What We Carry, Quietly: Grief in the Heart of Leadership

Workshop Details & Essentials for Attendees

Learn More About the Workshop
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 Location

45 River Road, Suite 8, Summit, NJ 07901

(A beautiful private studio space in the heart of Summit)

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Schedule

Friday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Doors open 30 minutes before start time for check-in, coffee/tea, and quiet settling in.

Begin the Process of Letting Go

TRAVEL & PARKING

Driving In

  • Less than 30 minutes from most of Essex, Union, and Middlesex counties.

  • About 45–60 minutes from Monmouth County, NYC, and Hudson County.

Public Transit

  • NJ Transit (Midtown Direct).

  • Take the Summit Station stop — a 5-minute Uber/Lyft or 15-minute walk to the venue.

This Is Where Healing Begins

Parking

  • Free onsite parking available behind the building.

  • Overflow parking at adjacent lots or street parking on River Rd.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Water bottle or travel mug

  • Layers or a cozy sweater (temps vary in the space)

  • Journal + pen

  • Any personal comforts (scarf, fidget item, grounding stone, etc.)

  • Light snacks if you have specific dietary needs (refreshments provided)

NEARBY LUNCH & COFFEE SPOTS

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Here’s a few walkable/local favorites for lunch or coffee breaks:

Lunch/Bites

  • The Committed Pig – brunchy burgers & sandwiches (Summit)

  • Marigolds – upscale deli, vegan & gluten-free friendly (Summit)

  • Roots Cafe – grab-and-go bowls, juices (Berkeley Heights)

  • Green Point Juicery – plant-based smoothies & wraps (Summit)

Coffee/Treats

  • Boxwood Coffee Roasters – chic café space, great for journaling

  • DRIP Coffee – cozy and walkable from venue

  • Reeves-Reed Arboretum Café Cart (seasonal) – serene outdoor setting

Lead with Less Weight on Your Heart

PLACES TO STAY

Make It a Weekend

For those coming from farther away (Monmouth, NYC, etc.)

A luxurious hotel room with a large bed, multiple pillows, a red bed runner, a flat-screen TV on a stand, a seating area with two chairs, a small table, a couch, a floor lamp, and three round windows showing a cityscape outside.

FEATURED STAY

The Albion Summit Hotel

Address: 570 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
Phone: (908) 273-3000
Website: bylandmark.com

Newly renovated, this stunning historic hotel is located just 5 minutes from our workshop venue. The Albion features 100 hotel rooms, on-site dining at Felina Restaurant, beautifully updated interiors, and is walkable to downtown Summit.

 Ideal for Attendees Who Want

  • Elegant accommodations

  • Walkability to food, coffee, shopping

  • A boutique retreat feel

  • Nightly Rate Estimate: Starting from $219

Say Yes to Healing That Honors Your Leadership

Notes

Hotel

Location

Quaint, boutique, local charm

DeBary Inn

Summit

Stylish, upscale, 20 min from venue

Archer Hotel

Florham Park

Spa-like vibes, 15 mins from venue

Hilton Short Hills

Short Hills

Perfect to pair with a beach day

The Asbury Hotel

Asbury Park

WEEKEND RECHARGE IDEAS

If you’re staying for the full weekend or building in rest time

  • Perfect for a quiet walk

  • Hot tubs, saunas, rest lounges

  • Bookstores, boutiques, brunch

  • Beach town energy, 1–1.5 hrs away

  • Cute cafés, artisan shops, indie bookstores