Candy, your dream about visiting a very unusual beach called The Shed, which is man-made and very strange, is quite intriguing. Beaches in dreams often represent a place of transition, where the elements of earth and water meet, symbolizing the conscious mind (earth) and the unconscious mind (water). The fact that this beach is named 'The Shed' could signify a place of storage, where you might be keeping certain memories or experiences that you are not ready to fully process or let go of yet.
The man-made aspect of the beach suggests that this is a constructed or controlled environment, possibly indicating that you are trying to create a safe space for yourself to explore these deep emotions and memories. This could be related to the process of coping with your loss, as you mentioned that you are widowed. The strangeness of the beach might represent the unfamiliar territory of navigating life without your partner, which can feel disorienting and surreal at times.
Given the name 'The Shed,' it might also imply a place where you are 'shedding' old layers of yourself, perhaps working through old grief, and making way for new growth. The fact that it was very strange could reflect the unusual and unexpected feelings or situations you are encountering during this transitional period in your life. It’s important to acknowledge that the dream might be providing you with a symbolic space to process these complex emotions.