MenHealing has held Weekends of Recovery at Hope Springs since 2007
A Weekend of Recovery (WOR) provides support for any male – 18 or older – who is a survivor of sexual trauma as a child and/or as an adult. In an environment that emphasizes safety, our program acknowledges and honors the diversities of attendees at each WOR (racial, ethnic, class, spirituality, sexuality, gender, etc.).
Visit the Weekend of Recovery page for more information.
To learn more about the power of a WOR, here’s a story from Rob (WOR Alumnus).
About Hope Springs
Hope Springs is a Retreat Center that provides intentional space for mindful, creative, and healthy private group retreats. Located in in Ohio’s Southern Appalachian foothills, Hope Springs also sponsors workshops on topics such as women’s issues, empowered leadership, and personal growth.
The Studio Building and Farmhouse provide comfortable lodging.
At Hope Springs, careful attention is given to nutritious food. The meals include animal protein, vegetarian and gluten free options. Special dietary requests are accommodated to ensure that each participant has ample, high quality, and enjoyable food throughout the weekend.
Private meeting spaces are available for all Weekend of Recovery sessions. The weekend is designed to provide a mixture of full participant community activities and small group break out sessions.
Large group sessions are conducted in a wonderfully-designed Studio Building and small groups are conducted in several comfortable spaces in the Farmhouse. Special attention is given to creating safe spaces that allow participation at whatever level is authentic for each participant.
Hope Springs is carefully integrated into farmland and the forest ecosystem. Abundant green space and a contemplative labyrinth provide wonderful settings for expanded mindfulness and program activities.
The weekend allows ample leisure time for reflection and to enjoy the restorative setting of an expansive Appalachian Woodland. This woodland sanctuary includes user-friendly trails and creates an environment of solitude. Optional time for meditation walks and a low-impact recreational hike are included in the program agenda.
The distance by car from nearest airports:
- Columbus = 2 hours
- Cincinnati = 1.25 hours
On-site lodging is not available the night before, travel to Hope Springs may be easier if you consider securing Thursday night lodging at the airport of your arrival or in a nearby city. Cities near Hope Springs include Waverly, Piketon, Portsmouth, and Hillsboro.
For further information about Hope Springs, visit their website.
