Retreat
Fall 2025
A 'Retreat Under the Stars'
October 2-5, 2025
at Hope Springs Institute in Peebles, Ohio (near Serpent Mound)
Inspired and Facilitated by Jenn Brooks
I'm taking early reservations for those who attended who have worked with me through retreats, classes or workshops and know and align with the integrity and power of my offering in the world.
The retreat will be restorative in nature, offer plenty of time for connection in nature as well as leisure and friendship. The full itinerary as well as any additional facilitators will be announced in the summer of 2025.
For now, enjoy looking through the details from the May 2024 retreat. And if you know for sure you want to claim your spot before they are gone, it is best to book your reservation now (plus you have plenty of time to make payments toward the retreat).
Pricing starts at $860 for this three-day weekend, including accommodations, meals and retreat activities. Extras may be available.
This retreat will be held at the Hope Springs Institute in Peebles County, Ohio. Serpent Mound is close by.
The retreat center is located at 4988 Mineral Springs Rd, Peebles, OH 45660. The local time zone is Eastern Standard Time. If you are interested in carpooling please let me know, and I will connect you to others driving in from your city or airport if applicable.
October 2 (afternoon) is arrival and departure is October 5 (late morning to noon). Exact times will be determined at a later date.
This is a female-centric retreat for multi-generations of women on a healing path or identified as community healers. Retreating with you, expect to find grandmothers, mothers, sisters, friends, and daughters.
Shared rooms are available with space for 2-3 people in separate beds. Priority for shared rooms is given to those traveling with a roommate. If interested in being matched with a roommate, please let me know on your booking form. I will do my best to meet requests. Guaranteed private rooms are available as well.
Paved, uncovered footpaths connect the Dining Hall, Studio, and Farmhouse, while there is a short walk over grass to reach the Spirit House. There is ADA rooming/bathrooms available. Please let me know if you have any specific needs or questions and we can discuss in greater detail.
Nourishing chef crafted meals will be prepared for us each day and you’ll have access to tea and snacks throughout the retreat. Please let me know of any dietary needs on your registration form. There is a kitchen provided in the farmhouse to bring and prepare your own food or snacks.
Plan to bring clothing appropriate for the weather and a few personal items to create an altar space as we honor our time together. I’ll share a suggested packing list as we get closer, including some restorative yoga props.
There is no cell service at Hope Springs, so plan on taking a little technology break and leave any unnecessary devices at home. Wi-Fi, and a landline telephone, are available if needed. Hope Springs is an alcohol-free and drug-free environment so leave those items at home as well.
Absolutely NOT. I teach an accessible practice for all (or most) bodies and use chairs and a variety of props for those who need more accessibility for joint immobility. Yoga is a practice for any body. If you have a body, you have a yoga body. Meditation is guided by my voice throughout the practice. If you wish, you will have time available for silent and walking meditations on your own. Please email me with any concerns or questions.
The average price for this weekend retreat, all-inclusive with accommodations and meals is $960. After I receive your completed registration form, I'll reply with payment options.
Whether you are paying in full, or in installments of your choice, your reservation is confirmed when I have received your 30% deposit. The deposit is non-refundable. There are no refunds after August 31st. Before September 1st, if the retreat is not full, and someone takes your place, you may be refunded less deposit. Insurance and Cancellations: I recommend purchasing travel insurance for your own peace of mind. In the very unlikely circumstance that our retreat is impacted by forces beyond our control and the retreat is cancelled, your fees and payments may be retained and our gathering rescheduled. This is the best option due to the significant amount of planning and investment both on the side of the facilitator and our venue. Also - life happens! Please reach out, we’ll do our best to figure it out together.
Your Hostess & Guide
I'm Jenn Brooks
I’m also an experienced yoga practitioner and educator on a quest to build a more loving and peace-driven world. I believe this starts at the grassroots level in community and by cultivating belonging.
For more than a decade as a restorative yoga teacher, I have been sharing peace practices designed to help the collective nervous system (and individual nervous systems) find safety and access the highly sought after relaxation response as to better regulate mental, emotional and physical health.
I create and facilitate workshops, retreats and trainings for Holistic Lifestyles that give you an opportunity dive in deeper to understanding the underpinnings of eastern teachings and how they relate to your essential nature.
More About Hope Springs
Hope Springs mission is that they 'hold sacred space and transformative programming for growth, leadership, and healing while honoring mind, body, spirit, and the earth'.
Their core philosophy:
'We believe in the inherent worth of every individual.
We value healing for ourselves, humankind, and the planet.
We practice theory-based and experiential learning that fosters right relationship.
We believe in respect for ourselves, each other, and the land.
We value the land as a sacred teacher.
We practice an intersectional approach to our work that honors life's natural diversity and the dignity of every being.'
As a retreat facilitator and holistic wellbeing guide, this is the most amazing place to host retreats. The setting for our retreat is on 130 acres of protected forest and prairie, including:
Walking and hiking trails
Three ponds
11 circuit walking labyrinth
Outdoor firepit
Hot tub
Indoor fireplace
Covered porch and rocking chairs
Endless hot tea
Chef-crafted meals
The Spirit House
This is the reverent space I walked into that I had a envisioned in July 2014
Inside Spirit House
My vision had rollaway couches around the firepit, but this will do
Reverent Space Abound
As you walk the lands, you'll find nature alters and reverent spaces to take pause
The Studio
Most of our group sessions will be in this large studio, with chairs available
A view of the Farmhouse
From the Studio, here is a view of the Farmhouse and Dining Hall
Nature Alter
Altars honoring the lands and gifts from those that have walked these grounds
Let's keep in touch
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May 2024 Schedule - 2025 Schedule Coming Summer 2025 |
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11:00a |
Arrival, light informal lunch |
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12:30p 1:30p |
Gathering in Circle, Welcoming & Clarity of Intention with Jenn
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3:30p |
A Break |
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4:00p |
Gathering in Circle, Gentle + Restorative Yoga Nidra Practice |
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6:00p |
Dinner Together Free Time |
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8:00p ...Til Late... |
Sound Bath Healing with Jack in Spirit House Campfire, Etc. |
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Anticipated Saturday Schedule (subject to gentle modifications) |
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7:00a |
Mindful Grooves (Morning Movement) with Nichole |
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8:30a |
Breakfast Together |
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9:30a |
Free time, walk the lands |
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10:30a |
Gathering in Circle with Lindy |
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1:00p |
Lunch Together |
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2:00p |
Free time, walk the lands |
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3:00p |
Gathering in Circle, Mantra Purusha + Yoga Nidra Restorative Practice with Lindy & Jenn |
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6:00p |
Dinner Together |
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8:00p ...Til Late... |
Sound Bath Healing with Jack in Spirit House Campfire, Etc. |
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Anticipated Sunday Schedule (subject to gentle modifications) |
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7:00a |
Mindful Grooves (Morning Movement Dance Prayer) with Nichole |
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8:00a |
Gathering; Closing Circle |
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9:30a |
Breakfast Together |
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11:00a |
Departure from Hope Springs Institute |
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12:00a |
TBC/optional: Meet at Serpent Mound for a group hike. Extra cost $8 parking. |
Map to Hope Springs Institute - the place of our retreat
Map to Serpent Mound
Special Guests from May 2024
On both Friday and Saturday evening, Jack Howard will lead us through sacred sound healing journeys.
Sound Healing is the use of instruments including the voice to produce frequencies and vibrations that interact with the human body and mind. Brainwave frequencies are lowered allowing access to deep states of relaxation and healing.
Sound Journey
Calms the nervous system
Deepens brainwave frequencies
Heals the body
Reduces stress
Improves Sleep
Enhanced sense of well-being
Optimize your retreat experience with a Light Session facilitated by Jack:
Jack will offer a few select 1:1 sessions for attendees with the Lucia N°3 Light and Sound.
The Lucia N°3 Light uses a wide spectrum solid light and multiple white LED lights flickering at varying intensities and frequencies that travel through closed eyelids, down the optic nerve, the pineal gland and into the brain.
The light induces a state of deep relaxation and allows the mind to enter a meditative state. It creates a unique visual experience of colors, geometric shapes and movement reminiscent of a kaleidoscope. It triggers brain wave patterns similar to those of long-time meditators and allows you to enter deeper states of consciousness.
The Experience: You rests in a chair or lying on a table or floor with closed eyes. The light patterns begin slowly then increase in intensity. Music is played to help keep the mind still. A short 2-5 minute demo program is offered to allow the client to adjust to the experience. Then, a longer 20-50 minute program is selected for the client. Many clients report feeling rested and centered after the session.
Retreat Special pricing: $50/session (schedule appointment upon arrival at the retreat).
About Jack: Living in Right Relationship with Spirit, Earth and Community. He is a nomadic facilitator of Cacao Ceremonies, Sound Healing Journeys, Shamanic Energy Medicine and Healing
Breathwork. Get more acquainted with Jack online at www.EnjoyBeing.me, email, Facebook or Instagram.
Offering by Shannon Cristie - "With the Mother"
Honoring the inner and outer forms of The Nurturer, The Mother and The Creator through a guided experience in Nature and the building of a Nature Mandala and Sanctuary.
Weather permitting, we will spend some time outdoors connecting with our own inner nurturer while also clarifying and strengthening our relationship with the larger forces of "Mother" and "Creation."
We will create a "Nature Mandala" with found objects upon the grounds of Hope Springs. Through our attention, action and allowing, we will establish an outdoor sanctuary space that can be utilized throughout the retreat during free time for reflection, prayer or connecting with Earth. This format serves as a guide for creating a space of honoring in your own home, yard or in Nature.
In case of inclement weather, we will follow a similar flow inside the center using existing objects and crystals from Shannon's collection.
About Shannon: BA, LMT, CST, BCTMB
Having a natural gift for multi-dimensional Presence, the materialized form and all things touch, I am deeply inspired and guided by the dance of divine embodiment - my own and others - through direct collaboration with body systems, fields, consciousness and our support in Spirit. Get more acquainted with Shannon online at https://shannoncristie.com/, email or Facebook.
Shannon will be available for a few 1:1 healing sessions if you wish to optimize your retreat.
On Saturday, Lindy will bring her own magic and medicine in the form of her unique sacred circle of sound, meditation and gentle movement inspired by the group and what is present.
In the afternoon of Saturday, Lindy and Jenn will offer a Mantra Purusha and Yoga Nidra restorative practice for alignment with the inner radiance that is within each of us. This will be a long and leisurely practice providing the opportunity for integration of inner radiance into our cellular structure.
About Lindy: Lindy serves as a container for the Divine Feminine. Her purpose is to assist others in connecting more deeply to the Truth within through one-on-one energy therapy, group process, sound, and yoga. Get more acquainted with Lindy online at https://www.lindyhoeft.com/, email or Facebook.
Lindy will be available for a few 1:1 healing sessions if you wish to optimize your retreat.
