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.
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.
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and the one who makes it all possible.
Mend is the dream and daily practice of 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 translatethat into new models like the gift economy and mutual aid.
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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.
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Proud Member of the Omega Home Network
Our home is part of the Omega Home Network, a growing community of Social Model Hospice Homes, Comfort Care Homes, and Homes for the Dying. This network addresses the gaps in end-of-life care by providing non-medical, comfort-based support for individuals in their final months and days of life.​
As an Omega Home, we embrace the following principles:
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We provide a home-like environment designed for compassionate, person-centered care.
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Our care is non-medical and operates in collaboration with each resident’s hospice care team.
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We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded by the support of our community and families.
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Volunteers and caregivers—our “extended family”—help create a nurturing, inclusive space.
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Our home is rooted in and reflective of the unique spirit of our local community.
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​Omega Homes serve as havens of peace, comfort, and dignity for people nearing the end-of-life, filling a vital role that complements existing medical and hospice services. With over 100 homes across the United States, the Omega Home Network is reimagining how we approach care during life’s final chapter, and we are honored to be part of this transformative movement.