Programs
Day Visitor Registration
Welcome to the Forest! We warmly welcome you to our Forest home. The Forest is a retreat center that cultivates quiet, peace, and a contemplative atmosphere for those who enter our sacred grounds. As such, we require all day visitors to register with us and agree to our policies: No guests under 18 years old […]
Spiritual Direction Session with Executive Director
With David MacDonald
Spiritual Direction with our Executive Director. David is a member of Spiritual Directors International, a professional organization of spiritual directors and companions. Sessions last for 1 hour, and payment is based on a slide scale, between $40-80, depending on what the directee is able to pay each time.
Weekday Hermitage Retreats
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 […]
Summer Solstice Weekend 10% off Cabins
The summer solstice is the longest day, and the shortest night, of the year. Held in the deep heart of midsummer, it is a time of growth, potentiality, and reflection. Join us as we take time out of the heat of the summer to reflect on where we've been and where we're going, with what […]
Day of Zen with Tulsa Sangha June 2026
The Tulsa Zen Sangha welcomes you to join them for a simple day of silence consisting of seated meditation, walking meditation, breaks, chanting, and sharing a wonderful meal provided by the Forest. Please make the $30 payment online when you register. Call Paula Day at (918) 798-1297 with any questions. Please arrive by 8:30 am […]
Day of Zen with Tulsa Zen Sangha June 2026
The Tulsa Zen Sangha welcomes you to join them for a simple day of silence consisting of seated meditation, walking meditation, breaks, chanting, and sharing a wonderful meal provided by the Forest. Please make the $30 payment online when you register. Call Paula Day at (918) 798-1297 with any questions. Please arrive by 8:30 am […]
First Thursday Gathering--July 2026
Join us for this FREE monthly gathering for food, fellowship, and learning! Registration is free, but donations are encouraged to support the work of our presenters. You can add a donation to your registration online, or you can donate when you come to the Forest for the event. The Forest will provide both a vegetarian […]
Rest, Renew, Reconnect (July 2026)
This is the retreat we're offering for clergy to nominate someone from their congregation to join us for a weekend at the Forest of Peace.
Day of Zen with Tulsa Zen Sangha July 2026
The Tulsa Zen Sangha welcomes you to join them for a simple day of silence consisting of seated meditation, walking meditation, breaks, chanting, and sharing a wonderful meal provided by the Forest. Please make the $30 payment online when you register. Call Paula Day at (918) 798-1297 with any questions. Please arrive by 8:30 am […]
Be Still and Know.
With Swami Sankarananda
This silent retreat is open to all sincere truth seekers. Sacred space is provided and maintained, all participants are asked to observe & respect silence within scheduled times and remain at Osage Forest of Peace during the full extent of the retreat if possible. The Retreat is offered beginning October 23rd (Friday), and you have […]
Yin Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Introduction to Spiritual Friendship (Online Course and Retreat)
With David MacDonald
What is friendship? How could friendship have a spiritual dimension to it? How do people build long-lasting community? These are just a few of the key questions that will be explored in this online course and retreat. Using a variety of sources from across different traditions, we will explore together what it means to be […]
Benedictine Living: Practicing Prayer, Work, and Community
With David MacDonald
Have you ever wanted to see what it's like to live in a monastic community? Are you curious about how the Rule of St. Benedict, an ancient rule for monastic life, could be lived out in your own daily rhythm? This retreat draws together two streams at the heart of the Forest of Peace: our […]