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Spent a few hours on the trails. Enough elevation change, but not too much. Beautiful place.
Fiber Arts Retreat 2026
Top Rated
Fiber Arts Retreat 2026
4.89177 reviews
141 Monastery Rd, Sand Springs, OK, USA
Up to 25 in group
May 1 - 3, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Community.
- Meditation.
- Nature.
- Hiking.
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
Fiber Arts Retreat at the Forest
We're excited to offer this gathering once again for all of our fiber arts friends!
Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, spinners--anyone who works with yarn, thread, needles, hooks, or any other fiber arts tool--all are welcome!
This is a relaxing weekend where you can participate in learning sessions from your fellow crafters, "knit and natter" around the Forest living room or in the Community Center, and bask in the beauty that is a Forest of Peace spring weekend.
All skill levels--even beginners!--are welcome
Bring a friend and share a cabin for the weekend!
Schedule:
Friday
4:30 p.m. Meditation
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Opening session
(Free time to practice your crafts until bedtime)
Saturday
Breakfast in silence until 9 a.m.
8:00 a,m. Meditation
9:00 a.m. Skills sharing
11:00 a.m. Tea and crafting
Noon Meditation
12:30 p.m. Lunch
(Afternoon free time to craft, hike, take a nap, etc.)
4:30 p.m. Meditation
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Reflecting on crafting as a spiritual practice
(Evening crafting until bedtime)
Sunday
(Breakfast in silence until 9 a.m.)
8:00 a.m. Meditation
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Closing and goodbyes!
Cost for the whole weekend (Includes housing, program, and meals):
Standard Cabin Single: $250
Standard Cabin Double: $390
Upgraded cabin or Hermitage Style Cabin Single: $320
Upgraded cabin or Hermitage Style Cabin Double: $490
Commuter (Includes dinner on Friday, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday): $110
We're excited to offer this gathering once again for all of our fiber arts friends!
Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, spinners--anyone who works with yarn, thread, needles, hooks, or any other fiber arts tool--all are welcome!
This is a relaxing weekend where you can participate in learning sessions from your fellow crafters, "knit and natter" around the Forest living room or in the Community Center, and bask in the beauty that is a Forest of Peace spring weekend.
All skill levels--even beginners!--are welcome
Bring a friend and share a cabin for the weekend!
Schedule:
Friday
4:30 p.m. Meditation
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Opening session
(Free time to practice your crafts until bedtime)
Saturday
Breakfast in silence until 9 a.m.
8:00 a,m. Meditation
9:00 a.m. Skills sharing
11:00 a.m. Tea and crafting
Noon Meditation
12:30 p.m. Lunch
(Afternoon free time to craft, hike, take a nap, etc.)
4:30 p.m. Meditation
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Reflecting on crafting as a spiritual practice
(Evening crafting until bedtime)
Sunday
(Breakfast in silence until 9 a.m.)
8:00 a.m. Meditation
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Closing and goodbyes!
Cost for the whole weekend (Includes housing, program, and meals):
Standard Cabin Single: $250
Standard Cabin Double: $390
Upgraded cabin or Hermitage Style Cabin Single: $320
Upgraded cabin or Hermitage Style Cabin Double: $490
Commuter (Includes dinner on Friday, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday): $110
Schedule
Meditation.
Hiking.
Nature.
Labyrinth.
Zen Garden.
Hiking.
Nature.
Labyrinth.
Zen Garden.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Osage Forest of Peace, 141 Monastery Rd, Sand Springs, OK, USA
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.
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.
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
Cabin #1 (Gertrude)
Cabin #10 (St. Scholastica--Upgraded Cabin)
Cabin #12 (Guadalupe--Hermitage Style/Two Rooms)
Cabin #13 (Mechtilde)
Cabin #14 (Clare--One Queen Sized Bed)
Cabin #2 (Hildegard)
Cabin #4 (Placid)
Cabin #5 (Sophia)
Cabin #6 (Mary--Upgraded Cabin)
Cabin #7 (St. Bendict)
Cabin #8 (Brigid--Hermitage Style/Two Rooms)
Cabin 3 (Maur)
Commuter: Full Weekend
Includes all retreat sessions and all meals from Friday supper through Sunday brunch. Overnight lodging is not included.
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.
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.
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.
What's Included
- Meals.
- Meditation.
What's Not Included
- Airfare.
Customer Reviews
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Wisdom whispering OFOP
Every time I come here I feel like I can clarify most anything on the trails or in the chapel... Today I felt lucky to be out on the trails amongst the trees, moss, bluffs, boulders, birds and deer.
Also feeling fortunate because the staff is so wonderful.
What a treasure we have here with the Osage Forest or Peace!
Also feeling fortunate because the staff is so wonderful.
What a treasure we have here with the Osage Forest or Peace!
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Favorite Place
This is my favorite place to be. David and the staff are wonderful and it’s so peaceful
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I cherish this time of peace.
Attended the Saturday morning meditation session sponsored by Tulsa Zen Sangha in December and January. It is such a beautiful and still setting. Meditating with like-minded people in a comfortable and welcoming space is a gift, and as a special bonus, lunch is always delicious. Take drive, it’s not too far. Walk in the woods, walk the labyrinth, stay in a cabin a couple of nights or attend one of their events. Enjoy this wonderful place.
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Peaceful Place
Enjoyed a peaceful personal retreat with my girlfriends in January. Beautiful time of year to visit for winter contemplation and meditation. Lovely hosts! David led a poignant meditation, and the volunteers are all so kind and knowledgeable. Vast library for anyone and everyone.
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