Camp Widow® is a unique and incredible experience created by Soaring Spirits International that provides both practical tools and relevant resources for widowed persons rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of the death of a spouse or partner. Built for those who are widowed, by those who are widowed, the Camp Widow event provides understanding, community, and hope. This Camp Widow event will be held from Friday, March 15 - Sunday, March 17, 2024 in downtown Tampa.

The most important thing that Camp Widow provides to the widowed people who attend is an in-person community of others who are making their way through widowhood one day at a time. Campers come from around the world to meet other widowed men and women face-to-face, and to experience the camaraderie that this event creates.

You might imagine these gatherings are morose, but you will find that the truth is quite the contrary. Among peers, lifted up by understanding, and validated in the uniqueness of every person’s grief recovery…the mood at Camp Widow is hopeful, positive, and uplifting. Camp Widow is a life changing experience for widowed men and women; we’d love to share this hope-filled weekend with you, or someone you love!

Soaring Spirits holds two Camp Widow weekend events each year in the US. Offering a community of understanding and support, Camp Widow is an inclusive, secular event focused on hope and healing through the grieving process. 

Your conference fee for Camp Widow^® will include the following:

• Friday: Access to a full day of workshops, discussions, and intensive seminars
• One ticket to the Friday evening Welcome Reception
• Saturday: Continental breakfast
• Saturday: Keynote address
• Saturday: Access to a full day of workshops, discussions, and intensive seminars
• One ticket to the Soaring Spirits Semi-formal Banquet
• Sunday: Closing workshop and one ticket to our Farewell Breakfast buffet

*Registration Notice: Due to the changes in our event programming in 2025, we will be unable to offer refunds or transfers for registrations to 2024 Camp Widow events. We appreciate your understanding, and ask that you consider this policy before completing your registration. Your registration is non-refundable.

The cost of the hotel is $279/night in our room block and is first come first served to registered campers only. When you register you will receive a link to book a room until the block is sold out. Refunds will not be issued due to the block being full. Please take this into consideration when booking your registration to attend.

*COVID-19 MANAGEMENT POLICY:

Each camper assumes the risk in regards to exposure to COVID-19 due to their attendance at our event. We will no longer be requiring proof of vaccination status or proof of a negative test. However, in order to create a safe physical space that supports emotional wellbeing, for which Camp Widow is known, we highly recommend that each camper considers a self test prior to leaving for camp. Please be prepared with a contingency plan should you test positive for COVID-19. Each camper will be responsible for themselves should they need to quarantine or be unable to attend Camp Widow due to a positive test result.

Please note: ADA compliant service animals and certified therapy dogs may be on site throughout this event. No other animals will be permitted.