Profound Peace is our latest evolution in our Profound series. This year we are responding to the needs of the collective by offering sacred space to unwind, reflect and be surrounded in a loving community of like souls.
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Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
2026 Profound Peace Retreat
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It's time for our Annual Event at Oak Grove Retreat this October—and we would love for you to be part of it1
During these stressful times, we feel it is important to hold sacred space to nurture our souls. This will be a weekend of meditation, yin yoga and movement, live nurturing music, meditative art, nature walks, meditative drumming, chanting, and introspection.
Join us for Profound Peace Retreat, October 16–18, 2026, for a weekend created to help you slow down, reconnect, breathe, receive, and surround yourself with a loving community of like-minded souls.
WHAT MAKES PROFOUND PEACE SPECIAL?
This isn't just another weekend event. Profound Peace is an invitation to step away from the stress and noise of everyday life and create space for peace, connection, healing, reflection, and joy.
Throughout the weekend, you'll have opportunities to experience:
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Live music & healing sounds
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Meditation, yin yoga & movement
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Meditative art & creative expression
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Nature walks & time to reconnect with the land
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Meditative drumming & chanting
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Introspection & opportunities for personal reflection
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A community of talented healers and mystics
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Vendors and unique offerings to explore
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Connection with an incredible community of people
The 2026 retreat will feature music and healing sounds from Lipbone Redding, an evening of Kirtan Chants with Noelle Whittington and Steve Cole, and Sacred Sunrise Sound Baths with Lynn Battle, along with a Healer Village filled with talented healers and mystics offering opportunities for rejuvenation and transformation.
To ensure a healing session prior to your arrival, we encourage you to pre-register with each healer, after purchasing your tickets (when those links are provided in September). This is based on a first come, first served basis. Additional openings will be available at our registration table on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday upon your arrival. Please check with each healer’s schedule as they all are different times.
COME FOR THE EXPERIENCE. LEAVE WITH SOMETHING MORE.
Maybe you need a weekend to simply exhale.
Maybe you're looking for inspiration.
Maybe you want to reconnect with yourself.
Maybe you're craving meaningful community.
Maybe you're curious about a new healing modality, want to move your body, listen to beautiful music, spend time in nature, create something, or simply sit beneath the trees and be.
There is room for all of it at Profound Peace.
This weekend is intentionally created as a community-supported experience, and everyone who participates helps shape what makes it so special.
COME AS YOU ARE
You don't have to arrive with everything figured out.
You don't need to know exactly what you're looking for.
Just come with an open heart and a willingness to slow down, explore, connect, and receive.
Spend the weekend surrounded by performers, healers, artists, vendors, facilitators, nature, music, and people who are also seeking something a little deeper.
You may come for the music.
You may come for the healing.
You may come for the community.
You may come simply because you need a break.
Whatever brings you here, we invite you to make this weekend your own.
Bring your friends.
Bring your loved ones.
Bring your curiosity.
Bring your yoga mat, your chair, your blanket—and most importantly, bring yourself.
Let's come together and create a weekend filled with peace, connection, healing, music, creativity, nature, laughter, and community.
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You are invited to come early and stay late. We love having your additional helping hands making this truly a community supported event, so a list of volunteer options will be listed when you purchase your ticket. We gratefully appreciate YOU making this OUR Profound Peace.
This year food will be included in your ticket price. Vegan and vegetarian options will be offered. Feel free to bring your own food if you have special dietary needs or you wish to augment your meals with your own favorites.
Breakfast will be an offering of fruit and cereal along with coffee and tea.
Lunch will be provided with both meat and vegetable and vegan wraps and salad on both Saturday and Sunday. Dinner on Friday night potluck-styple (please provide a label for the contents of your dish) and Saturday night dinner will be a potato bar with all your favorite toppings.
We also have two water stations for your use. We are asking that you bring your own mugs and utensils to help us reduce waste. If you choose to bring your own food, we ask you to kindly pack out what you’ve packed in. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
Do you have any consciousness books/items you care to share/donate? The Giving Table will be located near the vending area. Bring items you wish to donate as an act of service to raise our collective consciousness and, in turn, feel free to take what you need.
And a special thanks to Rusty Holderness for allowing us to use his "Peace" design for this event.
Believe it or not, that’s it…...for now. Let us know if you have any questions.
See you soon,
Kevin, Trish, Kelly Rye, Lipbone, (Pranavam Das), and Carolyn (Caroleeena).
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FAQs
Where? Tarboro, NC 27886. 1/8th Mile North of Hwy 64 at Exit #484
When? Oct. 16-18, 2026
What will we eat?
This year food will be included in your ticket price. Feel free to bring your own food if you have special dietary needs, or you wish to augment your meals with your own favorites. If you are vegan, be sure to add that free ticket to you order so we know how many need Vegan options.
Breakfast will be an offering of fruit and cereal along with coffee and tea.
Lunch will be Wraps or other lite fare with both meat, vegetable and vegan wraps choices will be available.
Dinner on Friday night is potluck (please provide a label for the contents of your dish) and Saturday night dinner will be a potato bar with all your favorite add ons.
Are there showers for camping? Yes!
What should I bring? Profound Peace usually has a range of weather, so come prepared for it all. There is space for hammocks, yoga mats, and chairs. There are a few tents available for rent if arranged in advance.
How is this a sustainable festival? We offer composting toilets, and encourage guests to bring their own water bottles, and reusable silverware. We will be purchasing Carbon Offsets based on the number of attendees and the average distance traveled.
How do I use a composting toilet? Simply go as usual and then add a scoop of sawdust. We will take care of the rest!
Are there activities for kids? If your children can participate as an adult in the workshops, they are welcome. We generally don't have enough children to plan events separate from the other offerings, but please check the number of children under 12 so we know how many to plan for.
Can I get a scholarship? Scholarships are dependent on donors. To be considered, please email: st.annes.oakgrove@gmail.com with as much information about your situation as you are comfortable providing
Can I bring alcohol? This is a dry event, so please leave alcohol at home.
How can I pre-register for sessions with the Healers? Ticket holders will receive a notice when the schedule of activities is completed in September and will then be able to contact the Healers directly to pre-register for sessions. ​​
