Lisa Roll, LPC, BC-DMT, RYT200 is a licensed mind/body therapist at Samaritan Counseling and Growth Center in Bartlesville, OK. She is a board-certified dance/movement therapist, trained in EMDR, and a certified yoga instructor. Lisa is known for her somatic embodied approach, helping individuals transform personal issues into meaningful insight and balancing emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. She supports restoring the body as a place of safety, reclaiming self-worth and resilience, and offering loving compassion to oneself and to others.Lisa offers creative methods for self-regulation through embodied practices, conscious breathwork, and mindful movement. Mindfulness is a state of being aware of one’s sensory experience, thoughts and feelings, and research shows it as being one of the most effective methods for regulating the nervous system and lowering anxiety and depression. The benefits include reducing stress hormones, promoting emotional stability, and improving mood.Lisa leads retreats and classes on Embodied Practices and Relational Skills that calm the mind, soothe the nervous system, and promote radiant well-being. She has presented at conferences and international settings, and she is passionate about sharing skills that increase day-to-day joy and easeful living. Lisa creates workshops and presentations for specialty groups and may be reached at lisa.roll@sbcglobal.net, 918-914-2720.
Lindsay Dawn Courter is a Certified Heart Coherence Meditation & Hypnotherapy provider and owner of Aspire to Inspire in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She is the passionate about inspiring others to break through perceived limitations and fears to find that calm peaceful center that leads to greater awareness, fulfillment & growth. Being a trauma-informed practitioner, Lindsay gently guides and holds space for those who have experienced high stress, trauma, grief, anxiety, addiction and depression, and for those who are highly sensitive and empathic. She specializes in offering personalized guided meditation & evolutionary sessions for individuals and creating group connection through her deep knowledge of the power of Coherence. Heart Coherence is a simple, yet powerful scientifically proven technique discovered by HeartMath, used to turn off the stress hormone cortisol & quickly turn on DHEA (the vitality hormone) along with 1,300 other healing biochemical reactions in the body. This activates the parasympathetic system and creates a deep sense of calm, balance, harmony and Heart–Brain Connection. A few of its countless benefits are increased calm, connection, health, sleep, creativity, vitality and overall stress & anxiety reduction. The effects of Heart Coherence can last up to 6 hours but have lifechanging benefits after one time.In 2022, Lindsay created Aspire to Inspire, a heart-coherence centered organization that facilitates co-collaborative online and in-person retreats, workshops, & experiences. ATI is passionate about assisting individuals, groups & communities in evolving to their highest alignment through core healing practices, advanced healing modalities & healthy, balanced, heart-coherent living. Lindsay offers both in-person and private virtual Soul Vitality Mentoring, Hypnotherapy and Guided heart Coherence Sessions to create a powerful grounding foundation for your healing and spiritual journey.Certifications:Certified Angel Counselor - Gateway UniversityCertified Heart Coherence Resilience Mentor & Coach- HeartMathCertified Hypnotherapist- Arhanta UniversityKriya Yoga Certified- Ananda UniversityAspire to Inspire's Services & Events
Linda Meadors is a Reiki Master Teacher, certified sound therapist, and shamanic practitioner with a deep passion for supporting individuals on their healing journeys. She believes in the power of energy to restore balance, peace, and clarity, offering a holistic approach to healing that integrates these transformative modalities. Through Reiki, Linda, channels universal life energy to help clear blockages and promote relaxation. As a certified sound therapist, she uses the vibrations of various instruments to support the body's natural healing process and bring about a sense of calm an restoration. Through shamanic practices, Linda connects with ancient wisdom and spiritual guidance, facilitating healing on a soul level. Linda strives to create a safe and nurturing space where individuals can reconnect with the own inner strength, release what no longer serves them, so they may find greater harmony and wholeness. She understands everyone is on their own unique path and she is honored to guide them towards healing, balance, and recognizing their beautiful inner light.
Linda Meadors
www.Spiritspeakinghealing.com
Lindameadors282@gmail.com
1-252-267-4025
Details of this retreat
ONE drop of water can begin a healing flow to deeply
quench our inner spiritual thirst. Restore energy and
refill your reservoir with the theme of water’s healing
properties.
Discover embodied practices that bring a deep
sense of fluid renewal, fulfillment, and peace within.
What you’ll experience:
Sacred Water Ceremony
Embodied Flow Practices
Breathwork
Meditation & Sensory Walk in Nature
REPLENISH & EMBODY
YOUR FLOW
SCHEDULE:
8:30- 9:00 Greet & Register
9:00- 9:30 Orientation
9:30-10:45 Water Ceremony
11:00-12:15 Embodied Currents
12:30- 1:30 LUNCH
1:30- 2:45 Flow & Sound Bath
3:00- 4:15 Release & Renew
Forest Walk
4:30- 5:00 Meditation Chapel
5:00- 5:30 Closure
5:30- 6:30 Dinner
Please Note that Registration will close on Friday August 29th by the end of the day.
Schedule
Meditation.
Hiking.
Nature.
Labyrinth.
Zen Garden.
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.
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
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.
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
4.92 out of 5.0 average rating
5.0
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Be Part of a Community in the Forest
Each time I return to Osage Forest of Peace for a programmed or a personal retreat, I experience the tranquility of the old growth forest and the meditation sessions in the chapel with its expansive windows. Delicious meals are served in the main house (with vegan and gluten free options), and I sleep in my own individual cabin.
Moreover, as I become a frequent visitor, I see again and come to know David MacDonald, the director, his resident family, and other participants. I feel as though I am becoming part of a very special and valued community.
I highly recommend Osage Forest of Peace
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Highly Recommend
This retreat is amazing! The people are so kind, the land is beautiful, and the cabins are so comfy. I have never felt so at peace anywhere I have ever visited. The staff is so knowledgeable and kind, and everyone that you meet is very inviting. There’s a real sense of family in this place, especially eating all your meals at one big table with everyone. Once again, I cannot recommend enough!
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Father’s Day solace
A friend and I who both had great, outsdoorsmen fathers have spent the last 5 Father’s Days usually kayaking. This year we went to the Osage Forest of Peace. She had never been and I hadn’t been in many years.
It was the most wonderful 3 hours as we walked the labyrinth, went to the Zen Garden and then walked the trails. The rain from the previous 2 days had the natural streams running which were especially beautiful at Mary’s Grotto.
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Wonderful!
I wasn't sure what to expect, but I fell in love with the Forest of Peace during my time there this weekend. I appreciated the little details--the name plate on my cabin, the sunsreen/bug spray/umbrella/flashlight/toiletries in the cabin, the bucket of walking sticks. It was clear that someone has really thought about what people might need while on retreat there. David was a lovely host and I enjoyed the communal meditations and meals. The grounds were beautiful and peaceful. I will definitely be back!
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Food
I have been to the forest before and had a pleasant stay.
Unfortunately, this time they had changed caterers and the lentil soup was burnt and served to us anyway, and the meals were not nearly as good. I do hope they change caterers or I probably will not come back because part of the registration fee is going towards the food and I might as well enjoy it.