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KINDRED FOREST
A SPACE TO RETREAT & CONNECT WITH NATURE
Our Purpose
Kindred Forest is a retreat space dedicated to fostering personal, communal and ecological renewal in a serene 100-acre woodland setting located just over an hour southwest of St. Louis, MO. Through our personal and group retreats, we offer a peaceful haven for rest, creativity, self-discovery and reconnection with nature.
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What We Offer
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The Land
To love a place is not enough. We must find ways to heal it.
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Ozark Highlands, Kindred Forest is located on over 100 acres of woodlands. With a history that dates back to the Osage people as its stewards, this area once flourished as oak woodlands and savannas. This land, like the rest of Missouri, has since gone through periods of extensive logging, the introduction of invasive species, and a decline in wildlife populations. Over time, the land changed hands, eventually coming under our active stewardship.
We are facilitating the ongoing restoration of this land through various conservation practices, including the reintroduction of prescribed burns and removal of invasive species. We hold a deep belief in the reciprocal relationship between humans and the land. Just as we find healing and connection through nature, we also recognize our responsibility to nurture the land, working to revitalize its biodiversity and overall health.
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WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
