Welcome to The Light Within Retreats
Grief can be a lonely place. We are here to help.
Grief can feel overwhelming, like a weight you’re not sure you’ll ever lift. It’s a pain that touches every part of your being, leaving you searching for a way forward. Grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide can especially leave loved ones feeling like the pain is just too much to carry.
We invite you to take a breath and join us in Sayulita, Mexico, a peaceful haven where healing hearts find hope. Surrounded by nature’s beauty, you’ll have the space to honor your pain, reconnect with your light, and begin to see the possibility of joy again.
You don’t have to face this alone—we’re here to help you take the first step toward healing.
We are… The Light Within Us All.
We offer a safe, serene place of profound transformation for the grieving.
We are a non-profit organization that provides onsite healing centers for those who are struggling to cope after suicide. With both individual and group excursions available, our mission is to provide care and comfort to those struggling with loss.
We combine traditional therapeutic methods —with holistic modalities — and the power of the ocean— to help you find joy once again.
You do not need to try and heal alone. We are here to show you how to restore your own light once again.
Come join us at one of our intimate retreats, where a safe and supportive atmosphere awaits.
Riding the waves of grief.
We believe there are a number of similarities between grief and the ocean. But the one thing we have witnessed firsthand, is the transformative power of surfing as a proven, therapeutic method for coping with loss.
That is why we offer an immersive experience where guests can embrace the healing benefits of the ocean by riding waves. Whether you are new to surfing or have been catching waves for a lifetime, we believe in the healing power of the waves (las olas).
There is nothing more satisfying to us than seeing someone find joy again while learning to surf.
Our retreats focus on every aspect of healing the mind, body, and spirit. Located in the magical coastal communities in Nayarit Mexico, we provide safe anonymity when dealing with loss. Whether you want to sign up for one of our individual programs or you want to join us at one of our intimate group settings, our programs are designed with healing at the forefront. We invite you to join us where we will help you build a roadmap to go inward to find joy again.
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
-Brene Brown
Upcoming Retreats
We are currently booking individual packages and group retreats by email only. Please contact us at info@thelightwithin.org if you are interested in attending one of our upcoming healing retreats.

Give the gift of light to someone in grief today.
Chances are, you or someone you know has lost a loved one and are suffering silently in grief. We provide 90% of our funding directly to our families in need. Our intimate retreats support:
Suicide Widows & Widowers who are grieving the sudden loss of their partners.
Military spouses grieving the loss of yet another noble veteran.
Parents who have lost a child or adolescent.
Teenagers who have lost a friend or parent.
Your contribution to our mission is greatly appreciated.
“As I journey on this road discovering who this new me is ~ surrounded by such kind souls here ~ as I awaken to my new life and my calling. I understand there will be peaks and valleys. There will be highs and the lowest of lows. But I got this. I’m feeling all the feels. I am fully alive once more. ”