Events Catalog
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We are currently accepting proposals for workshops in 2027 and beyond, and we’d love to hear about your vision! Please submit your proposal here, and we’ll get back in touch with you as soon as we can.
September 2026
Embrace Elemental Harmony
Our timing perfectly aligns with the transition from the fiery, active energy of summer to the grounded, introspective nature of autumn, harmonizing perfectly with the elemental duality of hot springs.
A 3-day hot springs retreat exploring heartful mantra plus a variety of yoga including all levels Flow, Myofascial Release, Ananam (facial) Love, Nidra, Yin and Restorative while fully immersed in a loving community….held within the restorative beauty of natural hot springs.
September 28 - October 1
Presented by Anne Laderman and Kehle Kaivalya
October 2026
Healing the Healers
Join us at Breitenbush Hot Springs for Healing the Healers, a restorative retreat created especially for those who care for others. Set within the tranquil forests and geothermal springs of Breitenbush, this immersive experience offers a sanctuary for human services professionals to pause, reconnect, and replenish. Through guided mindfulness, breathwork, and nature-based practices, participants will be invited to quiet the mind, release emotional tension, and restore balance to body and spirit.
More than just a retreat, Healing the Healers is a gathering of kindred spirits—caregivers, counselors, and healers—coming together in community to nurture themselves as deeply as they nurture others. You’ll leave feeling renewed, inspired, and equipped with practices to sustain your well-being long after your time at Breitenbush ends.
October 2-4
Presented by Brennon Moore and Patrick Devlin
Love That Lasts: A Gottmans Couples Retreat
Step away from the demands of daily life and reconnect with your partner in the serene beauty of Breitenbush Hot Springs. Surrounded by ancient forests, flowing rivers, and soothing mineral springs, this weekend retreat offers the time and space to focus fully on each other—without distractions. Guided by the proven tools and research of Dr. John Gottman, you’ll learn how to deepen intimacy, strengthen friendship, and build a relationship rooted in lasting love.
Over the course of the weekend, engaging lectures and private couples’ exercises will help you turn conflict into connection, reignite romance, and create a clear vision for your future together. With restorative hot springs, nourishing meals, and the quiet sanctuary of Breitenbush as your backdrop, you and your partner will leave with practical skills, renewed closeness, and the foundation for a love that truly lasts.
October 2-4
Presented by Ivana Maclay
Self Expansion: A Breathwork Retreat
Step into the wilderness with breath. This is an invitation for you to join us for a weekend of healing and rejuvenation. You will be led through a series of Introspective Breathwork sessions to deepen your connection with self. This is a space to heal the parts of you that were left behind in the challenges of life, and open to the expanse of who you have always been. You will be supported by a trained breath-worker and licensed therapists to support and guide you in this journey.
In this retreat, you will be led through guided meditations, breathwork sessions, introspective journaling prompts and holding space for one another. Through these experiential activities, you will be co-creating the container for yourself and others and be held by the loving environment of the hotsprings. This journey is a choice to heal and nourish yourself.
October 9-11
Presented by Rachael Schneider & BC Carter & Fawn Gonzales
October Service Week
Join us for an exhilarating and rewarding experience during October Service Week at Breitenbush Hot Springs! Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of our serene sanctuary as you roll up your sleeves and work alongside a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. It's an opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a wholesome getaway like no other.
During Service Week, you'll have the chance to contribute to the care and maintenance of Breitenbush Hot Springs. With just a four-hour daily commitment, you'll assist with a variety of tasks that help us enhance and preserve our remarkable grounds. Whether you have specialized trade skills or simply a willingness to lend a hand, your efforts will be greatly valued and make a lasting impact.
Work aside, the rest of your time is truly yours to savor and rejuvenate. Bask in the healing waters of our natural hot springs, indulge in nourishing meals, and relish in the peaceful surroundings that invite reflection and tranquility. This is your opportunity to connect deeply with nature, nurture your spirit, and restore your sense of balance.
October 12-16
Presented by Stacy Murphy
OHNA Fall Conference
Join the Oregon Holistic Nurses Association this fall at Breitenbush Hot Springs for a restorative and inspiring gathering of holistic nurses and wellness professionals. Together, we will explore what it means to return to the source of our practice - connection, presence, healing, and community, while navigating the challenges and opportunities of a changing world.
This retreat-style conference will offer continuing education contact hours, meaningful learning experiences, opportunities for reflection and renewal, and healing activities included with tuition. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Breitenbush, participants are invited to reconnect with themselves, their profession, and one another.
October 16-19
Presented by the Oregon Holistic Nurses Association
Autumn Fusion Immersion
Immerse yourself in Fusion Dance and the soothing hot springs of Breitenbush! This intimate retreat is a mix of instructional classes, social dancing, and somatic awareness sessions. It's designed to deepen community connections while also offering opportunities to build some skills. And you get to choose your own adventure amongst this wide array of activities. Whether you come alone or with companions, the Fusion Dance community is warm and welcoming—and upholds a culture of consent & attunement.
This adult (18+) Immersion is designed for dancers who have established a foundational understanding of Fusion Dance or other framed partner forms (Blues, Lindy Hop, Tango, Swing, Bachata, Zouk, Kizomba, etc); it is not for beginners. We welcome participants with at least 6-12 months of consistent partner dance experience, who are ready to explore more complex concepts and creative approaches. (Note: Contact Improv and/or Ecstatic Dance do not count as partner dance experience.) Autumn Fusion Immersion is a queer-led event, and supports non-normative gender roles on the dance floor. Our retreat will occupy the whole Breitenbush property, with up to 85 participants (no personal retreats during the same weekend). All dances & other sessions will be held in the North Wing of the Lodge.
To see the Retreat Schedule, Talent Lineup, and Registration Instructions, please go to our website: www.fusionimmersion.net
October 23-25
Presented by PJ Weinstein
A Deeper Dive into Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
We invite you to move from head to heart, as we take a deeper dive into the skillful means of mindfulness, common humanity and self-compassion. This extended four day retreat offers a chance to step away from the pace of daily life and explore and embody these transformative practices in supportive community. Through guided meditation, gentle teaching, and shared reflection, we’ll unpack the tenets of Mindful Self-Compassion, drawing on the research of Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Chris Germer. The emphasis is on direct experience and simple practices that can support you in everyday life.
October 25-29
Presented by Ruth Williamson & Aimee Eckhardt
Radical Restoration: Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, & Sound Healing Retreat
Experience blissful relaxation as a radical path to self-realization, supported by an empowered intention-setting process from the tradition of yoga. Retreat into deeply embodied peace and contentment as we explore mindfulness, purpose, intention (sankalpa), and grace through the restorative practices of Yoga Nidra, Restorative & Gentle Yoga, and Sound Healing.
Even for those who have struggled with meditation in the past, these practices resonate deeply. Yoga Nidra guides the body and mind into an optimal brain-wave state—opening and healing the mind-heart-body connection so that we may realize our truest selves with greater wholeness and ease.
October 30 - November 1
Presented by Stephanie Adams Ruff & Dawn Torres
November 2026
November Service Week
Join us for an exhilarating and rewarding experience during November Service Week at Breitenbush Hot Springs! Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of our serene sanctuary as you roll up your sleeves and work alongside a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. It's an opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a wholesome getaway like no other.
During Service Week, you'll have the chance to contribute to the care and maintenance of Breitenbush Hot Springs. With just a four-hour daily commitment, you'll assist with a variety of tasks that help us enhance and preserve our remarkable grounds. Whether you have specialized trade skills or simply a willingness to lend a hand, your efforts will be greatly valued and make a lasting impact.
Work aside, the rest of your time is truly yours to savor and rejuvenate. Bask in the healing waters of our natural hot springs, indulge in nourishing meals, and relish in the peaceful surroundings that invite reflection and tranquility. This is your opportunity to connect deeply with nature, nurture your spirit, and restore your sense of balance.
November 2-6
Presented by Stacy Murphy
Embodying Ecstasy
Embodying Ecstasy:
Exploring Eros as Ecstatic Life Force Energy
an immersive retreat experience at Breitenbush Hot Springs
Utilizing somatic and energy movement practices, we will cultivate erotic and somatic sovereignty as well as channel our ecstatic energy to resource ourselves and support transformation, embodiment, and community thriving.
November 6-8
Presented by Avery Deane Swift
Pratyāhāra - Cultivation of Inward Focus
Pratyāhāra has been described as “mastery over external influences.” It is a practice which consciously unburdens, regulates, and ultimately heightens our awareness and restores our vitality. A more common definition of pratyāhāra is sensory withdrawal. The implication is that the senses must turn inwards for higher states of meditation to be realized. However, for many of us today, pratyāhāra can be practiced as sensory awareness or discipline.
During this two night retreat, we will immerse ourselves in various practices of yoga, including āsana, prāṇāyāma (breath techniques), meditation, yoga nidra, and contemplation. The subject matter of our practices, discussions, and contemplative prompts will be centered in the subject of pratyāhāra. This retreat will be taking place in the late fall, a time when the natural world will be supporting our endeavor of pratyāhāra as there is an organic turning inwards which arises during this time of the year with shorter days and longer periods of darkness.
November 9-11
Presented by Meghan Maris
Creative Empowerment
This retreat is a call to all men and women ready to ignite their power, awaken their truth, and move with purpose.
Come home to your body. Come home to your essence.
Over the course of 6 transformative days, we will explore each of the 5 Elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Space. Each day will focus on the unique energy and qualities of one element through conscious dance, playful yoga, fascial movement principles, breathwork and ceremony. When we learn to balance our elements, we can enhance our physical and energetic bodies.
This creates a harmonious connection to our chakra system and super-charges our whole life. The elemental map that guides this retreat leads you to a treasure chest filled with the light of your own inner healer and somatic wisdom.
November 9-15
Presented by Brietta Leader & Elizabeth Ruff
Ayurvedic Women’s Retreat: Soup for the Body, Mind and Soul
Step away from the noise of daily life and join us for a time of rest, connection with nature, conscious movement, and Ayurvedic practices. This retreat is designed to support you to align your body with the cycles of nature, the seasons, and your own inner waters.
Through the sister sciences of Ayurveda and yoga, we will explore womb health, nervous system regulation, and the art of rejuvenation. Whether you are in your moon-cycling years, perimenopause, or post-menopause, this retreat offers an opportunity to reconnect with your body's innate creativity and welcome a sense of ease and joy into your daily life.
November 12-15
Presented by Tanmayi Toglia & Sarah Kruse
The Fire Within
In the Pacific Northwest, pre-winter (Hemanta Ritu) brings a dual seasonal shift: crisp, biting air scatters our Vata energy into internal chaos, while heavy rains and gray skies threaten to smother our digestive fire (Agni) under damp, sluggish Kapha.
Set within the ancient forests and hot mineral waters of Breitenbush, this retreat is an invitation to learn the art of tending your inner hearth. Through steady movement, Ananam (facial massage and lymphatic drainage), restorative myofascial release, and simple morning and evening rituals, we soothe Vata wind, stir stagnant Kapha, and keep your internal fire burning bright. Return home with a steady, nourished baseline to keep you grounded and clear all winter long.
November 30-December 3
Presented by Anne Laderman & Kristi Lyons
December 2026
Lotus of the Heart Meditation Retreat
Join renowned healer and meditation teacher Luke Adler for a transformative 3-day retreat rooted in Eastern mysticism and the philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism. Drawing from over 30 years of study and practice, Luke gently guides participants through accessible meditation techniques, breathwork, and kirtan to foster deep rest, emotional healing, and a renewed sense of vitality.
Whether you're new to meditation or looking to deepen your existing practice, this immersive weekend offers a sanctuary for stress relief, inner peace, and spiritual connection. Through guided breathwork and heart-opening chanting, you'll reconnect with your inner wisdom and leave with tools to sustain a more grounded and fulfilling life.
December 3 - 6, 2026
Presented by Dr. Luke Alder
Sacred Tools: Drum Creation Ceremony
Join your Sacred Community and create your 15″ hoop drum at Breitenbush Hot Springs. This intimate, three-day, two-night gathering is open to 16 participants and will be facilitated by Desirée “Jahdaa” Rudder, a Cherokee Nation citizen, shamanic practitioner, Sacred Tools artisan, and certified behavioral health clinician dedicated to helping you reconnect with your essence.
This retreat is an invitation to immerse yourself in the holistic healing of Breitenbush Hot Springs while co-creating a drum that serves as a life-affirming tool to support your soul’s journey.
December 4-6
Presented by Desirée “Jahdaa” Rudder
Awakening Into The Sacred
Retreats are a time to go deeper into your personal practice while supported by a senior teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience and with a community of dedicated practitioners. Immersing ourselves in the ancient traditions of yoga and Ayurveda, with dedicated practice time and a community of fellow seekers, allows the teachings to penetrate us even more deeply.
Many students experience states of well-being and insight that would be otherwise unavailable in the fray of daily life. Frequently, students report lasting transformation from the depth of these retreats.
These retreats include a focus on yoga from an Ayurvedic perspective. Retreats include asana practice, pranayama and meditation, chanting practices to restore your nervous system and revitalize your endocrine and immune systems, and Dharma Study Groups.
December 10-13
Presented by Sarahjoy Marsh
Embodied Agency & Desire: The Wheel of Consent
Embodied Agency + Desire : The Wheel of Consent at Breitenbush Hot Springs will be a 4 night, 5-day retreat for exploring desires, limits and the nuances of giving and receiving. In this retreat, we will practice skills for making agreements and negotiating boundaries and consensual touch.
This retreat is a unique opportunity to take a deeper dive with fellow explorers. It will be a vibrant practice lab for learning about yourself, your WANTS and your relationships. We will provide you with new tools and practices emphasizing connection, agency, and intimacy with yourself and others.
Together, we will engage in practices for awakening your senses, and learning more about what you want. We will discover more about how you feel embodying and expressing both YES and NO. This retreat welcomes those who have never heard of the Wheel of Consent as well as those who have taken Wheel of Consent workshops before.
December 13-17
Presented by Jess Kramer, Ruth Bryan & Roxie Jane Hunt
January 2027
Dreams & Death
This retreat is an opportunity to explore the idea of dreaming as an apprenticeship for death. If you are scared of death, or estranged from it, if you have a diagnosis, are mourning, or are simply aware of your mortality this retreat might be for you. If you dream robustly and remember everything or never remember a dream but feel curious about the state you live in so much of the time, we welcome you.
We’ll work with writing, meditation and gentle yoga practices to explore our conscious mind. We’ll also work with a variety of dream practices including Dream Theater, collage and sand box work to learn more about the world we live in while our bodies rest. We’ll have opportunities to share our dreams and talk about our relationships with death with each other, and invitations to share and connect with the vast consciousness that holds the natural world at and around Breitenbush. We hope to leave feeling broadened and able to move with more ease through a life that is much bigger than our thinking brains imagine.
January 28-31
Presented by Laura Green & Tina Tau
February 2027
Nourished Woman
Awaken the soul-enlivened woman within—and return to your life nourished, inspired, and passionate for the path ahead.
Nourished Woman is a four-day women’s retreat held among the healing waters and ancient forest of Breitenbush Hot Springs. Through women’s circles, somatic and embodiment practices, movement, creative expression, ritual, workshops, and spacious time to soak and simply be, you’ll be invited to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and remember what it feels like to be deeply nourished.
More than a retreat, this is a gathering of women choosing to step away from the noise of everyday life and into connection, aliveness, and belonging. Come as you are. Be held, be nourished, and make space for the woman within you to come fully alive.
February 4-7
Presented by Modern Day Wild Woman
Ecstatic Winter Renewal
Join our winter convergence of ecstatic dancers from across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest! Ecstatic Winter Renewal is a unique opportunity to embrace the quiet of the season—a time to enrich your movement practice, connect with community, and resource your soul amidst the magic of the snow. To cultivate a deeply yin and nurturing sanctuary, this gathering will be held by facilitators and DJs dedicated to a deep, spacious practice.
This retreat is intended for those with a foundation in ecstatic dance or similar practices, allowing us to drop into a shared depth from the very start. You will be free to choose your own adventure, exploring daily Ecstatic Dances, restorative workshops, guided meditations, and cozy fireside connections. Sessions will take place in the lovely North Wing.
February 19-21
Presented by PJ Weinstein & Avery Deane Swift
*Gender-Specific Times and Events: Some times and workshops are gender specific. For these events, we recognize a persons self-stated gender regardless of birth assignment.
PLEASE NOTE : Breitenbush programs are educational experiences and are not to be mistaken for medical or psychological counseling or treatment. Some people may find some programs too physically or psychologically challenging. If you have any doubts about your fitness for a program, we recommend that you consult a physician. Breitenbush is not responsible for injury or loss arising in connection with program participation. Breitenbush reserves the right to cancel an event at any time.