Hope Springs is a truly fond and comfortable space - so many homelike amenities and plenty of care provided. Below is a suggested packing list - please adapt based on your personal needs and feel free to reach out with any questions! You can check out some of what Hope Springs provides in this Guest Guide.
Suggested Packing List (please adapt based on what is available to you, your desires & needs!):
Layers for the weather
Comfortable, cozy clothing for movement, resting, and breathing (a full weekend of pajamas is welcome, meaningful adornments are welcome)
Sturdy shoes or boots for wandering the trails (if desired)
Shoes that are easy to slip off (there is a no shoes policy in the buildings)
Warm socks or slippers for indoors
Bathing suit for the hot tub (bathing suits or birthday suits welcome - robes available for your use)
Journal or notebook
Water bottle
Tote bag or backpack
Anything that helps you feel cozy such as a special blanket, pillow, heating pad, stuffed animal and/or an eye-mask or eye-pillow
A tarot or oracle deck, or a book of poetry, prose or art you might want for your use, or to share with the group while you’re here
Grounding object(s): bring along an item, or a few items, that help you feel grounded or evokes feelings of safety, comfort or security. These items will go home with you again at the end of our time together.
Objects for the FREE TABLE - any non-clothing items you’d like to offer at a free-cycle table such as art, stones or crystals, knick knacks, adornments, books, pottery, stickers, tarot decks or oracle cards, self care items, tinctures, salves, etc etc that are in good condition and ready for a new home. Items should be things that you are proud to regift!
Please be prepared to take unclaimed items with you. :)
You may adopt items from this table whether or not you bring anything!
Songs, poems, and readings to be shared throughout the weekend are welcome.
If you have any trouble accessing items you may need please reach out!