# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Receiving, A November 7th Retreat - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Some people reach the holidays carrying everyone. Others reach them wondering who will carry them. The Receiving was created for both.About this EventTHE RECEIVINGA Forest Retreat for the Ones Who Give So MuchBefore the season asks you to give, come receive.You don’t have to make the magic this time. You get to experience it.ABOUT THE RECEIVINGSome people reach the holidays carrying everyone. Others reach them wondering who will carry them.The Receiving was created for both.Maybe you are the person who cooks the meal, remembers the traditions, buys the gifts, checks on everyone, manages the plans, notices who is uncomfortable, and makes the magic happen. By the time the holidays arrive, you are already tired.Or perhaps the season is difficult for a different reason. You may not have a built-in person or circle waiting for you. There may be no full calendar of invitations and no obvious table where you know you belong. The world can feel very social while still feeling profoundly lonely.The Receiving is a full day in the forest where neither person has to perform a role.You do not have to host.You do not have to entertain.You do not have to prove you are okay.You do not have to create the experience for anyone else.For one day, the care moves toward you.Food you did not cook. Conversation you do not have to carry. Ritual you did not have to create. Space you did not have to manage. Rest you did not have to earn.THIS RETREAT MAY BE FOR YOU IF:• You are usually the caretaker, organizer, host, helper, emotional anchor, or person who keeps everything moving.• You are already bracing for the holiday season and want to enter it feeling more grounded.• The holidays can feel lonely, tender, complicated, overstimulating, or strangely empty.• You are tired of relationships that sound warm but rarely become real plans.• You want more depth than small talk, politeness, or “we should hang out sometime.”• You want to meet people without networking, performing, or forcing vulnerability.• You need a day where quiet, rest, nature, bodywork, creativity, and connection are all equally valid choices.• You want to remember your own rhythms before the season becomes loud.WHAT YOU GET TO RECEIVESEASONAL NOURISHMENTBreakfast, an abundant build-your-own power-bowl lunch, and an afternoon French croissant + phyllo pause make being fed part of the retreat itself.RESTORATIVE BODYWORKEvery guest will have the opportunity to receive one 25-minute, fully clothed bodywork session with Kimberly Krueger or Katie Brewer. All touch is consent-based.CHAKRA CHROMOTHERAPY LIGHTSIndoor bodywork at Knob N’ Wood will be held beneath Chakra Chromotherapy Lights. Kimberly’s sessions may also include crystal singing-bowl sound therapy.INDIVIDUAL AURA PORTRAITEvery guest who would like one will receive an individual aura portrait with Elise Dixie Jane. Portrait appointments will be woven into short windows throughout the day.GUIDED SYLVOTHERAPY FOREST-BATHING WORKSHOPThis optional guided experience travels through the wider Wild Indigo forest with sensory invitations, slow observation, relationship with trees and place, and a closing tea ceremony.YOGA, MEDITATION + SOUNDThe day includes accessible yoga and pranayama, guided meditation, a dedicated sound bath, and a closing ceremony with reflection, ritual, kirtan, and a weather-permitting bonfire.CHOICE + FREE TIMESwim in Princess Leia’s Pond when weather permits, join an art experience, rest, wander, enjoy personal leisure, receive bodywork, or attend your scheduled aura portrait window.WILD INDIGO HERBAL RITUAL MAGICEvery guest will take home an herbal care package created around receiving and returning to yourself. The details will remain mysterious until retreat day.REAL CONNECTIONThis deliberately small gathering creates room for names, reciprocity, meaningful conversation, and connection beyond politeness.COMING ALONEComing alone is explicitly welcomed.You will not be expected to figure out belonging by yourself. The arrival, opening circle, lunch, choice periods, and closing will offer natural, low-pressure ways to meet people.Gentle pairs and trio prompts will be offered early in the day. Shared-table conversations may move from light to meaningful without requiring oversharing. Collaborative and individual activities allow connection to develop beside something rather than beneath a spotlight.You can be deeply social, quietly present, or somewhere in between.There is no requirement to arrive with a friend, partner, or built-in person. There is also no requirement to exchange contact information. An optional closing moment will offer space for mutual contact exchange and, when it feels right, one actual next plan.You can come exactly as you are.SEASONAL NOURISHMENTFood is one of the major ways The Receiving will feel different from a typical retreat. At Wild Indigo, gastronomy is hospitality: seasonal ingredients, fermentation, color, texture, abundance, and a table worth lingering around.BREAKFASTQuiche, phyllo bites, and savory and sweet frittatas. Come hungry.BUILD-YOUR-OWN POWER-BOWL LUNCHFermented and pickled foods, cooked greens, seasonal root vegetables, beans, quinoa, rice, Williamson Farm protein, toppings, herbs, sauces, and seasonal extras.AFTERNOON CROISSANT + PHYLLO PAUSEFrench croissants, flavored whipped butter, preserves, fruit nibbles, and phyllo bites before yoga.COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGESUnlimited Berkey-filtered water, homegrown herbal tea, Sunergos coffee, seasonal juice, and Wild Indigo’s welcome tonic.DIETARY CAREVegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher, halal, dairy-free, egg-free, nut/peanut-free, soy-free, sesame-free, shellfish-free, and other dietary needs can be discussed in advance so we can confirm what our kitchen can safely accommodate.For celiac disease, strict religious observance, or severe/anaphylactic allergies, sourcing, preparation, and cross-contact requirements must be discussed and confirmed in advance.Come hungry. Leave cared for.THE DAY’S FLOW9:00–9:55 AMSeasonal breakfast, arrival, complimentary beverages, first bodywork sessions, and aura portrait appointments10:00 AMOpening circle with connection, gentle movement, nervous-system support, and reflection without forced vulnerability11:30 AMA spacious transition toward lunch12:00–1:30 PMBuild-your-own power-bowl lunch, with bodywork and aura portrait appointments continuing1:35–3:35 PMOptional guided Sylvotherapy forest-bathing workshop and tea ceremony1:35–3:45 PMChoice and free time for art, rest, wandering, weather-permitting swimming, bodywork, and aura portraits3:45–4:00 PMFrench croissant + phyllo pause4:00 PMAccessible yoga, pranayama, guided meditation, and sound bath5:00–5:10 PMTransition break and final aura portrait appointments5:10 PM onwardClosing ceremony with reflection, integration, kirtan, an optional Plans, Not Promises connection moment, and a weather-permitting bonfireBELONGING, CONSENT + CAREThe Receiving is invitational, not demanding. No one has to earn belonging by being vulnerable, cheerful, spiritual, social, or willing to participate in every activity.• Touch and bodywork are always consent-based.• You may opt out of any prompt, practice, share, touch experience, photograph, workshop, or activity without explanation.• Quiet participation is welcome.• Aura portraits, general photography, videography, and contact sharing are consent-based.• A quiet, lower-stimulation option will be intentionally available.• Dietary, sensory, mobility, and accessibility needs will be collected before arrival so we can plan carefully and honestly.WHAT TO BRING• Yoga mat• Water bottle• Journal and writing materials• Colored pencils, gel pens, markers, or other artsy-fartsy tools• Optional bolsters or yoga props• Blanket• Loose, comfortable clothing for bodywork• Hiking boots• Swimwear and towel, weather permitting• An object for our commUnity altar• Any instruments you wish to play and share during kirtanSCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONSAs part of Wild Indigo’s nonprofit work, we are gifting two full scholarships for The Receiving to people nominated by members of our commUnity.We especially hope to reach people who may not otherwise have access—or may not know these kinds of spaces are available to them—including yoga studios, massage and bodywork, retreats, meditation spaces, and nature-based experiences.To nominate someone, please email us or complete the Contact Us form on our website with their name, a little about them, and why this experience may be meaningful.This is not about proving hardship or telling the saddest story. It is about widening access.OPTIONAL FOREST CAMPINGMake The Receiving a slower forest weekend with camping from November 6–8.https://www.wildindigoforest.org/pages/the-receivingBefore the season asks you to give, come receive. 🌲🌈🫂 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-pekin/the-receiving-a-november-7th-retreat/100001998855376238 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, holiday, workshops, trips-adventures, bhajan-jamming, art, camping, performances, sports, entertainment, yoga, trekking, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 10 hours - Location: Wild Indigo Forest Farm - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 31.19, max: 190.71, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Pekin - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Wild Indigo Forest Farm - **lat**: 38.547123 - **long**: -85.85501099999999 - **full address**: Wild Indigo Forest Farm, 7178 South Flatwood Road, New Pekin, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Receiving, A November 7th Retreat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3df22a3115cdb829315524e33b91acac721ebc42a57985febfda897c2c456059-rimg-w1200-h1309-dc080808-gmir.png?v=1787692565 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Receiving, A November 7th Retreat being held? - **A:** The Receiving, A November 7th Retreat takes place on Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Wild Indigo Forest Farm, 7178 South Flatwood Road, New Pekin, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Receiving, A November 7th Retreat? - **A:** The Receiving, A November 7th Retreat is organized by Wild Indigo Forest Farm. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Receiving, A November 7th Retreat is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Pekin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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