Spring Equinox Refresh and Reset: Radical Resilience with Pleasure, Power, and Purpose
Retreat Highlights
- Community.
- Meditation.
- Nature.
- Hiking.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Details of this retreat
In rhythm with the emergence of Spring, we will gather with the guidance and healing properties of nature and the animal kingdom at the Forest and awaken from the quiet beauty and sacred stillness of Winter. The Spring Equinox invites us to return to balance with clarity of purpose and resilient intention.
Through reflection, mindfulness, meditation, and the gentle awakening of our energy bodies through movement, we will emerge from the protection of our cocoons, connect with our inner wisdom, and plant new seeds of becoming the light we want to most be and see in the world.
During this retreat you will:
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the forest, allowing the sights and sounds of nature to foster peace and rejuvenation.
Cultivate presence and awareness through guided mindfulness practices, helping you to center and ground yourself - especially important during our rapidly changing world!
Participate in meditation sessions that will help you connect more deeply with your inner self and reconnect with your personal power and purpose.
Engage in gentle dancing and movement to awaken and align your energy centers, while fostering resilience and vitality.
Take time to reflect on your experiences and insights through guided journaling activities.
Nurture your mind, body, and soul in a safe, supportive circle of fellow ‘travelers’ on our shared expansive journey of renewal and transformation.
Participate in ceremonies that honor the Spring Equinox and the universal and personal renewal it brings.
Abbreviated Schedule
Spring Equinox REFRESH and RESET Retreat
Friday March 21, 2025
3:00-5:00 p.m. Check-in
4:30 p.m. Meditation in Chapel (optional)
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Evening Group Session- Bede
Saturday March 22, 2025
7:30- 8:00 a.m. Rise and Shine Gentle Moving Meditation (Carol)
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast in silence
9:15- 11:45 a.m. Morning Group Session- Bede
12:00 p.m. Meditation in Chapel (optional)
12:30 Lunch
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Free Time- Individual Mentoring ($35/$65) with Carol available, nature walks, naps, reflection, ? Zen garden cleansing, re-seeding
4:00 – 5:15 p.m. Group Session
5:30 p.m. Dinner
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Fireside Circle/Group Session /Art
Sunday March 23, 2025
8:00-9:00 a.m. Breakfast in silence
9:15-10:45 a.m. Morning Group Session
11:00 a.m. Brunch
12:00- 1:30 p.m. Group Session/Closing Circle Read More
Schedule
Hiking.
Nature.
Labyrinth.
Zen Garden.
Getting Here
Directions
Take Hwy 64 West past the town of Sand Springs; exit at 177 West Avenue.
Turn RIGHT on 177 West Avenue and drive about 1 mile to Anderson Road.
Turn LEFT on Anderson Road.
Continue about ½ mile to the entrance to the Shell Creek West housing division.
Turn RIGHT into Shell Creek West housing division.
Turn RIGHT at Lakeview Drive.
Continue until you see Monastery Road.
Turn RIGHT onto Monastery Road until you come to the parking lot for Osage. Read More
Accommodation
Our guest cabins provide a cozy and simple spot in the Forest to focus on what truly matters during your retreat. Many guests comment that they experience deep peace upon arriving at the Forest. Staying in a guest cabin allows you to experience the serene rest that comes with sleeping in the woods. STANDARD CABINS Our standard cabins feature a full bathroom, heating and air conditioning, and WiFi access. They include: Twin beds Bathroom with shower Bed linens, pillows, blankets, and towels Hair dryer Desk Dresser Comfortable chair Alarm clock Hand soap Makeup remover wipes Tissues Insect repellent Umbrella Flashlights GUEST HERMITAGE Our guest hermitage cabin is located in a private spot with big picture windows for looking out at the forest. This cabin features two rooms and a larger bathroom. There is a microwave, small refrigerator, plates, mugs, and eating utensils. A private deck is perfect for experiencing the wonder of the forest in solitude. This cabin includes: Twin beds Bathroom with shower Bed linens, pillows, blankets, and towels Hair dryer Desk Dresser Comfortable chair Alarm clock Hand soap Makeup remover wipes Tissues Insect repellent Umbrella Flashlights
Commuter: Saturday Only
Upgraded Cabin: Mary (#6)
Upgraded Cabin: Scholastica (#10)
Hermitage: Guadalupe (#12)
Single Occupancy (Private Cabin)
Double Occupancy (Shared Cabin with Roommate)
Venue & Amenities
Our retreat center also has a trail system along wooded bluffs with views of Shell Lake and downtown Tulsa. You can rent a cabin to experience the peaceful setting overnight for your own personal retreat. Our rental rates include three meals a day in our dining room, where you'll eat alongside other guests and residents of our community. The Forest also offers a full range of programs and retreats on meditation and spiritual topics.
You have a range of options to experience meditation in a way that suits you. You might choose to join our resident community for meditation held Tuesday through Saturday at 7:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, or 4:45 p.m., and on Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in our Meditation Chapel. Here you'll experience a meditation of 25 to 45 minutes with others who can help guide you.
Or, you may wish to simply rake the Zen Garden as you contemplate the prayer flags in the trees overhead. If you prefer to move while meditating, walking the labyrinth or hiking the trails will give you a chance to reconnect with nature. The Cave of the Mothers provides you with a dark, quiet place where you will be amazed by the sound of your chanting reverberating all around you. Read More
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Customer Reviews
Had to cancel
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Excellent experience
Lovely day of peace and zen
Lovely
The grounds are beautiful as well. Looking forward to coming back when it’s warmer to enjoy the forest for all it is. Read More