Events Catalog
Interested in bringing your workshop to Breitenbush?
We are currently accepting proposals for workshops in 2025 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.
June 2025
Community Songweaving
Relax your body, free your voice, and fill yourself with song! Debbie and Karly have an abundance of songs and experience for weaving voices and hearts into harmony. Whether you are just dreaming of finding your voice or you are an experienced and enthusiastic singer, join us for songs that honor and celebrate this precious life. Participants will enjoy singing and soaking as we tune in to ourselves, the land, and each other, connecting with what emerges and singing our hearts out!
You are invited to share a song during the weekend whether you are an experienced song leader or leading your very first song. There will be optional time set aside for those who want to learn and develop skills for sharing songs. We will share songs in the oral tradition without any sheet music and you don’t need any singing experience to join us. The singing voice is a powerful tool to open the heart, quiet the mind, and connect us to our Soul.
June 13-15
Presented by Karly Loveling & Debbie Nargi-Brown
Summer Solstice Healing Retreat (registration closed)
For 46 years, with the exception of 2020, Breitenbush has hosted Summer Solstice Healing Retreat. SSHR is like a family reunion where we share music, workshops, healing modalities, laughter, conscious childcare (in Youth Village), Karma Yoga and the kind of world we wish to live in 365 days a year.. SSHR reminds us that such a world is possible.
Registration for the 2025 Summer Solstice Healing Retreat opens on Sunday, March 16th at 5:00 PM. Remember to Sprinkle Kindness Like Confetti!
June 19-22
Presented by Breitenbush Hot Springs
Summercamp for Yogis
Schedule in some rest, reflection and recreation at a summer camp for yogis. Join us for a rich, inward practice of active and restorative asana, pranayama, yoga nidra and self-imquiryand meditation. Breaks between sessions and open evenings give you time to enjoy all that Bretenbush has to offer. Nourish yourself with freshly prepared, organic meals, lovely community and an onsite healing arts team (additional charge). This retreat is appropriate for men and women with 1 year’s ongoing yoga practice to teachers. CEU’s available for teachers through Yoga Alliance.
Shannon McCall, E-RYT, 500, AP, is a long time yoga teacher and Ayurveda practitioner. She brought her first yoga group to Breitenbush in 1993, and created summercamp for yogis in 1999. She’s had the privilege to study and apprentice with master teachers of yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, authentic movement and self-inquiry which she aspires to live and share. A writer and mother, she makes her home in Port Townsend, Washington.
June 22-27
Presented by Shannon McCall
Loss, Trust, & Change
Nature processes loss naturally, yet our modern lives—marked by long work weeks, industrial food, and technology-mediated communities—can disconnect us from the healing cycles of nature. This disconnection affects how we handle grief, often leaving us feeling isolated and fearful as we struggle to trust systems beyond our control.
We believe that with the right support and encouragement, we can reconnect with nature’s enduring guidance. Join us in the healing presence of Breitenbush as we embrace our individual and communal grief, learning to move with and trust the natural rhythms that have always sustained us.
June 26-29
Presented by Sascha Demerjian & Laura Green
July 2025
Pacific Northwest Massage Therapists Retreat
This retreat at Breitenbush Hot Springs has been a magical highlight of the Northwest massage community for over 35 years, and we’d love to have you join us this year. Breitenbush is beautiful in July; the days are long and warm, and the water’s running high. Massage therapists as well as their friends and family are absolutely welcome to come!
You can soak, steam, plunge, relax, and network, as you wish. We offer activities open to everyone, like yoga classes; a fascinating talk about the past, present and future of Breitenbush; a bonfire with music on Sunday night; and watsu sessions.
Licensed massage therapists can take one or more of our seven continuing education classes, which are offered a la carte. Learn more, register and pay for classes — as many or as few as you like — through Pacific Northwest School of Massage after you reserve your lodging with Breitenbush.
July 11-14
Presented by Brian Utting & Laurie Fronek
Portraits of Trees
Immerse yourself in the serenity of nature at Breitenbush Hot Springs while learning the art of drawing trees from observation. Through careful study, you’ll explore fundamental techniques such as proportion, form, value, and composition, applying them to sketch your favorite trees using charcoal, graphite, and ink wash.
Whether you’re a beginner building skills or an experienced artist seeking inspiration, this workshop offers a rejuvenating connection to nature and creativity. Sketchbooks and materials are provided, and all levels are welcome to join this calming and restorative artistic journey.
July 14-17
Presented by Jazzminh Moore
July Service Week
Join us for July Service Week at Breitenbush Hot Springs—a unique opportunity to give back while enjoying a rejuvenating retreat. With just a four-hour daily commitment, you'll help care for our beautiful sanctuary, whether through hands-on maintenance or simply lending a hand where needed. Your efforts will make a meaningful impact while connecting you with a vibrant community of like-minded individuals.
Beyond the work, immerse yourself in the healing waters, savor nourishing meals, and unwind in the peaceful surroundings. This is your chance to restore balance, reconnect with nature, and experience the magic of Breitenbush in a whole new way.
July 14-18
Presented by Breitenbush Hot Springs
Breitenbush Ecstatic Immersion
Deepen your connection with self, community, and the great mystery by immersing yourself in ecstatic practices and the soothing hot springs of Breitenbush! Choose your own adventure among daily Ecstatic Dances and a variety of other movement and nourishment sessions. This retreat will occupy the whole Breitenbush property (no personal retreats during the same weekend). Dances & other sessions will be held in the North Wing, on the Front Lawn, and in the River Yurt. Whether you come alone or with companions, the ecstatic community is warm and welcoming—and upholds a culture of consent & attunement.
July 18-20
Presented by PJ Weinstein & Avery Deane Swift
Kiss Me Bite Me Pet Me
This Kiss Me Bite Me Pet Me retreat is based on the principle that we have three core desires in a relationship: to be Kissed – which is to be seen, chosen and cherished; to be Bitten – to have adventure, mystery and transcendence; and to be Pet – to experience healing, kindness and security. We explore these fundamental desires in an engaging, relaxing manner, drawing and expanding on your existing strengths. We use positive playful exercises to give you a direct experience and actual practice to bring vitality to your union. Many of the taught skills can be applied to parenting, caregiving, and work relationships.
Kiss Me Bite Me Pet Me is based on attachment science and is trauma informed to provide a safe container. Exercises and teaching are designed to accommodate differing personalities and learning styles. You will be working one-on-one with your partner throughout the retreat, while accessing a supportive community. In this retreat you will learn how to cultivate positive and playful communication, how to heal past hurts and soothe one another and finally, how to improve sensuality and sex.
July 24-27
Presented by Deborah Grace & Adam Cooper
EDGU Training
Step into the heart of EDGU: Evolutionary Spinal Maintenance during this powerful 5-day immersion at Breitenbush Hot Springs. Whether you're seeking to deepen your personal practice or feel called to guide others, this in-person training offers a transformative path toward alignment, vitality, and embodied wisdom. You'll explore foundational postures, breathwork, and the science behind EDGU’s impact on the spine and nervous system, while also learning how to teach the practice with clarity, compassion, and presence.
Led by lineage holders Jeffrey Williams and Swirl Jordan Moore, this experience blends physiology, energy, and storytelling into a holistic journey of healing and empowerment. Open to both practitioners and aspiring teachers, this immersive training is more than a workshop—it’s an initiation into a living tradition of evolution, self-care, and conscious community.
July 26-31
Presented by Jeffrey Williams & Swirl Jordan Moore
Empower Your Voice
Open to all levels of yoga and singing.
In these four days, we will learn and practice ancient and powerful techniques to open our voice and throat chakra, to connect with our root power so we understand how to draw upon this limitless well of divine energy and the sound current that moves through us. This includes a 2-hour yoga practice every morning with pranayama (breath practice), asana (postures & movement), meditation, and chanting. We’ll learn chants and songs together, and in a few days, become a choir!
In the early afternoon, we’ll have free time to explore and relax, then meet again to dive further into the principles of mantra and pranayama and practice our singing. We’ll discover how to listen deeper to our own voice, refine our sound, and cultivate our unique relationship with the spiritual and healing power of mantra from the Sanskrit and Kundalini Yoga traditions.
July 30 - August 3
Presented by Jaya Lakshmi
August 2025
2nd Annual Family Summer Camp
The Breitenbush Family Summer Camp is a 5-day retreat designed to create lasting memories and traditions. Enjoy activities like crafts, games, campfires, and singing, with dedicated parent-led times for sports, nature walks, and arts & crafts. The River Yurt becomes a sensory-rich preschool for the little ones, and nightly campfires offer s’mores, singing, and even juggling!
Families will also learn about Breitenbush’s sustainability practices, from water purification to how electricity is generated. The event encourages a balance of structured activities and free time, with opportunities for parents to connect while children make new friends. Leave behind your devices and embrace the joy of shared experiences with like-minded families.
August 4-8
Presented by Breitenbush Hot Springs
Awakening Into The Sacred
Yoga is an ancient method of self-healing and self-empowerment. Understanding both the dense physical body and the even more powerful subtle inner body enables us to practice yoga and pranayama as medicine.
Ayurveda also reveals to us an artful way to make wise choices in our lifestyle, daily routine, relationships with food and exercise, the whole of it, for the purposes of healing, vitality, and inner peace.
Retreats are a time to go deeper into your personal practice while supported by a senior teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience.
August 8-11
Presented by Sarahjoy Marsh
Regaining Your Internal Compass
Step away from the demands of daily life and immerse yourself in a transformative experience designed for personal growth, deep relaxation, and rejuvenation. This retreat offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with nature, reflect on your aspirations, and engage in practices that nurture your overall well-being.
Participants will enjoy yoga and meditation classes, Sound Therapy healing sessions, Level One Reiki Certification, scenic hikes, natural hot springs, nourishing meals, and personal development workshops—all within a supportive and inspiring environment.
August 10-13
Presented by Faraji Bhakti & Andrea Sulusi
Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing is more than an activity—it is a way of being. Immerse yourself in the restorative power of nature and rediscover your connection to the Earth through the transformative practice of Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku). Rooted in ancient Japanese traditions and supported by modern research, Forest Bathing is a mindful, sensory-based way of being in nature that reduces stress, enhances well-being, and fosters a profound relationship with the living world around us.
Accessible to all, this workshop is designed for both seasoned nature lovers and those who long to deepen their connection with the Earth. Through a combination of guided forest therapy walks, sensory awareness exercises, and teachings on the core principles of Forest Bathing, you will learn some practical tools to guide yourself in Forest Bathing and integrate this healing practice into your daily life.
August 20-22
Presented by Katy Le Bris
Gottman Couples Workshop
Imagine deepening your connection with your partner in the serene beauty of Breitenbush Hot Springs, surrounded by nature’s tranquility, with no distractions—just you, your partner, and the journey to a lasting love. This weekend workshop, “Love That Lasts: Gottman’s Seven Principles for Couples,” is designed to help you strengthen your relationship, improve intimacy, and cultivate a partnership built on deep friendship, healthy conflict resolution, and shared meaning.
August 22-24
Presented by Ivana Maclay
Rise & Restore Yoga Retreat
Join us for a transformative weekend at Breitenbush Hot Springs, where yoga, meditation, and nature come together to nurture deep relaxation and renewal. Through dynamic Vinyasa, restorative Yin and gentle yoga sessions, guided breathwork, and meditation, you’ll cultivate strength, release tension, and restore your inner peace.
Between practices, soak in the natural hot springs, explore scenic trails, and enjoy nourishing meals in a peaceful retreat setting. Whether you’re looking to reignite your practice or simply rest, this retreat offers space for stillness, reflection, and rejuvenation. Come as you are—leave feeling restored.
August 29-31
Presented by Petra Elias
September 2025
Queering The Retreat: Writing and Yoga Practices for Queer, Trans, and Nonbinary Folks
Explore, create, and rejuvenate in a supportive space tailored specifically for queer, trans, and nonbinary participants. In our writing sessions, we'll draw inspiration from contemporary queer authors like Melissa Febos, Justin Torres, and Saeed Jones, using their groundbreaking work as a springboard to craft authentic, innovative stories across genres. All writing experience levels are warmly welcome as we experiment with voice, style, and structure, honoring queer truths and narratives often overlooked.
Complementing our creative expression, the yoga component integrates gentle movement, meditation, journaling, and breathwork rooted in yogic philosophy and Polyvagal theory. Emphasizing resilience, self-awareness, and emotional well-being, this practice affirms and celebrates queer identities as both normal and sacred.
September 4-7
Presented by Charlie Stephens & Heather Carpenter
The Intimacy Blueprint Immersion
As men, we often carry heavy expectations as partners, fathers, and leaders—sometimes losing touch with our deeper selves and those we love most. The Intimacy Blueprint Immersion retreat invites you to reconnect through a transformative journey of self-discovery and relational growth. You'll explore essential skills and insights, including self-awareness, creating emotional safety, understanding past wounds, effective communication, and embracing vulnerability to strengthen your relationships.
This retreat is designed for men who feel disconnected, struggle in relationships, or sense they're not reaching their full potential in personal connections. Together, we'll delve into powerful topics like navigating conflict, meeting relational needs, healing through accountability, and understanding intimacy and shame. Leave with practical tools and renewed clarity to foster deeper, healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.
September 10-14
Presented by Dr. Luke Adler & Ryan Ginn
Soul Renewal with SoulCollage®: Coming Home to Yourself
What does it mean to come home to yourself? How does it feel to meet yourself at your core? And who is the person that resides there? Life can bring many difficulties and traumas and can cause us to build up protective layers that keep us from truly knowing ourselves and being available to love. Coming home to yourself means stripping away some of these layers and rediscovering the unique essence of YOU.
Join us for a soulful retreat at the serene and healing grounds of Breitenbush Hot Springs. Soul Renewal with SoulCollage: Coming Home to Yourself invites you to reconnect with your inner landscape through the intuitive and transformative practice of SoulCollage®. Surrounded by ancient forests and the soothing waters of Breitenbush, you will explore the deep wisdom that resides within you through guided meditation, rituals, sound baths, movement, contemplative card-making, reflective journaling, community, and heart-centered circle sharing.
Come home to yourself amidst the healing power of nature, creativity, and soulful connection.
September 12-15
Presented by Glenda Goodrich & Ann Christensen
Cultivating Sweetness Within
The stars are aligning for an auspicious women’s retreat. Between a new moon in Virgo, the Autumn equinox, and a partial Solar eclipse, we will be blessed with a magical time for deeply healing shadow work. Cosmic illumination will expand and compassionate self-care rituals will bring a deep sweetness to life. Participants will have the opportunity to experience carefully curated yogic practices meant to help recognize and interrupt old outmoded patterns with the support of the eclipse and equinox – so we can illuminate new pathways and access the sweet nectar of ancient wisdom within.
We invite you to join us in sacred ceremony, self care rituals and a vast array of yogic offerings to fall into the best version of yourself possible.
September 18-21
Presented by Anne Laderman & Kristi Lyons
Women Talking
In a world increasingly marked by polarization, circle work offers a grounded, time-honored practice for fostering connection, empathy, and shared understanding. Held during Breitenbush’s “women only” weekend, this immersive workshop teaches the core structure and practices of intentional circles—supporting participants in learning how to stay grounded, listen deeply, and speak from the heart. You’ll explore self and co-regulation tools, engage in meaningful conversations, and build confidence in holding space for community transformation.
Set amidst the natural beauty and healing waters of Breitenbush, this experience combines cognitive learning, mindfulness, and restorative time in nature to help you return home inspired and equipped to start circles in your own community. Open to women and non-binary individuals who feel at home in women-centered spaces.
Scholarships available—apply here.
September 18-21
Presented by Kay Alton
September Women Only Weekend
Women-Only Weekends are a special opportunity for femme-identifying guests to gather at Breitenbush in a protected container. Unique workshop offerings will be led by femme instructors and will be available to all guests in attendance. Breitenbush recognizes and celebrates each person's self-stated gender identity. Male staff may be present in guest areas for meals and for work purposes.
September 19-21
Presented by Breitenbush Hot Springs
September - October Service Week
Join us for September - October Service Week at Breitenbush Hot Springs—a unique opportunity to give back while enjoying a rejuvenating retreat. With just a four-hour daily commitment, you'll help care for our beautiful sanctuary, whether through hands-on maintenance or simply lending a hand where needed. Your efforts will make a meaningful impact while connecting you with a vibrant community of like-minded individuals.
Beyond the work, immerse yourself in the healing waters, savor nourishing meals, and unwind in the peaceful surroundings. This is your chance to restore balance, reconnect with nature, and experience the magic of Breitenbush in a whole new way.
September 29 - October 3
Presented by Breitenbush Hot Springs
October 2025
Healing the Healers
"Healing the Healers" is a restorative retreat at Breitenbush Hot Springs for human services professionals, offering a chance to recharge and reconnect with oneself amidst nature. Through mindfulness, breathwork, and experiential therapy workshops, participants will cultivate emotional, mental, and physical well-being, gaining practical tools for self-reflection and healing.
This retreat fosters a supportive community where attendees can explore personal growth, process the challenges of caregiving, and leave feeling inspired and renewed. It provides a sanctuary for those who dedicate their lives to helping others, offering lasting practices to sustain their well-being and reignite their passion.
October 3-5
Presented by Brennon Moore & Patrick Devlin
Self Expansion: A Breathwork Journey
Step into the wilderness and reconnect with your authentic self through a weekend of breathwork, meditation, and restorative soaking in the natural hot springs of Breitenbush. Guided by licensed therapists and a certified breathwork practitioner, this retreat offers a supportive environment to heal neglected parts of yourself, release stuck patterns, and awaken a deeper sense of empowerment and clarity.
With a blend of introspective practices, journaling, and group connection, you’ll be invited to rest, reflect, and hold space for transformation. Surrounded by forest and flowing waters, this experience is designed to help you return home to yourself—buoyant, grounded, and renewed.
October 17-19
Presented by Rachael Schneider & BC Carter
Twilight Yoga Retreat
The International Nath Order is an initiatic lineage whose roots are from many lands. These initiations were digested and passed on as mind/spirit transmission and a body of wisdom. The INO is a modern manifestation of the Kaula and Nath traditions, which does not identify itself as Hindu or Buddhist. It is an English-language, international manifestation of a very ancient spiritual lineage.
This retreat will alternate between silent meditation practices and formal rituals each day. During the ritual portions, participants will be instructed in the use of mantras to focus the mind and will engage in co-creating optimal conditions for exalted states of awareness within a relatively short span of time. You will also learn time-tested meditation techniques that will help you integrate your experiences during the event and well beyond, should you choose to continue using them.
October 19-23
Presented by International Nath Order
Autumn Fusion Immersion
Immerse yourself in Fusion Dance and the soothing hot springs of Breitenbush! This retreat is a mix of instructional sessions and social dancing, designed to build skills and deepen community connections. Whether you come alone or with companions, the Fusion Dance community is warm and welcoming—and upholds a culture of consent & attunement.
This Immersion is designed for dancers who have established a foundational understanding of Fusion Dance or another framed partner form (Blues, Lindy Hop, Tango, Swing, Bachata, 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.) Breitenbush Fusion Immersion is a queer-led event, and supports non-normative gender roles on the dance floor.
October 24-26
Presented by PJ Weinstein
Creative Empowerment: A Dance & Yoga Immersion
Do you want to raise the frequency of your expressive body?
Are you stuck behind chains of right-ness and not living from your authenticity?
Are you ready to deepen your understanding of the Medicine of the 5 Elements within your body, energy, and relationships?
If you have answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions please join us for an immersive experience that will awaken your wild core and connect you to your creative empowerment.
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.
October 27 - November 2
Presented by Brietta Leader & Elizabeth Ruff
November 2025
EDGU In-Person Immersion & Teacher Training
Immerse yourself in EDGU during this transformative 5-day in-person immersion and teacher training at Breitenbush Hot Springs. Designed for both personal practitioners seeking deeper self-care, alignment, and well-being, and aspiring teachers ready to guide others, this immersion offers foundational postures, breathwork, embodied cueing, and adaptive techniques for various physical needs.
Guided by lineage holders Jeffrey Williams and Swirl Jordan Moore, you'll explore the science and energetics behind EDGU, cultivating the skills to confidently lead others or deepen your own practice. This immersion is your invitation to become a carrier of EDGU's wisdom, joining a growing community dedicated to personal and collective transformation.
November 1-3
Presented by Jeffrey Williams & Swirl Jordan Moore
Radical Restoration
Experience blissful relaxation as a radical path to self-realization supported by an empowered intention process from the tradition of yoga. Retreat into deeply experiencing peace and contentment. Mindfulness, purpose, intention, and grace often result from the practices of Yoga Nidra, Restorative & Gentle Yoga, and Sound Healing. Yoga Nidra offers an optimal brain wave state while also opening and healing the mind-heart-body so that we can realize our selves more wholly.
Even for people who have struggled with meditation in the past, these practices resonate deeply. Our time together will include 5 practices. Paired with soaking in the natural beauty of Breitenbush, you will leave restored in clarity and presence.
November 1-3
Presented by Steph Adams & Dawn Little-Torres
November Service Week
Join us for November Service Week at Breitenbush Hot Springs—a unique opportunity to give back while enjoying a rejuvenating retreat. With just a four-hour daily commitment, you'll help care for our beautiful sanctuary, whether through hands-on maintenance or simply lending a hand where needed. Your efforts will make a meaningful impact while connecting you with a vibrant community of like-minded individuals.
Beyond the work, immerse yourself in the healing waters, savor nourishing meals, and unwind in the peaceful surroundings. This is your chance to restore balance, reconnect with nature, and experience the magic of Breitenbush in a whole new way.
November 3-7
Presented by Breitenbush Hot Springs
December 2025
Earth Medicine
This winter, give yourself the gift of healing and transformation at Breitenbush Hot Springs. Set in the pristine Oregon wilderness, Earth Medicine is a 4-day all-inclusive retreat rooted in ancient wisdom traditions including Ayurveda, Kundalini and Katonah yoga, sound therapy, and Reiki. Each day is designed to guide you back to balance—through movement, stillness, introspection, and community.
Surrounded by healing waters and free from digital distractions, you'll engage in daily practices like meditation, sound baths, restorative yoga, and personalized Ayurvedic insights. Whether you seek deep rest, emotional release, or spiritual renewal, this retreat offers tools to realign your body, mind, and heart—and supports you in carrying that transformation into everyday life.
December 10-14
Presented by Ara Lyman, Anna Cutler, & Katie Cooley
Awakening Into The Sacred
Yoga is an ancient method of self-healing and self-empowerment. Understanding both the dense physical body and the even more powerful subtle inner body enables us to practice yoga and pranayama as medicine.
Ayurveda also reveals to us an artful way to make wise choices in our lifestyle, daily routine, relationships with food and exercise, the whole of it, for the purposes of healing, vitality, and inner peace.
Retreats are a time to go deeper into your personal practice while supported by a senior teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience.
December 11-14
Presented by Sarahjoy Marsh
*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.