FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When and Where is the Retreat?
We will kick off the retreat Friday, November 9, 2018 at 4:30pm. You may arrive as early as 10 am. The retreat ends on Monday, November 12, at 2pm, however you may stay for the remainder of the day.
Directions: We’re 10 miles west of Brunswick, Georgia on Highway 82. If you’re traveling on I-95, take exit 29 and proceed west for two miles. After passing a radio station on your left, the highway becomes divided. When you reach the next intersection, just past mile marker 11, make a U-turn. There are no signal lights at this intersection, but you will notice the road to the left is Myers Hill Road. After making a U-turn, you should continue driving east on Highway 82 for another half mile. After passing mile marker 11, slow down dramatically and you’ll find a small dirt road on your right with a gate and “The Hostel” sign. If you’ve made reservations, then open the gate and drive down the bumpy road a half-mile to our parking lot. There are some big puddles especially after it rains, but don’t worry, there is plenty of gravel in the road and you won’t get stuck.
Directions: We’re 10 miles west of Brunswick, Georgia on Highway 82. If you’re traveling on I-95, take exit 29 and proceed west for two miles. After passing a radio station on your left, the highway becomes divided. When you reach the next intersection, just past mile marker 11, make a U-turn. There are no signal lights at this intersection, but you will notice the road to the left is Myers Hill Road. After making a U-turn, you should continue driving east on Highway 82 for another half mile. After passing mile marker 11, slow down dramatically and you’ll find a small dirt road on your right with a gate and “The Hostel” sign. If you’ve made reservations, then open the gate and drive down the bumpy road a half-mile to our parking lot. There are some big puddles especially after it rains, but don’t worry, there is plenty of gravel in the road and you won’t get stuck.
What does the Retreat Cost/Include?
The cost of your all-inclusive 3 night 4 day stay is $385 per person. A $100 deposit is required to make your reservation. The deposit is refundable up to 14 days prior to the event.
-Accommodations for three nights at The Hostel in the Forest
-Linens and towels
-Two Vegetarian/Vegan Meals per day (3 brunches, 3 dinners)
-Daily Workshops including Yoga and Meditation
-Art Classes and Supplies
-Starter Pack including Deliberate Creation Workbook, Stickers, Prints, and MORE
-You will also have full access to the facility, including nature trails, activities on the lake, the labyrinth, The Glass House, common areas, and the kitchen to prepare additional meals and snacks.
-Accommodations for three nights at The Hostel in the Forest
-Linens and towels
-Two Vegetarian/Vegan Meals per day (3 brunches, 3 dinners)
-Daily Workshops including Yoga and Meditation
-Art Classes and Supplies
-Starter Pack including Deliberate Creation Workbook, Stickers, Prints, and MORE
-You will also have full access to the facility, including nature trails, activities on the lake, the labyrinth, The Glass House, common areas, and the kitchen to prepare additional meals and snacks.
Airports and Transportation
The closest airport is Jacksonville International Airport. You will need to arrange transportation to and from. There may be others traveling at the same time and a carpool can be arranged. Please let us know if you have any special travel needs.
More About the Facitility
Guests are assigned a spot in one of 8 tree houses/huts. If you are traveling with friends, let the hostel know at the time of your reservation so you may be placed together.
There are 3 outdoor showers with steaming hot water. These showers drain directly onto the forest floor, so we ask all of our guests to use the Dr. Bronner’s Organic Soaps that we provide for a more ecologically sound showering experience.
There are 3 outdoor showers with steaming hot water. These showers drain directly onto the forest floor, so we ask all of our guests to use the Dr. Bronner’s Organic Soaps that we provide for a more ecologically sound showering experience.
Cell Phones and Wifi
In order to maintain a peaceful environment for all of our guests, cell phones are not permitted in the common areas. You may use your cell phone in your room or private space. Wifi is not available at the hostel.
Meals
A delicious Vegetarian/Vegan brunch and dinner will be provided each day. If you have any dietary restrictions, please inform the hostel when you make your reservation and they will do their best to plan accordingly. You are welcome to bring your own food as well. You will have access to the kitchen, pots and pans, spices, etc. We offer food storage space in a communal area that includes a refrigerator as well as a full kitchen that you are welcome to use anytime that we’re not cooking dinner.
What should I bring?
- Natural Bug Spray
- Flash Light
- Comfortable clothes for yoga and other activities
- Warm Clothes for when it cools down at night
- Extra Blankets and pillows. The hostel provides linens but the huts are not heated and it may be cool
- Personal Art Supplies (Art supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own special tools)
- Instruments if you would like to share your musical talents
- Folding Chair, tapestry to sit on, or meditation pillow (seating is provided but feel free to bring your own)
- Cash to purchase items from the instructors including art, massage services, and more
- Reusable water bottle
- Snacks (brunch and dinner will be provided but you are able to prepare additional meals and snacks when it is not in use for meals)
- Dr.Bronners Soap or chemical-free soap
