Programs

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 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.  

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 […]

Join the Forest for a weekend in observance of the Autumnal Equinox! This weekend marks the move from longer days toward longer nights, and the cooling of Fall and Winter. The weekend will be fairly informal, with some opportunities to engage in the activities happening on the grounds. Schedule: Friday, September 11: 1:30-4:30 Check-in and […]

Come to the Forest for an evening of food, fellowship, and reflection together! Topic: TBA Gathering begins at 6:00, with a potluck dinner at 6:30, followed by the program.

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 is intended […]

 The Celts called it Samhain; in the Christian tradition, the festivals of All Saints and All Souls come around the same time of year; and, in traditional Mexican culture, it is remembered as Dia de lost Muertos. Join us as we celebrate a time of year when the harvests have ended, and we turn our […]

Join in praying for peace in all the countries of the world during this special service of interfaith prayer. New this year, the prayer for peace will take place 2:00 p.m., rather than at night. Guests are still welcome to join in the evening festivities, and can stick around at the Forest for the day. […]

For those who plan to stay to ring in the new year but don't want to have to drive home after midnight, stay at the Forest overnight! Please note: This overnight stay is for Cabin Accommodations only--we will not be providing any meals during this overnight, so please plan accordingly. We will have finger food […]

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 […]