The Barred Owl
Mind-Body Mini Retreat Series
Mini retreats for the whole of you.
A pause. A return. A remembering of what’s already within.
Here, awareness meets embodiment—and insight becomes lived experience.
This Experiential Workshop Series centers on mindful immersion and embodied mindfulness practices that weave together presence, fun, and inspiration through guided meditations, creative journaling, movement, and other experiential practices. Each workshop explores an essential dimension of being human—you will leave with your mind, body, and spirit refreshed.
Even a brief break from daily routine can restore clarity and reconnect us to what truly matters. These half-day and one-day mini retreats are designed as intentional pauses—spaces to step out of autopilot and come back into relationship with yourself.
Jessica Bane Robert, your Sacred Space Holder and Inner Compass Guide, and occasionally other guest experts, will be your guides and facilitators.
Take advantage of early registration for discounts. Attend more than one in the series for additional discounts. Contact Jess.
The Barred Owl Mission
The Barred Owl Retreat offers holistic mindfulness experiences that invite stillness, restoration, and reconnection. Rooted in the wisdom of nature and contemplative practice, our space honors the deep relationship between mind, body, and spirit. We are devoted to supporting personal awakening and embodied awareness that nurtures wholeness, vitality, and lifelong well-being.
Upcoming Mini-Retreats at The Barred Owl
July 25-26, 2026
Mind-Body, Grounding: Practicing the Tools for Inner Peace
About the Retreat:

When life feels noisy, demanding, and overwhelming, the most powerful thing you can do is pause.
This 24-hour retreat is an invitation to slow down, restore your energy, and reconnect with yourself. Surrounded by nature and supported by a circle of women, you'll explore mindfulness practices, gentle movement, reflection, meaningful conversation, and a restorative rest.
You'll leave with practical tools to create greater calm and balance in your daily life—and a renewed connection to the wise, resilient self within you.
Leave feeling grounded, renewed, and deeply connected to yourself. Come home to yourself. Peace begins here.
Retreat Details:
Date: July 25-26
Time: Saturday at 3pm to Sunday at 3pm
Cost: $370, early registration $333 (Must register by July 11th) (Limit 6)
What's Included: Private room, 3 nourishing meals, all snacks, beverages, gifts, all materials, expert facilitation of sound healing, yoga, and expressive arts.
August 22-23, 2026
Mind-Body, Intuition: Reconnecting with Self-Trust and Inner Wisdom
About the Retreat:

What if the answers you've been seeking are already within you?
This retreat is a chance to listen differently as you develop your superpowers of presence and intuition. Together, we will slow down and tune in through the practices of energy clearing, divining, and intuition-building exercises.
You'll learn to quiet the noise of doubt, access your inner knowing, and strengthen your capacity to trust yourself.
Leave feeling more grounded, clear, confident, and connected to the wisdom within.
Retreat Details:
Date: August 22-23
Time: Saturday at 3pm to Sunday at 3pm
Cost: $370 - **Early Bird registration $333 (must register by August 8th) (Limit 6)
What's Included: Private room, 3 nourishing meals, all snacks, beverages, gifts, all materials, expert facilitation of sound healing, yoga, and expressive arts.
Love from Retreat participants

“The retreat far exceeded my expectations. All I can say is that I can’t wait for your next one! And you have set the bar very high for me should I participate in any retreats other than at Barred Owl Retreat.” - El C.

The Barred Owl Retreat is such a sacred, grounding place to create, and we could not have been more pleased or at peace. This beautiful spot, nestled into the woods, is a hidden gem.
“My friends and I spent a long weekend at the Barred Owl Retreat. Jessica is the most pleasant, accommodating host, and the apartment was just perfect. We wrote, read, hiked nearby trails, lounged in hammocks on the grounds, and ate delicious, homemade meals in the most beautiful sunroom I’ve ever seen. The Barred Owl Retreat is such a sacred, grounding place to create, and we could not have been more pleased or at peace. This beautiful spot, nestled into the woods, is a hidden gem.”
Gina Troisi | Author of The Angle of Flickering Light

“Jess is a remarkable facilitator and an incredibly generous person…her beautiful home is a special place, and she gives off amazingly good vibes. All the women I have met at the Barred Owl have been filled with grace and shared so beautifully with Jess guiding us in journaling, flower arranging, meditation and playing.”
Jeannine
Mini Retreat Policies and terms
Payments: Are due in full at time of registration for the Mini Retreat series to hold your spot. They exclude flights, transportation, tips, are nonrefundable, and nontransferable.
Participant Cancelation Policy: If you wish to cancel your retreat experience, you must notify the host via email at: jess@barredolwretreat.com at least 1 week prior to the retreat. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving early. Payments will be refunded only if we can fill your spot from the waitlist. The Host may offer a transfer to a future offering at the Barred Owl when possible.
Retreat Cancellations: The Host reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary; including, but not limited to: advertised activities, advertised collaborations, or advertised meals, etc. In the rare case of a retreat cancellation, the host will offer a transfer to another retreat (if possible) or a full refund of your payment within 14 days. The Host reserves the right to cancel any retreat in the event of too few bookings or any unforeseen acts of God or weather occur, in which case you will be given a refund of payments made to The Host.
Barred owl Retreat Location
Address:
Barred Owl Retreat
88 Marshall Street
Leicester, MA 01524
508.963.3133
