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SOMATIC WISDOM & RENEWAL
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SOMATIC WISDOM & RENEWAL
4.92132 reviews
Up to 20 in group
June 7, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Community.
- Meditation.
- Nature.
- Hiking.
About this Retreat
Lisa Roll, LPC, BC-DMT, RYT200, is a licensed therapist and board-certified dance/movement therapist at Samaritan Counseling, and yoga instructor. Lisa is known for her somatic approach for processing thoughts and emotions, restoring the body as a place of resilience, and offering compassion toward oneself and others. She provides embodied practices for regulating the nervous system through breathwork and mindful movement, and she is passionate about sharing skills that increase day-to-day joy and easeful living. Lisa has presented at conferences and international settings, and she offers classes and retreats that empower personal insight and transformation.
Lisa may be contacted at lisa.roll@sbcglobal.net.
Cindy Novelo,CMMT, E-RYT200, YACEP, invites you to fall into grace – to discover peace and joy in every moment of this wondrous and sacred life. An award-winning singer/songwriter, certified yoga and mindfulness meditation teacher, speaker, and ovarian cancer survivor who has been influenced by seventeen years of life overseas and a lifetime of spiritual seeking, it is Cindy’s deepest desire to help the world find healing through the unveiling of the heart and the letting go of the things that divide. Cindy is founder and owner of Cindy Novelo Music Wellbeing Yoga where she combines music, yoga, and mindfulness practices to help people find peace, healing, and happiness in their everyday lives. You can learn more about Cindy, her music and work at www.cindynovelo.com.
Details of this retreat
A Day Retreat: Cultivating Embodied Wisdom
June 7, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Lisa Roll & Cindy Novelo
Cradled by the forest, Somatic Wisdom & Renewal is an invitation for exploring a compassionate relationship with our embodied wisdom…by listening and learning to trust our inner sensations, breath, movement, and imagery.
On this summer’s day, join us for personal discovery and relaxing renewal.
Lisa Roll will lead insightful embodied explorations, and
Cindy Novelo will grace the day with music, mindful movement, and meditation. Together they offer relaxing somatic experiences through:
Breathwork - Mindful Movement - Sound Bath - Guided Meditations
The day’s exploration allows for:
Learning to listen to the body’s natural wisdom and guidance
Attuning to the rhythms of our physical body and the breath of life
Unwinding, relaxing and reclaiming the flow of our sacred bodies
Who this is for:
- All levels are welcome - no experience necessary
- Anyone who wants to expand and deepen into their personal somatic/body wisdom
- Those seeking inner balance, renewed energy, and calm amidst the storms of life
Meals:
Lunch and dinner offer nourishing vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options
Fee: Commuters - $160 Includes lunch and dinner (There are no cabins available this weekend, so this will be a one-day only event.)
Schedule:
8:30 - 9:00 CHECK IN – Dining Hall
9:00 - 9:30 WELCOME & ORIENTATION/Lisa & Cindy – Chapel
9:30 - 10:45 MINDFUL MOVEMENT & SOUND BATH/Cindy – Chapel
11:00 - 12:15 RHYTHM & FLOW/Lisa – Bede
12:30 - 1:30 LUNCH
1:30 - 2:30 SENSORY FORAGING: A forest walk/Lisa & Cindy - Bede
2:30 - 3:20 A NEW EMBODIED STORY/Lisa -Chapel
3:30 - 4:20 MINDFUL MOVEMENT: Release & Let Go/Cindy – Chapel
4:45 - 5:30 CLOSING CIRCLE/Lisa & Cindy– Bede
5:30 - 6:30 DINNER Together
You are welcome to walk the grounds and to reflect until dusk…
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June 7, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Lisa Roll & Cindy Novelo
Cradled by the forest, Somatic Wisdom & Renewal is an invitation for exploring a compassionate relationship with our embodied wisdom…by listening and learning to trust our inner sensations, breath, movement, and imagery.
On this summer’s day, join us for personal discovery and relaxing renewal.
Lisa Roll will lead insightful embodied explorations, and
Cindy Novelo will grace the day with music, mindful movement, and meditation. Together they offer relaxing somatic experiences through:
Breathwork - Mindful Movement - Sound Bath - Guided Meditations
The day’s exploration allows for:
Learning to listen to the body’s natural wisdom and guidance
Attuning to the rhythms of our physical body and the breath of life
Unwinding, relaxing and reclaiming the flow of our sacred bodies
Who this is for:
- All levels are welcome - no experience necessary
- Anyone who wants to expand and deepen into their personal somatic/body wisdom
- Those seeking inner balance, renewed energy, and calm amidst the storms of life
Meals:
Lunch and dinner offer nourishing vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options
Fee: Commuters - $160 Includes lunch and dinner (There are no cabins available this weekend, so this will be a one-day only event.)
Schedule:
8:30 - 9:00 CHECK IN – Dining Hall
9:00 - 9:30 WELCOME & ORIENTATION/Lisa & Cindy – Chapel
9:30 - 10:45 MINDFUL MOVEMENT & SOUND BATH/Cindy – Chapel
11:00 - 12:15 RHYTHM & FLOW/Lisa – Bede
12:30 - 1:30 LUNCH
1:30 - 2:30 SENSORY FORAGING: A forest walk/Lisa & Cindy - Bede
2:30 - 3:20 A NEW EMBODIED STORY/Lisa -Chapel
3:30 - 4:20 MINDFUL MOVEMENT: Release & Let Go/Cindy – Chapel
4:45 - 5:30 CLOSING CIRCLE/Lisa & Cindy– Bede
5:30 - 6:30 DINNER Together
You are welcome to walk the grounds and to reflect until dusk…
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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
Program Price
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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
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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Just what I needed
After a year of moving from out of state, supporting a friend through dying and settling into a new community, these days of silence were just what I needed. The Forest is truly a place of peace with powerful energy spots.
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Great service
My retreat filled a need in me for silence and a decent degree of solitude in a setting that is (mostly) about that. This is a great service. Much appreciated.
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Wonderful stay
I had a wonderful stay at the Forest. I especially love the daily meditation times and walking on the labyrinth. It is always so peaceful there and the staff is warm and friendly. The meals are great too. It’s a place I will continue returning to!
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Refresh and Reset Retreat March 2025
This was my first visit to the Forest of Peace. What a beautiful place! The hiking trails were plentiful, the scenery magnificent, the staff was kind and caring and it was a lovely weekend to be surrounded by nature's healing magic.
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