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Personal Overnight Retreat
During a personal retreat, you structure your own time and select for yourself how best to be present to the Sacred. You can take time to be alone and read, journal, sit in silence, walk in the woods, be creative, or whatever calls to you.
Personal Overnight Retreat Weekend
During a personal retreat, you structure your own time and select for yourself how best to be present to the Sacred. You can take time to be alone and read, journal, sit in silence, walk in the woods, be creative, or whatever calls to you
Day of Zen with Tulsa Zen Sanha October 2025
The Tulsa Zen Sangha welcomes you to join them for a simple day of silence consisting of seated meditation, walking meditation, breaks, chanting, and sharing a wonderful meal provided by the Forest.
"Be Still and Know" With Swami Sankarananda
This silent retreat is open to all sincere truth seekers. Sacred space is provided and maintained, all participants are asked to observe & respect silence within scheduled times and remain at Osage Forest of Peace during the full extent of the retreat if possible.
Honoring Our Ancestors and Saints
The Celts called it Samhain; in the Christian tradition, the festivals of All Saints and All Souls come around the same time of year; and, in traditional Mexican culture, it is remembered as Dia de lost Muertos. Join us as we celebrate a time of year when the harvests have ended, and we turn our faces toward the oncoming winter months–time spent in reflection on the faithful departed in our lives.
Oblate Sunday Meeting
The Sands Springs Oblates of St. Benedict that meet at the Osage Forest of Peace are affiliated with the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at their Monastery in Clyde, Missouri.
Full Moon Forest Bathing at Osage Forest of Peace
Enjoy a peaceful evening at the Forest, while bathing in the celestial energies of this full moon autumn day. Join Forest Therapy Guide Emmie Brenzel for a slow wander in the woods with gentle pauses to soak in nature’s healing. We will witness the fade of daylight, delight in the magic of twilight, and welcome the rise of the Super Full “Beaver Moon.”
The Forest: Your Companion for Health and Wellness
This weekend retreat will inspire and empower participants to connect with nature, themselves, and the peace of The Osage Forest. Participants will be invited to slow down, quiet their mind chatter, silence their inner critics, listen loudly, walk softly, encourage their curiosity, and engage their senses to connect with nature.
Personal Overnight Retreat Weeked
During a personal retreat, you structure your own time and select for yourself how best to be present to the Sacred. You can take time to be alone and read, journal, sit in silence, walk in the woods, be creative, or whatever calls to you.
Day of Zen with Tulsa Zen Sangha November 2025
The Tulsa Zen Sangha welcomes you to join them for a simple day of silence consisting of seated meditation, walking meditation, breaks, chanting, and sharing a wonderful meal provided by the Forest.
Personal Overnight Weekend Retreat
During a personal retreat, you structure your own time and select for yourself how best to be present to the Sacred. You can take time to be alone and read, journal, sit in silence, walk in the woods, be creative, or whatever calls to you.
Oblate Sunday Meeting
The Sands Springs Oblates of St. Benedict that meet at the Osage Forest of Peace are affiliated with the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at their Monastery in Clyde, Missouri.
Day of Zen with Tulsa Zen Sangha December 2025
The Tulsa Zen Sangha welcomes you to join them for a simple day of silence consisting of seated meditation, walking meditation, breaks, chanting, and sharing a wonderful meal provided by the Forest.
Oblate Monthly Meeting
The Sands Springs Oblates of St. Benedict that meet at the Osage Forest of Peace are affiliated with the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at their Monastery in Clyde, Missouri.
Oblate Monthly Meeting
The Sands Springs Oblates of St. Benedict that meet at the Osage Forest of Peace are affiliated with the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at their Monastery in Clyde, Missouri.
Introduction to Spiritual Companionship
This course, taught by David MacDonald, draws on the book Anam Cara by John O’Donohue, as well as other supplemental articles and weekly discussions, in order to provide participants with an introduction to spiritual growth and formation, and to help build practices and skills for a life of spiritual companionship.
Each week we’ll explore a theme that deepens our understanding of companionship with the Divine, one another, and ourselves
February 3 Welcome and Introductions to one another and the course; Setting our intentions for the course.
February 10 “The Mystery of Friendship”
During this session, we will explore the multiple meanings of friendship, what “soul friendship” entails, and how you can build soul friendships in your own life.
February 17 “Silence is the Sister of the Divine”
During this session, we will explore the role of silence in contemplative life, particularly in the context of soul companionship, as well as how silence can become a source of strength in your relationships and daily life.
February 24 “Heartful Work Brings Beauty”
During this session, we will explore the relationship between the contemplative life and the active life of our everyday encounters, and how to maintain a balance between the two.
March 3 “Aging-An Invitation to New Solitude”
During this session, we will explore spiritual formation across the lifespan, with special emphasis on the stages of life that we find ourselves in now.
March 10 “A Beautiful Death”
During this session, we will explore the meaning of death and dying in the context of a contemplative life, as well as how to be present to the process of dying with those we love and cherish.
March 13-15: Retreat at the Forest
This intensive weekend will complete the course, and will include time in small group discussion about the material we’ve covered in the previous sessions, some new teaching drawing on a variety of spiritual traditions, and a “next steps” session to help us navigate where we go from here. The weekend will also include meaningful ritual to help set the tone for our time together, meditation practice in the tradition of the Forest of Peace, healthy and delicious meals, and time for contemplation and rest.
Weekly sessions will be on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on Zoom, and technical assistance will be available as needed.
This course is for anyone who is seeking to go deeper into their own spiritual practice, those open to learning from the wisdom of many faith traditions, and those who are looking for renewal in this time of their life. We aim to provide you with practices and friendships that will sustain your journey long after the course ends.
Cost: $700 (includes weekly sessions and retreat)-- Early bird price of $600 if registered by December 31st. We are committed to making this experience accessible–payment plans are available, and those who register and make their first payment by the early bird deadline will pay the early bird price.
Oblate Monthly Meeting
The Sands Springs Oblates of St. Benedict that meet at the Osage Forest of Peace are affiliated with the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at their Monastery in Clyde, Missouri.
Oblate Monthly Meeting
The Sands Springs Oblates of St. Benedict that meet at the Osage Forest of Peace are affiliated with the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at their Monastery in Clyde, Missouri.
Oblate Monthly Meeting
The Sands Springs Oblates of St. Benedict that meet at the Osage Forest of Peace are affiliated with the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at their Monastery in Clyde, Missouri.
Oblate Sunday Meeting
The Sands Springs Oblates of St. Benedict that meet at the Osage Forest of Peace are affiliated with the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at their Monastery in Clyde, Missouri.
Sacred Becoming: Menopause Rite of Passage Retreat 2025
Join certified menstruality and menopause mentor Jeni Enns for a nourishing weekend of support and learning about the initiatory gifts of perimenopause and menopause, and claim your experience in a rite of passage ceremony.
Day of Zen with Tulsa Zen Sanha September 2025
The Tulsa Zen Sangha welcomes you to join them for a simple day of silence consisting of seated meditation, walking meditation, breaks, chanting, and sharing a wonderful meal provided by the Forest.
Seeking Balance and Gratitude at the Autumn Equinox
Join us for a weekend to celebrate the traditional harvest season, and the day that marks equal day and night before the journey towards the winter solstice begins. The weekend will include a harvest celebration, a forest bathing event, and time to reflect and celebrate the Equinox.
Oblate Sunday
The Sands Springs Oblates of St. Benedict that meet at the Osage Forest of Peace are affiliated with the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at their Monastery in Clyde, Missouri.
REPLENISH and Embody Your Flow
Discover embodied practices that bring a deep
sense of fluid renewal, fulfillment, and peace within.
Personal Overnight Retreat Weekend
During a personal retreat, you structure your own time and select for yourself how best to be present to the Sacred.
Closed for August Sabbath
Every year the Forest closes to daytime and overnight guests for the month of August for a summer sabbath. This annual sabbath allows our resident community and staff to practice respite and renewal and the land has some time to rest.
Preparing for the Forest Sabbath
Spend time in the peaceful surroundings of the Forest and help us prepare for the quiet time of the August sabbath.
SOUND BATH AT THE OSAGE FOREST OF PEACE
Join a special sound bath after the Day of Zen.
Day of Zen with Tulsa Zen Sangha July 2025
The Tulsa Zen Sangha welcomes you to join them for a simple day of silence consisting of seated meditation, walking meditation, breaks, chanting, and sharing a wonderful meal provided by the Forest.
Personal Overnight Retreat-July 18-20
Stay in a cabin overnight for your own personal retreat. Option to add on a Reiki session for an additional cost!
Personal Overnight Retreat Weekend
Stay in a cabin overnight for your own personal retreat. Option to add on a Reiki session for an additional cost.
Closed to Overnight Guests
We will be closed to overnight guests this weekend so that our residents and staff can celebrate the holiday weekend. You are still welcome to come this weekend as a day visitor.
Personal Overnight Retreat-June 27-29
Stay in a cabin overnight for your own personal retreat. Option to add on a Reiki session for an additional cost!
Summer Solstice Retreat: Reflections on Midsummer
Join us as we take time out of the heat of the summer to reflect on where we've been and where we're going, with what we wish to do with our "one wild and precious life."
Somatic Wisdom and Renewal One Day Retreat
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.
Personal Overnight Retreat-June 6-8
Stay in a cabin overnight for your own personal retreat. Option to add on a Reiki session for an additional cost!
Anam Cara: Exploring the Celtic Concept of Soul Friendship
“The deepest things that you need are not elsewhere.
They are here and now in that circle of your own soul.
Real friendship and holiness enable a person
to frequently visit the hearth of [their] solitude;”–John O’Donohue, Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom
Have you ever felt lonely, even in the midst of a great crowd or a loud party?
Do you long for deep connection with others, but find it hard to make connections that go beyond small talk and chit-chat?
Do you yearn for a better way–deeper friendships, that last the test of time, and that weather all the storms of life?
Then you may be looking for Anam Cara, a Celtic phrase meaning “soul friend.”
Join us for a weekend of exploring this mystical concept, which transcends what we normally think of as friendship and friendliness, and goes to something deeper–the depths of our souls in community with other, like-minded people.
We will spend some time in conversation, listening to one another, silent reflection, and connection with the earth as we seek to become, and recognize in others, the quality of Anam Cara.
Schedule:
Friday–
1:30-4:30 p.m. Registration and settling in
4:30 p.m. Meditation
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony in the Meditation Chapel
7:30 p.m. Session one: Introduction (What is “Anam Cara,” and how do we recognize it?)
9:00 p.m. Quiet Hours Begin
Saturday–
7:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast in silence
8:00 a.m. Morning Meditation (will be held outside in the labyrinth, weather permitting)
9:30 a.m. Session 2: Connecting with our own souls.
11:00 a.m. Break
12:00 p.m. Noon Meditation
1:30 p.m. Free Time
3:00 p.m. Afternoon Tea
4:30 p.m. Afternoon Meditation
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Session 3: Connecting with the souls of those we love
8:00 p.m. Campfire (weather permitting)
9:00 Quiet Hours Begin
Sunday–
7:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast in silence
8:00 a.m. Morning Meditation
9:30 a.m. Session 4: Connecting with the Soul of the Divine and becoming “Anam Cara”
11:00 a.m. Brunch
12:00 p.m. Closing Circle
The cost of this retreat includes accommodation in one of our lovely cabins (single and double accommodations available–bring your soul friend if you wish!), meals, and all materials, including a copy of Anam Cara by John O’Donohue.
Cost (for the entire weekend, includes cabin, meals, and materials):
Upgraded Cabin: Mary (#6) – $300.00
Upgraded Cabin: Scholastica (#10) – $300.00
Hermitage: Guadalupe (#12) – $350.00
Single Occupancy (Private Cabin) – $270.00
Double Occupancy (Shared Cabin with Roommate) – $240.00
Commuter: $130.00
Personal Overnight Retreat-May 23-25
Stay in a cabin overnight for your own personal retreat. Option to add on a Reiki session for an additional cost!
Personal Overnight Retreat-May 16-18
Stay in a cabin overnight for your own personal retreat. Option to add on a Reiki session for an additional cost!
Private Retreat
The Forest will be closed to overnight visitors due to a private retreat. You are still welcome to join us as a day visitor to hike the trails, walk the labyrinth, meditate, and enjoy the peace and serenity of the grounds.
Radiance: A Spring Retreat Embodying Your Inner and Outer Radiance
In the beauty of the forest enhance your spiritual practices while cultivating deep inner harmony, self-reflection and personal radiance. Join 3 seasoned practitioners for an immersive experience to connect to your radiant inner and outer light and life.
Spring Cleaning Weekend!
Help do some spring cleaning at the Forest! We’ll spend the weekend working on various tasks around the Forest, for example:
Picking up sticks and branches that have fallen
Tidying up the trails
Cleaning up the labyrinth pathway
Brushing off drip strips on the cabins
Cleaning debris off of roofs
Splitting and piling up firewood
Working in the garden
Day of Zen
Join the Tulsa Zen Sangha for their monthly gathering for Zen practice and teaching.
Forest Closed for Overnight Guests (Easter)
We’re closed to overnight guests for Easter weekend.
Full Moon Forest Bathing
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.”
