Faith's Lodge — Hotel in Town of Oakland

I just got back from a Bereaved Moms Retreat here. What an amazing place! I lost my 27 year old daughter 3 years ago (So Nicole’s review below is incorrect. They have different retreats for different age groups. 2 of the moms had lost sons over 30.) and was referred to Faiths Lodge by 2 different couples that have been here before.

At the Lodge, the minute you walk in, you feel comfy and cozy. What a beautiful space! There’s 3 floors and then “The Nest” above. The main floor has a great room with a cozy fireplace and plenty of seating. A huge kitchen with 2 large tables as well as bar stools under a huge counter top island. A craft room as well as public restrooms and an elevator. The bottom floor has suites and a cute little library. While there, we made Memorial Crafts, got massages, did Yoga, got a one-on-one therapy session with the amazing Barb, ate like queens from the fabulous Chef Lynn, and our “Lodge Mom” Esther was just the sweetest. The rooms are very clean and spacious. My room “Kaitlyn’s Suite” on the 2nd floor, had a private bathroom, fireplace, comfy bed, couch, TV, desk, mini fridge, and private balcony/deck. There is WiFi and my phone had great cell service.

I would love to one day come back in the summer or a non Winter/Snow month to be able to enjoy the outside grounds. I highly recommend if you’ve lost a child to please visit Faiths Lodge. You won’t regret it. You will leave with a fuller heart than you arrived with and new friends for life (that unfortunately know your pain all too well). We’ve already started planning a reunion trip...

I recently stayed at Faith’s Lodge. The people that run the place are so kind,considered, and knowledgeable about what you are there for. I felt comfortable and cared about as soon as I walked in the door. The whole place was sparkling clean and comfortable. MY room was large peaceful and the view from my large window was amazing. My Son's name was mentioned by the loving, kind, warm staff on many occasions. That ment so much to me. The food and snacks were plenty.The peace was so comforting I can't say enough about the great experience. I stayed in Ethans room and was truly blessed by the journey's I read the stories I read. I then was able to share my son Jesse's story. 7 other family's were there with aloss of a son. All stories were different but the same. We lost one of our children young or older still our babies. I decorated a rock for my Jesse and was able to put it in a special, peaceful place. We all put a decorated birdhouse together to remain there on that peaceful peice of land. I'm going to go with a big word phenomenal because it was phenomenal for me to be there, share my story and I want to thank everyone for making my stay a wonderful time.Faiths Lodge is a place were hope lives on. Dawn...

Faith’s Lodge was a wonderful way to help process my family’s grief over the loss of our daughter. The lodge is beautiful and well kept. You feel understood the minute you get there. No one asks you for anything, you are there to relax and remember. Meeting others who get it was priceless. You all share that pain and loss even though you may come from different walks of life. Other children including babies are welcome. There’s programming and activities for both the adults and kids. It’s healing for your whole family. There’s weekend programs for parents only, families with children, and others as well. You can walk on the paths around the property adorned with the artwork and names of the children who are being remembered. There’s a library to sit and relax in, as well as a main room where you can socialize. A craft room to paint something in remembrance of your child ... it’s peaceful. You’re there to do as much or as little as you want. It’s priceless. I could speak my daughter’s name and tell her story in an environment...