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: February 26-28, 2010 or March 19-21, 2010.
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
Stay connected to Hope Springs through our new blog:
http://hopespringsinstitute.blogspot.com/
Get updates on our international peace gathering June 23-27, 2010:
http://hopespringspeace.blogspot.com/
See us on our Hope Springs FaceBook page:
"Hope Springs is a physical and spiritual environment that is a home for heart and body. Everything about it has a beautiful and comforting spirit. The buildings and grounds are the perfect balance of cozy yet unfettered. There is a respect for the spirit of the land that comes through in all the spaces there. The staff is like family, only better, as they are attentively responsive to your individual needs. If the food speaks for the place, it is straight from the heart, being healthy and incredibly delicious. The response at mealtime was audible. The whole experience made me feel cared for, and was a great setting for growth. I loved it."
~ Solange, New York, NY
"Felt like home and yet organized and efficient like a hotel. So it is truly one of the best places I've ever stayed at."
~ From a Retreat Participant, September 2009
"The land is sacred. The accommodations are superb.The food absolutely beyond delicious.
Hope Springs is charming, spiritual and has the power to transform the planet."
~ From a Retreat Participant, July, 2009
Feminine Leadership: Discovering Your
Center Point
October 21-24, 2010
This workshop is an opportunity for women to discover new learning, fresh ways of thinking and clarity abut the impact of their feminine leadership. Based upon more than 15 years experience with women leaders, the Center Point Leadership Assessment © is a unique instrument that focuses on the most essential leadership concerns with women.
October 28 - 31, 2010
Generational healing is about turning inward to see baggage we've been hauling, open it up, and shine a light inside. We make an explicit agreement to break habitual pain patterns by putting to rest what is already behind us. As we open ourselves to more emotional truth, we begin to let go of the heavy burden of our rage inheritance -by shining a light on our rage inheritance - doing our own work of healing - we create a new legacy.
"I have stayed at no place more supportive, nurturing and honoring than Hope springs. You have given from your hearts and your spirits and we are all more whole because of this"
~ SpiritHeal Retreat attendee
