The Retreat

Silent or guided retreats for up to one week for individuals, with or without daily spiritual direction. Fee includes lodging and meals. An additional fee applies for spiritual direction.

Small group retreats for up to six people, for up to five days. Fees include lodging, meals, and access to the trails and other outdoor spaces. An additional fee applies for group spiritual direction or retreat facilitation.

Day retreats and half day retreats for up to twelve people. Fee includes the use of common space in Garden House or Forest House, breakfast or lunch, plus snacks and beverages.

Day Apart retreats featuring gifted spiritual leaders, artists, musicians, writers, naturalists, culinary artists, and more. The fee is all-inclusive unless otherwise noted. ​ Coming Fall 2019 & Spring 2020 'Forest Breathing' and 'Loving The Hell Out of Ourselves (and Others)’ Retreats. READ MORE

The Sabbatical Package offers up to 30 days for individuals who wish to have a beautiful setting and access to a theological library in order to study, rest, and join into the daily rhythms of prayer, meals, and light chores with the community at Spring Forest. Spiritual direction is available for an additional fee. In addition to the amenities on site, persons on sabbatical can enjoy the restaurants, galleries, and shops in historic Hillsborough, hike the numerous trails at Eno State Park (just ten minutes away), or explore the vibrant urban scene in Durham, Raleigh, or Chapel Hill.