Events Catalog
Interested in bringing your workshop to Breitenbush?
We are currently accepting proposals for workshops in 2024 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.
April 2024
May 2024
May 2-5
Presented by Sarahjoy Marsh
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 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.
Awakening Into The Sacred
Thursday May 2 - Sunday May 5, 2024
Presented by Sarahjoy Marsh
BEGINS: Thurs dinner
ENDS: Sun lunch
May 3-6
Presented by Kim Holman & Meg Judge
(Re)Parenting Empowerment Masterclass
Interested in responding instead of reacting?
Wondering how your childhood affects your life now?
Needing a fresh look on connection with others, especially children or
grandchildren?
Participants will dive deep into the topic of reparenting ourselves so we can
interact with others, especially children, in informed and connective ways. We
look at why we react in the ways that we do in difficult situations and we
provide tools to identify those programmed reactions and patterns. When we
can understand the layers associated with our reactions, we can create space
to make different choices and to be intentional in the way we connect. The
information and tools in this masterclass offer a different perspective of
parenting and teaching children from the lens of awareness and human
development. This includes the reparenting we do with ourselves internally.
(Re)Parenting Empowerment Masterclass
Friday May 3 - Monday May 6, 2024
Presented by Kim Holman & Meg Judge
BEGINS: Fri dinner
ENDS: Mon lunch
May 17-19
Presented by Tahirih Fields
Yoga, Sound Bath, & Inward Reflection
Experience a transformative journey at the breathtaking Breitenbush facility with Tahirih Fields, a seasoned Yoga teacher, certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Mental Fitness Coach. Join us for a rejuvenating Yoga retreat where you can immerse yourself in the serene beauty of nature while deepening your practice through daily Yoga sessions tailored to all levels. Unwind with a soothing sound bath that will harmonize your mind, body, and spirit, and take part in guided inward reflection sessions designed to enhance self-awareness and mental well-being. Whether you're seeking relaxation, self-discovery, or a holistic approach to wellness, this retreat offers the perfect opportunity to recharge and renew in a tranquil and nurturing environment.
Yoga, Sound Bath, & Inward Reflection
Friday May 17 - Sunday May 19, 2024
Presented by Tahirih Fields
BEGINS: Fri dinner
ENDS: Sun lunch
Soak In The Love
A Course In Miracles Gathering
We gather to celebrate life, open ourselves to Spirit, experience Love, Peace and Joy, and be fully present with one another as we enjoy the natural beauty all around us. We welcome you to come and share in this Heart-opening retreat and Soak in the Love with us.
Robert and Chaka Varley, Charley Thweatt, Karl Anthony & Noi Brizendine, Maureen Levy, and Mary Hart help us to open our hearts through music, singing, circle dancing, meditation, yoga, sharing, fun, laughter, and tears.
Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis and awards typically range from $20 to $150, depending on the number of requests and needs. Please request a scholarship by filling out the Scholarship Request Form.
For Soak In The Love information please contact Mary Hart at marylhart1969@gmail.com
May 17-20
Presented by Robert and Chaka Varley, Charley Thweatt, Karl Anthony & Noi Brizendine, Maureen Levy, and Mary Hart
Soak In The Love
Friday, May 17 - Monday, May 20, 2024
Presented by Robert and Chaka Varley, Charley Thweatt, Karl Anthony & Noi Brizendine, Maureen Levy, and Mary Hart
BEGINS: Fri dinner
ENDS: Mon lunch
Yoni Remembering III: Awakening
Sister, are you looking for a nourishing and transformative way to tap into your empowered feminine flow while creating authentic connections with other women in 2024? If you have been hearing the call, you don’t want to miss this retreat. Come spend three days/two nights at Breitenbush Hot Springs with us, as we join together in sisterhood to play and practice connecting into and building our yoni’s unique voice, guidance and boundaries.
Through ceremony with specially curated herbal tinctures, guided meditation, restorative yoga, embodied movement, specific practices, journaling and solo time for reflecting; we will slowly build to a powerful final ceremony where we will practice Giving & Receiving: Surrendering to the Beloved. We will then move deeper into healing and release by doing a group yoni steam, followed by a restorative evening soak under the magic of the full moon.
You will awaken on the final morning clarified and renewed, with a stronger connection to your authentic feminine voice and expression. We will empower ourselves through making our own medicine from herbs gathered from our surroundings and a guided forest walk where we will access the orgasmic potential within and around us, when we are open to our interconnectedness with nature and our wild self. Join us for the completion of the Yoni Remembering series, as we come together for this transformative retreat.
May 22-24
Presented by Dr. Elaine Faverey, DC, Dr. Ashley Rieger, ND, & Sarah Olson
Yoni III: Awakening
Wednesdsay, May 22 - Friday, May 24, 2024
Presented by Dr. Elaine Faverey, DC, Dr. Ashley Rieger, ND, & Sarah Olson
BEGINS: Wed dinner
ENDS: Fri lunch
May Women’s Only Weekend
Soak, steam, relax and dream with other women in the serendipitous waters of Breitenbush Hot Springs. This weekend presents the opportunity to immerse yourself in a welcoming culture of femininity. Workshops will be offered to those who wish to nourish their creative spirits, and guests are welcome to schedule personal retreats as well. We will celebrate the unique experiences and shared perspectives of women while bathing ourselves in the splendor of Spring.
Here at Breitenbush, we recognize people by their self-given gender identities. This is a safe space for people from all backgrounds and walks of life. For the duration of this event, male staff members will limit their trips to the guest side. However, participants can reasonably expect to see some male staff in the dining room and work areas.
May 24-26
Presented by Breitenbush Hot Springs
Yoga: Power of Peace
Join Kristi, Kevin, and Anne as they offer classes and workshops with topics such as themed yoga classes, pranayama, 7-Tibetan rites, yogic philosophy + ancient story, mindfulness meditation, myofascial release, Thai yoga therapy, an evening of ecstatic dance, and much more!
May 30 - June 2
Presented by Anne Laderman, Kristi Lyons, and Kevin Mattison
Sound Healing Immersion
We invite you to join us for this Sound Healing Immersion: A profound journey of self-discovery and transformation. Reclaim your voice, awaken your creativity, and ignite your Sound Healer within.
Be immersed in the ancient resonance of Didgeridoo vibrations from Christopher, and soul-nourishing melodies of Singing Medicine from Robin. Let the vibration of music welcome home your sense of belonging while Robin is singing to the back of your heart at the same time Christopher is playing Didgeridoo to the front of your heart!
May 29 - June 2
Presented by Robin Aisha Landsong & Christopher Parnell
June 2024
Rest & Digest
Ayurveda teaches us that what is within is without, and what is without is within. Simply put, what we cultivate within our own internal landscapes is ultimately what we express into our external landscapes, and vice versa. The natural world (that is to say the entire world) teaches us that all ecosystems, from the micro to the macro, require balance to thrive. Yet daily, we face the challenging task of navigating a world that is increasingly out of balance and this is leaving many of us with a chronic sense of fatigue, overwhelm, and fragmentation, making it hard to cultivate the energy required to show up for ourselves, for our loved ones, and for our communities.
Join Heather Smith and Danielle Clothier at Breitenbush Hot Springs this June, and proactively engage in the utilization of tools that can support you in your journey back to balance and homeostasis.
June 6-9
Presented by Heather Smith & Danielle Clothier
June Service Week
Let's get dirty! Service Weeks at Breitenbush are a beautiful way to engage more deeply with the land in an intimate group container. We have a four hour work commitment each day, with the rest of the time yours for soaking, eating delicious meals, and just being. Anybody who has any trade experience, let us know, we can use your expertise. You get to book our accommodations for a one-third discount during these events as well. We're so grateful to have you!
June 3-7
Presented by Breitenbush Hot Springs
Wild Yoga Journey
Align with the rhythms of nature during this five-day immersion set amid Oregon’s stunning Cascade Mountain Range. Leave behind the fast pace of modern culture and rest beside the peaceful Breitenbush River. Witness how your body wants to move each morning in a gentle vinyasa-style yoga asana practice that welcomes you, whatever your level. Listen to your dreams, court your soul, and converse with the wild world. Whisper your longings and heartbreaks to the stars, ask your greatest questions to the whirling water, and receive visions from the wise elder trees in Willamette National Forest to guide you home to your heart.
June 6-10
Presented by Rebecca Wildbear
Summer Solstice Healing Retreat
For 45 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.
June 20-23
Presented by Breitenbush Hot Springs
Facing Death, Nourishing Life, Living the Beauty Way
The atmosphere, the pools, the beauty and spaciousness of Breitenbush provide an ideal setting and opportunity to dive deep into touching what is most important. Often we are so busy doing all the important stuff of life that we don’t seem to get to the really important stuff.
Deepening our awareness of our approaching death and the death of our loved ones helps bring us out of the ‘cultural hypnotic sleepwalk’ we can easily fall into. Learning what ‘dying well’ asks of us points to what we can do now in our lives to live more fully and to live in the beauty way. It points us to how we can be useful in the care of a dying loved one.
These times are asking us to be deep people and to increase our capacity to meet what is happening in the world. Touching love and death, grief and gratitude, are the pathways forward.
Through teachings, group practices and discussions, break-out sessions, movement, dance and song, writing and art and silent reflective time, we are aided in stepping into the preciousness and sacredness of life, deepening our relationships with self, community and ‘the holy’.
June 24-29
Presented by Bodhi & Leilah Be
Mindfulness Meditation
You can successfully meditate. People “fail” at meditation mostly because of some simple misunderstandings. Love, mindfulness, and self-compassion are yours to bring into being. Come experience healing insights and shed the limiting beliefs and trauma that keep you from waking up and living fully.
A meditation retreat with Robert can be a transformative experience that positively impacts the rest of your life. Robert creates an environment in which people feel safe, validated, and supported. After just a day or two, people experience love, compassion, and safety that allows both beginners and advanced meditators to access deeper dimensions of themselves than ever before. Come explore what mindfulness can reveal – through focused practice with a skillful teacher, in the context of a caring community.
There will be Dharma instruction, guided meditations, and individual meetings. In addition to sitting, walking, and movement meditations, you will be invited to use every moment of your days to cultivate a loving, compassionate and mindful presence. The retreat will occur in noble silence.
You can find testimonials and more details about Robert’s retreats at robertbeatty.com/retreats.
Following ancient Buddhist tradition there is no charge for the teachings on the retreat. At the end you will have an opportunity to offer Dana to support the teaching.
June 25-30
Presented by Robert Beatty
Trillium Transmission Immersion
You might be feeling a mysterious pull toward knowing your true nature or a growing discontent with the world, yet you aren’t really sure what that means, or how to realize your true nature or navigate that discontent. Trillium Awakening (TA), rooted in Kashmir Shaivism Tantric spirituality, integrates consciousness, embodiment and mutuality to catalyze your awakening.
Join us if you are curious about TA and committed to your own path of awakening, and/or if you have had a profound awakening and are wondering, "What's next?"
Your immersion will include core TA dharma, catalytic transmission, mutuality with awakened beings, and intimate engagement with teachers and mentors.
June 30 - July 7
July 2024
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.
This is a two-part registration: To learn more about this year’s teachers and class offerings, visit https://breitenbushretreat.pnwschool.com/breitenbush-ce-classes.
July 12-15
Presented by Brian Utting & Laurie Fronek
July Service Week
Let's get dirty! Service Weeks at Breitenbush are a beautiful way to engage more deeply with the land in an intimate group container. We have a four hour work commitment each day, with the rest of the time yours for soaking, eating delicious meals, and just being. Anybody who has any trade experience, let us know, we can use your expertise. You get to book our accommodations for a one-third discount during these events as well. We're so grateful to have you!
July 15-19
Presented by Breitenbush Hot Springs
Ecstatic Community 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 19-21
Presented by PJ Weinstein (DJ Bonbon Spirit) & Avery Deane Swift
Loss, Trust & Change—A Grief Retreat
Nature knows how to process loss, there’s nothing new to invent. Many of us live outside naturally directed cycles. Long work weeks, industrialized food and computer moderated communities can make it hard to remember we’re part of nature.
This shows up brightly in the ways we’ve come to manage grief. We struggle to trust in systems we haven’t designed and cannot control. It makes it easy to feel lonely and afraid a lot of the time.
In our experience we’ve found, with help, support and encouragement, we can make our way back to being held and guided by this big, trustworthy thing we never left and that will never leave us. It isn’t easy, but it’s simple and quite possible. We feel lucky to get the chance to try with all of you.
We’re excited to gather in the complex wellness of the woods and water at Breitenbush, in the presence of our individual and communal grief, to practice moving with, learning from and trusting the system we belong to.
To learn more about this retreat and Grief House, please visit http://www.griefhouse.org.
July 26-28
Presented by Sascha Demerjian & Laura Green
EDGU Training
Elevate your EDGU practice and become a transformative teacher with our 5-day Teacher Training program. Designed for those with a foundational knowledge of EDGU, this course will enhance your understanding of its principles, including the art of teaching, deeper insights into the body's mechanics, and the science behind its impact on the nervous system and overall well-being. You'll learn to adapt EDGU for inclusivity, harness the power of storytelling to connect deeply with students, and become a catalyst for positive change. Join lineage holders Jeffrey and Swirl in an immersive experience that promises personal growth and the ability to inspire others. Learn more at www.vitalistproject.com.
July 28 - Aug 2
Presented by Jeffrey Williams & Swirl Jordan Moore Williams
August 2024
First Annual Family Summer Camp
Come create memories and a new family tradition. The Breitenbush Family Summer Camp is a 5-day experience filled with crafts, campfires, singing, games and nurturing adult time. We are forming a co-creative community that will evolve over the years. There are kid activities in the morning and afternoon. Parents help with one of the sessions and have time for themselves during the other session. There will be nightly campfires with singing, skits, a talent show and s’mores. Learn what happens to the poop you flush down Breitenbush’s toilets. How does river water become drinking water and see how it is automated? Help create trails on The Inner Path and beautify Breitenbush as we recover from the 2020 fire. Explore the Breitenbush Fire Department and learn what firefighters and first responders do in emergencies. Put away your electronic devices and come be present with like-minded families. Develop friendships and memories that just might last a lifetime. Let’s make magic together!
August 5-9
Presented by Breitenbush Hot Springs
Sacred Tools: Drum Creation
Join your Sacred Community and create your 16″ hoop drum at Breitenbush Hot Springs.
There is room for 16 participants in this intimate gathering of co-creation lead by Desirée “Jahdaa” Rudder, enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation, shamanic practitioner, empathic channel, Sacred Tools artisan, educator, and ceremonialist.
This three day, two night retreat is an opportunity to co-create a drum and immerse yourself in the holistic healing of the sacred land known as Breitenbush Hot Springs.
August 23-25
Presented by Desiree “Jahdaa” Rudder
September 2024
ReWilding Women’s Retreat
Join us for a transformative three-day retreat at Breitenbush Hot Springs under the enchanting harvest moon. This unique gathering is designed for women seeking to deepen their connection to their feminine roots and wisdom in a supportive sisterhood. Engage in a series of restorative practices, including yoga, guided meditation, embodied movement, and group yoni steaming. Experience the powerful shamanic Youthing Ceremony, exclusive to the harvest moon, to rejuvenate and reverse cellular aging. Embrace your final day renewed, with a special forest ceremony and an orgasmic forest walk that reconnects you to your wild feminine essence and the sacred natural world. If you feel called to rediscover and honor your wild self, this retreat promises an unforgettable journey of rewilding and self-discovery.
September 16-18
Presented by Dr. Elaine Faverey
Creative Restoration: A Yoga & Writing Retreat
Join us for Creative Restoration: A Yoga and Writing Retreat, nestled in the serene backdrop of Mt. Jefferson and the Willamette National Forest. This retreat combines the rejuvenating practices of restorative yoga and engaging creative writing exercises designed to unlock your inner creativity. Engage in yoga nidra for deep relaxation and explore writing as a form of creative enjoyment, supported by the Amherst Writers & Artists Method. No prior experience in yoga or writing is necessary—come as you are and leave inspired, with newfound insights into your creative and authentic self.
September 27-29
Presented by Charlie J. Stephens & Heather Carpenter
October 2024
October Service Week
Let's get dirty! Service Weeks at Breitenbush are a beautiful way to engage more deeply with the land in an intimate group container. We have a four hour work commitment each day, with the rest of the time yours for soaking, eating delicious meals, and just being. Anybody who has any trade experience, let us know, we can use your expertise. You get to book our accommodations for a one-third discount during these events as well. We're so grateful to have you!
October 14-18
Presented by Breitenbush Hot Springs
*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.