Wellness Education, Retreats and More to Empower and build Community
Our Services
A selection of just some of what we offer...
Education Retreats
Community Building
Forest School
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Messages from Collaborators & Recent Guests
"Ark of Wellness provides a thoughtful, heart-centered experience that inspires lasting well-being."
Founder | The Reconciliation
The Reconciliation is a grassroots movement that empowers people to avoid public blood transfusions through education and care coordination.
"Angela has removed the distractions of daily life to show that health is not merely the absence of disease but the expression of true vitality."
Chiropractor | Modern Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Founded by Dr. Mike Norman, Modern Chiropractic offers holistic, science-backed treatments to transform your health and bring lasting relief.
"I am available to help Ark of Wellness staff and clients to answer any of their health questions on detoxing so they can have better health."
Chiropractor | Consulting Physician for HealthandMed
Dr. Terrance M. Cooper graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1970 and he believes optimum health is maintained by regular ionic detoxing. Visit his website and use discount code AoW-5 or AOW to deduct $50.00 or $75.00, depending on which product you order.
"In a world that’s increasingly toxic — both mentally and physically — true healing must begin with a strong foundation of mind and body. Angela, with the support of her family and friends, has created a truly special space for that healing to begin."
Leader | Lyme, Autoimmune & Environmental Medicine Support
Chris & Kari Ostby help people connect, grow, and learn from professional speakers for free with their grassroots meetings held every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM MST / 4:00 PM PST.
Our Story
Angela Sheehan, RN, BSN,
Director of Ark of Wellness,
Health Educator and CollaboratorTransforming Health one level at a time!
My name is Angela Sheehan.I'm a wife and mother of three and focused on holistic wellness.
I am very grateful to my husband, Britt, for his support and dedication to the vision we are casting at the Ark.I have been a nurse since 2006 with a diverse history of experiences in this field including cardiac care, hospice, quality review, regenerative medicine...My 10 years as a Hospice nurse gifted me with Amazing experiences and opportunity for Spiritual grow and learning.
I am blessed to have connected with the healing community in my area who support this natural environment for education and detoxification.I specialize in helping people find connections between the mind, body, spirit and emotional aspects to balance, utilizing the 5 levels of healing.
I am passionate about working with each person one-on-one or in small groups to establish pathways to holistic wellness.
I have extensive knowledge in the relationship between mental, emotional, spiritual links to dis-ease and using biofeedback and other natural modalities to recognize and release emotional blocks that contribute to physical symptoms.I believe WE have the ability to heal, and God has imprinted each of us with the divine spark.
As we ground and return to simple truths we find the pathway to Wellness and Balance.The Ark of Wellness is a Vision that began in 2011 and God has weaved it together since 2020.
I am humbled to see it come together and give Glory to God’s perfect design and timing.Come Join us at the Ark of Wellness!
Britt Sheehan,
President of Ark of Wellness SpringfieldFirestarter and Grill Master!
My name is Britt Sheehan.I am a hardworking and loyal husband, son, and father. I have embraced my role as grounds keeper and President of the Ark of Wellness.My background includes 35+ years as a cabinet maker and I'm using my hands-on skills to care for the cabin and build out our resources at the Ark of Wellness, Springfield.I am amazed daily by my loving wife's ongoing drive and dedication to her vision for Ark of Wellness.
Our Goals
• Clean water
• clean food
• clean thoughts
• balanced emotions
• grounding with lots of sun
• nature
• communityHelping us to remember who we are and allowing that shift to manifest in our physical well being.Each overnight retreat experience will be limited to 8-10 people to allow for a personalized and interconnected therapeutic journey for each over the 3 days. However, we have day passes for the Education offered.
Our Vision for Growth
We will have a wind tunnel for growing crops on site and (ultimately) 10 teepees made from local humanely harvested animal skins for sleeping outdoors. The retreats will be held 1-2 times monthly from Spring to Fall and taking winter months off, venue available for private groups during down times. We will also consider rental of the venue for those who would like a retreat to have a natural birth, other opportunities to be discussed individually.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why should I consider a retreat with Ark of Wellness (AOW)?
If you are seeking information on cellular detox, spiritual growth, mental and emotional balance and how energetics play a role in this balance AOW is a Great Launching Point filled with Resources.
Hear the story of how God has weaved the Tapestry of the Ark together over the last 5+ years and be Inspired to pursue Your Vision!
How much does AOW overnight Retreats cost?
Introductory rate includes 3 days and 2 nights communal lodging or bring a tent for camping on site, classes incorporating the 5 levels of healing - mental, emotional, spiritual, energetic and physical - We will select a topic and include demonstration and implementation of the particular modality. For example when focused on detox we will discuss the role of acute versus chronic inflammation in the body, ways to detox and reset naturally, class on creating your own remedies and address any individual variant you may discuss with your naturopath or wellness coach.
We will also provide clean water, supplements and baseline inflammation analysis to support your self-learning.
Our classes and retreats are educational purposes only and should be followed by a discussion with a trusted health advisor.
The cost is $1000 and add on therapies can be added when you set up an individual consultation.We also have day passes for those not wanting to attend the entire retreat but desiring to learn about a particular aspect during the 3 days. These are priced at $125 per day.
Contact Angela for specific questions.
What types of Education is offered at AOW?
We are partnering with local chiropractors, naturopaths, nurses, herbalists, energy workers and more to provide practical, cost efficient tools for self sufficiency in your wellness journey. Each retreat will host different modalities and healers so come often to expand your knowledge and connections.
Where do these Retreats take place?
Ark of Wellness Springfield
6731 Bloomfield Road
Springfield, KY
40069-9409
USA
Do I need to sign anything to partake in events at the Ark?
Yes, click here to read and print the document.
How do I pay?
Reserve and pay in advance via our online ShoporMake check/money order out to:
C/O Ark of Wellness, Springfield
and mail to
PO Box 22129, Louisville, KY 40252orBring payment to the Retreat/Activity
Education Retreats
What to Expect at the 3-Day Retreat
At the heart of this retreat is a paradigm shift — a return to the foundations of true health and healing, beyond the limitations of the conventional medical model.Over the course of three days, we will explore the Five Levels of Healing:
⦾ Mental ⦾ Emotional ⦾ Spiritual ⦾ Energetic ⦾ Physical
This multidimensional approach invites deeper transformation by addressing the whole person — not just symptoms.To ensure a deeply personal and aligned experience, each guest will receive a pre-retreat session to assess their individual needs, intentions, and focus areas. This session will be reviewed in collaboration with a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) or Naturopath, allowing us to craft a customized retreat path for each of our six guests.
Community Building
Coming Soon: Seasonal Orchard Exploration
Immerse yourself in the rhythms of nature as we open the orchard for seasonal harvesting — including blueberries, blackberries, pears, and more.You’ll learn to recognize the visual and tactile signs of ripeness and practice gentle thumb-and-finger techniques to harvest without harming stems or unripe fruit.A hands-on, sensory experience that connects you with the land — and the quiet joy of mindful gathering.Stay tuned for dates and registration.
Forest School
Coming in 2026–2027: Practical Wisdom Days – A Nature-Based Learning Experience
We’re planting the seeds for a future program called Practical Wisdom Days — a nature-based experience designed to help young people grow through real-world, hands-on learning.This immersive experience will blend practical skills, emotional growth, and cognitive development, all rooted in the natural world.
⦾ Offered 1–2 days per week⦾ Designed for middle to high school students, in small groups (up to 12)⦾ Includes collaboration with local tradespeople and artisans for skill-based learning
This isn’t a classroom — it’s a living, breathing space for learning through doing, connecting, and creating.Launching as early as 2026. Stay connected as this vision takes shape.
Media
September 11th, 2025
Do you Need a Healing Retreat?
On this episode of FreedomHub, we speak with Angela Sheehan, RN/BSN, co-founder and Director of Ark of Wellness Springfield.
AUDIO-ONLY Version
Worn out Americans promise themselves that they’ll get back in shape tomorrow and will join that gym or start daily walks. In some European countries doctors prescribe weekend or even week-long retreats for patients who need a reset. Ms. Sheehan is developing such a property and vision in Springfield, Kentucky. Vacation time in America is precious, but laws are expanding on worker flexibility to take time off for critical matters. Join us this week to learn why a healing retreat is just what the doctor ordered!As popular libertarian Bretigne Shaffer wrote when referring Angela to Freedom Hub, “It is an experiential/educational retreat focusing on wellness modalities that don't come from Pharma and about taking individual accountability for one's health and wellness.” With the failure of mainstream Allopaths to stem chronic disease from becoming an actual epidemic, solutions like Angela’s are those we want to promote.Trained in nursing since 2006 – with prior experience in social work – Angela has indeed worked in the bowels of the health cartel, including in hospitals, nursing facilities, and in community nursing – including ten years in hospice. As time passed, she began to veer away from prescriptions and the overall allopathic model, believing that only by addressing our Mind, Body and Spirit connections can we become the best versions of ourselves.It was Covid’s Orwellian hospital protocols and mandates, however, that solidified her motivation to create the retreat center of her dreams - just in time for the modern patient (client) who wants something more than what can be offered by mainstream medicine.The Ark of Wellness Springfield hosts an off-grid cabin located on approximately eight acres and will be a launching point to detox and ‘center’... holistically. Her team will address the five levels of healing - mental, emotional, spiritual, energetic, and physical, and will launch clients back onto a path of health and vibrancy. The Ark intends to build community and embrace the vitality God intends for all of creation.
June 19th, 2025
From Hospital Nursing During Covid, to Building a Wellness Center — Angela Sheehan's Healing JourneyFor this episode of the "On The Banks" audio podcast, Angela Sheehan speaks with host Bretigne Shaffer.Angela was one of the first to question what hospitals were doing to patients under the Covid-19 protocols. She talks about that experience, and about her journey since leaving that job.They also talk about the new wellness retreat center Angela has just opened up in Kentucky, the Ark of Wellness. The Ark [held] its first retreat from June 26-29th, 2025.
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