Next Up at
Oak Grove Retreat
This spring we invite you to join us for meditative art, drumming, breathworks, and sound ceremony. Descriptions and booking info below!
Weekly Movements classes with Caroleeena!!
Yin Yoga for Splits
Our Resident Artist: Caroleeena!
Caroleeena offers her world renowned movement classes for 2025. Caroleeena's Music and Movement classes are designed to help you cultivate good health, stress relief, creativity and joy.
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​Yin Yoga for Splits -
Mondays at 6:30-7:30 pm
Don't be scared of this name. This is a stretching and strengthening class that will open up your walking and help you feel refreshed at the end of it. This class opens with some strengthening moves but most of the practice is sitting or lying and doing bends to open up the front of the pelvis and inside of the thighs to keep our legs moving freely so we can move better in our everyday lives. These practices have measurable benefits for your balance as well as your central nervous system. They help you feel calmer, more confident, and able to handle pain better. (Most people are flexible enough to do splits right now but our central nervous system does not allow it. It goes into alarm mode and stiffens us up, telling us it's so we don't hurt ourselves. By relaxing into a place, or just before it, and staying there, we allow our muscles to relax which allows our central nervous system to begin to feel reassured this is a safe place so you can relax more and that makes you open up more.) There are so many benefits in working toward splits, even if you never do a full split. Doing a split is not even the goal. Becoming strong and flexible enough to become comfortable in some of these poses, that is our goal. Releasing our fascia that's bound and limiting our range of motion is a goal. Learning to relax when we are uncomfortable, that is a goal. To be still, to breathe, and to explore inwardly, inside our bodies, to learn ourselves from the inside out, that's our goal. Come explore.
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RSVP's Appreciated!
Thursdays in July at 6:30pm
Meditate in the chapel to live healing sounds, soothing music, poetry and affirming words from the Spiritual Masters. Hosted by Lipbone Redding.
We have yoga mats, bolsters and some low reclining chairs or you can bring your own.
RSVP's & Donations appreciated.
July: 14th -17th, & August: 4th -7th
(Ages 5-9, & 10-14 years old)
Oak Grove Retreat is opening its beautiful and historic lands to help bring mindfulness and peace to our wonderful youth and generations to come. This summer we are excited to now offer a 4 day “mindful packed” youth camp, to explore profound ways to help us all be more mindful and present in our growing lives.​
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This youth day camp (4 days) will be centered around mindfulness and being in the present moment. Helping to bring fun and interactive ways to integrate more peace and calm into our children's lives (as well as our own).
Activities Include:
Mindful Breathing
Sensory Scavenger Hunt
Bird Watching and Mindful Movement
Nature Art
Cloud Watching Meditation
"Be a Tree" grounding exercise
And so many more mindful activities!
“Mindful children, become mindful youth, become mindful adolescents, who become mindful adults”. - Unknown
A Profound Sunday Event
July 20th at 2:00-4:00pm
A Profound Sunday Event - Reiki Share- Reiki Circle (pronounced Ray-Key)
Join us here at Oak Grove Retreat for a very special Reiki Share/Circle led by Third Degree Reiki (Usui) Master Kelly Gene Rye & Second Degree (Usui) Nikki Kornegay. Together we will learn the wonders and benefits of Reiki and how it can be a powerful healing modality for ourselves, loved ones, and community. This will also be a great opportunity to experience Reiki first hand, in a community circle of like minded individuals who ultimately strive for the same goal, peace and love for all.
Not a Reiki (Level I, II, III) Practitioner? That’s okay, all is welcome!! Join us to learn more about the beautiful world of Reiki and receive a memorable healing experience by like-minded and loving practitioners within your community.
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RSVP's Appreciated!​
Sacred Watercolor Workshop: Meditative Art & Color Therapy - with Kelly Rye
July 27th at 2:00-4:00pm
Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon of Meditative Art & Color Therapy, while learning the fundamentals of watercolor painting/techniques and integrating the spiritual connectivity of sacred geometry that is all around us. Perfect for beginners/intermediate painters and creators!​
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Sacred Geometry is the study of geometric patterns, shapes, and proportions that are believed to hold symbolic and spiritual significance. These patterns are often found in nature, art, architecture, and religious texts. The idea behind sacred geometry is that certain geometric shapes and symbols have a universal meaning and can help us connect to a higher power or divine source. By studying these patterns, we can gain a deeper understanding of the universe and our place within it.
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After we learn the basics of watercolor, you can express yourself using patterns and shapes to create your own unique sacred geometry design/collage. ​
Sacred geometry and mandala stencils will be provided for easy outlines, with plenty of room for each individual to add more details and create their own custom design. Or feel free to take your creativity on a journey and create your own mandala from scratch! All skill levels welcome!!
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This class does not require any artistic skill or experience – only a desire to create, have fun, and go with the flow. This class will help you to integrate your own individual style and flare, as you’re being guided throughout this fun and playful watercolor class. All experience levels welcome!​​
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RSVP's Appreciated!
A Profound Sunday Event
August 3rd at 2:00pm
Special guest facilitator Kim Lea.
Join us as we express ourselves on the drum and discuss things that are on our minds about ourselves and the world around us.
No drumming experience is needed, just an openness to expressing yourself in new ways. Loaner drums are available along with other percussion instruments.
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The history of drumming is long and varied, with drums appearing in many ancient cultures and serving a variety of purposes:
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Spiritual ceremonies: Drums were used in rituals to connect with the divine and infuse spiritual energy.
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Communal gatherings: Drums were used to foster a sense of belonging and solidarity among tribe members.
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Communication: Drums were used to convey messages and coordinate activities within and between communities.
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All of these are needed today as much as they were needed in the past.
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Supporting Members are free.
Others $10 at the door.
Additional donations are accepted to help cover costs
A Profound Sunday Event
August 17th and/or 30th at 2:00pm
Introduction to CHAKRADANCE
With Becca Hill, CHAKRADANCE Facilitator
Chakradance is a dance practice for our souls. The music, composed to resonate with each of the 7 major chakras, invites free flowing movements. The additional guided visualizations help to balance our chakra systems and connect us to our soul’s rhythm and language.
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2 dates are available for you to attend one or both classes. August 17th or August 30th. Limited places available for this event. You must pre-register and you must be present before the 2:00 start time. Late comers will not be admitted.
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Becca is a fellow traveling soul whose life was deeply impacted by her personal healing experience with Chakradance. She has held a CHAKRADANCE Facilitator license since 2020.
“Helping others free themselves through this journey is one of my greatest joys.” Becca
“With Becca’s guidance, this highly personal experience was truly magical and left me feeling very open, yet extremely grounded “. Jean o , Greenville, NC
A Profound Sunday Event
August 24th at 2:00pm
CONVERSATIONS ON CONSCIOUSNESS
Deborah B. Steddom, Intuitive Teacher & Author
As you rest in the light energy that is your true nature, the old patterns of lack, self hate and living from egoic thought gently drop away. Join us for a fun, interactive conversation about the journey into heart-centered consciousness. Donations appreciated.
Saturday, September 6th
9:00am-3:00pm
THE LANGUAGE OF ENERGY WORKSHOP
Transform Your Life
with Intuitive Teacher & Author - Deborah Steddom
Energy is the universal essence that permeates and animates all life. Learning practical strategies to manipulate energetic frequencies provides immediate, powerful access to lasting change. Working directly with the energy that is behind every event in our lives allows us to balance our experiences, bringing us into a place of deep inner peace and clarity.
Join us and gain valuable hands-on experience in recognizing and consciously shifting your unique frequency into a vibration of openness and healing.
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Recognize and release energetic patterns that no longer serve you
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Learn tools and techniques that deepen self-awareness
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Enjoy yourself in a fun, open day of new experiences
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Deborah Steddom is an intuitive teacher and author of the workbook Owner's Manual for the Soul. She has spent over 50 years exploring the practical application of spiritual concepts. She continues to develop simple techniques that empower us all on our inner journeys, combined with the education to implement them into daily life.
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Admission $150 / Reserve your spot today!
From 9:00am till 3:00pm
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Private Sessions
All of our answers lie within. A private session with Deb is a supported journey into the truth of who we are. Beyond our experiences, feelings and emotions lies an innate core of wisdom and wholeness. The one hour sessions are interactive and affirming, providing powerful tools to enhance your personal growth experience. For more information and to schedule your session, email Deborah at
Testimonials:
"Deb has a wonderful way of putting you at ease just by being herself. By the end of our time together I found that my fears were no longer in charge. The relief and freedom I felt was amazing!" - A. Sunseri
"My first reading with Deb was one I will never forget. It was as if she saw into my soul and spoke so freely and kindly to it. Deb is truly a gifted medium, teacher and friend! - C. Deihl
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A Profound Sunday Event
September 7th at 2:00pm
Join us as we express ourselves on the drum and discuss things that are on our minds about ourselves and the world around us.
No drumming experience is needed, just an openness to expressing yourself in new ways. Loaner drums are available along with other percussion instruments.
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The history of drumming is long and varied, with drums appearing in many ancient cultures and serving a variety of purposes:
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Spiritual ceremonies: Drums were used in rituals to connect with the divine and infuse spiritual energy.
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Communal gatherings: Drums were used to foster a sense of belonging and solidarity among tribe members.
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Communication: Drums were used to convey messages and coordinate activities within and between communities.
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All of these are needed today as much as they were needed in the past.
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Supporting Members are free.
Others $10 at the door.
Additional donations are accepted to help cover costs
Saturday, September 27th
7:00pm-8:30pm
A Kirtan with Ananda
We call ourselves Ananda which means bliss in Sanskrit. We do a mix of traditional and non-traditional chants, some of which I have composed and Solay has composed, and some from other well-known kirtan folks. Solay Howell is from Hawaii, now lives in Richmond, on ukulele and drums, Martha Williamson is the daughter of missionaries so spent a large part of her childhood in southern Africa, young adulthood in Malaysia, later in Maine, now in Charlottesville, on drum, harmonium, violin. tongue drum, and me from Tarboro, now in Charlottesville, on keyboards, tongue drum, harmonium, violin.
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Kirtan is a traditional Indian practice of group chanting and storytelling that involves calling out to the divine. The word "kirtan" comes from Sanskrit and means "to tell, recite, or praise". A kirtan is a call-and-response or antiphonal style song or chant, set to music, wherein multiple singers recite the names of a deity. You can sit in a chair or on a cushion on the floor. Dancing will be encouraged and contagious.
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Come early and Tailgate to enjoy the grounds and the Solstice Evening, If coming from a distance, we allow free tent camping or rent one of our Glamping Tents. Come for 1 or 2 nights.
