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Day of Zen with Tulsa Zen Sangha
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Day of Zen with Tulsa Zen Sangha

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Up to 25 in group
Date
December 13, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Community.
  • Meditation.
  • Nature.
  • Hiking.

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

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.
Please make the $30 payment online when you register.
Call Paula Day at (918) 798-1297 with any questions.
Please arrive by 8:30 am to sign in. Lunch is included.

Overnight guests
If you’re staying at the Forest for a personal overnight retreat, you may attend the Day of Zen free of charge. Sign up for a personal overnight here.


Day of Zen Schedule
8:30 - 9:00 Registration

9:00 - 10:30 Introductions, Chanting, Zen Practice Talk (if we have a speaker), Meditation

10:30 - 11:30 Zen Chores and 30 minute Break

11:30 - 12:30 Meditation

12:30 - 1:30 Lunch

1:30 – 2:30  Meditation and Closing

Beginners are welcome and requested to come 30 minutes early.
Cancelation policy
If the reservation is canceled within the 7 days before the scheduled retreat date and time, a credit towards a future stay is provided. A credit is valid for one year from date of issue.

If the reservation is canceled up until the 7th day before the scheduled retreat date and time, a refund will be issued, minus any credit card transaction fees and donations. Refunds will be made to the original credit card on file or by check within two weeks of the notice of cancelation.

An exception may be made in the case of illness, death in the family, or inclement weather, in which case  a credit towards a future stay is provided. A credit is valid for one year from date of issue.

Any donations added to a registration can’t be refunded.

Schedule

Meditation.
Hiking.
Nature.
Labyrinth.
Zen Garden.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Osage Forest of Peace

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.

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 icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon 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 icon Vegan
Vegetarian icon Vegetarian
Pescetarian icon Pescetarian
Ayurvedic icon Ayurvedic
Includes Meat icon Includes Meat
Organic icon Organic
Gluten Free icon Gluten Free
Dairy Free icon Dairy Free
Nut Free icon 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

4.90 out of 5.0 average rating

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Found peace at the forest.
The cabin was a delightful balance between colorful and simple. Meals were plentiful, nutritious and lovingly prepared. Meditation, readings, labyrinth and forest walks invited peaceful reflection.

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Quiet walk in the woods
I enjoyed a calm autumn afternoon walking the beautiful forest trails. It's a perfect place to get away from the city and into a healthier environment.

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Fantastic!
I rented a cabin at the Forest for two nights so I could work on some writing. It was very peaceful, comfortable, and quiet. The food was fabulous as was the hospitality. David and his team do a phenomenal job of making everyone feel welcome.

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The Peace Will be with You
This extraordinary plot of peaceful respite is a sacred gift to give yourself or a loved one. Regular life disappears as you travel down Monastery Lane and doesn’t seep back in until a few days later when you hit the Tulsa line. Checking out is a real need in today’s harsh, overstimulated world. Thank goodness Osage Forest is here to give us all the space & place to truly get away.

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A gem
A well kept, relaxing retreat, run by very open-minded people. Cabins are in great shape. I hope to visit again soon!

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Policy Info Refund & Cancellation Policy

If the reservation is canceled more than 72 hours before the scheduled arrival date and time, a full refund is provided. Refunds will be made to the original credit card on file or by check within two weeks of the notice of cancelation. If the reservation is canceled fewer than 72 hours before the

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