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Nourishing Peace
A Day of Silence at Kindred Forest
Nourishing Peace
A Day of Silence
November 2, 2024
Join us for a pre-election day of mindful practice and forest bathing offered to support the caring and calming of the mind, heart, and body necessary for clarity to arise.
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If you feel overwhelmed by the news, disheartened by too much unproductive conversation, or in despair about the multiple intersecting injustices ongoing in the world, this space is for you. We invite you to Kindred Forest to rest, reset, and gather strength and inspiration.
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The daylong will be structured as a mostly silent day of practice, interrupted only by light guidance and times for deep group sharing. Designed for both beginners and those with established mindfulness and meditation practices, everyone is warmly welcome.
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As an optional offering, there will be a nighttime sound bath and morning movement for those who may want to spend the night at Kindred Forest to extend their day of mindfulness.
Simple Practices for Touching Peace
Practices will include meditation, forest bathing, teachings from the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, deep relaxation (guided rest), and occasional sharing. There will be ample opportunity for unstructured rest on hammocks, journaling and walking in nature.​
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Forest Bathing
Rest
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Mindful Tea Practice
Meditation
Journaling
Date and Time
November 2, 2024
10am - 5pm
Option for Staying Overnight Following the Retreat
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Location
Kindred Forest Near Bourbon, MO
75 minutes from St. Louis
Address will be sent after registration
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Cost
$75 - $200 Sliding Scale
Includes Lunch, Snacks and Beverages
We offer a sliding scale to account for different levels of access to resources in our society.
Standard Rate
Daylong: $150
Incl. Overnight: $250
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This rate is what we intend most people to choose in order to make this retreat viable.
Sponsor Rate:
Daylong: $200
Incl. Overnight: $350
For those with above average financial comfort, paying the Sponsor Rate makes our sliding scale possible for those with less financial means.
Scholarship Rate:
Daylong: $75
Incl. Overnight: $150
This rate is intended for those with limited financial resources and experiencing financial hardship.
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Meet The Team
Jo Pang
Forest Therapy Guide
Jo (he/him) is a certified Forest Therapy Guide and founder of Kindred Forest retreat space. Through Forest Bathing and other nature connection practices such as ecological restoration and foraging, Jo has discovered a deeper sense of purpose and a more relaxed, joyful and clear way of living. He loves to share Forest Bathing with others after seeing the transformative effects that a restored connection to nature has had in his life.
Ashley Wilson
Mindfulness Coach
Ashley (she/her) is a Mindfulness Coach and active practitioner in the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. She works as the Associate Editor at The Arrow Journal, where she finds pure joy in working at the intersection of the academic and dharma worlds. She also works in educational publishing and shares the practice of mindfulness and meditation through online and in-person workshops as well as personal coaching sessions.
Slow Down and Extend Your Retreat
For those looking for a more immersive experience of tuning inward, stay overnight at Kindred Forest to enjoy a nighttime Sound Bath, restful time around the fire and wake up to morning movement.
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While activities are included in the rate, you will need to bring your own food to prepare dinner and breakfast for the following day.​​
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See our Gallery for more pictures of the accommodations.
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Depending on the number of people interested in staying overnight, some of the rooms may be shared. We will send you a form to indicate your room preferences after you register. If we cannot honor your preferences and you no longer wish to stay overnight, we will happily refund you your overnight fee. ​
About Diana
Diana C. Parra, is Assistant Professor at the Brown School and Associate Director for Faculty and Scholarship of WashU’s Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity and Equity (CRE2). She is an advanced yoga instructor, certified mindfulness facilitator, and a vibrational sound therapy practitioner.
Overnight guests will have the chance to relax further with a beautiful evening sound bath.​​​​
Diana C. Parra, sound therapy practitioner, will guide you through a sound meditation/relaxation/healing, also known as “sound bath”. Sound is a powerful tool to reduce stress, pain, anxiety, anger, improve mood and increase a sense of spiritual well-being. Sound healing has ancient roots in cultures all over the world, dating over 40,000 years with aboriginal tribes and Tibetan or Himalayan singing bowl spiritual ceremonies. Sound healing is a form of focused awareness meditation where the experience manifests not only through hearing but through tactile physical vibrations and frequencies.
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Other Details
​Cancellation and Refund Policy
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If you wish to cancel your registration, you will receive a full refund as long as you cancel more than 3 weeks before the retreat, 50% if you cancel between 1 -3 weeks, and no refund if you cancel less than 1 week before the retreat.
If we cancel the retreat, we will issue you a full refund. ​In case of severe and dangerous weather, we will reschedule the retreat. Should you be unable to join for the reschedule date, we will issue you a full refund. ​​​
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Accessibility
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As this retreat will take place largely in the woods, your ability to walk on rocky terrain will allow you to take part in shared activities. That said, we are happy to discuss alternative activities and accommodations that are possible in the space and meet your needs. Please reach out with any specific questions and requests.
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Dietary Restrictions
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If you have special dietary restrictions beyond a vegan and gluten-free diet, please let us know and we will try to accommodate.
Email us at kindredforestmo@gmail.com with any questions or requests related to this retreat.