THE GIFTS OF DARKNESS

Hocking Hills | Nov 20-22 2026

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THE DARKNESS HAS SOMETHING TO SHOW YOU

What if your shadow hides your most exquisite gifts and the keys to enriching and expanding your life?

Life longs for the blossoming of your fullest self!

How can you know your deepest self if you are hiding it from you?

The gifts of Shadow Work are many. An integrated shadow brings a greater sense of wholeness, loss of reactivity, release of old patterns, peace & calm, clarity, and a more loving sense of self.

At this retreat, we will be relaxing in nature and delving into Shadow Work to uncover the gifts of your darkness.

“We cannot change anything until we accept it.” — Jung

Alchemize the shadow. Break the patterns. Enrich your life.

When you alchemize the shadow, you unlock your own light, your own power, and watch opportunities flow into your life like magic.

At this retreat, we will explore the shadow through magic ritual and Jungian psychology.

Imagine:

—✨ Long luxurious walks through the woods —

—✨ Ritual Magic by the bonfire —

—✨ Deep contemplative work with friends —

—✨ An inner journey guided with gentle acceptance and care —

— ✨Space to rest play and be —

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.)

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Itinerary

FRIDAY — ARRIVAL & CROSSING THE THRESHOLD

4 PM_______Arrive & Settle In

6 PM____________Dinner

8:30 PM_________Opening Ritual

A symbolic beginning to the retreat — crossing the threshold from ordinary life into intentional inner work.

After Ritual
Quiet time, reflection, and rest.

SATURDAY — ENTERING THE SHADOW

9 AM____________Morning Circle

Grounding, intention-setting, and preparing the psyche for the deeper work ahead.

12:30 PM________Lunch & Break

Optional nature exploration and time to yourself.

2 PM_____Ritual & Shadow Play

Exploration of shadow, projection, instinct, and the parts of ourselves we have learned to turn away from.

An immersive ritual to mark what has been encountered and bring the experience into a deeper relationship with the psyche.

6:30 PM_______Dinner

8:30 PM_______Fire Gathering

Gather around the fire for reflection, conversation, storytelling, and time together.

10 PM________Quiet Hours / Bed

SUNDAY — INTEGRATION & RETURN

8 AM___________Breakfast

9 AM___________Community Sharing

Making space for reflection, meaning-making, and what has emerged through the weekend.

10 AM__________Closing Circle

Exploring how to remain in relationship with what has been discovered — beyond the retreat and within everyday life.

11 AM__________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.

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.

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FAQs

  • What will we be doing?

    Come explore the richness of your inner world and reclaim the hidden power, clarity, and magic that hides in the shadows.

    • Confused on your life path?

    • Encountering the same relationship patterns again and again?

    • Self sabotage getting in your way?

    Shadow work breaks old patterns and releases unconscious fears and motivations so that you can get out of your own way and create whatever the fuck you really want to.

  • Where are we staying?

    In Hocking Hills, near the trails

    A spacious modern cabin with a beautiful full deck, soothing 7-seat hot tub, and fire pit for a memorable evening under the stars.

  • What are the retreat dates?

    November 20th - 22nd 2026

  • What's included?

    All food, lodging, and activities for 3 days and 2 nights. *Transportation to and from the event center is not included.

  • Can I bring a friend or partner?

    Absolutely! Pricing is based on accommodation. Each sleeping option includes a price for either single or double bunking.

  • Are there payment plans?

    Yes! We do not want money to be a barrier. When you register we can have a conversation about your unique situation and what works best for you.

  • What does ritual & shadow play really mean?

    We will be using the powerful concepts and processes from Jungian Shadow Work to uncover and express parts of yourself previously hidden, judged, or unacknowledged. We will be performing a ritual called The Shadow Dance. Discover your own deeper self expression through play, reflection, and artistic ritual.

    You will leave this retreat with a deeper sense of wholeness, having met all of you.

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Register for a call with Jennifer & Klara to book your retreat!

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