Join us for a day of reflection and renewal as we honor the winter solstice.
This quiet retreat invites you to encounter the Forest in her winter beauty—the stark grace of bare trees, the stillness of snow, and the sunlight streaming through where once there was shade. Throughout the day, you’ll be guided through meditation, a restorative sound bath, and a workshop exploring what nature can teach us about resilience in the heart of winter. The fireplace will be lit in the main house, the wood stove will be burning in the community center, and there will be hot beverages available throughout the day.
Lunch will be provided.
Cost: $25–$60 sliding scale.
Donations for our sound bath leader are also welcome.
In addition, we will be offering spiritual direction sessions and Reiki healing sessions throughout the day for an extra cost. You can add these in the "optional items" section of your registration form.
Schedule:
8 a.m. Morning Meditation
9 a.m. South bath with Nick Bradford
10:30 Free time to explore the Forest, or enjoy the warmth of the main house or community center.
Noon Meditation
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Workshop on what nature can teach us in the winter.
2:30 p.m. Free time to explore the Forest, or rest in the main house or community center.
4:30 p.m. Evening meditation and closing.
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
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
4.89 out of 5.0 average rating
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November personal retreat
Both personal retreats I have taken at OFP have been very important for me. They have come at a time when I have needed to find solitude and stillness. The combination of nature, sanctified land and built structures, and a generally prayerful atmosphere all have made for a good retreat experience for me.
If I were to wish for something to change at OFP, it would have to do with the food in the direction of simpler, less carbohydrates and sugar.
I will return in the future. OFP is an important resource for me, and it serves a vital purpose in my spiritual life.
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Deep experience of Oneness
The Osage Forest of Peace holds an energy that invites me first into a sense of the sacred and eventually a deep experience, and immersion into being One with all Life. I'm so grateful to all who have held this forest as sacred and care for all its Beings.
My only suggestion would be to engage a caterer offering less intensely spicy meats and fewer carbohydrate heavy dishes. Some veggies with the eggs on Sunday would have been great. I appreciated the gluten and dairy free options, and David's berry crisp was great.
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True place of Peace
I've going to the Forest for many years and it's always new, refreshing and the embodiment of the kind of Peace that brings joy to my soul
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Relaxing, informative, peaceful
I really enjoyed my time in the forest and learning about forest bathing! The cabin was nice, the food was delicious and the connections with the forest and others there for the weekend were just what I needed.
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Oblation into the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
The Osage Forest of Peace never fails to live up to its name! The lovely scenery, comfortable accommodations, delicious meals and most of all the warm and welcoming hospitality can not fail to give one a renewed sense of God’s love and care.
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