FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When and Where is the Retreat?
We will kick off the retreat on Thursday, November 10 through Monday, November 14. You may arrive as early as 2 pm. The retreat ends on Monday, November 14 and checkout is at 11am.
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 4 night 3 day stay is $888 per person. You can make your reservation here.
-Accommodations for four nights at The Hostel in the Forest
-Linens and Towels
-Two Vegetarian/Vegan Meals per full day and one meal on arrival and departure.
-Daily Workshops including Yoga, Meditation, and Cold Water Immersion
-Art Classes and lectures
-Retreat gift pack including Deliberate Creation Workbook
-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.
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. Email ExpansionRetreats@gmail.com.
More About the Facility
Guests are assigned a spot in one of 8 tree houses/huts. If you are traveling with friends, let us know so you may be placed together.
There are 3 outdoor showers with 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. 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?
When and Where is the Retreat?
We will kick off the retreat on Thursday, November 10 through Monday, November 14. You may arrive as early as 2 pm. The retreat ends on Monday, November 14 and checkout is at 11am.
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 4 night 3 day stay is $888 per person. You can make your reservation here.
-Accommodations for four nights at The Hostel in the Forest
-Linens and Towels
-Two Vegetarian/Vegan Meals per full day and one meal on arrival and departure.
-Daily Workshops including Yoga, Meditation, and Cold Water Immersion
-Art Classes and lectures
-Retreat gift pack including Deliberate Creation Workbook
-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.
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. Email ExpansionRetreats@gmail.com.
More About the Facility
Guests are assigned a spot in one of 8 tree houses/huts. If you are traveling with friends, let us know so you may be placed together.
There are 3 outdoor showers with 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. 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?
- Art supplies (We will have extra canvases and some supplies but we recommend you bring your favorite brushes and paint. If you are unable to bring supplies or need something specific, please let us know.
- 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
- 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