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Feast of St. Brigid and Imbolc at the Forest

Name: Feast of St. Brigid and Imbolc at the Forest
Start: 2026-01-30
End: 2026-02-01
Location: Osage Forest of Peace
Rating: 4.89

4.89173 reviews

Up to 25 in group

January 30 - February 1, 2026

Retreat Highlights

Community.
Meditation.
Nature.
Hiking.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

David

Details of this retreat

Spend some time celebrating the traditional beginning of spring in the Celtic cycle of the year. This retreat will include some time spent learning and reflecting together on the themes of spring and new beginnings, along with ample opportunities for quiet reflection and exploring the grounds of the Forest as she begins to awaken from her winter slumber. We will enjoy a Celtic feast on Saturday evening, as well as a gathering around the fireplace or campfire, depending on the weather. Join us as we welcome spring and the return of the light!

Feast of St. Brigid Imbolc 2026 Schedule

Friday

1:30-4:30 Registration and settling in

4:30 Afternoon Meditation

5:30 Dinner

7:00 Opening Session (Introductions,Setting Intentions)

9:00 Quiet Hours Begin

Saturday

7:00-9:00 Breakfast in Silence

8:00 Morning Meditation (and bringing the sacred fire from the Cave of the Mothers)

9:00 Celtic Craft–making Brigid Crosses

10:30 Free Time

12:00 Noon Meditation

12:30 Lunch

1:30 Free Time

3:30 Irish Tea Time (Main house)

4:30 Afternoon Mediation

5:30 Dinner

6:30 Evening Gathering (Music, stories, tea and cookies)

9:00 Quiet Hours Begin

Sunday

8:00 Morning Meditation

9:00 Breakfast and Goodbyes

Schedule

Meditation.
Hiking.
Nature.
Labyrinth.
Zen Garden.

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

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

Cabin #1 (Gertrude)

Cabin #10 (St. Scholastica--Upgraded Cabin)

Cabin #11 (Subiaco--Hermitage Style/Two Rooms)

Cabin #12 (Guadalupe--Hermitage Style/Two Rooms)

Cabin #13 (Mechtilde)

Cabin #14 (Clare--One Queen Sized Bed)

Cabin #2 (Hildegard)

Cabin #4 (Placid)

Cabin #5 (Sophia)

Cabin #6 (Mary--Upgraded Cabin)

Cabin #7 (St. Bendict)

Cabin #8 (Brigid--Hermitage Style/Two Rooms)

Cabin 3 (Maur)

Day Use: Community Center

Upgraded Cabin: Mary (#6)

Our Mary cabin (#6) is our most beloved standard cabin, located in a private spot with a private porch perfect for experiencing the wonder of the forest in solitude. This cabin includes: Two twin beds Bathroom with shower Hot water kettle Coffee pot Bed linens, pillows, blankets, and towels Hair dryer Desk Dresser Comfortable chair Alarm clock Hand soap Makeup remover wipes Tissues Insect repellent Umbrella Flashlights

Upgraded Cabin: Scholastica (#10)

Our Scholastica cabin (#10) has been freshly renovated!!! It has new flooring, paint, and fixtures, along with gorgeous new curtains, bedspreads, and decorations. This space is light, bright, joyful, and colorfully soothing. Scholastica is a standard cabin located in a private spot with a private porch perfect for experiencing the wonder of the forest in solitude. This cabin includes: Two twin beds Bathroom with shower Hot water kettle Coffee pot Bed linens, pillows, blankets, and towels Hair dryer Desk Dresser Chair Alarm clock Hand soap Makeup remover wipes Tissues Insect repellent Umbrella Flashlights

Hermitage: Subiaco (#11)

Our Subiaco 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: Three 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

Hermitage: Guadalupe (#12)

Our Guadalupe hermitage cabin is located in a private spot with big picture windows for looking out at the forest. This cabin features two rooms, one with a sofa. A private porch is perfect for experiencing the wonder of the forest in solitude. NOTE: There are a few gentle steps leading up to the cabin on the outside. This cabin includes: Two twin beds Bathroom with shower Microwave Toaster oven with door, suitable for baking small items Small refrigerator with small enclosed freezer tray Hot water kettle Coffee pot Plates, mugs, and eating utensils Bed linens, pillows, blankets, and towels Hair dryer Desk Dresser Sofa Alarm clock Hand soap Makeup remover wipes Tissues Insect repellent Umbrella Flashlights

Overflow

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

Heather • Dec 30, 2025

5.0

Verified

Winter Solstice

The grounds were beautiful. The meditations, poetry reflections on nature in winter, and the sound bath were great. The vegan chili and cornbread were delicious; oh and the cookie bars too! Communing with the other participants was amazing. David’s calm and inviting nature helps guide a relaxing day of self care. Just what I needed!

Bethany • Dec 24, 2025

5.0

Verified

Solstice Gathering

Really enjoyed the solstice gathering, sound bathing and general ambiance of the facility and woods. It was a wonderful way to spend the day and start the upcoming year.

Jim • Nov 24, 2025

4.0

Verified

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.

Diane • Nov 24, 2025

5.0

Verified

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.

Ginny • Nov 16, 2025

5.0

Verified

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

Feast of St. Brigid and Imbolc at the Forest

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Your Guides

David MacDonald

Details of this retreat

Schedule

Getting Here

Directions