A Place to Gather, Rest, and Reconnect

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Nestled in the forested hills of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, The Hollow is a private retreat space for small groups who want time away from noise, urgency, and over-planning.

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Retreats are hosted by Susan and her husband, Karl. Susan leads sound bath meditation, reflection, and group process. Karl tends the land, the forest paths, the fire circles, and the practical details that quietly keep everything running.

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Guests come to The Hollow with partners, close friends, or small groups to reconnect, rest, and spend time together. Days often include sound bath meditation, walking forest trails and rock formations, noticing mushrooms after the rain, listening to birds, watching deer pass through the trees, gathering around the fire, sharing meals, and stretching out in hammocks or on the deck.

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Some people notice how quickly their nervous system settles. Some notice how much easier it is to laugh. Some suspect the woods might be paying attention, and that fairies or gnomes could be nearby, though they remain politely unconfirmed. No beliefs required. Play is encouraged.

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Fly into XNA, HRO, or SGF Airports. We will arrange pick up and drop off with you. 

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Sound Bath Experiences

Private | 1.5 hours

Sound bath experiences at The Hollow are immersive, heart-opening sessions guided by Susan in a beautifully prepared space with mats, blankets, bolsters, pillows, and thoughtful pacing. Crystals are often woven into the space, adding to the grounded and restorative atmosphere.

These sessions are ideal for couples, best friends, or small groups who want a meaningful reset without committing to a full retreat day.

Pricing

• $180 for two people

• $50 per additional person

• Maximum group size: 12

Optional hospitality add-on
After the sound bath, groups are welcome to linger on the deck with tea, beverages, and a light appetizer.
$20 per person

For one-on-one therapeutic sessions or longer private work, guests may visit the private sessions page 

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Saturday Retreats

​Saturday Half-Day Retreat

Approximately 4 hours
A gentle pause in the middle of life.

Guests arrive around 11:00 am and are welcomed into a relaxed retreat rhythm that begins with sound bath meditation and continues with a shared lunch. Afterward, time opens for wandering the forest paths Karl has lovingly cleared, resting in hammocks, sitting on the deck with a warm drink, or gathering in easy conversation.

Optional creative or reflective practices may be woven in, depending on the group’s interest. Vision boards, simple art projects, journaling, or quiet time are all welcome possibilities.

This retreat is ideal for groups who want meaningful connection and restoration without staying into the evening.

$95 per person minimum 4 - 12 maximum attendees 
Includes sound bath meditation and shared lunch.

Saturday Full-Day Retreat

Approximately 8 hours
A full day to settle in and let go

Guests arrive around 11:00 am and spend the day immersed in the natural rhythm of The Hollow. The experience includes sound bath meditation, time exploring the forest and rock formations, rest and reflection, shared meals, and an evening fire circle as the light begins to soften.

There is space to laugh, talk, be quiet, create, or simply wander. Lunch and dinner are included, and departure is typically around 7:00 pm, with plenty of room for the day to unfold naturally.

$150 per person minimum 4 or 12 maximum attendees

Includes sound bath meditation, lunch, dinner, and guided retreat experiences.

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Overnight Retreats

Overnight retreats at The Hollow are offered only to groups personally known to Susan and Karl.

Overnight retreats allow the day to soften into evening and give the body and spirit time to truly land. Nights here are often quiet, star-filled, and deeply restful, with the forest settling around you.

Meals, snacks, tea, coffee, and beverages are included while guests are on site.

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Short Weekend Retreat

Saturday to Sunday
A deep exhale and a soft landing

The short weekend retreat offers the full feeling of a retreat in a compact window. Even a single night allows the nervous system to drop another layer and the experience to sink in more fully.

Option A
Arrival Saturday at 11:00 am | Departure late Sunday morning
Includes Saturday lunch and dinner, overnight accommodations, optional evening sound bath, and Sunday brunch.
$350 per person

Option B
Arrival Saturday at 2:00 pm | Departure late Sunday morning
Includes Saturday dinner, overnight accommodations, optional evening sound bath, and Sunday brunch.
$325 per person

Sunday mornings are gentle and unhurried, with coffee, tea, brunch, birdsong, conversation, and time to enjoy the land before heading home.

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Classic Weekend Retreat

Friday to Sunday
A true weekend away

Guests may arrive beginning Friday at 3:00 pm, allowing time to settle in, unpack, and explore the land. The retreat formally opens around 5:00 pm with dinner and an opening gathering.

Saturday unfolds as a full retreat day with sound bath meditation, time on the land, shared meals, a fire circle, and connection. Sunday morning offers a soft close with brunch and time to linger before departure.

$450 per person
Includes all meals through Sunday brunch and overnight accommodations.

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Full Weekend Retreat

Thursday to Sunday
A complete retreat experience

Guests may arrive beginning Thursday at 3:00 pm, with the retreat opening around 5:00 pm. Over several days, there is time to truly settle in, explore, rest, and reconnect.

Retreat experiences unfold across Friday and Saturday and may include sound baths, forest walks, fire circles, creative exploration, and soul-focused work, all held within a relaxed and welcoming container.

The retreat closes on Sunday morning with brunch and time to linger before returning home.

$585 per person
Includes all meals through Sunday brunch, snacks, beverages, and overnight accommodations.

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What’s Included?

Once you choose your retreat experience, everything during your stay is included.

Offerings may include:

• Sound bath meditation and guided reflection

• Forest walks and time in nature

• Fire circles and evening gatherings

• Shared meals while on site

• Snacks, tea, coffee, and beverages

• Optional creative expression such as vision boards or writing

• Optional themed retreats shaped around your group’s interests​

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Optional Retreat Themes and Creative Exploration

Groups may choose to organize their retreat around a particular theme, discussed together during planning.

Possible themes include:

• Crystal healing and crystal grid work

• Inner child exploration and healing

• Soul retrieval

• Releasing karmic issues

• Introduction to meditation and sound work

• Vision boards and other fun, tactile art projects

Creative experiences may include working with feathers, driftwood, leather, paper, crystals, and found natural objects. Some groups love creating together, others prefer long conversations, naps, or wandering the land. All of it is welcome.

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Accommodations and Capacity

Overnight retreats are intentionally intimate.

• Maximum of nine overnight guests for retreats of two or more nights

• Maximum of ten guests for one-night stays

Some beds and bathrooms are shared. The Hollow is best suited for groups comfortable with shared living.

Sleeping arrangements

Downstairs

• One king bedroom with a private half bath

• One private room with two queen beds and a shared full bath

Upstairs and loft

• One private queen bedroom with a shared full bath

• One full-size bed in the open loft living area with a shared bath

Optional for one-night stays

• A pull-out sofa bed in the meditation space, set up after evening sessions and topped with memory foam

For retreats longer than one night, the meditation and therapy space remains dedicated to group use.

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Planning and Payment

A 25 percent non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates.
The remaining balance is due one week prior to arrival.
All payments are non-refundable due to advance preparation.

What to Bring

For day retreats and sound bath experiences, we recommend:

• Comfortable clothing for sitting on the floor and being outdoors

• Sturdy walking or hiking shoes with good traction

• A journal and pen for reflection, writing, or drawing

• A hat and sunglasses

• Layers appropriate for the season and weather

• A small backpack or bag for water and personal items

For overnight retreats, all bedding, towels, blankets, and household toiletries are provided, including shampoo, conditioner, soap, and basic bathroom essentials.

Please bring:

• Personal clothing

• Any medications or supplements

• Personal toiletries you prefer to use

Everything else is taken care of so you can settle in and relax.

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Planning Your Retreat

Retreats at The Hollow are planned with care and intention. Rather than booking through an automated system, guests are invited to reach out directly so we can shape the experience together and confirm availability. Once we connect, we will take care of all the final details together.

Call: 310-502-0469
Email: susan@goodheartstudio.com

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Come as you are.
Bring clothes you love to live and move in.
Leave feeling rested, connected, and a little more yourself.

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