An eco-sustainable oasis of geodesic domes, treehouses, gardens, a labyrinth, and a glass sanctuary.
For over 50 years, thousands of loving hands have volunteered to make The Hostel in the Forest the sanctuary it is today.
We are a membership organization.
Accommodations
The Hostel in the Forest offers an immersive stay in nature, featuring eco-friendly accommodations nestled among the trees. Guests can choose from private treehouses, rooms, or shared dormitories. Our accommodations are designed to blend harmoniously with the lush surroundings. Whether you’re seeking solitude, connection, or creative inspiration, The Hostel in the Forest provides a tranquil and rejuvenating retreat experience.
Facilities
Found throughout the forest are spaces created with care—for connection, reflection, and quiet exploration. Every corner of the land invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and come home to yourself.
We practice a hands-on approach to sustainable living—inviting our guests to learn through experience. Whether you’re tending the garden, helping with natural building projects, or simply observing the rhythms of the forest, every moment is a chance to reconnect with the earth.
While we’re not tied to any religion or belief system, The Hostel in the Forest holds space for exploration across all dimensions of being—ecological, emotional, spiritual, social, and economic. Here, we honor the full spectrum of the human journey, in harmony with the land that holds us.
Take a walk in the forest.
Step into a living tapestry of Coastal Georgia’s wild heart. Wander beneath towering live oaks draped in Spanish moss, where sunlight filters through a lush canopy of palms, sweet gum, magnolia, maple, cedar, holly, myrtle, and pine. Water tupelo thrives along the forest’s edge, rooted in damp soil.
The forest hums with life—over 300 species of birds pass through this region each year, while tree frogs, turtles, and river otters find refuge in the nearby swamps and wetlands.
Here, our dense subtropical forest stands in contrast to the open savannahs and mirror-still wetlands beyond. We are part of a living mosaic—one piece of a richly biodiverse landscape shaped by water, wind, and time. Every path through the forest invites you deeper into a world both grounded and alive.
