Retreat in Nature
The Quiet Power of Rest
Friday, October 2nd at 5:30pm - Sunday, October 4th at 12pm.
A 2-night guided sanctuary for women who are ready to exhale, reset, and reconnect with ourselves and the earth.
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You’ve been carrying so much.
The noise, the demands, the “shoulds.” It’s no wonder you feel stretched thin... even your rest may not be feeling restful.
What if, for just one weekend, you gave yourself full permission to unplug from the swirl... and root yourself in stillness, simplicity, and nature’s quiet medicine?
This isn’t an escape.
It’s a return.
Nestled in 25 beautiful acres in Hocking Hills in Central Ohio walking distance of Old Man's Cave, you can experience a peaceful respite and replenishing oasis of forests, streams, and sky.
Join us Friday October 2nd at 5:30pm through Sunday October 4th, 2026 at 12pm + an optional spacious additional night without programming for your own personal integration (Sunday 12pm through Monday 11am EST).
Centering Sessions
Through gentle movement, guided practices, and the support of a compassionate community, these centering sessions will help you return to yourself. Each session is designed to deepen your connection with both your inner landscape and the natural world around you, offering clarity, calm, and renewed energy to carry into your everyday life.
Nature-based mindfulness practices
You'll be immersed in beautiful nature. In addition, you'll have the option of taking solo hikes, engaging in group forest bathing experiences, and taking part in nature-based meditations to ground, center, and replenish your energy.
Open space for quiet connection with yourself, others, & nature
Gray Ridge offers a beautiful indoor space with plenty of deck and patio space, a hot tub, and plenty of room to rest and reconnect with yourself.
Outside, you’ll find a fire pit, majestic nature, and an easy walk to the scenic Old Man's Cave of Hocking Hills State Park.
Retreat Weekend Schedule
Friday
5:30-6pm ~ Arrival
6:30pm ~ Dinner
7pm ~ Opening Circle
8pm ~ Campfire Sharing
9pm ~ Silence
Saturday
8:30am ~ Guided Gentle Stretch
8:45am ~ Breakfast
9:30am ~ Guided forest bathing
11:15am ~ Sharing Circle
12:30pm ~ Lunch
1:15pm ~ Sharing Circle
2-5pm ~ Silent Reflective Free Time
5:30pm ~ Dinner
6:30pm ~ Campfire
8pm ~ Sound bath
9pm ~ Silence
Sunday
8:30am ~ Guided Qigong Practice
9am ~ Breakfast
10am ~ Reflective Integration
12pm ~ Retreat Conclusion & Check Out
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Retreat in Nature Program Investment:
Because this is a fully immersive experience, on-site lodging is encouraged
Lodging is first-come, first-served and selected when you book.
When you check out, you’ll simply choose your preferred lodging option, and your total retreat investment (program, food, administrative fees + lodging combined) will be based on that selection. (See options and prices below.)
Have questions? Feel free to reach out: [email protected]
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Private Rooms
A quiet, grounding space for those who crave privacy and deep restoration.
Each room is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We are keeping this retreat intentionally small, and once a space is claimed, it’s lovingly reserved and no longer available.
Stillwater Room
Queen bed with private bath ~ SOLD OUT
$ 590 EARLY BIRD | $640 REGULAR
Birch Room
Queen bed ~ SOLD OUT
$ 490 EARLY BIRD | $540 REGULAR
Pine Room
Queen bed ~ SOLD OUT
$ 490 EARLY BIRD | $540 REGULAR
Willow Room
Queen bed ~ SOLD OUT
$ 490 EARLY BIRD | $540 REGULAR
Shared Space - Meadow Room (Bunks)
A cozy, connected option for those who appreciate gentle community and shared experience.
Each bunk in the Meadow Room is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note: The Meadow Room is shared, and each bunk is booked individually. Availability updates in real time as spaces are reserved.
Queen Lower Bunk
Queen bed ~ SOLD OUT
$ 390 EARLY BIRD | $440 REGULAR
Twin Upper Bunk
Twin bed
$ 340 EARLY BIRD | $390 REGULAR
Optional Integration Night
Our retreat closes on Sunday before lunchtime.
If you’d like a more spacious transition, you’re welcome to extend your stay through Monday at 11:00 AM EST for an additional $150.
Please note:
Meals are provided through the conclusion of the retreat on Sunday.
During the extended stay, you’ll have full access to the kitchen and nearby restaurants.
Why Stay Extra Night?
If you’re someone who tends to squeeze meaningful experiences into tight timelines…
Who often leaves beautiful spaces and immediately re-enters responsibility…
Who integrates insights while answering emails…
This extra night is for you.
The nervous system doesn’t integrate transformation on a schedule.
When we shift quickly from depth back into doing, we often lose some of the subtle clarity we worked so intentionally to access.
Staying through Monday morning offers:
A softer re-entry into your life
Space to journal, walk, or simply sit without agenda
Time for insights to settle into your body
A quiet container for integration instead of immediate output
No programming.
No expectations.
Just spaciousness.
For many women, this gentle transition becomes a powerful part of the retreat itself.
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Meet the Retreat In Nature Facilitators
Hi! I'm Elizabeth Mintun
I am a psychotherapist and mindful life coach. I've helped hundreds of people shift from feeling depleted and overwhelmed to living with greater confidence, energy, and inspiration.
I know firsthand the power of reflection and self-care in creating a more fulfilling and balanced life. Through my many years of work with people in psychotherapy, as well as coaching, I have found that the most life-changing results can come from reflection, retreat, and connection in nature.
Sometimes we need to get away from our daily life and responsibilities in order to truly find the rest and replenishment we need. This can be even more powerful within a compassionate and intentional community.
You might be surprised how much you'll be replenished from one weekend way AND how much these your new energy and insights can enhance your daily life.
Hi! I'm Ami Peacock
I am a licensed social worker and have worked in schools, non-profits, hospitals, and churches doing community outreach programs in the U.S. and other countries.
I love finding ways for people to connect with themselves and with each other.
I have been practicing mindfulness and yoga for over 30 years. I've been attending retreats since I was in high school. Retreats have always been a place for me to reset. To feel my feet on the ground. To remember who I am.
Health and wellness have been instrumental in my life. Mind, body, and Spirit connection has kept me grounded. I have given various workshops on self-care and compassion fatigue. It is critical to care for ourselves in order to care for others.
I hope you will join us and find a space to BE. To be still. To rest. To connect with yourself, with the earth, and with others.
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