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
During these stressful times, we feel it is important to hold sacred space to nurture our souls, minds, bodies, and spirits. This will be a weekend of meditation, yin yoga and movement, live nurturing music, meditative art, nature walks, meditative drumming, energy work, dance, chanting, introspection, and commUNITY. Music and healing sounds will be provided by Lipbone Redding and more...
This year, we will also have our healer village, full of talented healers and mystics, offering a rejuvenating and transformative experience. To ensure a healing session prior to your arrival, we encourage you to preregister 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 each healer’s schedule, as they all have different times. 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 provided when you purchase your ticket.
We gratefully appreciate YOU making this OUR Profound Peace.
This year, food will be included with your ticket. 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 include 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 is potluck (please provide a label for 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, please pack out what you’ve brought in.
This is truly a community-based event; your participation is gratefully 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 feel free to take what you need.
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LASTLY, please bring: a comfortable chair, a blanket, a yoga mat, a hat, Bug spray, and be prepared for rain, just in case, and camping paraphernalia. Please reach out if you have any questions.
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And a special thanks to Rusty Holderness for allowing us to use his "Peace" design for this event.
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. ​​
