Connecting in Our Community

Stewing for a Cause

Hosted by the Rapidan Baptist Church, this annual event benefits Hospice of the Piedmont and the Cancer Research Institute, supporting care, comfort, and peace for patients and families. Enjoy delicious homemade Brunswick Stew, with all the fixings, while making a meaningful impact. Pre-ordering is not necessary, but a convenient way to get yours on the run.

Date: Saturday, November 8
Time: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. (this is a pickup only event)
Location: Madison Fire Hall 1223 N Main St, Madison, VA 22727
Price: By donation

Southern Living House 2025

Southern Living’s 2025 Idea House has arrived in Keswick, and Hospice of the Piedmont is proud to be named a Charitable Partner.

This national showcase celebrates the comfort, connection, and beauty a home can offer—values we definitely understand. Most hospice patients want to be at home, and we know how the right space can make time with loved ones even more meaningful.

Date: Now through December 21, 2025
Time: Thursday – Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm & Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm
Location: Keswick Estate 626 Hunt Club Rd, Keswick, VA, 22947
Tickets: $43.73

Want to make an even bigger difference? Volunteer at the Idea House and choose Hospice of the Piedmont as your beneficiary. 

Death Fest

Join us for a day of education, self-reflection, and creative expression focused on the experience of being mortal humans who love and grieve together. Learn about choices regarding the dying process, after-death body care, and green burial. Connect with ancient, inner, and collective wisdom around dying and grief. Experience the art and songs, knowledge and skills of members of our community who regularly tend the hearth of death and dying.

Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Time: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Location: Panorama Natural Burial, 3550 Reas Ford Lane, Earlysville, VA 22936
Tickets: Space is limited. Advance registration is required. Admission price is by donation.

Hospice of the Piedmont is pleased to partner with Woven Roots Collective and Panorama Natural Burial on this special community event.

Death Over Drafts at Patch Brewing Co.

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: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Patch Brewing Co.
Address: 10271 W. Gordon Ave, Gordonsville, VA
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 pint, share in some good conversation, and let’s toast to living, dying, and everything in between!

Memorial Illumination

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you, your family, and friends for our 34th Memorial Illumination. Each year, this heartfelt gathering offers a moment of reflection, remembrance, and community. In the spirit of the season, we come together to honor the lives of those we’ve lost, finding comfort and connection through the light we share.

The Illumination is free and open to the public, regardless of Hospice of the Piedmont affiliation. 

Charlottesville Illumination

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: First Presbyterian Church
500 Park St, Charlottesville, VA

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Culpeper Illumination

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Culpeper United Methodist Church
1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper, VA

Both events will include a short program with live music, reflection, and fellowship.