We put together this info to assist class attendees in making arrangements. For more information on the course click here.

The first session will take place at Turtle Rock Farm Retreat near Billings, Okla., about an hour and half north of OKC. The remaining three sessions take place in Oklahoma City, location to be announced. Stay tuned for details.

Turtle Rock is a working farm, Platinum certified with Oklahoma Tourism’s ECO program, and part of the Oklahoma Agritourism program as well. They serve as a center for sustainability, spirituality and healing, and are located on the beautiful, rolling Oklahoma prairie. Grounds include a labyrinth, a recently completed straw-bale hermitage and lake. The farm has alpacas, honey bees, gardens, chickens, wheat and cattle and some lodging is available.

Meals

Participants are responsible for their meals. We recommend bringing your own lunch to all sessions. We will have water, tea and coffee available.

Lodging

Participants are responsible for arranging their own lodging.

• Turtle Rock offers a limited number of accommodations on a first come, first serve basis. Accommodations include a 100-year-old farmhouse overlooking the prairie and a brick rambler overlooking a lake. Some rooms include double beds so if you’re willing to share a bed with someone, more spaces are available. If you stay at Turtle Rock, a continental breakfast is provided. More details on Turtle Rock’s website or contact them directly if you have questions. You’re also welcome to camp out on the farm and utilize their bathroom facilities. They may also have a teepee available for camping. Please bear in mind it will be Aug – likely very hot.
• Perry and Ponca City are about 20-25 minutes away (Perry is south of the farm, Ponca City is north) and both offer lodging and eateries, with Ponca City being the larger town. Both offer the usual hotel/motel chain lodging as well as locally owned B&Bs and inns. TravelOK.com offers great information on lodging and dining for both towns. Just go to the website and enter the town/city name in the search line, you’ll get info on the offerings in both categories – just click through to see what appeals to you.
• In Oklahoma City, multiple lodging accommodations and restaurants are available. TravelOK.com offers very comprehensive, up-to-date information on both. If you have family or friends in the Oklahoma City metro area, please feel free to make arrangements to stay with them.