A Mother's Day Tea
for Daughters Living
Without Mothers
Because Mother's Day Feels Different When Your Mom Is No Longer Here
Date & Time:
May 8-9, 2027
Location:
Wildflour and Fields Studio (664 Golf Club Road, Unit 3), Hamilton, Ontario
For many people, Mother’s Day is filled with flowers, family gatherings, and celebration. For others, it’s one of the most difficult days of the year.
It can bring a quiet ache that feels impossible to explain, a longing to hear her voice, to ask for advice, to share life’s newest milestones. Or simply to spend one more afternoon together.
Grief doesn’t disappear simply because time has passed—and it certainly doesn’t pause for holidays. Mother’s Day has a way of bringing those emotions back to the surface, even decades after losing your mother.
This retreat won’t take away your grief, but it will remind you that you don’t have to carry it alone.
Together, we’ll spend the afternoon remembering our mothers, honouring their lasting impact on our lives, and finding comfort in the company of women who understand.
Sometimes, the greatest gift we can receive is realizing we’re not the only ones carrying this loss.
Is This Experience Right for You?
This Mother’s Day Tea was thoughtfully created for daughters missing their mothers and those who would appreciate spending the afternoon surrounded by compassion, understanding, and community. You may find comfort here if:
- Mother’s Day has become one of the hardest days of the year
- You wish you had somewhere to go where your grief doesn’t need to be explained
- You miss sharing life’s milestones with your mother
- You’re looking for meaningful connections with women who truly understand
- You’d like to honour your mother’s memory in a gentle, supportive environment
- You’re ready to care for yourself while remembering the woman who helped shape your life
There are no expectations: you can speak, listen, laugh, cry, or simply be. Everything you bring into the room is welcome.
Meet Your Facilitator,
Salvina Castiglione, R.S.W., B.S.W., B.A
This gathering is deeply personal to me.
I lost my own mother at nineteen years old. Since then, I’ve experienced many Mother’s Days wishing she were still here—to celebrate milestones, offer advice, or simply share a cup of tea.
Professionally, I’ve spent more than 35 years helping individuals navigate grief, loss, and life’s many transitions. Personally, I know there is something uniquely painful about Mother’s Day when your mother is no longer beside you.
That’s why this gathering exists—to offer the kind of space I wish I’d had. One where daughters living without their mothers can spend Mother’s Day surrounded by kindness, compassion, and women who understand this journey without needing an explanation.
What To Expect
This is more than a Mother’s Day Tea; it’s an afternoon of remembrance, reflection, connection, and gentle healing.
A Beautiful, Welcoming Setting
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed into a peaceful, thoughtfully curated space where you can simply exhale. Everything has been intentionally designed to create an atmosphere of warmth, comfort, and belonging.
Tea, Lunch, & Conversation
Enjoy a delicious lunch and afternoon tea while sharing meaningful conversation with women who understand what Mother’s Day feels like without a mother. There is no pressure to speak—but many women find comfort in realizing they no longer have to explain their grief.
Guided Reflection
Throughout the afternoon, I’ll gently guide the group through thoughtful reflections that honour both our mothers and ourselves. Together, we’ll make space for gratitude, grief, hope, and healing.
A Table of Remembrance
You’re invited to bring a framed photograph of your mother to place on our shared remembrance table. We’ll create a beautiful tribute celebrating the women whose love continues to shape our lives.
A Meaningful Release Ceremony
We’ll conclude with a symbolic ceremony designed to honour our grief while creating space for hope, self-compassion, and continued connection with our mothers in new and meaningful ways.
Connection That Lasts Beyond the Day
Last year’s gathering became a place where strangers found connection, grief was met with understanding, and women discovered the comfort of being surrounded by others who simply “got it.” Many left feeling seen, supported, and less alone.
Your Investment
This gathering is an opportunity to honour your mother while also caring for yourself. Your registration includes:
- A thoughtfully facilitated Mother’s Day gathering
- Afternoon tea and a delicious lunch
- Guided reflection and supportive group discussion
- A remembrance table and symbolic release ceremony
- Self-care prize giveaways
- Meaningful connections with women who understand your journey
- An official receipt for the therapeutic portion of the event that may be eligible for reimbursement through your extended health benefits
To preserve the experience’s intimate nature, spaces are intentionally limited.
A Mother's Love Never Leaves Us
Our mothers shape us in countless ways. Even after they’re gone, their love, their lessons, and their memories continue to live within us.
This Mother’s Day, instead of carrying your grief alone, allow yourself to be surrounded by women who understand. You’re worthy of a place where your mother’s memory is honoured. You’re worthy of feeling supported. And you’re worthy of knowing that you’re not alone.
I’d be honoured to spend Mother’s Day with you.