THRESHOLD: a (LATE) FALL RETREAT
a sometimes silent gathering
November 30 - December 3, 2023
Peebles, Ohio
* an intergenerational gathering. all kind humans welcome *
Days of spaciousness and rest, connection and care, the folkwork of being together. The gentle freedom, your own cadence. Where our attention (and our dreams) travel to. Autumn turns toward winter and we lay this year down to rest. The days shorten and we drip sweet honey into their corners, come to land and to center to practice and to pause.
In contemplation and in circle, in silence and in story, we remember who we’ve been and who we are becoming. Build bridges of presence between these versions of ourselves, and each other.
We remember how to listen.
We are, and this is, held in the spirit of restful connection.
Come as you are, in your human-ness, your human-mess.
Give yourself a break, a breath. Walk in kindness.
This is space for whatever needs space.
Join us for:
. spaciousness and rest
. heartfelt offerings, seasonal and elemental blessings
. portals to self & spirit, a refinement of meaning
. sometimes silence: a dreamy, connective space for anyone seeking a quieter way to be with themselves + others
. experiences of imagination and intuition
. creative practice & play without expectation
. contemplative moments to stoke curiosity and inspiration
. unscripted and explorative opportunities for expression
. a sacred, intentionally held container for discovery and delight
. journey inward with guest, Lisa River
. gather in the Storied Space with guest, Tecca Thompson
no experience needed. all offerings are crafted with care and offered with love, and are, of course, completely optional.
Almost Silence:
Our retreat time will be held in the loving structure of “Almost Silence”, or in this case, “Sometimes Silence”, a flow between quiet, spacious days interspersed with circle practice and opportunities for unscripted connection.
Another way to be together, this format offers a shift from the habitual: the ways we communicate, connect, find belonging. An invitation to come together with the intention of quietude but without rigidity, expanses of time without pretense, small talk, or expectation.
This sort of structure is profoundly permissive, and allows for our time to be a healing bridge between the personal experience and the communal one.
Hope Springs, our sacred gathering site, offers access to 130 acres of protected forest and prairie including:
Walking and hiking sauntering trails
Three ponds
11-circuit walking labyrinth
Outdoor fire pit
Hot tub
Indoor fire place
Endless hot tea
Chef crafted meals
You can learn more about Hope Springs here: www.hopespringsinstitute.org/about
Fall Retreat is a 4 day, 3 night retreat lovingly held in Appalachian Ohio, on the land of the Hope Springs Institute.
Hope Springs, in Southern Ohio, is situated just outside the Serpent Mound Crater, where an asteroid or comet impacted Earth between 256 and 330 million years ago. Nearby are the earthworks of Serpent Mound, a prehistoric indigenous effigy.
The Institute uplifts the convergence of spirituality and ecology, and holds space for transformational experiences. Cared for as sacred gathering place for almost three decades, it is a powerful container for our time together.
Our main gathering spaces include an old, well loved Farmhouse, a circular Spirit House for morning meditations over the fire, and the studio, suited for stretching out and cozy afternoon rests.
Register for Fall Retreat
Single for $1500, or
Shared (2-3 people) for $1300 per person
Payment Plans and partial scholarships available.
A limited number of partial scholarships are offered for this retreat and are open to anyone. Black, Brown, Indigenous, Latinx & AAPI community members, as well as elders of all cultures are encouraged to apply.
Includes four days and three nights at Hope Springs, all meals, offerings, special tokens and small delights. Travel to and from the retreat is not included. please read the FAQ before booking.
