Empathy – People of different circumstances, ages, backgrounds, and personalities will handle grief in their own unique ways. The Retreat’s approach will start with empathy: stretching our mindset, care, and approach where possible in consideration of the perspectives of our team members and those we serve.

Community – The Retreat is a guiding light in the fog — a rare resource for the broader Baton Rouge community and ultimately the state. Through our inclusive grief support services and resources, we not only build community, but we serve all in the broader community who need us. This includes partners and competitors, schools and corporations, faith-based and secular organizations — everyone experiences grief, and that is who we are here for.

Creativity – As with the design of The Retreat facility itself, we pride ourselves in taking creative, sometimes unconventional approaches to holistic grief care and programming. This could mean unique sessions that represent a different take on grief support, it could mean creative partnerships with other organizations, or it could mean original ways to allow loved ones to celebrate and memorialized those they have lost. We are only limited by our imagination.

Sustainability – While The Retreat is a mission-driven facility with a purpose of serving our community, we run it in a way that creates stability and long-term impact. This is inherent in our approach to creating revenue streams and structuring partner relationships. A sustainable Retreat enhances our impact.