Silent Retreat
September 10-13th, 2026
A 4-day, 3-night silent retreat in the Missouri Ozarks for rest, reflection, and nervous system reset.
“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.”
— Blaise Pascal
We’ll gather for 4 days in a nature-immersed setting, with long stretches of silence, shared silent meals, gentle movement, and guided experiences that support rest and awareness.
Silence here isn’t about discipline or deprivation. It’s an invitation to listen more closely, to your body, your nervous system, and what’s already present.
Silence gives the nervous system a chance to settle.
Without the constant need to speak, explain, or perform, many people notice a softening: physically, emotionally, and mentally.
You don’t come to silence to “get better.”
You come to notice what’s already here.
Why A Silent Retreat?
What’s Included:
Dates: September 10-13, 2026
(4 days / 3 nights)
Lodging at Kindred Forest, a nature-immersed retreat space just over an hour from St. Louis
All meals prepared by a dietitian and culinary school graduate from Saint Louis University
One sound bath
One forest bathing experience
One Feldenkrais-based movement session
Facilitation and gentle holding of silence throughout the retreat
Our retreat is designed to support quiet, simplicity, and shared experience. Accommodations are comfortable and thoughtfully arranged within a communal setting.
Sleeping Spaces
Participants stay in shared rooms within the retreat space.
Each shared room includes individual sleeping areas with dividers, offering personal space while remaining part of a communal environment.
Because this is a silent retreat, conversation is not part of the experience, even in shared rooms. Many participants find that silence itself creates a surprising sense of privacy and ease.
Room selection is first come, first served at the time of registration. If you have specific questions or would like help thinking through options, you’re always welcome to reach out during the reservation process.
Bathroom Overview
The Studio
Guests staying in the Redbud, Oak, and Dogwood rooms share one bathroom. This bathroom is also used during group time in the Studio’s central great room.
The Lodge
Guests in the Hickory and Sycamore bedrooms (up to 6 total) share one bathroom.
Guests in the Pine room (up to 4) share the en suite bathroom attached to that bedroom.
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You’re curious about silence
You feel drawn to nature, simplicity, and inward listening
You’re open to not knowing exactly what might arise
You crave space for quietude
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are looking for teaching or discussion
want a steady stream of activity
are currently in acute crisis and need intensive support
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No. This retreat is not a sobriety or recovery retreat.
While it’s hosted by Sober Sisters in St. Louis and held in an alcohol-free environment, the intention of this retreat is silence, rest, and awareness; not behavior change around alcohol.
People come with many different relationships to alcohol, and none are asked to identify or participate in recovery-oriented conversations.
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Silence will be held for most of the retreat, including meals and shared spaces.
There will be gentle guidance at the beginning, clear markers for when silence begins and ends, and opportunities to ask practical questions if needed. You don’t need prior experience with silence.
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No experience is required.
This retreat is designed for people who are curious about silence, whether it’s new to you or something you’ve explored before.
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All meals during the retreat are thoughtfully prepared and included.
Meals are vegetarian at minimum, with simple options built in to accommodate vegan and/or gluten-free preferences. We can also accommodate most common food allergies, including corn and soy.
Prior to the retreat, you’ll receive a form where you can share any dietary restrictions or allergies so we can plan accordingly.
If someone has a more uncommon restriction that would be difficult to accommodate without significantly altering the shared meals (for example, oil-free), we may suggest bringing a few supplemental items to ensure you feel well cared for.
You are always welcome to bring additional snacks or specialty items for your own comfort.
Our intention is for you to feel nourished, supported, and at ease throughout the weekend.
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This retreat requires a minimum of 8 participants to run. In the unlikely event this minimum is not met, all registrations will be fully refunded by June 1st, 2026.
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Not at all.
While Sober Sisters STL began as a local gathering space here in St. Louis, this retreat (and many of our offerings) are open to women from anywhere.
If you feel drawn to the experience, whether you live five minutes away or five states away, you are welcome.
We’d love to have you, wherever you’re coming from.
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This retreat was created as a space for women to gather intentionally. There’s something powerful about women sitting together in shared experience, especially around themes like identity, midlife and relationships.
For this retreat, we’re also sharing rooms and common spaces, and keeping it women-only helps create a sense of ease and comfort for everyone attending.
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We understand that everyone has responsibilities at home and may need to check in with family from time to time. This is a retreat for adults with full lives, not a tech detox.
We simply ask that phones and devices not be brought into silence spaces (sitting sessions, meals, talks, etc.) and remain in your room during those times.
If you’d like to check messages privately in your room, or take photos out in the woods during free time, that’s completely fine.
Lodging & Bathroom Details
Pricing
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