January 22–25, 2026 | Mt. Lebanon Retreat Center | Dallas, TX area
📍 Learn more about the retreat center here: mtlebanoncamp.com
Retreat Resources
Sign up to be emailed on the hard days
Share Your Photos Here! Photo Circle
Widow Goals Retreat Store Items
Empowered Widows Empower Widows Etsy Store
Widow Goals Book, Workbook, & Leader Guide
Author Night Books
Singing Through Fire: A Memoir of Finding Surprising Joy in Life’s Darkest Trials- Lara Silverman
The Day Sad Arrived- Kathleen Sawyer
Joy Overcame Sorrow- Jerry L. Woodbridge
Field Guide for Widows: How to Navigate the Journey You Didn’t Choose – Ryane Oakley
Because I Lived It: Surviving Widowhood- Kathryn Monaco- Douglass
Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse – Michelle Bader Ebersole
Taking the Widow Goals Support System to Your Church
All information, including a video to send to your pastor here
Widow Goals Leadership
Do you want to bring a Widow Goals group to your local community? Click here for application
Widowed 2 Soon Podcasts Featuring WG Speakers ( you can look them up by name)
Resources for Kids
Partner with Us
Widow Goals is a nonprofit organization. Donations allow us to:
- Keep retreat pricing low for widows
- Provide scholarships
- Support widows through groups, resources, and outreach year-round
Every gift—large or small—helps a widow feel seen, supported, and not alone.