Employment

Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat & Conference Center is an off-grid, holistic center located in the Cascades, along the Breitenbush River. Breitenbush operates as a worker-owned cooperative. Typically, most of the workers live in a quaint village of provided cottages across a footbridge from the guest facilities. In an average year, Breitenbush attracts over 35,000 guests to the natural, mineral springs and workshop offerings. 

Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference is:

  • Off-grid

  • Located in deep nature & wilderness

  • Socially experimental

  • A worker co-op rooted in egalitarian principles

  • Engaged democracy

  • Neighbors = co-workers = co-op business partners

  • Educational opportunities: holistic classes, holistic education center, etc.

  • Training opportunities: Breitenbush Fire Department, medical responder training, etc.

At Breitenbush, we live and work together to create for our guests an atmosphere and experience of renewal in spirit surrounded by nature. We take pride in our work. Both staff and guests grow in ways they never expected.

If corporate-driven pressures fail to inspire you, and you seek instead cooperation, simplicity, and an engaged life, then you may feel at home here.

The Perks

Living expenses are minimal for employees at Breitenbush. Free housing, free meals, free utilities, health insurance*, dental insurance*, paid time off*, paid wellness leave, and more, all add up to a generous compensation package. Most employees are able to save a significant portion of their wages and live very comfortably.

* Health insurance, dental insurance, and paid time off are additional benefits afforded to year-round positions.

Purposeful Work

A strong service ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to having fun is required for all positions. It is our mission to provide a safe and potent environment where people can renew and evolve in ways they never imagined. We are stewards of the land, ensuring access to the hot springs and healing water to all beings who respect them. Whether you are leading repairs on the hydroelectric system, planting trees, cooking meals, turning beds, or managing reservations, we are all committed to providing an awesome experience for our guests and ourselves!

Read more on our About page here.

Read our Employee Handbook, called the Handbook of Agreements, here.

Check out the Holistic Centers Network blog for opportunities at other retreat centers similar to Breitenbush and the Fellowship for Intentional Community website for information about intentional communities around the world.