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Weekday Hermitage Retreats

4.86203 reviews

141 Monastery Rd, Sand Springs, OK 74063, USA

Up to 25 in group

Flexible Dates

Retreat Highlights

Community.
Meditation.
Nature.
Hiking.

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Step away from the noise and enter a space of quiet, prayer, and rest.

Spend some time away in the Forest in one of our three hermitage-style cabins: Brigid, Subiaco, or Guadalupe. Each hermitage cabin has two rooms. 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

Weekday stays (Monday–Friday) require a two-night minimum.

During the week, the Forest does not provide catered meals. These cabins are equipped for preparing simple meals yourself. 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.

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

Details about our cancellation policy can be found on our website.

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

Schedule

Meditation.
Hiking.
Nature.
Labyrinth.
Zen Garden.

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Osage Forest of Peace, 141 Monastery Rd, Sand Springs, OK 74063, USA

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

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

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

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

4.86 out of 5.0 average rating

Christina • Nov 09, 2026

5.0

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Be Still and Know Silent Retreat at the Osage Forest of Peace

A truly beautiful and sacred place to step away from the busyness of worldly life and turn inward. The largely untouched peaceful forest, and thoughtful care of the Forest Stewards create a welcoming environment for stillness, contemplation, and spiritual growth. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to spend a week here, reconnecting with what matters most, and experience the profound gift of silence. A special place that I look forward to returning to, Divine willing!

Sally • Nov 06, 2026

5.0

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Magical and Mystical

We had a great retreat in this magical, magical old growth forest. The cabin was basic but clean. The staff was welcoming.

Michaela • Nov 02, 2026

5.0

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Stillness

I attended the grief based retreat, and the forest was absolutely silent. You couldn’t hear cars, or neighbors, or the city. Just the falling of leaves and rain, the occasional movement of a deer or squirrel. Absolutely peaceful, a great place to reset. All of the home cooked meals were genuinely delightful, the hosts were gregarious, and the accommodations were just enough to be cozy, but not so ornate that you wanted to spend to it weekend in bed. I will certainly be back.

Ginny • Oct 18, 2026

5.0

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Place of Peace

You are always greeted with warmth and a very welcoming attitude. It's very clean and you can definitely feel comfortable taking off your shoes. When sitting in the round chapel/zendo the windows make you feel like you are actually in the forest.
This is truly a place of the peace and quiet that leads to inner joy. The food's great too!

Leanne • Sep 29, 2026

5.0

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Sacred Becoming Retreat

This retreat exceeded any expectations I had. I can only imagine that any woman who is in perimenopause or any point of the menopause journey, including post menopause would benefit. Jenni provide so much information in a novel and captivating way that helps explain so much about the menopause experience. I realized that no one had talked to me about any of this, and I learned so much. It was also a very safe. Space an encouraged camaraderie between the group of women. I highly recommend this.