Welcome Packet- Forest Path Immersion

in Grand Rapids, Michigan

We are looking forward to spending 3 sacred days together in ceremony! Here are some details about what to expect. Please read the entire page as there are many important factors to consider as you prepare for ceremony:

Date & Time:

June 27th: Arrival between 3-4pm

June 30th: Departure approximately 1pm

Location:

538 Indian Lakes Rd NE, Sparta, MI 49345

Please enter the first drive way - east of the tennis courts, it is a dirt driveway.

Parking is in the field on the east side of the driveway.

During this sacred retreat, you will be held and nurtured on 27 acres of land near Sparta, MI. The connection to Pacha Mama will be some of your best medicine. Walk the labyrinth, enjoy the medicine garden, wade in the sandy-bottomed stream or traverse the bog walk during integration. Be sure to bring a bathing suit and towel to enjoy the hot tub, cold tubs & wood-fired sauna. Food and cleaning are all provided as well as lodging in a cozy private sleeping pod equipped with a supportive mattress, bed linens, comforter and a pillow. The pods also have a nightstand, power outlets, a fan and a reading light. Please bring your own towels - both for bathing and hot tub use. 

Accommodations:

Sleeping pods are available $150 for the 3 nights

You may sleep in the temple or camp for no additional cost

Camper hook ups is $50 for the weekend

Arrival to the Temple: 3-4PM

Please know it is not a good idea to fly the day of arrival and the first ceremony. We generally recommend all travel the day prior to the retreat start date, and staying nearby on the night prior.

See cancellation/transfer policies here.

What to Bring:

  • Extra mat/ padding and blankets for your nest. The floor is concrete. You will have a yoga mat width of space so please be aware of how much you are bringing.

  • A special blanket and pillow/cushions that brings comfort

  • Water bottle

  • Journal

  • Sacred pictures or objects to hold or place on the altar

  • Eye mask and ear plugs if you are a light sleeper

  • Swimsuit and towels

  • Personal items to be comfortable during the weekend, walking shoes, extra layers in the cooler months

  • Please check the weather; if rain is scheduled the property can be muddy and we would recommend bringing rain boots

Meals:

All meals will be included (after ceremony soup, and brunch). Feel free to bring your favourite snacks to share or anything else you will need to stay comfortable.

Immersion Schedule:

Day 1 - Arrival 4pm, Orientation 4-5pm, Ceremony 5-11pm

Day 2 - Light Breakfast 9am, Relax/ Enjoy Nature 9.30am-11am, Brunch 11.30am, Rest 1-4pm, , Ceremony 5-12pm

Day 3 - Light Breakfast 9am, Relax/ Enjoy Nature 9.30am-11am, Brunch 11.30am, Rest 1-4pm, Ceremony 5-12pm

Day 4 - Breakfast 9.30am, Integration Circle 10.30-12.30pm, Departures 1pm onwards

Retreat Preparation

Please see our Preparation, How to Participate and Integration pages for more information about the Forest Path ceremonial experience. If you are taking any medications, or have a psychiatric diagnosis, please email us.

We also offer Preparation and Integration sessions with our Integration coach Paula if you would like more support for your journey.

Whatsapp Group

We will have a unique WhatsApp group for each Immersion that will become active 10 days or so prior to the Immersion commencing, you will be emailed a link to join.


If you have any other questions or concerns about preparing for your immersion, you can email us at info@forestpath.co.