During a weekday hermitage 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. You may also use the Main House kitchen, with prior notice to the staff. Guests will need to provide their own food; coffee, tea, sweeteners, creamer, salt and pepper provided. There are grocery stores in Sand Springs (just a 15 minute drive) for any items that might be needed last minute.

You book a cabin when you register (see more about cabins below).

Cabins contain:

• Two twin beds--pillows and linens included

• Desk and chair

• Couch or Futon (may also be used as a third bed) and chair

• Refrigerator

• Hot plate

• Toaster Oven

• Microwave

• Coffee pot

• Tea kettle

• Pots, skillets, cooking utensils

• Plates, cups, bowls

• Dish washing supplies

• Sink (kitchen sink in Subiaco, bathroom sink in Brigid and Guadalupe)

• Private Bathroom--towels, washcloths, and bath mat provided

  • Sink

  • Toilet

  • Shower

Amenities may vary by cabin.

For your comfort and convenience:

• Heating/Air Conditioning

• WIFI service available throughout the grounds

• Most major cell phone carriers receive good reception

• 24 hour staff on site

• Parking located in the middle of the property, and we have carts that can be used to take your belongings to your cabin

The meditation chapel is open 24 hours, and some communal interfaith meditation times may take place, depending on staff availability. Attendance at any community meditations is encouraged, but not required. The Forest is a quiet retreat environment; we ask guests to honor the contemplative atmosphere of the grounds.

Spiritual direction with our executive director or another qualified spiritual director is available upon request for an additional fee. We may also arrange a session with our reiki practitioner for a fee as well.

Weekday overnight guests may check in after 1:30 p.m. If you plan to arrive later than 5:30 p.m., please let us know ahead of time so that someone can be available to get you checked in.  Check-out on the last day is at Noon.

Cost: $100/night for a single person; each additional occupant is $85/night.
Clergy Discount: Clergy, with a letter from their congregation or faith community, may receive one complimentary night with a two-night minimum stay. (Valid for weekday stays; one complimentary night per stay.)

Forest Policies:

• No drugs or alcohol permitted on site

• No weapons permitted on site

• No overnight guests under 18 years old

• No pets--service animals are welcome.

• Bookings for hermitage stays must be made at least one week in advance of the anticipated check-in date.

Weekday hermitage stays are ideal for personal retreat, quiet study, writing, or rest. These cabins are simple, comfortable spaces designed for solitude and reflection.