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Forest of Peace retreat
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Full Moon Forest Bathing
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Full Moon Forest Bathing
4.92126 reviews
Up to 25 in group
April 12, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Community.
- Meditation.
- Nature.
- Hiking.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Emmie Brenzel has over thirty years of experience in holistic health and wellness as a Registered Nurse, Health Coach, Healing Touch Practitioner, Spiritual Director, and Forest Therapy Guide. She has developed and taught classes on Energy Health and Wellness and The Healing Power of Nature. Emmie graduated from the Osage Forest of Peace School of Spiritual Direction and has been Certified as a Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. She operates a local business, Ozark Forest Therapy, providing Eco-Spiritual Direction, leading Forest Meditations, and Guiding Forest and Full Moon Walks.
Details of this retreat
Full Moon Forest Bathing at Osage Forest of Peace
Saturday April 12th, 2025, from 6:30-8:30 pm
Price: $40 for the walk; Dinner (Optional) is an additional $15
Enjoy a spring evening bathing in the gentle peace of the Osage Forest. Join Forest Therapy Guide Emmie Brenzel for a slow wander in the Forest soaking in nature’s healing energy during the fade of evening and the rise of the full “Pink Moon.” Forest Therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku or Forest Bathing, a wholistic practice which connects participants with their natural world to enhance health and wellness. Participants will be invited to slow down, awaken their senses, and activate their imaginations. There will be opportunities for silence, observation, listening, and optional group sharing. This adventure concludes with a tea ceremony. Indoor and outdoor options will be available to accommodate forest access and mobility concerns. Participants should dress in layers keeping in mind temperatures will cool quickly after sundown. Walks will be limited to fifteen participants. Read More
Saturday April 12th, 2025, from 6:30-8:30 pm
Price: $40 for the walk; Dinner (Optional) is an additional $15
Enjoy a spring evening bathing in the gentle peace of the Osage Forest. Join Forest Therapy Guide Emmie Brenzel for a slow wander in the Forest soaking in nature’s healing energy during the fade of evening and the rise of the full “Pink Moon.” Forest Therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku or Forest Bathing, a wholistic practice which connects participants with their natural world to enhance health and wellness. Participants will be invited to slow down, awaken their senses, and activate their imaginations. There will be opportunities for silence, observation, listening, and optional group sharing. This adventure concludes with a tea ceremony. Indoor and outdoor options will be available to accommodate forest access and mobility concerns. Participants should dress in layers keeping in mind temperatures will cool quickly after sundown. Walks will be limited to fifteen participants. Read More
Schedule
Meditation.
Hiking.
Nature.
Labyrinth.
Zen Garden.
Hiking.
Nature.
Labyrinth.
Zen Garden.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
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Directions
FROM TULSA:
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
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
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Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Entering the Forest is a peaceful experience and you'll have the opportunity to meditate in a beautiful Meditation Chapel with large windows looking out into the woods. Other meditation areas include a traditional Zen Garden, a woodland labyrinth for walking meditation, and an underground meditation chamber (the Cave of the Mothers) with wonderful acoustics for chanting.
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
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
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Breakfasts are a self-serve buffet style with cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, toppings such as nuts and raisins, hard-boiled eggs, and a variety of milks from dairy to dairy free. On weekends, we additionally offer a variety of breads and toppings for toast.
Lunch is our main meal of the day and is eaten together in community. Before the meal, we all circle around the table for a blessing and to introduce ourselves. Food options typically include a meat, a variety of vegetables, tofu or other protein for vegetarians, salad bar, and a healthy dessert.
Supper is a light meal and is eaten together in community. Food options typically include a hearty soup, a meat, a variety of vegetables, crackers, salad bar, and a healthy dessert.
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What's Included
Customer Reviews
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Beautiful and peaceful
My experience was very peaceful and the scenery was gorgeous. I will definitely be returning.
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Love this place
It's a retreat center without an ego. Just grace and graciousness, in a real and grounded human way. It's a joy to spend time here.
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Day of Zen💛
What a magical escape just 20 minutes away from Tulsa. The silent meditation fills the room with reverence and community. We got to walk the grounds and connect with the trees and light. 🌳 ☮️ ☀️
After a healthy lunch we sat again, this time with a soundscape and live sound medicine.
Closing out the experience with cacao ceremony was unforgettable.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read More
After a healthy lunch we sat again, this time with a soundscape and live sound medicine.
Closing out the experience with cacao ceremony was unforgettable.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read More
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My First Time
Enjoyed myself 100%. Hiked all the trails, and even though Spring hasn't started, so no green/color yet, I absolutely loved it - so peaceful! I am looking forward to attending one or two retreats there this year. GREAT FIND so close to home!!!
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