The Winter Solstice, or longest night, offers an invitation to embrace the darkness as a time for rest, reflection and honoring loss, while holding onto the promise of returning light.

The house will be staged with rooms full of simple grief rituals to explore at your own pace: candle-lighting, memory objects, writing prompts, holiday tradition alternatives, and places to rest or reflect.

A selection of refreshments will be provided. Come as you are. Use the space as you wish. You don’t have to carry the longest night alone.

Hosted by death doulas, Lauren Gil Hayes and Annie Brownsberger.

Suggested donation of $20.

Loss doesn’t go on holiday…Join us for a 90-minute workshop led by death doulas Lauren Gil Hayes and Annie Brownsberger offering an array of practical tips and self-care techniques shaped by their shared personal and professional experience supporting grievers through the holiday season. 

We’ll explore:

• How holidays shape grief (and how grief shapes holidays)

• How grief and joy can coexist • Ways to set boundaries with family, expectations, and tradition

• Simple practices for grounding, support, and self-compassion 

Space is limited, email Annie to secure your spot: annmb918@gmail.com 

Suggested donation of $20

Join us at the Goose Nest for a grief support group geared toward individuals under 30 that have experienced a significant loss and are looking for support or to share their grief experience.

Led by Mary McCall and Whit Martinez.

Email mccallconsulting22@gmail.com with questions.

Street parking available.

Join us at the Goose Nest for a grief support group geared toward individuals under 30 that have experienced a significant loss and are looking for support or to share their grief experience.

Led by Mary McCall and Whit Martinez.

Email mccallconsulting22@gmail.com with questions.

Street parking available.

Join us at the Goose Nest for a grief support group geared toward individuals under 30 that have experienced a significant loss and are looking for support or to share their grief experience.

Led by Mary McCall and Whit Martinez.

Email mccallconsulting22@gmail.com with questions.

Street parking available.

Join us at The Goose Nest, a space in the heart of Goosetown, Iowa City, where conversations about death and grief are welcomed with openness and care.

Whether you're seeking heartfelt connection, logistical or practical support, or space for quiet reflection, you're welcome here. Come with questions, with grief, or just curiosity. Come to share, to listen, to learn, or to rest. You can simply stop in to say “Hello.”

You don’t need to prepare anything. Come as you are. Everyone is welcome.

Join us at The Goose Nest, a space in the heart of Goosetown, Iowa City, where conversations about death and grief are welcomed with openness and care.

Whether you're seeking heartfelt connection, logistical or practical support, or space for quiet reflection, you're welcome here. Come with questions, with grief, or just curiosity. Come to share, to listen, to learn, or to rest. You can simply stop in to say “Hello.”

You don’t need to prepare anything. Come as you are. Everyone is welcome.