Connecting in Our Community

Obituary Writing Workshop at Crozet Library

“Obituaries have next to nothing to do with death and absolutely everything to do with life.” — Margalit Fox

Ribbon Cutting & Open House

Join us on Thursday, April 16, as we celebrate the newly renovated Culpeper Regional Office with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by an open house. We’re excited to welcome our community, friends, and partners to see our refreshed space and learn more about the compassionate care we provide to patients and families.

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 11:30 am
Place: Hospice of the Piedmont – Culpeper Regional Office
Location: 1200 Sunset Lane, Suite 2320, Culpeper, VA

All are welcome to stop by, connect with our team, and celebrate with us. We hope to see you there!

Courage on Tap: Transforming Silence into Strength

As part of the Tom Tom Festival—a weeklong celebration of music, art, and ideas that brings thousands together to explore community, creativity, and connection—Courage on Tap: Transforming Silence into Strength offers a deeply human and interactive workshop experience.

Aligned with the Festival’s 2026 theme of courage—inviting participants to engage in bold conversations and confront meaningful topics—this session creates space to explore one of society’s most persistent taboos: death and dying.

In a welcoming, small-group setting, participants will be guided by trained facilitators and death doulas through thoughtful prompts using tools like The Death Deck and adapted Five Wishes workbooks. Inspired by Hospice of the Piedmont’s Death Over Drafts program, the workshop blends storytelling, reflection, and conversation to foster openness, connection, and clarity.

Rather than focusing on endings, Courage on Tap reframes the conversation as an opportunity to live more intentionally—encouraging attendees to embrace vulnerability, share experiences, and carry these meaningful discussions into their everyday lives.

Death Over Drafts at Barking Rose

Death Over Drafts is an evening of community, connection, and casual conversation about death. But don’t worry, this isn’t a gloomy affair. We’re here to celebrate the full cycle of life. Together, we’ll create a comfortable space to share stories and make it easier to talk about this inevitable chapter.

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Barking Rose Brewery
Address:9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton, VA 20186
Price: Admission is free, and drinks are on you! (RSVP to come)

Leading the discussion is Beth Eck, the Director of End of Life Doula Services at Hospice of the Piedmont. Everyone’s welcome! So grab a glass, share in some good conversation, and let’s toast to living, dying, and everything in between!

Abiding with Grief: A Conference on Presence, Compassion, and the Living Body

Hospice of the Piedmont presents Abiding with Grief: A Conference on Presence, Compassion, and the Living Body.  The conference will be an experiential conference dedicated to meeting grief with gentleness, curiosity, and care. This conference will invite participants to slow down and learn how to work with clients who are grieving. Through guided workshops and embodied practices, participants will explore how grief is held physically and emotionally, and how mindful presence can create space for compassion, grounding, and resilience.

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: 11576 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, VA 22740

Why Attend?

• Understand the neurobiological and somatic impact of grief

• Learn accessible mindfulness and body-based interventions

• Gain trauma-informed strategies to integrate grief work into practice

Click to View Featured Workshops and Agenda

Who Should Attend:
Counselors, therapists, social workers, school counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals supporting clients through bereavement and loss. Hospice of the Piedmont is seeking approval for continuing education credit. Please check back for updates.

This conference is free of charge, but space is limited. Thanks to PATH Foundation’s Better Together Fund for making this event possible.

Spring Memorial

Hospice of the Piedmont invites you to join with families, friends, staff, and volunteers to remember loved ones who have died during the past year. We will honor them through special readings, music, and sharing thoughts and memories. Light refreshments will be served at the memorial.

Charlottesville:
May 4, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville

Culpeper:
May 6, 2026
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Culpeper United Methodist

Please bring a single-stem flower with you to honor your loved one. This will be used during the remembrance ritual.

HOP 5K Run/Walk

JOIN US! The 25th Annual Hospice of the Piedmont 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, starting at 8:00 am. Refreshments and an awards ceremony will follow. Everyone is welcome on the beautiful course through Keswick Estate, including the Memorial Mile, which honors those we’ve lost.

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 8:00 am
Location: Keswick Estate, Charlottesville, VA

If you can’t participate in the event but still want to support HOP, you can make a gift by clicking the link below.

Piedmont Golf Classic

Join us fore a day of golf and help support Hospice of the Piedmont. Presented by Virginia National Bank, this special event combines the love of golf with the spirit of giving, supporting the vital services provided by Hospice of the Piedmont.

Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Time: 8:30am
Location: Fauquier Springs Country Club, Warrenton, VA

Can’t participate in the event but still want to support HOP? Click the link below for sponsorship opportunities or participate in our 50/50 Drawing.