Welcome to the Hostel in the Forest
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10am and 8pm, 912-264-9738. We can not accept reservations, cancellations or provide availability by email.
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Our Vision
The world would be a much healthier and better place if all its inhabitants advocated sustainability instead of unlimited growth. Rather than trying to control nature and use it as a resource for development, we should revere it, respect it, and work with it. The Hostel in the Forest is taking steps to manifest this vision. We see that nature’s creatures, including humans, animals, birds and insects share the same land in a unique manner. Inspired by the creativity found in the natural environment, we have transformed our ideas into actions by having an organic vegetable garden used in our dinners each night, recycling our wastes, having a cutting-edge gray-water system, watering plants with a solar powered irrigation system, and using a worm box that composts our table scraps into fertilizer for the garden. Hostel members sleep in tree houses, hike the T-trails through the 133 acre forest, swim and paddle canoes in the lake, take part in the healing process of walking our labyrinth, participate in the sweat lodges held on the nights of the full moon, eat a healthy vegetarian or vegan meal each night, and attend the many educational retreats and lectures designed to teach us how to move toward a wholesome and more sustainable future. We invite you to visit us and be a part of our work in progress; even participate in helping us with our projects, if you so desire. If you are financially able to do so, we would also be most appreciative of any gifts to our 501 C 3 tax-deductible organization in order to encourage and further our goals.
OWN A PIECE OF HOSTEL HISTORY
Posted January 12th, 2012
A spirited weekend of self expression and energy work
Friday January 27th
Check in, get schedule, brief guests on the workshop
Dinner
Evening Crystal bowl mediation
Saturday January 28th
Breakfast
Yoga class taught by Juillette 9:30-10:45
free time
Hula hoop class before lunch taught by Terra (possibly)
Lunch
Ring bell, meet at the Co-lab AFTERNOON ART SESSION (1 to 4ish)
Meet in co-lab and begin with Light yoga stretch 20 minutes
Self massage techniques by Denise (short)
Guided meditation by VeroniKa to open creative channels
ART IN FOREST 1-4pm guided by VeroniKa to then help create art in nature.
a couple hours in suggest a yoga class outside for a refresher of energy
Dinner
Light Graffiti taught by Veronika in the new dome.
Sunday January 29th
Breakfast
Yoga 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Free time
Crystal bowl meditation before lunch (possibly)
Lunch
Afternoon Massage taught by Denise (1 to 4ish)
Light yoga stretches 20 min taught by Juillette (breath awareness)
Self/body awareness by Denise
Partner Massage Techniques (Names in hat for random partnering up)
Dinner
Reiki share
Schedule is subject to change
Posted by Hostel Admin
Filed in Events
Posted December 26th, 2011
Happy holidays to you and yours.
December was a wonderful time for the hostel as we stoked the wood stoves and gathered around the fire pit sharing stories and ideas for a more harmonious existence. The pace has shifted to more introspection and personal development. Staff members have begun exploring instruments such as the banjo and the more exotic didgeridoo. The fall colors are finally here in the forest and our raking is more of a meditation as the forest is always resetting our canvas of walkways.
Our first event for December was a primitive skills workshop taught by Heather and Colbert who live completely off the grid in the swamps of Georgia near Moldova. The classes were wide ranging from improvisational clothing modification for sudden weather shifts, fire making, and all of the interesting uses for local fauna and flora. Colbert taught us that learning primitive skills are a priceless investment in our selves and keep us connected to the basics that sustain human existence. Colbert’s teachings are reflected in our bright low smoke fires outside and the abundant pine sap we use as antiseptic bandages for minor cuts.
The forest brought together many fresh and familiar faces to bring in this holiday season. The heart and soul kitchen was in constant motion as we had a selection of baked goods flowing out to happy guests all day. We had a wonderful ceremony in the glass house where we explored the true meaning of Christmas and its healing energies. We passed around an herbal tea of yarrow and local herbs whilst setting the intention for the coming new year. This was followed by singing, drumming, and periodically sharing revelations. We found the Christmas spirit in the simple bliss of being.
We are all very excited about the coming New Year in what is sure to be lively celebration on the days leading up to 2012!
May the Forest Be With You
The Hostel Staff
