Hope Springs is a Retreat Center in Ohio's Southern Appalachian foothills providing intentional space for mindful, creative and healthy private group retreats. Hope Springs also sponsors profoundly transformational workshops on topics which include women's issues, empowered leadership, and personal growth.
Hope Springs is nationally and internationally known for its hospitality, community-style warmth, and memorably delicious meals with an emphasis on vegetarian or light meat fare. We are a full service retreat center providing accommodations for up to 30 people.
Hope Springs is ideal for educational workshops, writing and meditation retreats, commitment ceremonies, large family reunions, non-profit board retreats, and yoga or dance workshops.
Bring your group to Hope Springs. We still have openings for groups of 12 or more on several weekdays and on the following weekends: April 4-7, April 11-14, April 18-25, May 9-12, May 16-19, May 23-25, May 30-June 2.
Besides the beauty of its secluded forested setting, what makes Hope Springs special are its outstanding facilities. The Studio is an octagonal 1500 sq. ft. building with exquisitely finished maple hardwood floors, high skylights, and spacious ceilings - evoking a reverent and tranquil response from guests.
A second facility, Spirit House, is a round meditation space with a central sunken fire pit and a contemplative art installation.
Lodging is offered to guests in four locations.
Hope Springs has a warm, community feel and artistic ambience throughout its complex.
Though internationally recognized and located in a remote setting Hope Springs is close to a large percentage of the Eastern U.S. population, being only a 1.5 - 2 hour drive from Cincinnati, Columbus, Lexington and Huntington.
Hope Springs Institute is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3. In order to keep our services affordable to the public, we rely in part upon donations to keep our doors open. We are grateful to all who make contributions to our cause and thereby widen our circle of service to the greater world. Become a part of the Hope Springs family.
Read about ways to support Hope Springs
“The beauty of the people who work here
The Spirit of the Land
The love all around is what makes Hope Springs very special
This was my first time here. I will return.
I felt so loved and cared for in all ways.”
~ Retreat attendee
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“What an incredible place, a wonderful experience, and an outstanding feeling of peace! Spirit called our group to do ceremony at Serpent Mound and the angels led us to Hope Springs! I feel so nourished and cared for! Thank you for being our “Support System.” Can’t wait to return! Keep on doing what you do! The bed was so…just right! The food was AMAZING! The “SPACE” was perfect! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”
~ Love to you, Kay Shinol, June, 2011
“This is a beautiful, magical place. Thank you for allowing me to come and be part of the history of all the wonderful, moving events that transpire here. I loved the colors, smells, sounds, and food. I loved the snacks being out. The staff were all extremely kind and all my needs were met while here. Thank you.”
~ Participant, Writing Retreat, July 2011
“The mostly organic, unprocessed food is the main reason I enjoyed my stay. That is hard to find most places. Also, the room was very comfortable and the atmosphere was relaxing and pleasant.”
~ Retreat Participant, Noble Circle, September 2011
Help us expand “Hope Springs Circle of Friends” and receive a 10% discount on a program you attend.
When you register and pay for a program, encourage someone who has not been to Hope Springs to come with you. After you and your friend attend the program, you will receive a check for 10% of the workshop fee.
February 3-5, 2012
Explore the principles of meditative writing. Discover the wonder of unhindered thought and the
pleasure of getting it down on paper. Mary Bok, a farmer, writer and teacher from Camden, Maine
gently leads the way.
February 17-19, 2012
Experience the renewal and peace available to you in silence, amidst a community of women. Guidance from Mary Manera, MA, who brings a background in hospice work, spiritual care, and workshop facilitation to this retreat weekend.
Women: Earn Your Own Wealth Potential
March 22-25, 2012
Do you feel that there is a missing link for you with money? Does it feel like a system out of balance? Is your relationship with money overplayed with shame, guilt, greed or fear? It is time to look at your own attitudes about wealth and power. It is time to return money to its historic role: a system of exchange in perfect harmony with the natural world, a system of balance, embodying both the feminine and the masculine energy in perfect harmony.
April 13-15, 2012
This timely spring workshop is designed to help you experience and learn about the renewing health benefits of cleansing the body and mind through a practice of drinking herbal teas, eating delicious cleansing foods, and relaxing through simple breath work and yoga stretching.
"This experience has has brought me greater clarity and confidence about my lifes purpose in many ways, on many levels."
CKM
Jacksonville, Florida
“"The Astrolab is one of the most useful experiences I have had in understanding the inner workings and complexity of my psychic makeup and that of others."
Wendy Weir
Las Cruces, New Mexico
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