Create Memories at Serenity Forest

  • Host an Event

    Serenity Forest offers multiple spaces to use for teambuilding, parties, family outings, special occasions, fund raising, workshops, or anything else you can dream up!

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  • Overnights

    Looking for a unique place to stay in a retreat like setting? Consider Serenity Forest and take advantage of the property, pool, hot tub, fire pit, forest animals, creek, and nature trails. Stay in the unique 1920’s themed Alchemy Speakeasy with a private entrance, a primary suite that sleeps 4, 2 full bathrooms, lounge, bar, and full kitchen. More pictures in the gallery.

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  • Retreats / Workshops

    Create a unique retreat experience for yourself or a small group with Jenny. Host a retreat here! Utilize the sunroom, art studio, Alchemy Speakeasy or the 5 acres of grounds that back onto the Bowes Creek Forest Preserve. Amenities include a family style dining table, kitchen for catering, fire pit, walking trials, gazebo, heated pool and hot tub. Private groups or events welcome.

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Intention Candle Workshop
Jan
19

Intention Candle Workshop

Create a beautiful intention candle out of beeswax, crystals, dried flowers, and fragrance to use in daily meditation for your goals; self-love, abundance, protection, positive energy, health, ect.

Set your intentions and infuse them into a beautiful handmade candle that you can take home with you. Light your creative fire and continue to manifest throughout the year.

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Winter Solstice Day Retreat
Dec
21

Winter Solstice Day Retreat

WINTER SOLSTICE DAY RETREAT: CELEBRATION OF LIGHT

Opening Ceremony (10-10:30am)

The Winter Labyrinth (10:30-12:00pm)

Lunch (12-1pm) Provided onsite by an amazing chef.

Yule Wreath or Yule Glass Ball (1-2:00pm)

Shadow Work Internal Alchemy & Transformation (2:00-3:30pm)

Closing Fire Ceremony (3:30-4:30pm)

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Animal Communication 101    (ZOOM class)
Dec
11

Animal Communication 101 (ZOOM class)

In this class, I share information, tools, exercises and practices that can help you begin to experience and explore the exciting world of animal (telepathic) communication.

Learn the basics of telepathic communication with animals alive or in spirit

How to use this communication to help with behavioral issues and/or to help resolve grief and loss.

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Energy Work
Nov
30

Energy Work

This Energy Work Class is designed to teach about the different modalities and holistic practices of vibrational healing through nature/elements, energy management, crystals and more.

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Spooky Terrarium Workshop
Oct
13

Spooky Terrarium Workshop

Get in the spirit and make a spooky terrarium!

Learn how to create a succulent terrarium and how to care for it.

Learn how to change the energy of your space through art, nature, and frequency.

Pick from cryptids, aliens, ghosts, zombies and more!

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Fall Equinox Retreat
Sep
21

Fall Equinox Retreat

  • Serenity Forest Elgin / Alchemy Speakeasy (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a day retreat! Take a journey, participate in ceremony with community, heal in nature, create, grow, and reveal your inner light.

*Early bird registration by September 1st, 2024 get a free gift.

Itinerary: (See full Itinerary on the next page)

Opening Ceremony

Ground & Connect with Nature

Lunch (Included and onsite)

Intention Candles

Soul Calling Manifestation

Closing Ceremony

$150.00 (includes lunch & Intention Candle)

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Haunted Rockford Paranormal Conference
Sep
14

Haunted Rockford Paranormal Conference

Illinois Paranormal Conference has been one of the premiere Paranormal events in the Northern Illinois-Southern Wisconsin area. The conference brings together many people active in all different aspects of the Paranormal. Meet and speak to our speakers and vendors! Serenity Forest’s Jenny Wagner will be a vendor providing animal communication readings and selling energetic items.

Conference Tickets Now Available!

Join us after the Conference for an exciting Post-Conference Event: A special investigation with Chris Fleming (7:00 PM to 11:00 PM).

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Energy Work for Beginners
Aug
25

Energy Work for Beginners

Energy Work For Beginners is designed to teach about the different modalities and holistic practices of vibrational healing through nature, energy management, crystals and more.

In this class, you’ll learn:

The basic principles of energy work

How to work with the chakra systems

The different modalities of vibrational medicine through the biofield, nature, and crystals

Learn how to manage your energy to feel balanced

Steps you can take right away to open your connection and raise your vibration.

$55.00

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Fairy Orb Workshop
Aug
24

Fairy Orb Workshop

Fairy Orbs or Witch Balls have been around since the 1600’s and depending on the folklore are used to attract fairies to your home or ward off negative energy by hanging them in cottage windows or on the front porch. Come create one with us!

Learn how to create your own Fairy Orb by using intention, herbs, flowers, oils, salts, and crystals to create the outcome you desire (protection, health, positive energy, love, abundance).

Learn how to use intention and the elements to create a beautiful piece of energetic art.

Learn how to utilize them energetically in your home, garden, or workspace.

$35.00

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Animal Communication for Beginners
Jul
21

Animal Communication for Beginners

In this class, I share information, tools, and practices that can help you to begin to experience and explore the exciting world of animal telepathic communication.

Learn the basics of telepathic communication with animals alive or in spirit

How to use this communication to help with behavioral issues or to help resolve grief and loss.

$55.00

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Air Plant Terrarium Workshop
Jul
20

Air Plant Terrarium Workshop

Learn how to create a beautiful Tillandsia (air plant) terrarium and how to care for it.

Learn how to change the energy of your space through art, nature, and frequency.

Take part in self care and allow yourself to be creative.

Includes glass terrarium, air plants, sand, gravel, moss, twigs, crystals and all the tools you need!

Drinks & snacks will be served.

No green thumb required!

$40.00

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Soul Activation: A Journey Within Retreat
Jun
15

Soul Activation: A Journey Within Retreat

Join us for a day retreat with both Serenity Forest & Twin Essence!

Take a journey with us! Participate in ceremony with community, heal in nature, and grow in your journey of soul activation.

*There will be drawings and a special gift for early bird registration by May 15, 2024*

Itinerary: (See full Itinerary on the next page)

Opening Ceremony

Intuition & Energy

Lunch (Included and onsite)

Intention Jars

Unlocking Your Higher Self

Closing Ceremony

Reflection

$155.00

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Succulent Terrarium Workshop
May
25

Succulent Terrarium Workshop

Learn how to create a beautiful succulent terrarium and how to care for it.

Learn how to change the energy of your space through art, nature, and frequency.

Take part in self care and allow yourself to be creative.

Everything is included in the price; glass terrarium, tools, sand, moss, rocks, crystals, and plants

Drinks & appetizers will be served.

$80.00

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Intention Jar Workshop
Apr
13

Intention Jar Workshop

Create a beautiful intention jar to use as a physical representation of your goals; self-love, abundance, protection, positive energy, house blessing, ect. Learn how they have been used over the years and the benefits of using them.

Learn how to create a bottle with items for their specific intention. Learn how to combine crystals, herbs, flowers, colors, oils, and salts to create a beautiful piece of art.

Learn how to use your energy to activate these jars to use in meditation, with mantras, for manifestation, or to calm yourself during challenging times.

Learn how frequency and intention can change the energy in your space when you place it in the home, workplace, or carry it with you.

All supplies included. Bring some friends and have some fun!

$35.00

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Smudging Energy Clearing Workshop
Feb
10

Smudging Energy Clearing Workshop

Create and learn how to use a smudging wand to clear your home, office, or self.

Learn how to change the energy of your space through sacred smoke, intention, and frequency.

Learn about different types of sage and sprays and when to use them.

Take part in a smudging ceremony and have some fun!

All supplies included

$40.00

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Spooky Terrarium Class
Oct
15

Spooky Terrarium Class

https://SerenityForest.as.me/OctTerrarium

OR click on the book button under workshop/classes

Learn how to create a spooky terrarium for spooky season

Includes terrarium, plants, sand, gravel, moss, twigs, crystals and all the tools you need!

Learn how to change the energy of your space through art, nature, and frequency.

Take part in self care and allow yourself to be creative.

Drinks & snacks will be served.

No green thumb required!

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Succulent Terrarium Workshop
Aug
20

Succulent Terrarium Workshop

Learn how to create and maintain a succulent terrarium.

Learn how to change the energy of your space through plants and frequency

Everything is included in the price; tools, sand, moss, flowers, rocks, crystals, plants, and the terrarium.

Drinks & appetizers will be served.

$80.00

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Air Plant Terrarium Workshop
Jul
23

Air Plant Terrarium Workshop

Learn how to create a beautiful Tillandsia (air plant) terrarium and how to care for it.

Includes terrarium, air plants, sand, gravel, moss, twigs, crystals and all the tools you need!

Learn how to change the energy of your space through art, nature, and frequency.

Take part in self care and allow yourself to be creative.

Drinks & snacks will be served.

$40.00

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Terrarium Workshop
Jul
22

Terrarium Workshop

Learn how to create and maintain a succulent terrarium.

Learn how to change the energy of your space through plants and frequency

Everything is included in the price; tools, sand, moss, flowers, rocks, crystals, plants, and the terrarium.

Drinks & appetizers will be served.

$80.00

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Moss Art Workshop
Jun
10

Moss Art Workshop

Join me for the Self Care Through Creativity Workshop Series.

Learn how to create Moss or “eco- art”

Learn how to change the energy of your space through nature and art

Invest in self-care and be a part of a community of like-minded individuals.

Everything is included in the price; frame or box, dried moss, flowers, twigs, stones, other fun accessories.

Drinks & snacks will be served.

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Individual Day Retreats

Spend the day at Serenity Forest Elgin focusing on you!  Spend time centering yourself in nature, walk forest paths, meditate, journal, or spend time at the pool or in the hot tub relaxing. At the end of the day close it out with a cozy fire or evening reflection. Create your own individual retreat or have Jenny create one for you.

Pricing would depend on the services selected  

Individual Day Retreats with Services

If you are receiving services, the use of the grounds is included with the purchase of two or more services including access to Alchemy Speakeasy.

2 hour packages

4 hour packages    

6 hour packages    

Overnight Packages Available

Add intuitive(Animal Communication/Mediumship) or energy healing (Reiki/Stone Medicine) services to your day

Start the day with an Intuitive Counseling session  60 or 90 min sessions available or a spiritual mentoring sessions 60 min

Energy Clearing / Guided Meditation

Workshops or Private Classes

Get creative and learn how to be mindful in the art studio.  Jenny will take you through a private workshop of your choice such as; Terrariums, Intention Jars, Fairy Orbs, and more.  Materials would be included in the price of the workshop. This activity would take at least 1 hour.  Succulent Terrariums take 1.5 hours.

Example/ Individual Retreat Ideas

2HR Mini Retreat

Intuitive Counseling Session 60 minutes (set the intention/goals for the day) $135.00

Animal Communication Session 60 minutes $120.00

Use of grounds before or after services included

4 HR Retreat

Spiritual Mentoring/ Intention Setting for the Day 60min $135.00

Energy clearing through sound or smoke / Guided Meditation 30 mins   $30.00

Self-care time in nature or at the pool 2 hours 

Mediumship 30 min $60.00

30 min Reflection with Jenny (Optional but included when you purchase 3 services)   

Use of grounds before or after services included

6 HR Retreat

Intuitive Counseling Session 60 minutes (set the intention/goals for the day)  $135.00

Reiki/Crystal Healing Session 60min  $135.00

Workshop, Intention Jars 60 mins            $35.00

Self-care time in nature or at the pool 2.5 hours

30 min Reflection with Jenny (Optional but included when you purchase 3 services)   

Use of grounds before or after services included

EVENT PLANNING

LET ME HELP PLAN YOUR NEXT ACTIVITY OR EVENT FOR ANY SEASON OR OCCASION IT WILL BE A MEMORABLE TIME!

CHECK OUT THE GALLERY FOR PICTURES OF PAST EVENTS.

SUMMER EVENTS

  • OUTDOOR GAMES

  • MEDITATION

  • HOT TUB

  • POOL PARTIES

  • NEW MOON/FULL MOON CEREMONY

  • WEDDINGS

  • OUTDOOR MOVIES

  • FOREST BATHING

  • RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS

  • GLAMPING

  • BBQ

FALL EVENTS

  • FIREPIT WITH SMORES

  • OUTDOOR MOVIES

  • GHOST STORIES

  • HOT TUB / HEATED POOL

  • YOGA/ MEDITATION

  • MURDER MYSTERY PARTY

  • GLOBE TENTS

  • MEDIUMSHIP AND ANIMAL COMMUNICATION OPTIONS

  • RETREATS / WORKSHOPS

WINTER EVENTS

  • FIREPIT

  • HOT CHOCOLATE BAR

  • CROSS COUNTY SKIING

  • SNOW SHOEING

  • SNOWBALL FIGHTS

  • HOT TUB

  • YULE BURNING CEREMONY

  • MURDER MYSTERY PARTY

  • NEW YEARS PARTY

  • FIREWORKS LUNAR NEW YEAR

SPRING EVENTS

  • GARDEN PARTY

  • SOLSTICE EVENTS

  • TEA CEREMONY

  • FOREST BATHING

  • MEDITATION / YOGA

  • HEATED POOL / HOT TUB

  • WORKSHOPS/RETREATS

  • DRUM CIRCLE

  • OUTDOOR GAMES/ MOVIES