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Death Over Donuts at Crozet Library

POSTPONED: MORE DETAILS TO COME

This event has been canceled for January 22nd at the Crozet Library.  We will reschedule soon.

Death Over Drafts at Seven Arrows

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: Monday, January 26, 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Seven Arrows Brewing Company, 2508 Jefferson Hwy, Waynesboro, VA
Price: Admission is free, drinks are up to you

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 pint, share in some good conversation, and let’s toast to living, dying, and everything in between!

Death Over Drafts at Kardinal Hall

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.

Participants are invited to gather in small groups and discuss thought-provoking questions selected by our team of Death Doulas. This is not a lecture; this is a discussion. Together, we’ll create a comfortable space to share stories and make it easier to talk about this inevitable chapter.

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm (Must arrive by 5:45pm to be seated)
Location: Kardinal Hall, 722 Preston Ave, Charlottesville
Price: Admission is free. Drinks are up to you.

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 pint, share in some good conversation, and let’s toast to living, dying, and everything in between!

Please note: This is not a Grief Support Group. If you are grieving and seeking help, please visit our Grief and Healing page for upcoming support groups and other resources.

Book Talk with Darnell Lamont Walker at New Dominion Bookshop

Hospice of the Piedmont is honored to co-sponsor an in-person reading and conversation with death doula and author Darnell Lamont Walker, featuring his new book, Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End at New Dominion Bookshop. Walker will share reflections from his work and explore how storytelling, presence, and compassion can bring healing and peace at the end of life. An audience Q&A will follow.

Where: New Dominion Bookshop, 404 East Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

When: Saturday, March 7th | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited; early arrival is encouraged.

For more information, visit: Darnell Lamont Walker: Never Can Say Goodbye – New Dominion Bookshop

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!

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.