THE GIFTS OF DARKNESS
Hocking Hills | Nov 20-22 2026
THE DARKNESS HAS SOMETHING TO SHOW YOU
What if the parts of yourself you've been trying to get rid of are the keys to enriching and expanding your life?
The Gift of Darkness is an experiential journey into shadow—an invitation to stop fighting what lives in the unconscious and listen to what it may be asking of you.
We are taught to seek the light.
To overcome fear.
To release anger.
To become more confident.
To let go of what no longer serves us.
But what happens when we stop trying to get rid of the darkness?
What if the jealousy, rage, grief, longing, shame, control, or fear that we push away aren’t simply problems to solve, but expressions of something in us that wants to be known?
“We cannot change anything until we accept it.” — Jung
At this retreat, we will be relaxing in nature and delving into shadow work.
The gifts of shadow work are many: a greater sense of wholeness, loss of reactivity, eradicating patterns, peace & calm, clarity, and ease.
At the Gifts of Darkness retreat, we will step into shadow work, develop the capacity to see what is actually there, and discover what becomes possible when we hold the shadow as a source of greater consciousness rather than something to eradicate. There will be group activities and ritual magic. As well as space to be alone, with people, or in the woods.
Ritual Magic
Explore the magic of shadow work through the Jungian lens to uncover, receive, and integrate all the parts of us we hide in the shadows.
Community
Nourish your soul with connection. Spend time alone and in nature. This time and space is for you.
Nourishment
Nourish your body with home-cooked meals to soothe and warm on chilly autumn nights. (Dietary considerations available.)
Itenerary
FRIDAY — ARRIVAL & CROSSING THE THRESHOLD
4 PM_______Arrival & Settling In
6 PM____________Dinner
8:30 PM_________Opening Ritual
After Ritual
Quiet time, reflection, and rest.SATURDAY — ENTERING THE SHADOW
9 AM____________Morning Circle
12:30 PM________Lunch & Break
Optional nature exploration and time to yourself.
2 PM_____Ritual & Shadow Play
6:30 PM_______Dinner
8:30 PM_______Fire Gathering
10 PM________Quiet Hours / Bed
SUNDAY — INTEGRATION & RETURN
9 AM___________Morning Circle
12:30 PM_______Lunch
3 PM___________Closing Circle
4 PM___________Departure
Location
Escape to the serene beauty of Panorama Peak. Nestled in the heart of Hocking Hills, this modern retreat offers a cozy escape with panoramic views of the surrounding natural beauty, making it the perfect getaway.
Investment
* Prices are per person. Some rooms offer single or double occupancy. Double-occupancy rooms share a bed.
Private Rooms
Room 1 – king
Single Occupancy: $950
Double Occupancy (per person): $825
Room 2 – Double
Single Occupancy: $650
Double Occupancy (per person): $550
Shared Spaces
Room 3 – Queen
Single Occupancy: $500
Double Occupancy (per person): $450
Room 3 – Double
Single Occupancy: $450
Other – Sofa/Air mattress: $300
*Price includes all food, lodging, and activities for 3 days and 2 nights. Transportation to and from the event center is not included.
FAQs
Meet Your Facilitators
Jennifer Davoust
Jennifer Davoust is a Certified Master Hypnotist, Transformational Coach, Meditation Teacher, and lifelong mystic. Jennifer is the founder of Sacred Ritual Magic, a transformational path for reclaiming inner power, spiritual sovereignty, and deep connection to the Earth and the divine within.
Through ritual, shadow alchemy, and intuitive awakening, she empowers others to trust their inner guidance, embody their magic, and walk their unique spiritual path with clarity and purpose.
Klara Caganek
Klara Caganek is a Certified Neo-Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator, Certified Jungian Coach, and continuing student of Jungian depth psychology. She completed a two-year professional training in Neo-Shamanic Breathwork and a year-long Jungian Coaching program.
Her work brings together breathwork, dreams, archetypal exploration, and depth psychology to help people encounter the deeper layers of themselves. She views the shadow not as something to eliminate, but as something to encounter, understand, and integrate.
Register
We will email you a Zoom link to hop on a call and discuss retreat details, payment options, and accommodations once registered.
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