October 23 - 25, 2026

Rest & Reciprocity

A Retreat for Those Who Tend

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What to Expect

During this fall weekend in Appalachian Ohio, the land will be our primary teacher as we explore the natural world, build community, and shift our perspectives on our work and life.

We’ll draw on The Work That Reconnects (developed by Joanna Macy), a framework that invites us to take part in the healing of our world.

You’ll leave feeling refreshed and ready to sustain the work and life you love.

❋ Fill your own cup first if you…

are a creative, a healer, a leader…
spend your days creating space for others to grow and thrive…
are constantly giving…

❋ Let us give back to you.

Here’s the truth: your community needs you rested, renewed, and remembering your own magic. You need connection, too: to yourself, other leaders, the natural world.

we’ve got you.

Where We’ll Be

We’re thrilled to partner with Hope Springs Institute, which offers its land, sacred spaces, and accommodations to those who share the vision of a more peaceful, equitable, and inclusive world.

The facilities offer cozy spaces for rest; a studio for large group activities; a spirit house with an indoor fire pit for ceremony and meditation; and a commercial kitchen and dining area that serve delicious meals. You will have access to 130 acres of protected forest, prairie, and small bodies of water.

What We’ll Do

Day One

Arrival & Grounding

Arrival

3:00 - 5:00pm

Opening circle; dinner; intro to spiral practice; twilight time

Day Two

A Day of Practice: gratitude, grief, shifting perspective

Creative time; outdoor time; spaciousness for rest and relaxation; meals together; gentle movement; meditation

Day Three

Morning meditation; breakfast and packing; final workshops and creative practices; closing circle; farewell lunch

Going Forth

Departure

12pm-2pm

Our Core Practices

Developed by Joanna Macy, this powerful framework helps us move through the spiral of gratitude, honoring our pain for the world, seeing with new eyes, and going forth. Perfect for those who lead change and carry the weight of our world's challenges, whether you're steering an organization, coordinating a campaign, teaching young people, or facilitating community transformation.
Ancient practice of solo wandering with intention, allowing the land to speak to us and offer guidance. A chance to step away from decision-making, teaching, and coordinating, to let nature tend to you and offer wisdom beyond words.
Guided journaling and creative writing to process, explore, and articulate what you need to. Whether you're a seasoned writer or rarely put pen to page, this practice offers space to reflect on your leadership, struggles, vision, and truth. No experience necessary, only a willingness take a deep breath, dive in, and meet yourself on the page.
Visual art-making is a way to access intuition and express what words cannot. For those who work primarily with words, data, and logic, collage offers a different pathway to insight. We use images, colors, and composition to make meaning and discover new perspectives, and articulate something new.

What’s Included

❋ Lodging & Meals

Two nights accommodation in a peaceful retreat setting
All meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch
Snacks, tea, and coffee throughout the weekend
Dietary accommodations available

❋ Materials & Facilitation

All supplies for writing and collage practices
Experienced facilitation in The Work That Reconnects
Guidance for medicine walks
Comfortable gathering spaces
Access to nature trails and outdoor spaces

❋ Community & Care

Small group size (limited to 13 participants) for intimate sharing
Professional facilitation that tends to your and the group’s needs
Fellow leaders, organizers, and caregivers who understand your work
Time — and choice — for both group connection and solo reflection

What’s Next

Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change:
- you can cancel by October 2 to receive a full refund, less a $100 deposit.
- you can cancel between October 3 and 9 to receive a 50% refund.
Need a scholarship close a financial gap? Community-Supported tickets are available. Apply for a scholarship below; we’ll follow up with scholarship and registration support.
After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know: detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, and more.
Hope Springs is in rural Adams County, Ohio. It’s a 75-mile drive from Cincinnati and 100-mile drive from Columbus.
Now, all that’s left is packing your bags and getting excited for the weekend of community building and respite.

Book Your Retreat

❋ Standard Shared Occupancy | $1,500

Shared room
Shared bathroom

❋ Standard Single Occupancy | $1,800

Private room
Shared bathroom

❋ Community Supporting | $1,950

Private room
Shared bathroom
help fund a scholarship