Connecting in Our Community
To realize our vision of reimagining the way our community views and experiences serious illness, dying, and grief, Hospice of the Piedmont hosts regular events throughout Central Virginia.
- To learn more about our ongoing bereavement support groups, visit our Grief and Healing page.
- For information about our grief support programs for children, visit our Kids’ Grief and Healing page.
- For details on our fundraising events, visit our Giving page.
Upcoming Events
Obituary Writing Workshop at Augusta County Library
“Obituaries have next to nothing to do with death and absolutely everything to do with life.” — Margalit Fox
Discover what that means in Hospice of the Piedmont’s Obituary Writing Workshop. Through guided reflection, discussion, and writing prompts, participants will explore how to shape an obituary that reflects what truly matters to them. Together, we’ll consider questions of purpose, audience, and tone; gather the essential facts of a life; and review examples ranging from straightforward to warm or even humorous.
Whether you leave with a complete draft, a meaningful beginning, or simply a clearer sense of how you want your life remembered, this workshop offers a thoughtful opportunity to reflect, prepare, and give your loved ones the gift of your own words.
Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Location: Augusta County Library
Address: 1759 Jefferson Hwy. Fisherville, VA 22939
Death Over Drafts at Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery
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, March 24, 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery.
Address:154 Winery Ln, Leon, VA 22725
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!
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Art & Dying at The Center
Art & Dying uses artwork as a lens to explore how we see and experience death. In a small group setting at The Center at Belvedere, you will look closely at a few pieces selected from The Fralin Museum of Art’s collection, guided by an art educator and a hospice death doula. This is not an art history lecture. It is a conversation that invites openness, shared interpretations, and new ways of thinking about the end of life.
Date: March 31, 2026
Time: 5:15-6:45 p.m.
Location: The Center at Belvedere
Address: 540 Belvedere Blvd., Charlottesville, VA 22901
Price: Free. RSVP Required Due to Limited Space
Obituary Writing Workshop at Crozet Library
“Obituaries have next to nothing to do with death and absolutely everything to do with life.” — Margalit Fox
Discover what that means in Hospice of the Piedmont’s Obituary Writing Workshop. Through guided reflection, discussion, and writing prompts, participants will explore how to shape an obituary that reflects what truly matters to them. Together, we’ll consider questions of purpose, audience, and tone; gather the essential facts of a life; and review examples ranging from straightforward to warm or even humorous.
Whether you leave with a complete draft, a meaningful beginning, or simply a clearer sense of how you want your life remembered, this workshop offers a thoughtful opportunity to reflect, prepare, and give your loved ones the gift of your own words.
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Location: Crozet Public Library
Address: 2020 Library Avenue, Crozet, VA 22903
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!
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!
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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?
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Understand the neurobiological and somatic impact of grief
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Learn accessible mindfulness and body-based interventions
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Gain trauma-informed strategies to integrate grief work into practice
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Who Should Attend:
Counselors, therapists, social workers, school counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals supporting clients through bereavement and loss.
This conference is free of charge, but space is limited. Thanks to PATH Foundation’s Better Together Fund for making this event possible.
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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.
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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.
Learn More & RegisterCommunity Presentations
Interested in creating your own event with Hospice of the Piedmont? We’re proud to offer free educational talks to the community. Visit our Request a Presentation page to explore available topics and request a speaker.
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