat will be a place of healing and restoration for families who have experienced transformational loss. Nestled near the ocean on Cape Cod, it will draw upon the natural beauty and rhythm of the sea to help grieving families find peace and connection. Families from across the U.S. will be welcomed here, free of charge, for a week of rest, reflection, and renewal.
"As a family who knows the profound pain of losing a child, we understand how vital it is to have space away from the demands of daily life — a place to breathe, to remember, and to begin imagining a future again. During their stay, families will have time to establish new rhythms, create new memories, and take meaningful steps forward together."
-Nick & Susie Shaw
The Green House Retreat is named in memory of our son William, who loved the color green – a color that also symbolizes natural growth and vitality. We are creating The Green House Retreat to be a source of light and hope for families facing the darkness of grief. A home that is specifically curated to bring comfort to grieving families. A sanctuary for families to rest, recover, and just spend time together. A place for hope.
The Green House Retreat $2,500,000 Funding Goal
$2,000,000
$200,000
$300,000
Purchase, upgrade and furnish 3000 sf property
Soft costs, including campaign costs and professional fees
The Green House Retreat Launch Fund
The Green House Retreat Impact
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Creates nation’s first private retreat curated for grief support for families with children under 18.
2
Interior design promotes healing, connection and calm; therapeutic elements included in both interior and exterior for family members of all ages.
3
Supports up to 52 grieving families per year during crucial first 36 months after a death, fostering hope and a new beginning as families begin to emerge from despair.
4
Expresses care and kindness from others who understand the enormous stresses faced by families in recovering from a transformational loss.
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Ocean location at Cape Cod draws on healing power of a special region.
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Initiates a potentially replicable model for grief support in other areas of the country.
The Green House Retreat
Kindess Hearth
The Kindness Hearth will celebrate the caring community that makes the Green House Retreat possible. Donor names and remembrances will integrated into the fireside gathering space at levels appropriate for each giving tier.
Naming Opportunities
$ 1,000,000 Building Naming
$ 500,000 Major Room Naming - Kitchen, Living Room
$ 250,000 Bedroom Naming, Play Area, Garden
Founders Circle
$ 100,000
or 5 years at $20,000
Sustainer Circle
$50,000
or 5 years at $10,000
Friend Circle
$25,000
or 5 years at $5,000
Builder Circle
$10,000
0r 5 years at $2,000
Community Circle
$5,000
or 5 years at $1,000
Head to our giving website to make an online donation now.
The Green House Retreat Get in Touch
We are in the early phase of The Green House Retreat capital campaign, meeting with potential Kindness Hearth Donors. At this time the project timing will depend on the success of these important conversations as we build a Kindness Hearth community for Green House Retreat.
For information on how you can become involved, please contact us!
