ABOUT
The Bardo is a shared dream—and a social impact business—
that supports people on diverse journeys related to death,
loss, and end-of-life. We teach and practice new ways of relating
to our mortality and our purpose here on earth.
MISSION & VISION
Our Mission is to restore reverence to the universal experience of death and
bring more meaning, beauty, and support to every moment along the way.
Our Vision is of a world where death is embraced as a sacred and natural part of life.
Through compassion, community, and intentional care, we aim to transform end-of-life experiences into opportunities for connection, meaning, and shared humanity.
Photos by Christy-Ellen Photography
Together, we reimagine how society experiences death, creating a more compassionate, supportive, and meaningful journey for all. Join us in honoring this sacred part of life by exploring our programs, supporting our mission, or becoming part of our community.
At The Bardo, we are redefining what it means to approach the end of life with care and intention. Grounded in the belief that death is a universal and sacred experience, our work is dedicated to creating spaces where individuals and families will find comfort, connection, and meaning. Our mission and vision guide every aspect of what we do, shaping a community built on compassion and reverence for life’s final journey.
“I want there to be a place in the world where people can engage in one another’s differences in a way that is redemptive, full of hope and possibility.”
- bell hooks
With humility & gratitude...
We gratefully acknowledge the Dakota Peoples on whose ancestral lands we gather, as well as the diverse and vibrant multicultural communities who make this their home today. With humility and a genuine intention to be of service, we lead with our hearts and strive to honor and value wisdom ways outside of
our own. We are forever listening and learning–as we serve as stewards of this land and the many beings who inhabit it.
and the one who makes it all possible.
Our benefactor and founder Deb Fee (lovingly known as Debs). Deb is a benevolent steward of the land and animals and is passionate about reweaving our relationship to the earth and all its living creatures. She is inspired by how the natural world models reciprocity and selfless giving, and seeks to translate that into new models like the gift economy and mutual aid.
Why The Bardo?
Our name was chosen in reverence and reference to bardo, a Buddhist concept and Tibetan term that refers to “an in-between state that gives us the opportunity to prepare for the next stage with full presence,” according to faculty member Tenzin Namdul, a Tibetan medicine doctor and researcher. While we are not
a Buddhist facility, we deeply resonate with this Buddhist concept, and its relevance to modern life.
“I want there to be a place in the world where people can engage in one another’s differences in a way that is redemptive, full of hope and possibility.”
- bell hooks