Help Us Raise Funds to Renovate our Bede Building

Join us for a day of connection, healing, and playful exploration

Includes yoga, silent hiking, somatics, and lunch

This day retreat invites you to give back to the Forest of Peace in this somatic-intensive fundraiser to help renovate our Bede building, our main meeting space for retreat groups.

You’re invited to a day of receiving the powerful benefits of the Forest of Peace, infused with the somatic guidance of licensed somatic facilitators.

Come ready to embrace joy, connect deeply, and find peace in the magic of this beautiful retreat!

About the Bede building

Our Bede building is named after Father Bede Griffiths, the English Benedictine monk who inspired Sister Pascaline Coff to found the Forest of Peace. This building is one of our meeting spaces and is also great for practicing yoga. It has beautiful big windows that look out onto the Forest, and a large deck for gathering people together to enjoy the forest.

Bede is in need of renovations such as new flooring, paint, and other upgrades that will greatly help to uplift this special space for the groups of people who gather within it.

Schedule

10:00 AM- 11:00 AM Start your day by grounding yourself in nature with Pam’s soothing yoga session, designed to promote healing and self-awareness.

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Take a quiet moment for yourself to integrate the morning’s practice and connect with your inner thoughts.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Gather around picnic tables for a delicious lunch featuring soup, salad, bread, and dessert. This is a wonderful opportunity to share stories and bond with fellow participants in a relaxed, outdoor setting.

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Join Katt for an interactive session in the Soma Lab, where you’ll learn powerful somatic release techniques to enhance your body awareness and emotional release abilities.

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Embark on a mindful hike on the trail towards Lookout #1 with Pam. Feel the earth beneath your feet and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature. Remember, you can choose to turn back after Lookout #2 if you wish.

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Continue your journey to the serene Zen Garden, where you can savor the peace and tranquility of your surroundings before reflecting on your experiences.

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Use this time to journal or meditate on your thoughts and feelings from the hike and the day so far, allowing deeper insights to emerge.

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM Join Lindsay for a calming meditation session in the Main Chapel, enriched by Jodi’s energy work to help you center and rejuvenate.

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Take another moment to reflect quietly on your day, contemplating the practices and connections you’ve experienced.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Join small group discussions led by Pam and Lindsay to process your experiences, share insights, and enjoy a light snack. Choose a cozy spot in Bede, the Main House, or outdoors for a warm and inviting conclusion to your day.