Institute Retreat | A Sacred Pause: Reflecting on Mortality, Legacy, and Love with Here To Honor

In the relentless pace of daily life, how often do we stop to ask: What does it mean to live well? What will we leave behind—not just in possessions, but in presence, in love, in the stories that remain?

Here to Honor, in collaboration with Goldenwood Institute, invites you to a mini-retreat of deep reflection—a sacred pause to sit with our mortality, not as something to fear, but as a lens through which to see life with greater clarity.

Legacy planning is more than a logistical process; it is a profoundly emotional, relational, and spiritual practice. It calls us to consider not just the documents we leave, but the values, wisdom, and love we impart. Through guided reflection, small group discussion, and contemplative exercises, we will create space to explore these deeper questions—fostering presence, honesty, and intentionality. Drawing from contemplative Christian traditions, we will also engage in meaningful practices like conducting a life review and creating an ethical will. These frameworks help us honor our past, discern what matters most, and shape a future filled with meaning.

Whether you are in a season of care-taking for a loved one, seeking clarity in your own next steps, or simply feeling the weight of time’s passing, this gathering will provide both tools and spiritual grounding for navigating the journey ahead. This is more than an event; it is an invitation. A moment set apart. A time to listen, to imagine, and to shape a legacy that speaks of love, wisdom, and hope.

Details:

When: Postponed – new date to be announced, likely this summer

Where: The Hub NYC – 109 E 31st St. New York, NY 10016

Cost: Choose your Tier – A Pricing Model Rooted in Generosity & Relationship

At Goldenwood, we believe in a gift economy—where our work and giving is not transactional but part of a relational and generative system. Like a root network, where some trees bear more fruit in one season and others in another, this pricing approach allows for a shared ecosystem of flourishing—some contribute more so that others may receive, and all are sustained together.

Our tiered pricing model reflects this, allowing participants to contribute at a level that aligns with their capacity while supporting the mission to see work revived by love. We invite you to participate in a way that reflects your own season and capacity.

1. Full Value (Sustainable Tier) – $75
Reflects the true cost and value—while balancing affordability—including the unseen work that makes this a meaningful and transformative experience. Includes a light lunch and all materials.

2. Covering Costs (Supported Tier) – $55
Covers only the essentials—venue and materials—ensuring the program is financially viable. Includes a light lunch and all materials.

3. Generative Giving – $100 (or choose amount)
Goes beyond covering costs, helping make our programs accessible to others and investing in the long-term flourishing of this work. Includes a light lunch and all materials.

Registration:

Stay tuned to register when the rescheduled date is announced!

About your Guide:

Eva Ting is the Founder/CEO of Here to Honor, a social enterprise that cultivates community around end-of-life learning through offering death education and hosting social events. Eva also participated in Goldenwood’s inaugural Dream Forum cohort in 2020, which was a meaningful time for her development of Here to Honor.

Prior to starting Here to Honor, Eva served as the Director of W83 Ministry Center at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. With a career in events production and arts management, her interests lie in cultivating spaces for community engagement and designing experiences that invite the public to participate in thoughtful conversations as well as thoughtful action. Eva completed end-of-life doula training with INELDA (International End-of-Life Doula Association), and she holds a B.A. in English and B.S. in journalism from Boston University, and an M.A. in visual arts administration from New York University.

About Here to Honor: Since its founding in 2020, Here to Honor has envisioned end of life as a journey that can actually lead to stronger relationships and being more fully engaged in the present. We believe that death, as a shared human experience, can be approached with hope and togetherness. Our mission is to cultivate community around end-of-life learning so that everyone feels supported in facing mortality and equipped to make informed decisions.