When the seasons shift, we're reminded that we can, too.
We spend so much of our lives moving from one thing to the next, managing, producing, and carrying more than we realize.
This intimate weekend in the forest is an invitation to step away from the noise and return to what matters. Through yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound, reflection, creativity, and time in nature, we’ll create space to slow down, let go of what no longer belongs, and reconnect with ourselves and one another.
Come as you are. Leave feeling a little lighter, more grounded, and more connected.
Daily Yoga & Mindful Practices
Daily yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound, and restorative practices to reconnect with your body and the present moment.
Nature, Rest &
Ritual
Unplug from the noise with forest time, lake dips, Yoga Nidra, tea ceremony, and intentional moments of reflection.
Nourishing Meals & Community
Gather around the table for shared meals, gratitude circles, meaningful conversation, and connection with the Hostel community.
Play, Creativity, &
Connection
Make space for joy through art, bachata, movement, laughter, and experiences that invite you to simply play again.
What's Included?
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3 days, 2 nights at the Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick, Georgia
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Lifetime Hostel in the Forest Membership
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Daily yoga, breathwork & meditation
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Yoga Nidra & sound healing
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Opening circle, reflection & oracle cards
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Tea ceremony, fire release ritual, & s'mores
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Beginner bachata lesson & mini dance social
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Creative workshop
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Nourishing meals throughout your stay
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Access to lake swimming, kayaking & the Tub of Tranquility
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140 acres to explore with hiking trails, labyrinth & gardens
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Access to the Art Room & Music Room
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Free time to rest, explore, create, journal, or simply be
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An intimate community of like-minded people to share the experience with
What's Not Included?
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Transportation to and from the Hostel
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Travel insurance
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Optional 1:1 Reiki sessions
Day 1
Reflect
Arrive in the forest, settle into your home for the weekend, and begin the process of slowing down. We’ll gather as a community to connect and set intentions, share our first meal together, then gather around the fire for s’mores and a release ritual before closing the evening with a deeply restorative practice.
Arrival + Check In
Opening Circle
Community Dinner
Fire Release Ritual + S'mores
Yin Yoga + Yoga Nidra + Sound
3:00–5:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
8:30 pm
10:00 pm
Day 2
Connect
Wake with the forest and begin the day with a walking meditation and breathwork by the lake. After breakfast, we’ll move into our yoga practice before the day opens up for rest, exploration, and connection. Later, we’ll come together for creativity and community, followed by an evening of release, movement, and play.
Walking Meditation + Breathwork
Breakfast
Vinyasa Yoga + Reflection
Lunch
Creative Workshop
Explore + Unwind (kayak, hike, optional reiki)
Community Dinner
Bachata Lesson + Dance Evening
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
2:30 pm
4:00 pm
6:30 pm
8:30 pm
Day 3
Align
Our final morning is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and integrate all that the weekend has offered. We’ll move, breathe, share tea, and close our time together with intention before returning home.
Gentle Yoga + Breath
Breakfast
Check Out of Lodging
Tea Ceremony + Closing Circle
(you're welcome to explore hostel grounds after closing)
8:00 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
11:30am -1:00pm
Meet Your Host
Hi, I'm Ashlyn, Founder of The Collective Om
After losing my brother, Kirk, to an overdose ten years ago, I dedicated much of my life to helping others. I earned my PhD, became a trauma informed researcher, and eventually landed the “dream job” I had worked 12 years toward as an assistant professor at Trinity College in Ireland. But after three years living abroad taught me the value of slowing down, I began to recognize how disconnected I had become from myself. I walked away from the career I had worked so hard to build and began finding my way back. The Collective Om grew from that journey.
My retreats are about more than yoga or breathwork. We move, meditate, reflect, explore, play, and connect, creating space to notice the beliefs and patterns shaping our lives and move toward greater alignment with who we are. My background as a trauma informed researcher and yoga and breathwork facilitator shapes how I hold these spaces: your lived experience matters, everything is an invitation, and practices are accessible whether you’re a beginner or experienced yogi.
More than anything, my intention is to create community around growth, connection, and living with greater intention. My hope is that what begins here continues through the relationships we build, the practices you take home, and opportunities to gather again.
Retreats feel like an alignment of so many pieces of my own journey, and it’s an honor to share them with you. If this feels aligned, I’d love to welcome you.
About the Forest
The Hostel in the Forest holds a very special place in my heart. I attended my first yoga retreat here, and the experience reminded me how simple and beautiful life can be when we step away from the noise, slow down, and reconnect with what matters. It has been a safe haven for me ever since, and coming full circle to host my own retreat here feels incredibly special.
Just 90 minutes from Jacksonville, the Hostel feels worlds away. Set on 140 acres of forest and wetlands near Brunswick, Georgia, this nonprofit sanctuary is rooted in environmental sustainability, community, and connection with nature. Accommodations are intentionally simple and rustic, with treehouses, geodesic domes, shared spaces, screened and open air structures, composting toilets, outdoor hot showers, and plenty of forest sounds. There is no WiFi, heating, or air conditioning, inviting us to unplug and settle into the rhythms of the natural world.
This isn’t a luxury resort, and that’s part of the magic. It’s everything you need and nothing you don’t. Come ready to unplug, get a little earthy, slow down, and discover what’s waiting for you among the trees.
A Note on Accessibility
The Hostel is a rustic, forested property and may not be suitable for all mobility needs. Most accommodations require climbing steps and the property includes natural terrain. Please consider your individual mobility needs before registering and reach out if you have questions about whether the space will work for you.
Tub of Tranquility
Lake (take a dip, kayak, hammock)
Music & Art Rooms
Labyrinth
Chickens...fresh eggs
Glass House (our yoga shala)
