A Place to BringLife Into Balance - Breitenbush Hot Springs
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Spring - Summer 2013<br />
A <strong>Place</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>BringLife</strong> In<strong>to</strong> <strong>Balance</strong><br />
www.breitenbush.com • 503.854.3320
<strong>Breitenbush</strong> <strong>Hot</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Retreat and Conference Center<br />
is a worker owned cooperative and intentional community.<br />
The <strong>Breitenbush</strong> Credo<br />
We of the <strong>Breitenbush</strong> Community dedicate ourselves <strong>to</strong> living mindfully<br />
in the spirit of love, unity, honesty and service.<br />
We see ourselves as guardians of <strong>Breitenbush</strong> <strong>Hot</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>,<br />
safeguarding the Earth and healing waters, assuring their continued availability <strong>to</strong> all beings who respect<br />
them. Our primary service is <strong>to</strong> provide a healing retreat and conference center that promotes holistic<br />
health and spiritual growth and facilitates the gathering of people in celebration of the experience of life.<br />
Our community is supported by the services we provide.<br />
We are committed <strong>to</strong> the health and well-being of ourselves and our families,<br />
<strong>to</strong> live, work, play and grow <strong>to</strong>gether harmoniously. We mutually support and respect each person’s<br />
dignity, and awaken <strong>to</strong> the Spirit within each of us that acknowledges we are all One.<br />
The community is committed <strong>to</strong> a lifestyle conducive <strong>to</strong> holistic childrearing and personal growth.<br />
Our precepts for self growth include personal accountability, honest communication, awareness of our<br />
actions and the quality of their results, directing our energies <strong>to</strong> the positive, expressing appreciation<br />
for what others do, correcting what is clearly not working for the community or for us as individuals,<br />
assuming the responsibility for creating and sharing abundance,<br />
and choosing and re-choosing <strong>to</strong> be <strong>to</strong>gether.<br />
We structure our lives such that we can experience daily the rewards<br />
of success, peacefulness and joy.<br />
It is our hope that the thriving community we create will<br />
be an inspiration <strong>to</strong> others in their exploration of lifestyle<br />
and community.<br />
We also extend ourselves <strong>to</strong> the greater society in<br />
which we live, the world community, and commit<br />
ourselves <strong>to</strong> being socially, spiritually, politically and<br />
environmentally responsible.<br />
Peter Paul Rubens<br />
Our Mission is . . .<br />
To provide a safe and potent environment<br />
where people can renew and evolve in<br />
ways they never imagined.
Imagine . . .<br />
relaxing in healing waters • steaming in the sauna • savoring organic<br />
vegetarian meals • reflecting in the Sanctuary • walking the Labyrinth •<br />
lounging in the Library • exploring the ancient forest • perusing the Gift Shop<br />
• living off the grid • joining in a yoga or EDGU class<br />
• coming home <strong>to</strong> yourself!<br />
Contents<br />
Mission & Credo.......................................2<br />
Experiencing <strong>Breitenbush</strong> .........................4<br />
Schedule of Events.....................................6<br />
Faculty.......................................................8<br />
Forest, Beauty & Magic...........................20<br />
<strong>Breitenbush</strong> His<strong>to</strong>ry................................. 31<br />
News From Our Circle............................ 32<br />
Bulletin Board......................................... 33<br />
Recipe...................................................... 33<br />
Registration Information & Map............34<br />
April - September 2013<br />
Printed on Recycled Paper<br />
The <strong>Breitenbush</strong> Newsletter is published twice a year by<br />
<strong>Breitenbush</strong> <strong>Hot</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Retreat and Conference Center,<br />
P.O. Box 578, Detroit, Oregon, 97342<br />
Edi<strong>to</strong>r: Tom Robinson<br />
Assistant Edi<strong>to</strong>r: Gael Nagle<br />
Design & Layout: Sage Waitts, Paradigm Graphics<br />
Sophia Oldenkamp<br />
Contributing Writers: Peter Moore, Dav’id Rath<br />
Copy Edi<strong>to</strong>rs: Gael Nagle, Tina Taylor<br />
Cover Pho<strong>to</strong>: Tom Robinson<br />
Inside Pho<strong>to</strong>s: Peter Paul Rubens, Tom Robinson,<br />
Sophia Oldenkamp, Matt Wildman, Leon Werdinger<br />
Web Design & Maintenance: Paradigm Graphics<br />
Peter Paul Rubens<br />
The S<strong>to</strong>ry of the Our Last Cover<br />
Featured on the cover of our last catalog was the Tiffany style stained glass skylight in our River<br />
Yurt designed by Calley O’Neill and crafted by Lamar Yoakum, both of Yokomo Stained Glass and<br />
Mosaic. This magnificent work called the Madalena Mandela, with the <strong>Breitenbush</strong> logo at its center,<br />
was offered as a gift <strong>to</strong> <strong>Breitenbush</strong> for excellence in forest stewardship, conservation and as an<br />
inspiration <strong>to</strong> all who visit <strong>Breitenbush</strong> <strong>Hot</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>. www.yokomostainedglassandmosaic.com<br />
Calley O’Neill has taught The Full Body Elixir many times at <strong>Breitenbush</strong> and is currently working<br />
on her magnum opus, The Rama Exhibition, which will be an international traveling exhibition on<br />
biodiversity in collaboration with Rama, the artist elephant at the Oregon Zoo.<br />
www.theramaexhibition.org
We Invite You...<br />
for a workshop, personal retreat, or just the day!<br />
The Setting<br />
<strong>Breitenbush</strong> is a remote forest retreat of timeless natural beauty, blessed with abundant hot springs, a glacier-fed river<br />
and surrounding mountains, where you will discover a vast and personal connection with the natural world in any<br />
season.<br />
Peter Paul Rebens<br />
Lodging<br />
Cozy, rustic, year-round cabins (some<br />
with bathrooms) and camping in Summer<br />
give you many options for your stay. Men<br />
and women’s bathhouses serve the needs<br />
of campers and those in cabins without<br />
bathrooms.<br />
<strong>Hot</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />
Soak in The Meadow Pools lined in smooth<br />
river rocks or move slowly between the four<br />
Spiral <strong>Hot</strong> Tubs of varying temperature,<br />
or enjoy the Steam Sauna, a cedar cabin<br />
perched above steaming waters. A spirit of<br />
respect and sanctuary pervades the clothingoptional<br />
soaking pools.<br />
Off-the-Grid Sustainability<br />
Electric power from the <strong>Breitenbush</strong> River<br />
and heat from underground waters keep<br />
you cozy and completely off the grid during<br />
your visit.<br />
Daily Well-Being Programs<br />
Move, celebrate, reflect and connect in one<br />
of several daily programs offered at no cost.<br />
Offerings may include yoga, meditation,<br />
EDGU, guided <strong>to</strong>urs, concerts, dances and<br />
much more!<br />
Hiking<br />
Stroll through ancient forest cathedrals,<br />
along a pristine river, and <strong>to</strong> magnificent<br />
mountain vistas on trails that radiate out<br />
from <strong>Breitenbush</strong>.<br />
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Common Facilities<br />
Your center of activity is the his<strong>to</strong>ric<br />
lodge with dining room, lounging<br />
library, decks and large event space<br />
for concerts, dances and workshops.<br />
You’ll retreat <strong>to</strong> the beautiful<br />
Sanctuary for reflection, meditation,<br />
yoga or quiet. The Forest Shelter<br />
and River Yurt are circular meeting<br />
places with light streaming in from<br />
above. In the Gift Shop you will find<br />
an inspiring selection of books and<br />
artisan-crafted gifts.<br />
Peter Paul Rebens<br />
Organic Vegetarian Cuisine<br />
Savor sumptuous organic vegetarian meals served buffet<br />
style. Egg, dairy and gluten free meals are also available.<br />
Healing Arts and Massage<br />
Experience deep relaxation and healing with our caring<br />
massage therapists who offer a variety of massage<br />
modalities. Sessions are 90 minutes and you can reserve<br />
up <strong>to</strong> four weeks in advance.<br />
Peter Paul Rebens<br />
Peter Paul Rebens<br />
Workshops and Meetings<br />
Attend one of the 150 workshops,<br />
gatherings and conferences hosted annually<br />
in our supportive environment. See the<br />
listing in this catalog, or <strong>to</strong> schedule an<br />
event contact events@breitenbush.com.<br />
Inipi Ceremony (Sweat Lodge)<br />
We are privileged <strong>to</strong> host a monthly Inipi<br />
Ceremony open <strong>to</strong> all at no cost (dates and<br />
details on pages 7 and 35).<br />
www.breitenbush.com •
Schedule of Events<br />
April<br />
Apr 1 - 7 Carrie Kenner & Erin Quies<br />
Sacred Doula Training<br />
Apr 5 - 12 Melina Meza, Chiara<br />
Guerrieri & Anne Phyfe-Palmer<br />
8 Limbs Yoga Advanced Training<br />
Apr 7 - 10 Betsy Toll<br />
Breath of the Heart<br />
Apr 11 - 14 Donna Miller & Adria<br />
Goodness • The Couple’s Workshop<br />
Apr 11 - 14 Jai Uttal with Daniel Paul<br />
Awakening Bhakti<br />
Apr 12 - 14 SkyBear • Connections:<br />
Workshop for Walksbetween Women<br />
Apr 14 - 16 Sweethome<br />
Yoga, Chanting, and Writing<br />
Apr 18 - 21 Sarahjoy Marsh<br />
Yoga and Meditation Retreat<br />
Apr 18 - 21 Allies: People <strong>to</strong> People<br />
Community • Uprising 2013<br />
Apr 21 - 23 Stephanie Adams & Steve<br />
Gold • Wonder, Magnificence, Yoga<br />
& Music<br />
Apr 22 - 24 Amy Mina<strong>to</strong><br />
The Practice of Simple Living<br />
Apr 23 - 26 Pamela Wible & Kassy<br />
Daggett • Revolutionize Your<br />
Medical Practice<br />
Apr 25 - 28 Deborah Davis<br />
Women’s Qigong<br />
Apr 26 - 28<br />
Women Only Weekend<br />
Apr 26 - 28 Paulette Rees-Denis<br />
Ancient Echoes of Tribal Bellydance<br />
Apr 26 - 28 Wendy Judith Cutler<br />
Journaling Within a Circle of Women<br />
Apr 28 - May 2 Closed<br />
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May<br />
May 2 - 5 D’vorah Swarzman<br />
Thai Massage Playshop<br />
May 3 - 5 Sobonfu Somé<br />
Prosperity Ritual<br />
May 5 - 10 <strong>Breitenbush</strong> Community<br />
Spring Service Week<br />
May 5 - 10 D’vorah Swarzman<br />
Advancing in Thai Massage<br />
May 10 - 12 Frank Coppieters<br />
First Degree Reiki Class<br />
May 12 - 15 <strong>Breitenbush</strong> Community<br />
A Retreat for Moms<br />
May 15 - 17 Flip Brown<br />
Conscious Business Conversations<br />
May 15 - 17 Adrianna Lee-Hill<br />
Introduction <strong>to</strong> Watsu ®<br />
May 17 - 20<br />
A Course In Miracles Gathering<br />
May 20 - 24 Russell Delman<br />
“The Embodied Life”:<br />
May 20 - 24 Christa Lancaster & Marc<br />
Bregman • Archetypal Dreamwork<br />
May 24 - 27 Claude Stein<br />
The Natural Singer<br />
May 24 - 27 Kassy Daggett & Vic<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Rozek • Self Care on The Path of Service<br />
May 27 - 31 Closed<br />
May 31 - Jun 2 Benjy & Heather<br />
Path of Kirtan<br />
May 31 - Jun 2 Amy Mina<strong>to</strong><br />
A Creative Writing Workshop<br />
June<br />
Jun 2 - 5 Judith Waldman & Julie<br />
Dillon • Women’s Wisdom Journey<br />
Jun 6 - 9 Liv Monroe & Fred Sly<br />
Empathy and Honesty for Human<br />
Connections<br />
Jun 6 - 9 Meshi Chavez & Winky<br />
Wheeler • A Conscious Movement<br />
Experience<br />
Jun 9 - 11 Kathy Kacena & Jackie<br />
Reeves • Asana, Pranayama,<br />
Meditation<br />
June 9 - 11 Nova Knutson<br />
An Introduction <strong>to</strong> M.E.T.A Bodywork<br />
<br />
Jun 14 - 19 Robert Beatty<br />
A Mindfulness Meditation Retreat<br />
Jun 16 - 18 Suzie Wolfer & Cindy<br />
Brodner • SoulCollage ® Retreat<br />
June 16 - 19 Rob VanCleve<br />
Runners Retreat<br />
Jun 20 - 23<br />
35th Summer Solstice Healing Retreat<br />
Jun 23 - 30 Shannon McCall<br />
Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda<br />
Jun 26 - 28 Marybetts Sinclair<br />
Expand Your Vision Naturally:<br />
Bates Method<br />
Jun 26 - 30 Susan Beekman & Grace<br />
Bell • Work of Byron Katie<br />
Jun 28 - 30 Mumtaz Ali (Sri M)<br />
The Ascent of Consciousness<br />
Jun 30 - Jul 3 Meaghan Gannett<br />
Love, Light and Yoga<br />
Jun 30 - Jul 5 Stewart Cubley<br />
The Painting Experience<br />
July<br />
Jul 5 - 7 Sarahjoy Marsh & Jay Gregory<br />
Yoga and Love<br />
Jul 12 - 15<br />
Pacific NW Massage Therapists’ Retreat<br />
July 15 -19 Jenny Pell & Keala Young<br />
Ecovillage and Permaculture Design<br />
Jul 19 - 21 Steve & Lokita Carter<br />
Timeless Loving: Introduction <strong>to</strong><br />
SkyDancing Tantra ®
Jul 19 - 21 Susan Anderson<br />
Abandonment <strong>to</strong> Healing<br />
Jul 21 - 26 Joyce & Barry Vissell<br />
Summer Renewal<br />
Jul 26 - 28 Hank Wesselman<br />
Accessing the Inner Worlds<br />
Jul 26 - 28<br />
Annual Natural Parenting Retreat<br />
Jul 28 - Aug 2 Hank Wesselman<br />
Visionseeker 2: Spirit Medicine<br />
Jul 28 - Aug 2 Melina Meza & Chiara<br />
Guerrieri • Advanced Yoga Training<br />
Retreat Part II<br />
Jul 28 - Aug 2 Jeffrey Williams<br />
EDGU Teacher Training<br />
August<br />
Aug 2 - 4 Frank Coppieters<br />
First Degree Reiki Class<br />
Aug 4 - 7 Sarahjoy Marsh<br />
Yoga and Meditation Retreat<br />
Aug 7 - 9 NW Reiki Master Time<br />
Aug 9 - 11 NW Reiki Gathering<br />
Aug 11 - 13 Constance Hammond<br />
Healing Touch: Level One<br />
Aug 11 - 14 Hillary Atiyeh<br />
Nature Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy: The Beginnings<br />
August 18 - 20 Tasha Danner &<br />
Jeannie Songer • Beginning Yoga<br />
Aug 18 - 22 Raphael Cushnir<br />
Total Immersion for Total<br />
Transformation<br />
Aug 22 - 25<br />
Women Only Time<br />
Aug 22 - 25<br />
Women in the Woods<br />
Aug 25 - 27 Darren Littlejohn & Tysa<br />
Fennern<br />
12 Step Buddhist Meditation Dialogs<br />
Aug 25 - 27 Sujita Sklenar<br />
In Touch Wellness and Tri Yoga<br />
Aug 28 - 30 Stephanie Adams &<br />
Friends • Lila: The Yoga of Parenting<br />
Aug 30 - Sep 2 NW Breema Instruc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
BREEMA ® : The Art of Being Present<br />
Aug 30 - Sep 2 Sahasi, Lahar & Friends<br />
Osho Meditation Retreat<br />
September<br />
Sep 2 - 5<br />
Western Worker Cooperative<br />
Conference<br />
Sep 5 - 6 Pre-Conference Intensive<br />
Sep 6 - 8 Main Conference • The 27 th<br />
<strong>Breitenbush</strong> Herbal Conference<br />
Sep 8 - 11 Deborah Davis<br />
Women’s Qigong<br />
Sep 8 - 12 <strong>Breitenbush</strong> Community<br />
Fall Service Week<br />
Sep 10 - 12 Adrianna Lee-Hill<br />
Introduction <strong>to</strong> Watsu ®<br />
Sep 12 - 15<br />
Women Only Quiet Weekend<br />
Sep 12 - 15 Julie Wester<br />
Insight Meditation Retreat for Women<br />
Sep 15 - 18 Claude Stein<br />
The Natural Singer<br />
Sep 22 - 27 David Sommerville<br />
Fall Contact Dance Jam<br />
Sept 26 - 29 Jeannie Edwards & Kassy<br />
Daggett • Reflections: Choosing What<br />
Really Matters!<br />
Sep 29 - Oct 4 Closed<br />
April <strong>to</strong> September<br />
Women Only<br />
Apr 26 - 28<br />
Aug 22 - 25<br />
Sep 12 - 15<br />
Service Weeks<br />
May 5 - 10<br />
Sep 8 - 12<br />
Inipi Ceremony<br />
(Sweat Lodge. See p. 35 for details)<br />
Apr 25<br />
May 14 for Women<br />
May 16<br />
Jun 6<br />
Jul 11<br />
Aug 1<br />
Sep 12 for Women<br />
Sep 26<br />
Closed Periods<br />
These are times when our guest facilities<br />
are closed. However, our reservations<br />
office is open during regular hours.<br />
Closed periods begin at 3 pm on the<br />
first day and end at 3 pm on the last.<br />
Apr 28 - May 2<br />
May 27 - 31<br />
Sep 29 - Oct 4<br />
Reserved Periods<br />
These are times when our entire guest<br />
facilities are reserved for the participants<br />
in an event, workshop, gathering,<br />
or conference. During these times there<br />
is no Day Use and there are no Personal<br />
Retreat Guests. Reserved Events begin<br />
at 3 pm on the first day and end at<br />
3 pm on the last day.<br />
Jun 20 - 23 Solstice Retreat<br />
Aug 14 - 18 Faeries<br />
Sep 6 - 8 Herbal Conference<br />
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Our Faculty<br />
Stephanie Adams 11, 28 Donna Miller 9<br />
Mumtaz Ali (Sri M) 22 Amy Mina<strong>to</strong> 11, 16<br />
Susan Anderson 24 Liv Monroe 17<br />
Hillary Atiyeh 26<br />
Daniel Paul 9<br />
Robert Beatty 18<br />
Jenny Pell 23<br />
Susan Beekman 19 Anne Phyfe-Palmer 8<br />
Grace Bell 19<br />
Erin Quies 8<br />
Marc Bregman 15<br />
Paulette Rees-Denis 12<br />
Cindy Brodner 18<br />
Jackie Reeves 17<br />
Flip Brown 14<br />
Vic<strong>to</strong>r Rozek 15<br />
Lokita & Steve Carter 23 Sahasi 28<br />
Meshi Chavez 17<br />
Marybetts Sinclair 19<br />
Frank Coppieters 13, 25 Sujita Sklenar 28<br />
Stewart Cubley 22 SkyBear 10<br />
Raphael Cushnir 27 Fred Sly 17<br />
Wendy Judith Cutler 12 Sobonfu Somé 12<br />
Kassy Daggett 11, 15, 31 David Sommerville 30<br />
Tasha Danner 27<br />
Jeannie Songer 27<br />
Deborah Davis 11, 29 Claude Stein 15, 30<br />
Russell Delman 14 D’vorah Swarzman 12, 13<br />
Julie Dillon 16<br />
Sweethome 10<br />
Jeannie Edwards 31 Betsy Toll 9<br />
Tysa Fennern 27<br />
Jai Uttal 9<br />
Meaghan Gannett 22 Rob VanCleve 18<br />
Steve Gold 11<br />
Barry & Joyce Vissell 24<br />
Adria Goodness 9<br />
Judith Waldman 16<br />
Jay Gregory 22<br />
Benjy & Heather Wertheimer 16<br />
Chiara Guerrieri 8, 25 Hank Wesselman 24, 25<br />
Constance Hammond 26 Julie Wester 30<br />
Kathy Kacena 17<br />
Winky Wheeler 17<br />
Carrie Kenner 8<br />
Pamela Wible 11<br />
Nova Knutson 17<br />
Jeffrey Williams 25<br />
Lahar 28<br />
Suzie Wolfer 18<br />
Christa Lancaster 15 Keala Young 23<br />
Adrianna Lee-Hill 14, 30<br />
Darren Littlejohn 27<br />
Sarahjoy Marsh 10, 22, 26<br />
Shannon McCall 19<br />
Melina Meza 8, 25<br />
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Apr 1 - 7 Carrie Kenner & Erin Quies<br />
Sacred Doula Training<br />
Throughout his<strong>to</strong>ry, women<br />
have supported other<br />
women during birth. The<br />
modern version of this ageold<br />
tradition is the doula, a<br />
knowledgeable companion<br />
who provides emotional and<br />
physical support for pregnant<br />
women and families. Whether you plan <strong>to</strong> work professionally<br />
as a doula, want <strong>to</strong> support a friend in labor, or simply desire<br />
<strong>to</strong> connect with the power, magic and mystery of birth, this<br />
workshop is an extraordinary journey exploring the physical,<br />
emotional and spiritual aspects of womanhood, pregnancy and<br />
birth.<br />
Carrie Kenner has been helping people have babies since 1980.<br />
She owns Big Belly Services in Seattle, providing birth education and<br />
doula services. Carrie is a DONA-approved BirthDoula Trainer,<br />
certified Birthing From Within men<strong>to</strong>r, and trains doulas around<br />
the country. Erin Quies, fascinated by birth and the sacred feminine<br />
since childhood, facilitates sacred circles, rites of passage and healing<br />
through movement. Erin is a massage therapist, provides birth and<br />
postpartum doula services and ceremonies <strong>to</strong> honor babies, mothers<br />
and families.<br />
REG & INFO: 206.725.7758 or carrie@bigbellyservices.com or<br />
bigbellyservices.com BEGINS: Mon dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $450 ($400<br />
if registered by 2/19) DEPOSIT: cost of lodging plus $50<br />
Apr 5 - 12 Melina Meza, Chiara Guerrieri &<br />
Anne Phyfe Palmer<br />
8 Limbs Yoga Advanced Training Retreat<br />
Advance your<br />
yoga practice and<br />
teaching through<br />
this intensive with<br />
several of Seattle’s<br />
most respected<br />
yoga teachers. Our goal is <strong>to</strong> broaden the understanding for<br />
participants while encouraging yoga practice as a means <strong>to</strong><br />
discover and fulfill one’s dharma, or purpose. Open as training<br />
or as personal practice. This 8-day training will offer a range of<br />
subjects: Art of Teaching, Yoga Philosophy, Ana<strong>to</strong>my in Asana,<br />
Student Observation and Diagnosis, Ayurveda, and Holistic<br />
Living as a Yoga Teacher.<br />
Melina Meza (l <strong>to</strong> r) began teaching in 1996. Her main<br />
influences have been Dr. Robert Svoboda, Scott Blossom and Sarah<br />
Powers. Chiara Guerrieri, L.M.P., has been practicing yoga for 18<br />
years. She is a graduate of two Ana Forrest Teacher Trainings. Anne<br />
Phyfe Palmer opened 8 Limbs Yoga Centers in 1996 <strong>to</strong> bring <strong>to</strong>gether<br />
yoga teachers with an inclusive and open-minded style of teaching the<br />
traditional aspects, or limbs, of yoga.<br />
REG & INFO: 206.325.8221 or info@8limbsyoga.com or www.8limbsyoga.<br />
com BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Fri lunch (7 days) COST: Cabin with sink and<br />
<strong>to</strong>ilet $1,600 ($1,445 if paid by 2/10), Non-bath Cabin $1,465 ($1,315 if<br />
paid by 2/10) DEPOSIT: $300
Apr 7 - 10 Betsy Toll<br />
Breath of the Heart<br />
Come and welcome spring in this gentle<br />
retreat. With periods of silence and<br />
meditation, shared dharma reflections and<br />
chanting, we’ll explore the ineffable field of<br />
the heart, opening <strong>to</strong> a deep awareness of<br />
well being and belonging.<br />
Insights from the world’s non-dual<br />
spiritual traditions will mark the path of this inner terrain.<br />
Attending <strong>to</strong> breath and body, here and now, we’ll kindle a fresh<br />
sense of loving presence and a lively appreciation for the world<br />
just as it is. Retreat sessions will be balanced with time <strong>to</strong> rest,<br />
hike, soak, and delight in the beauty of <strong>Breitenbush</strong>.<br />
Breathing in the breath of the heart, we’ll enliven our<br />
innate creativity, clarity, and compassion, enriching all we do <strong>to</strong><br />
bring peace, justice, beauty, and balance in<strong>to</strong> the world.<br />
Betsy Toll has been exploring the path of spiritual practice,<br />
service, and compassionate action for three decades. A nondenominational<br />
chaplain, she leads workshops, dharma circles, and<br />
community programs with Living Earth in Portland, and bows deeply<br />
<strong>to</strong> Ram Dass and Joanna Macy, grateful for their friendship, wisdom,<br />
and love.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: 503.771.1940 or betsy.<strong>to</strong>ll@gmail.com<br />
or www.LivingEarthGatherings.org BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Wed lunch<br />
COST: $108 ($65 if registered by 2/25) plus lodging DEPOSIT: full amount<br />
when registering<br />
Apr 11 - 14 Donna Miller & Adria Goodness<br />
The Couple’s Workshop: Love, Sex & Conflict<br />
Ever wonder what happens <strong>to</strong> love and sex<br />
after the romantic, falling-in-love holiday<br />
hits the wall of long-term daily life? In this<br />
nurturing retreat reap the benefits of time,<br />
attention and skill given <strong>to</strong> the important<br />
<strong>to</strong>pics of love, sex and conflict. Find<br />
more pleasure, less pain; more love, less<br />
disappointment; more peace, less struggle. Learn <strong>to</strong> enrich and<br />
heal intimate relationships and prevent problems before they<br />
arise; resolve differences productively; communicate honestly<br />
and clearly; listen and connect more deeply; minimize criticism,<br />
defensiveness and withdrawal; and increase acceptance and<br />
compassion.<br />
We focus on how essential individual<br />
development and accountability are <strong>to</strong> the<br />
health of lasting passion and friendship.<br />
New and long-term couples, couples in love<br />
and couples in trouble, all benefit from this<br />
practical, heart-opening work. Discover what<br />
it really takes <strong>to</strong> love, respect and forgive<br />
another human being—and yourself—day in and day out.<br />
Donna Miller (<strong>to</strong>p) taught at the Buddhist University in Saigon.<br />
She has led transformational relationship and conflict resolution<br />
workshops for 27 years and does couples coaching in Portland.<br />
Adria Goodness (bot<strong>to</strong>m) is a psychiatric mental health nurse<br />
practitioner in practice in Portland, Oregon. She offers psychotherapy<br />
and/or medical management <strong>to</strong> individuals, for common mental<br />
health challenges like anxiety and depression. Adria also provides<br />
psychotherapy <strong>to</strong> couples in order <strong>to</strong> resolve conflict and increase<br />
connection.<br />
REG & INFO: Donna 503.293.1757 or donnajeanmiller@me.com or www.<br />
donnajmiller.com BEGINS: Thu dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $650/couple<br />
($600/couple if paid in full by 2/28) lodging extra DEPOSIT: cost of lodging,<br />
full amount for early reg discount<br />
Apr 11 - 14 Jai Uttal with Daniel Paul<br />
Awakening Bhakti:<br />
A Celebration of Divine and Human Love<br />
Bhakti Yoga is the path of personal<br />
relationship with Spirit, with God, with<br />
Goddess; a relationship that includes all<br />
the flavors and moods of the human heart.<br />
In the journey of Bhakti our emotions<br />
become the fuel <strong>to</strong> reconnect us with the<br />
Divine and <strong>to</strong> find healing and wholeness<br />
within ourselves. Through singing Kirtan we<br />
explore, express and share the deepest caverns of our souls and<br />
ultimately find the eternal spring of love.<br />
For everyone who loves and practices Kirtan, Jai and Daniel<br />
will share and demystify some of their secrets particularly the<br />
‘fact’ that with just a little understanding of music and rhythm<br />
and a lot of self acceptance we all can sing and lead and share<br />
our hearts with others. The practice of chanting, itself, can<br />
become our teacher, guiding us home.<br />
Jai Uttal, a composer of sacred music, recording artist, multiinstrumentalist,<br />
and ecstatic vocalist, combines influences from India<br />
with those from American rock and jazz, creating a stimulating and<br />
exotic multi-cultural fusion that is truly world spirit music.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: www.jaiuttal.com BEGINS: Thu dinner<br />
ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $240 ($215 if registered by 2/1) plus lodging DEPOSIT:<br />
cost of lodging<br />
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Apr 12 - 14 SkyBear<br />
Connections:<br />
A Workshop for Walksbetween Women*<br />
We gather at <strong>Breitenbush</strong>, where fire<br />
and water meet, <strong>to</strong> come <strong>to</strong>gether as<br />
lesbian/bi/trans/queer/walksbetween<br />
women.... <strong>to</strong> connect with ourselves,<br />
connect with Spirit, and connect with<br />
each other as we find our strength<br />
and carry that power back home <strong>to</strong><br />
the important work we are doing<br />
in the world. This workshop will<br />
include participation in a sweatlodge<br />
(first-timers are welcome!). Those who wish <strong>to</strong> not go in the<br />
sweatlodge for health or other reasons may participate by sitting<br />
outside the lodge or with the fire.<br />
*(This is a gathering for women who identify LGBTQ or<br />
walksbetween. Men who identify as LGBTQ or walksbetween<br />
who want <strong>to</strong> attend a women’s ceremony are welcome. That<br />
being said, no one is excluded. If you are feeling called <strong>to</strong><br />
attend, please contact me. This workshop is for adults.)<br />
SkyBear has been leading events/gatherings for groups for the<br />
past 35+ years. She currently is an educa<strong>to</strong>r and pours a monthly<br />
sweatlodge for walksbetween women in Washing<strong>to</strong>n State.<br />
REG & INFO: SkyBear 253.862.4103 or skybear48@gmail.com (email is<br />
preferred) BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $90 ($75 if registered by<br />
3/1) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging, payment in full by 4/2<br />
Apr 14 - 16 Sweethome<br />
The S<strong>to</strong>ry of Sound, Yoga, Chanting, and Writing<br />
Through the practices of asana and<br />
breathwork, chant and mantra, meditation<br />
and journaling, we shall discover that our<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ry is the s<strong>to</strong>ry of humanity. Four wellrounded<br />
practices, amazing meals, and hot<br />
springs under the stars offer a powerful<br />
setting for this transformative work.<br />
Sweethome has studied Yoga since 1993.<br />
She received her B.A. in creative writing and<br />
loves <strong>to</strong> tell s<strong>to</strong>ries and listen <strong>to</strong> them. She approaches the practice<br />
of yoga and life with devotion and awe. Her style is unique and<br />
dynamic, poetically blending vinyasa with yoga philosophy, chanting,<br />
pranayama and meditation. Her desire is <strong>to</strong> inspire all <strong>to</strong> experience<br />
life with compassion, patience and reverence.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Sweethome 360.774.0887 or<br />
sweethometeacup@gmail.com or www.teacupyoga.com BEGINS: Sun<br />
dinner ENDS: Tue lunch COST: $165 plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Apr 18 - 21 Sarahjoy Marsh<br />
Awakening in<strong>to</strong> the Sacred:<br />
Yoga and Meditation Retreat<br />
On the sacred land of <strong>Breitenbush</strong>, we<br />
immerse ourselves in the timelessness of<br />
nature¹s wisdom. Yoga reveals this wisdom<br />
as our very nature. As we awaken our<br />
hearts and minds, renew our vitality and<br />
radiance and rest deeply in<strong>to</strong> the innate<br />
sacredness of life, we are returned <strong>to</strong> the<br />
vast intelligence and compassion that has held us all along. Join<br />
us in deep physical asana, profoundly restful meditations, and<br />
compelling conversation for living your yoga on and off the mat.<br />
This retreat is for beginning and intermediate students<br />
enthusiastic about the beauty, intricacy, and power of asana as a<br />
gateway <strong>to</strong> stillness, expansiveness and love.<br />
Sarahjoy Marsh, MA, Founder and Direc<strong>to</strong>r of the DAYA<br />
Foundation and amrita: a sanctuary for yoga, in Portland, OR, is a<br />
certified yoga instruc<strong>to</strong>r and teacher trainer. She has been teaching<br />
yoga since 1994.<br />
REG & INFO: 503.552.9642 or office@yogajoy.net or www.yogajoy.net<br />
BEGINS: Thu dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $280 plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of<br />
lodging<br />
Apr 18 - 21 Allies: People <strong>to</strong> People Community<br />
Uprising 2013<br />
Uprising is a liberating experience grounded on honesty,<br />
safety and openness. In this workshop we will address our<br />
struggles, hopes and dreams as we reclaim our true power <strong>to</strong><br />
make the world a connected and supportive place for all life.<br />
This includes exploring how we are affected by and how we<br />
perpetuate social oppressions such as racism, homophobia,<br />
sexism, etc. We will work <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> develop the aspects of<br />
our humanity that are socially denied by the roles we’ve been<br />
conditioned <strong>to</strong> play. Through structured sharing and listening<br />
we will open up <strong>to</strong> our emotional selves, our connections with<br />
others and our greatest sense of what it means <strong>to</strong> be alive. In so<br />
doing, we will also work <strong>to</strong> be allies <strong>to</strong> each other’s liberation<br />
struggles in building diverse and just communities. Join us for<br />
this amazing weekend.<br />
This workshop will be collaboratively led by a team from<br />
the Allies: People <strong>to</strong> People community, based in Portland.<br />
REG & INFO: Maura Jansen 503.575.8596 or maura.jansen@gmail.com<br />
BEGINS: Thu dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $185-$550 sliding scale plus<br />
lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
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Apr 21 - 23 Stephanie Adams & Steve Gold<br />
Wonder, Magnificence, Yoga & Music<br />
Spring is the perfect time <strong>to</strong> retreat in<strong>to</strong><br />
discovering the prana/vital energy that<br />
you inherently are through vinyasa yoga,<br />
sacred chanting, contemplative Yin yoga<br />
practice, and inspired song and community!<br />
Steve and Stephanie will guide you in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
wonder and magnificence of truly feeling<br />
and experiencing movement, breath, sound, music, and song<br />
as the fullest expression of the love, energy, and vibration that<br />
you are. This is a rare and wonderful opportunity. Inspiring live<br />
music yoga classes, a community concert, and Steve Gold’s<br />
renowned Voice of Magnificence workshop are all included in<br />
our time <strong>to</strong>gether.<br />
Stephanie Adams is the crea<strong>to</strong>r of Flow Yoga Community and<br />
Jaya Yoga Teacher Training, with her husband Adi. She brings a rich<br />
and diverse 20-year experience in life and Yoga <strong>to</strong> intensives/retreats<br />
she leads throughout the world. www.flowhoodriver.com<br />
Steve Gold is a globally recognized yogi/<br />
musician who produces powerfully positive<br />
music that heals and inspires. Steve leads<br />
uplifting workshops and concerts at festivals<br />
and studios and is a favorite performer at events<br />
with Deepak Chopra and Shiva Rea. www.<br />
stevegoldmusic.com<br />
REG & INFO: Flow Yoga 541.FUN.YOGA (541.386.9642) or flowyoga@gorge.<br />
net or www.flowhoodriver.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Tue lunch COST:<br />
$170 ($150 if registered by 3/21) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
April 22 - 24 Amy Mina<strong>to</strong><br />
The Practice of Simple Living<br />
In this workshop we learn ways <strong>to</strong> move<br />
<strong>to</strong>ward essentials and away from frenzy<br />
and clutter. We renew our relationship <strong>to</strong><br />
personal values then recreate our lifestyles<br />
<strong>to</strong> honor what brings us meaning and joy.<br />
We refresh our relationship <strong>to</strong> time and<br />
work and collaborate on how <strong>to</strong> live saner,<br />
calmer and thus healthier lives. Participants<br />
align the externals of their lives with their internal values as we<br />
move <strong>to</strong>ward moderation in our relationship <strong>to</strong> stuff, time, work<br />
and technology.<br />
Amy Mina<strong>to</strong>, author of Siesta Lane: A Year Living Green,<br />
teaches sustainable living courses through the Caps<strong>to</strong>ne Program at<br />
Portland State University and through Lewis and Clark Continuing<br />
Education Program.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: amymina<strong>to</strong>@me.com BEGINS: Mon<br />
dinner ENDS: Wed lunch COST: $130 ($110 if registered by 3/22) plus lodging<br />
DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
April 23 - 26 Pamela Wible & Kassy Daggett<br />
Live Your Dream:<br />
Revolutionize Your Medical Practice<br />
Tired of assembly-line medicine? Take<br />
refuge with like-minded colleagues who<br />
realize healing health care begins within . . .<br />
Reclaim your vision, then liberate<br />
yourself <strong>to</strong> practice medicine in alignment<br />
with your values—and the values of your<br />
community. Rest, replenish, and retreat<br />
with kindred spirits while learning <strong>to</strong> engage community,<br />
thrill patients and staff—even slash overhead and double your<br />
income! Learn effective practice models, cures for common<br />
office irritants, medical marketing, media and more.<br />
Soak, sauna, and soothe your soul while mastering the<br />
business, leadership, and community organizing skills you never<br />
learned in medical school so YOU can launch your own ideal<br />
clinic! Open <strong>to</strong> doc<strong>to</strong>rs (MD, DO, DC, ND), medical students,<br />
nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals.<br />
Pamela Wible, MD, (<strong>to</strong>p) pioneered the first<br />
community-designed clinic in America. Her<br />
model is now taught in medical schools.<br />
She trains physicians nationwide, has been<br />
interviewed by CNN, ABC, CBS, and is a<br />
frequent guest on NPR.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Pamela Wible,<br />
MD 541.345.2437 or www.idealmedicalcare.org<br />
or www.vrkd.com BEGINS: Tue dinner ENDS: Fri lunch COST: $495 ($445 if<br />
registered by 1/31) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Apr 25 - 28 Deborah Davis<br />
Women’s Qigong for Health & Longevity<br />
Qigong, an ancient Chinese system of selfhealing,<br />
has been the source for women’s<br />
health and longevity for thousands of<br />
years. These gentle exercises combine<br />
breathing, slow movements, self-massage<br />
and meditation <strong>to</strong> increase vitality, renew<br />
health and reduce stress. With only a 15-<br />
minute daily practice, Qigong will balance<br />
hormones, improve memory, and both prevent and heal disease.<br />
You will learn a qigong form designed for women <strong>to</strong><br />
increase stamina, balance, maintain bone strength, improve<br />
heart function and overall wellbeing. You will also activate the<br />
women’s power center, the Uterine Palace, <strong>to</strong> heal reproductive<br />
problems and increase sensuality. This class is suitable for<br />
women of all ages and fitness levels.<br />
Deborah Davis, L.Ac, is the author of the book, Women’s<br />
Qigong for Health and Longevity: A Practical Guide for Women<br />
Forty and Older and a popular instructional DVD, The Spirit of Qi<br />
Gong. Deborah teaches women’s qigong nationally and has a private<br />
practice in intuitive readings and medical qigong in Ashland, Oregon.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Deborah 541.897.0008 or qi@earthlink.<br />
net or www.womensqigong.com BEGINS: Thu dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST:<br />
$275 ($250 before 3/25) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
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Apr 26 - 28<br />
Women Only Weekend<br />
Soak, steam, relax and dream with other women in the<br />
splendor of the Cascades. Nourish your creative and expressive<br />
spirit with the excellent workshops offered, or come for Personal<br />
Retreat. Daily Well-Being Programs reflect the beauty and<br />
energy of the season. Children may be present. (Male staff will<br />
be present in work areas.)<br />
REG & INFO: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Sun lunch<br />
COST: Either the cost of lodging or cost of lodging plus cost of a workshop<br />
if you choose <strong>to</strong> take one<br />
Apr 26 - 28 Paulette Rees-Denis<br />
20 th Annual Ancient Echoes of Tribal Bellydance:<br />
Tribal Vision!<br />
Join us for the 20th annual Women’s<br />
Weekend Tribal Vision—Tribal<br />
Bellydance with Paulette Rees-Denis of<br />
Gypsy Caravan Dance Co, Int.<br />
Celebrating Women, Dance, Art,<br />
Words, Music, and Community, and<br />
our 20 th Retreat. Be ready <strong>to</strong> sweat and<br />
groove, dance, write, and laugh, with FIVE teachers this year.<br />
Honor yourself with the power of your dance and the<br />
power of your words with some fabulous Writing for Dancers.<br />
In our vibrant circle of women, you will dance your own dance<br />
within the communal and improvisational structure of Tribal<br />
Bellydance and the fusion beyond. This is a weekend for<br />
dancers. Some experience necessary.<br />
Cinzia DiCioccio from Italy - Vogue and Vintage Tribal;<br />
Zizi Zabaneh from Florida - Flamenco Fusion and Samba;<br />
Lynea Gillen - African Fusion & Yoga for Dancers; Carol Vance<br />
- Gypsy Caravan Tribal Technique Reviews; and Paulette Rees-<br />
Denis - Tribal Grooves, Moves & Trancy Bits.<br />
REG & INFO: 503.490.6628 or dance@gypsycaravan.us or www.<br />
paulettereesdenis.com BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: Cabin with<br />
bathroom $335 ($316 if reg by 2/15), Cabin w/o bathroom $315 ($296 if<br />
reg by 2/15) DEPOSIT: $160<br />
Apr 26 - 28 Wendy Judith Cutler<br />
Writing Alone Together:<br />
Journaling Within a Circle of Women<br />
Join an intimate circle of women as we<br />
use journals, personal writing and memoir<br />
<strong>to</strong> honor our truths, share our s<strong>to</strong>ries and<br />
deepen connections with our authentic<br />
selves. Within a nurturing, tender and<br />
explorative circle, you will be guided in<strong>to</strong><br />
writing freely, listening deeply, sharing<br />
(always with choice), witnessing and,<br />
most importantly, writing for your selves. We will use various<br />
approaches <strong>to</strong> contemplate, record and envision our lives and<br />
experience the nourishment of writing amongst a supportive<br />
circle of women writing alone <strong>to</strong>gether. The presence of those<br />
new <strong>to</strong> this practice as well as those past participants of Wendy’s<br />
workshops are welcomed.<br />
Wendy Judith Cutler, teacher, writer and feminist, has taught<br />
writing and women’s studies since 1978 and at <strong>Breitenbush</strong> since<br />
1990. She currently guides women’s journalwriting circles and<br />
memoir workshops on Salt Spring Island, BC. She is co-author of<br />
Writing Alone Together: Journaling Within a Circle of Women<br />
for Creativity, Compassion and Connection, which will be<br />
available soon. She relishes the opportunity <strong>to</strong> inspire others <strong>to</strong> honor<br />
the power and wisdom of their own words.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Wendy 250.653.4286 or winnie@<br />
saltspring.com BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $200 ($185 if<br />
registered by 3/15 or is a past participant in Wendy’s workshops) plus<br />
lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
May 2 - 5 D’vorah Swarzman<br />
Thai Massage Playshop for Couples, Individuals,<br />
Family and Friends<br />
This Playshop is open <strong>to</strong> lay people and<br />
massage therapists who want <strong>to</strong> learn <strong>to</strong><br />
care for others using playful and deep<br />
techniques. Traditional Thai Massage was<br />
created in India 2500 years ago by the<br />
physician <strong>to</strong> the Buddha as a form of Loving<br />
Kindness (Metta). Learn how <strong>to</strong> perform<br />
a one-hour sequence on your loved ones<br />
and/or clients applying the methods of stretching, compression,<br />
rhythm and joint mobilization.<br />
Thai Massage is performed on cushioned mats on the floor<br />
and recipients wear loose comfortable clothing. It is strongly<br />
encouraged that participants have some yoga or body awareness<br />
and have the ability <strong>to</strong> move around on their hands and knees.<br />
Price includes instructional manual and 15 CEUs.<br />
D’vorah Swarzman has been studying and practicing the art and<br />
science of Traditional Thai Massage since 1993, returning regularly<br />
<strong>to</strong> Thailand for continued training. She integrates her healing work<br />
with rhythm, improvisation, mindfulness and vipassana meditation.<br />
She honors her teachers as she practices these ancient healing and<br />
spiritual traditions.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: D’vorah 541.488.4006 or<br />
ThaiTherapeutics@gmail.com or www.ThaiTherapeutics.com BEGINS: Thu<br />
dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $245 (Sign up with a friend and pay $390 for<br />
both ($100 discount!)) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
May 3 - 5 Sobonfu Somé<br />
Prosperity Ritual<br />
Most of us, when we think about prosperity,<br />
only see money and material wealth.<br />
But who among us will enjoy financial<br />
abundance without longevity, health,<br />
spiritual and relationship prosperity? During<br />
this weekend, we will take a close look<br />
at what creates a healthy and sustainable<br />
prosperity. With the use of rituals we will<br />
create a container <strong>to</strong> help us rewire our psyche and <strong>to</strong> open<br />
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ourselves for what lies ahead of us. We will create a sacred<br />
space that will awaken in us the power of manifestation through<br />
making room for spirit, new vision and creation. We will explore<br />
the various facets of prosperity from the African perspective.<br />
Come join us for a life changing experience.<br />
Sobonfu Somé brings a message of profound significance and<br />
practical application <strong>to</strong> our lives. Sobonfu was educated in ritual<br />
from birth. She teaches and leads rituals throughout North America,<br />
Asia and Europe and has published three books: Spirit of Intimacy,<br />
Welcoming Spirit Home and Falling Out of Grace. She is involved<br />
in ongoing projects in West Africa.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: 916.446.5536 or wisdomspring@aol.<br />
com or www.sobonfu.com BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $195<br />
($165 if registered by 4/4) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
May 5 - 10 The <strong>Breitenbush</strong> Community<br />
Spring Service Week<br />
Come explore community and service<br />
with us on this sacred land. Morning<br />
circles and sharings, heart-<strong>to</strong>-heart talks<br />
with <strong>Breitenbush</strong> community members,<br />
and a variety of Daily Well-Being<br />
programs, as well as the opportunity<br />
for 4 hours of service daily, round out<br />
the schedule. Ample time remains for<br />
you <strong>to</strong> soak, relax, enjoy our organically<br />
grown vegetarian cuisine and explore the glory of the forest in<br />
late Spring. Bring sturdy shoes, work clothes and rain gear. Most<br />
of the daily 4 hours of service will be physical and outdoors.<br />
Participants must be 18 years or older.<br />
REG & INFO: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Fri lunch<br />
COST: $245 cabin/$300 cabin with sink and <strong>to</strong>ilet/$190 Lodge room/$180<br />
dorm DEPOSIT: full amount<br />
May 5 - 10 D’vorah Swarzman<br />
Advancing in Thai Massage<br />
This workshop is open <strong>to</strong> anyone who has<br />
either completed a 50-hour training with<br />
D’vorah or studied previously with another<br />
teacher, based on approval. Please contact<br />
D’vorah <strong>to</strong> let her know your experience.<br />
We will work <strong>to</strong> improve Body Mechanics<br />
and <strong>to</strong> undo bad habits. We will also look<br />
at each other’s bodies for problem areas<br />
and challenges and explore how <strong>to</strong> help the individual and<br />
how <strong>to</strong> follow the patterns of energy. We will practice with the<br />
intention <strong>to</strong> let go of the sequence and develop our sensitivity.<br />
30 CEUs and 30 hours accredited with the Thai Healing<br />
Alliance.<br />
D’vorah Swarzman has been studying and practicing the art and<br />
science of Traditional Thai Massage since 1993, returning regularly<br />
<strong>to</strong> Thailand for continued training. She integrates her healing work<br />
with rhythm, improvisation, mindfulness and vipassana meditation.<br />
She honors her teachers as she practices these ancient healing and<br />
spiritual traditions.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: D’vorah 541.488.4006 or<br />
ThaiTherapeutics@gmail.com or www.ThaiTherapeutics.com BEGINS: Sun<br />
dinner ENDS: Fri lunch COST: $445 ($395 if registered by 4/1) plus lodging<br />
DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
May 10 - 12 Frank Coppieters<br />
Oregon School of Massage:<br />
First Degree Reiki Class<br />
Reiki is a form of natural healing that<br />
takes place through gentle, sacred <strong>to</strong>uch.<br />
It res<strong>to</strong>res health and harmony <strong>to</strong> the<br />
physical body, releases emotional blockages<br />
and activates a closer connection <strong>to</strong> spirit.<br />
Reiki works with the vibration of love<br />
and compassion and is an easy form of<br />
self-healing. Its recent origins have been<br />
traced back <strong>to</strong> Japan in the late 1800s and the inspired work<br />
of Dr. Mikao Usui. The opening <strong>to</strong> this simple and mysterious<br />
universal life energy happens through a series of initiations and<br />
the practice of the form through various hand positions. Frank<br />
honors the oral tradition and Phyllis Furumo<strong>to</strong> as the Lineage<br />
Bearer. This is a First Degree Reiki class.<br />
Frank Coppieters, PhD, Reiki Master, LMT #2385, taught<br />
at the graduate level for 13 years at the University of Antwerp in<br />
Belgium before he became a spiritual teacher, counselor and Reiki<br />
Master. He has a full-time private practice in the Raleigh Hills area<br />
of Portland where he does Reiki, massage, shamanistic work and<br />
counseling.<br />
REG & INFO: Oregon School of Massage 1.800.844.3420 BEGINS: Fri dinner<br />
ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $495 includes lodging and meals DEPOSIT: full<br />
amount by 5/2<br />
May 12 - 15 The <strong>Breitenbush</strong> Community<br />
Beyond Mother’s Day: A Retreat for Moms<br />
Plan ahead for this one, Moms; it’s worth<br />
it! We provide childcare for children three<br />
years and older, cook your meals and even<br />
do the dishes. You can steep in the waters<br />
and luxuriate in the serenity of the Ancient<br />
Forest. Our childcare program with arts,<br />
creative play and nature exploration will<br />
be offered for 3.5 hours each morning <strong>to</strong><br />
allow you time <strong>to</strong> retreat, relax and renew. A women-only Inipi<br />
Ceremony (Sweat Lodge) will be offered in the middle of this<br />
program. Bring the whole family; fathers welcome <strong>to</strong>o!<br />
Register now. Beyond Mother’s Day is always a popular<br />
event and space is limited. Please note: childcare for children<br />
under 3 years old or not potty-trained is not available. No<br />
partial stays.<br />
REG & INFO: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Wed lunch<br />
COST: Adults, cost of lodging; Children, $72 per child plus lodging DEPOSIT:<br />
cost of lodging<br />
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May 15 - 17 Flip Brown<br />
Conscious Business Conversations<br />
In the old model, we often had <strong>to</strong> enter<br />
our workplace each day and put on a<br />
compromised version of our self. In the<br />
new paradigm, we bring our full being with<br />
all of our dreams, wisdom, and experience<br />
with us, knowing that we must channel<br />
our energies in ways that balance our own<br />
needs with that of the larger whole. We’ll<br />
explore the meaning of culture, best practices for dealing with<br />
negativity (ours and others!), and methods for getting out<br />
of our own way. Join us in a highly interactive process where<br />
we “go deep” about what it means <strong>to</strong> do work, be at work,<br />
and experience greater levels of individual and organizational<br />
success at work, thereby increasing the meaning and satisfaction<br />
each day brings.<br />
Flip Brown has been working with leaders and servers in socially<br />
responsible organizations for over fifteen years in Vermont and<br />
across North America. He draws from his experience in the fields of<br />
international business, non-profit service, depth psychology, executive<br />
coaching, rock ‘n’ roll and organic gardening.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Flip 802.658.4111 or bizconsult@mac.<br />
com or businesscultureconsultants.com BEGINS: Wed dinner ENDS: Fri lunch<br />
COST: $195 plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
May 15 - 17 Adrianna Lee-Hill<br />
Introduction <strong>to</strong> Watsu ® <strong>Hot</strong> Tub Style!<br />
Watsu ® is a unique form of bodywork that<br />
is given in 97-degrees, chest-high water. It<br />
is a flowing sequence of stretching, rocking,<br />
massage and stillness. Learn <strong>to</strong> adapt<br />
Watsu ® in<strong>to</strong> a small space such as a hot<br />
tub, in a truly splendid setting! Our outdoor<br />
classroom is a beautiful rock-lined natural<br />
pool.<br />
Both giver and receiver will be encouraged <strong>to</strong> cultivate<br />
a quiet receptivity and open-heartedness. Watsu® is often<br />
effective in decreasing stress and chronic pain. It also assists<br />
with emotional/spiritual healing, recovery processes and<br />
freedom of movement. This retreat also includes indoor class<br />
work. A mini Watsu ® is offered Wednesday from 3:30-6pm<br />
by appointment. Experience this incredible work as a single,<br />
a couple or bring a dear friend! No experience needed. A<br />
swimsuit is required. Up <strong>to</strong> 12 CEs are available for LMTs.<br />
Adrianna Lee-Hill has been a Licensed Massage Therapist<br />
since 1990, OR #3205, and a Licensed Watsu Practitioner since<br />
2007. Over the past 20 years she has specialized in Deep Tissue,<br />
Pregnancy, Watsu®, <strong>Hot</strong> S<strong>to</strong>ne, TMJ massage and CranioSacral<br />
work.<br />
REG & INFO: Adrianna Lee-Hill 541.765.4434 or 541.961.3033 or info@pwbws.<br />
com or www.pwbws.com BEGINS: Wed dinner ENDS: Fri lunch. COST: $175<br />
($160 if registered by 4/15) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
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May 17 - 20<br />
Soak In The Love: A Course In Miracles Gathering<br />
Love waits on welcome, not on time.<br />
Our Loving Family of the Heart is<br />
Gathering once again <strong>to</strong> Soak in the Love<br />
and warm waters at <strong>Breitenbush</strong>.<br />
We come <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> celebrate life, <strong>to</strong><br />
open ourselves <strong>to</strong> Spirit, <strong>to</strong> experience Love,<br />
Peace and Joy and <strong>to</strong> be fully present with one another as we<br />
enjoy the hot springs and natural beauty of <strong>Breitenbush</strong>. We<br />
welcome everyone <strong>to</strong> share in this heart-opening retreat and<br />
soak in the love with us.<br />
Robert and Chaka Varley, Charley Thweatt, Karl Anthony,<br />
Richard and Maureen Levy and Mia Margaret will be present <strong>to</strong> help<br />
us open our hearts through music, singing, circle dancing, meditation,<br />
yoga, sharing, fun, laughter and tears.<br />
REG & INFO: Sharon Nicholson 509.577.9150 BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Mon<br />
lunch COST: Adults $470 Fri-Mon, $360 Fri-Sun, includes lodging and meals.<br />
Children: 0-4 free, 5-10 $160 Fri-Mon, $125 Fri- Sun, 11-16 $235 Fri-Mon, $180<br />
Fri-Sun, includes lodging and meals. ($25 discount for Fri-Mon and $15<br />
discount for Fri-Sun if paid in full by 2/15 adults only) DEPOSIT: Adults: $300<br />
Fri-Mon, $235 Fri-Sun; Children: 2/3 of cost<br />
May 20 - 24 Russell Delman<br />
“The Embodied Life”:<br />
Awakening through Meditation, Inquiry and the<br />
Teachings of Moshe Feldenkrais<br />
Many of us have been “bitten by the bug of<br />
Awakening” and are dedicated <strong>to</strong> overcoming<br />
our collective trance. Learn an integrated<br />
approach <strong>to</strong> the process of Awakening—<br />
uncovering authentic Presence.<br />
Embodiment: A condition of wholeness<br />
whereby one is aware of thoughts, feelings,<br />
sensations and movements and there is<br />
harmony of mind/body/spirit. The Embodied Life: The intention<br />
<strong>to</strong> live these qualities, expressed through presence, awareness,<br />
authenticity and vitality. Meditation: Based in classic Zen<br />
approach, “just sitting”, we attend all moments with curiosity/<br />
kindness. Experienced medita<strong>to</strong>rs and novices welcome. Guided<br />
Inquiry: Through various awareness practices, learn <strong>to</strong> identify<br />
unhelpful mind/body habits, uncovering the somatic basis for<br />
becoming unbound from the past.<br />
Moshe Feldenkrais developed a sophisticated neurological<br />
approach <strong>to</strong> learning, using gentle movements <strong>to</strong> change<br />
patterns in the brain. Lessons are engaging and easy.<br />
Russell Delman has maintained a meditation practice for 40+<br />
years. He was personally trained by Moshe Feldenkrais and has<br />
been teaching since 1975. He currently leads seminars, retreats and<br />
trainings in “The Embodied Life” throughout the world. Learn more<br />
at http://www.russelldelman.com/.<br />
REG: Healing Bridge Physical Therapy 541.318.7041 INFO: (Mon - Fri) Carol<br />
Delmonico 541.385.7437 or carol@in<strong>to</strong>balancecoaching.com BEGINS:<br />
Mon dinner ENDS: Fri lunch COST: $658 ($628 if registered by 4/19) including<br />
lodging in a regular cabin; $722 ($692 if registered by 4/19) including<br />
lodging in cabin with sink and <strong>to</strong>ilet DEPOSIT: $250
May 20 - 24 Christa Lancaster & Marc Bregman<br />
The Way of the Dream:<br />
The Promise of Archetypal Dreamwork<br />
The journey <strong>to</strong> our soul’s essence is as<br />
close as last night’s dream. Carl Jung’s<br />
recently released Red Book reveals the<br />
depth of his private journey <strong>to</strong> his soul.<br />
This journey is available <strong>to</strong> all of us.<br />
Dreams have intention: they come <strong>to</strong><br />
show us our particular psychological and spiritual obstacles as<br />
well as the opening <strong>to</strong> the soul self that lives in divine love. We<br />
will explore the archetypal/spiritual realm of the dream through<br />
the mythic lens of The Red Book and our personal soul s<strong>to</strong>ries.<br />
Through the powerful dream enactment process of String<br />
Therapy, we will play roles in each other’s dreams; experience<br />
the truth of our own dreams; and share a profound journey in<strong>to</strong><br />
the unconscious that often encompasses tenderness, courage,<br />
hilarity, vulnerability, and profound learning.<br />
Marc Bregman and Christa Lancaster, cofounders of North of<br />
Eden Archetypal Dreamwork, are dream therapists, authors, and<br />
master teachers at the Center for Archetypal Dreamwork. They lead<br />
retreats and workshops throughout the United States and in Canada,<br />
Bermuda, and Europe.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Ellen Leonard 802.249.1107 or<br />
ellenleonard@northofeden.com or northofeden.com BEGINS: Mon dinner<br />
ENDS: Fri lunch COST: $325 ($300 if registered by 4/20) plus lodging DEPOSIT:<br />
cost of lodging<br />
May 24 - 27 Kassy Daggett & Vic<strong>to</strong>r Rozek<br />
Self Care on The Path of Service:<br />
A BreathWork Retreat<br />
Once you are called <strong>to</strong> “The Path<br />
of Service”, it can be challenging<br />
<strong>to</strong> remain available for others<br />
when your own life events<br />
become overwhelming. This<br />
retreat offers an opportunity for<br />
health care providers, and those<br />
who work in service <strong>to</strong> others, <strong>to</strong> do deep personal work and<br />
clear feelings of sacrifice, fatigue and burnout. We’ll explore<br />
the transformational journey of breathwork and other guided<br />
processes in the supportive embrace of a community of healers.<br />
Remember who you really are, re-connect with your caring<br />
nature, and re-commit <strong>to</strong> your path with clear vision, passion<br />
and action. Breathe spirit back in<strong>to</strong> your life and return <strong>to</strong> being<br />
fully present with yourself and others. (24 CEs)<br />
Kassy Daggett, LMT (#5785), and Vic<strong>to</strong>r Rozek are<br />
experienced facilita<strong>to</strong>rs. Kassy, as a breathwork practitioner, is<br />
described as inspirational, entertaining and authentic. Vic<strong>to</strong>r, as a<br />
certified coach, is described as compassionate, irreverent and wise.<br />
They are NLP certified with a vibrant coaching practice in Eugene.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Kassy 541.683.1776 or kassy@vrkd.com<br />
or www.vrkd.com BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Mon lunch COST: $345 ($315 if<br />
registered by 5/10) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
May 24 - 27 Claude Stein<br />
The Natural Singer: Finding Your True Voice<br />
Celebrate the magnificent healing power<br />
of your voice. Whether you already sing<br />
or always wished you could, this workshop<br />
will change your life. You’ll break through<br />
limiting physical and psychological issues<br />
and uncover a rich, authentic voice. The<br />
results are stunning, even if you’ve never<br />
been able <strong>to</strong> carry a tune!<br />
There are basic techniques for breathing, <strong>to</strong>ne, range,<br />
accuracy and projection. Then voices ring out, as favorite songs<br />
become transformational wellsprings. Leading voice teachers,<br />
recording artists and psychologists have called the results<br />
“profound” and “as<strong>to</strong>unding”. Whether your goal is <strong>to</strong> take a<br />
public performance <strong>to</strong> the next level, or you just want <strong>to</strong> hit the<br />
notes when you sing in the car, you’ll find yourself expressing<br />
the messages in your heart and singing like you’ve always<br />
wanted <strong>to</strong>. Bring instruments, CDs and song books if you like.<br />
Claude Stein is a multi-platinum producer and has coached<br />
artists on M.C.A., Atlantic, Sony, Warner Bros. and R.C.A.<br />
Records. He offers workshops at Omega, Esalen, Kripalu, Julliard<br />
and New York Open Center. Corporate clients include N.A.S.A,<br />
GE, Sprint and JPMorgan.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Claude Stein 212.460.5878 or claude@<br />
claudestein.com or www.naturalsinger.com BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Mon<br />
lunch COST: $315 ($295 if registered by 4/24) plus lodging DEPOST: cost of<br />
lodging<br />
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May 31 - June 2 Benjy & Heather Wertheimer with<br />
Elizabeth Rainey<br />
Path of Kirtan:<br />
Open Your Voice, Open Your Heart<br />
The Path of Kirtan explores the<br />
ancient practices of kirtan and<br />
sacred sound. In this workshop<br />
we’ll immerse ourselves in this<br />
luminous ocean through voice,<br />
mantra, devotion, movement,<br />
yoga and meditation <strong>to</strong> connect more deeply with the divine<br />
Presence. In many Eastern cultures, the practice of music is<br />
approached as a spiritual practice, as the yoga of sound, and<br />
that is how it will be presented in this workshop. From this<br />
foundation, the chanting of sacred names and mantras will flow<br />
with new depth and new freedom. This workshop is offered with<br />
the intention <strong>to</strong> cultivate more beauty, love and peace inside<br />
ourselves and in our world.<br />
Benjy and Heather Wertheimer lead kirtan (sacred chanting)<br />
worldwide as the duo Shantala, with soul-stirring vocals, sacred<br />
lyrics and exquisite instrumentation. Together they create music with<br />
beauty, passion and reverence. Shantala has performed and recorded<br />
internationally with such sacred music luminaries as Krishna Das,<br />
Deva Premal & Miten and Jai Uttal. Elizabeth Rainey, Certified<br />
Yoga Teacher, will offer yoga and meditation during this retreat.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: 503.446.6076 or info@shantalamusic.<br />
com or www.shantalamusic.com BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST:<br />
$175 ($150 if registered by 5/3) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
May 31 - June 2 Amy Mina<strong>to</strong><br />
A New Leaf: A Creative Writing Workshop<br />
Just as our cot<strong>to</strong>nwoods and conifers unfurl<br />
their foliage this season, stretch and open<br />
yourself through writing. Examine new forms<br />
of expression and be inspired by discoveries<br />
as you turn over the leaves of your personal<br />
journey. Immersed in this place of riffling<br />
waters and wind-strummed trees we’ll<br />
practice ways <strong>to</strong> shape your findings in<strong>to</strong><br />
effective writing. This workshop develops<br />
organically with participant interest. Themes we may consider<br />
include loss, hope, change and love. We will weave being<br />
outdoors with readings, discussions and writing in a fun, relaxed,<br />
supportive atmosphere. All writing levels welcome!<br />
Amy Mina<strong>to</strong> is author of Siesta Lane, a creative nonfiction<br />
book about living in a rural community and The Wider Lens, a<br />
poetry collection. Her writing has been recognized with a 2004<br />
Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship and her prose with a Walden<br />
Fellowship. She currently teaches a sustainable living course at PSU<br />
and offers writing workshops through Literary Arts, Words<strong>to</strong>ck and<br />
at conference centers.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: amymina<strong>to</strong>@me.com BEGINS: Fri dinner<br />
ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $150 ($130 if registered by 4/30) plus lodging DEPOSIT:<br />
cost of lodging<br />
Jun 2 - 5 Judith Waldman & Julie Dillon<br />
Women’s Wisdom Journey: For Women of All Ages<br />
Welcome <strong>to</strong> our wisdom journey. We<br />
will awaken our senses, create energy<br />
and balance, and enjoy our creativity.<br />
We deepen our physical and emotional<br />
wisdom with mindfulness meditation<br />
and movement, and unique experiences<br />
incorporating art, music, gentle yoga,<br />
sharing, poetry and playfulness. We discover what gets in the<br />
way of being who we want <strong>to</strong> be and how <strong>to</strong> move forward.<br />
Experiencing our interconnectedness, caring and compassion<br />
will be nourishing and res<strong>to</strong>rative. We will leave for our own<br />
Journeys feeling empowered, uplifted and replenished.<br />
Judith Waldman, MSW, Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Women’s Journeys: “My<br />
joys are nurturing and empowering women, using our inherent<br />
wisdom for health and healing, and finding peace within. I bring<br />
many years of wonderful experience as a psychotherapist, workshop<br />
and retreat leader, and national facilita<strong>to</strong>r trainer. Please visit<br />
judithwaldman.com for feedback from past participants”.<br />
Julie Dillon, Certified Yoga Instruc<strong>to</strong>r and<br />
Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner, is<br />
direc<strong>to</strong>r of Yogabutter in Seattle. Sharing her<br />
love of yoga through teaching and yoga-based<br />
healing modalities, she will lead “Wisewoman<br />
Yoga”, which she created for our workshops.<br />
REG & INFO: Judith 410.889.1123 or www.<br />
judithwaldman.com or jwaldman@live.com or Julie 206.325.2475 or julie@<br />
yogabutter.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Wed lunch COST: $140 (some<br />
reduced fees may be available) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
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Jun 6 - 9 Liv Monroe & Fred Sly<br />
Empathy and Honesty for Human Connections<br />
A retreat for assimilating<br />
Compassionate Communication © . Liv<br />
and Fred will cus<strong>to</strong>mize this retreat<br />
<strong>to</strong> you, focusing on enhancing the<br />
quality of connection and empathy in<br />
all of your relationships, especially the<br />
one with yourself. This experiential<br />
retreat will support you <strong>to</strong> integrate the practical <strong>to</strong>ols of<br />
Nonviolent Communication © (aka NVC © or Compassionate<br />
Communication) through practice, s<strong>to</strong>ry, understanding, play,<br />
demonstration, and a heart-connected approach which could<br />
profoundly change the way you experience life.<br />
Imagine living closer <strong>to</strong> your authentic self on a daily<br />
basis! Being able <strong>to</strong> stay present, in integrity and empathically<br />
connected <strong>to</strong> someone’s heart even in difficult moments! Join<br />
us <strong>to</strong> experience how powerfully empathic listening serves <strong>to</strong><br />
heal old and current pain offering you new confidence and<br />
hopefulness in your relationships and new vitality for yourself.<br />
Liv Monroe and Fred Sly are Certified CNVC Trainers offering<br />
trainings, practice groups and mediations–Liv in Olympia and<br />
Fred in Portland. Fred also offers counseling and trains in prisons.<br />
Liv shares NVC with the public, couples, families, schools and<br />
organizations.<br />
REG: Liv 360.357.4503 and www.nwcompass.org INFO: livmonroe@gmail.<br />
com or Fred 503.953.0333 or fsly999@gmail.com BEGINS: Thu dinner ENDS:<br />
Sun lunch COST: $260 ($240 if registered by 5/1) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost<br />
of lodging plus $50 (call Liv <strong>to</strong> select lodging)<br />
Jun 6 - 9 Meshi Chavez & Winky Wheeler<br />
Suspended in Infinity:<br />
A Conscious Movement Experience<br />
Witness the trees and river, feel the wind<br />
and listen <strong>to</strong> the s<strong>to</strong>nes. Taste the stars.<br />
Sense the vitality in everything around you<br />
and introduce that <strong>to</strong> the aliveness within.<br />
Here at the crossroads of inner and outer,<br />
exhale and inhale, alone and <strong>to</strong>gether,<br />
mystery and mundane, we wait. We breathe.<br />
Absorb. Contemplate. The dance arises,<br />
infusing each of us with inspiration and deepening our presence<br />
in this moment. A luminous path unfolds. The room shifts<br />
and perhaps falls away. The trees, river, wind, s<strong>to</strong>nes, the stars<br />
themselves, welcome you back <strong>to</strong> remembering who we are. We<br />
join them in presence, body and motion. This workshop is open<br />
<strong>to</strong> all experience levels. www.ecstaticdancers.com<br />
Winky Wheeler and Meshi Chavez dance and teach with<br />
Momentum: Conscious Movement in Portland, Oregon.<br />
REG & INFO: Meshi Chavez 503.730.2737 or pivotalmassage@mac.<br />
com or Winky Wheeler 503.788.8060 or wwd@comcast.net or www.<br />
EcstaticDancers.com BEGINS: Thu dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $300-$325<br />
sliding scale ($265-$300 early reg by 5/8) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of<br />
lodging<br />
Jun 9 - 11 Kathy Kacena & Jackie Reeves<br />
From the Mat <strong>to</strong> Meditation:<br />
Asana, Pranayama, Meditation<br />
Join Kathy and Jackie for<br />
an opportunity <strong>to</strong> step<br />
away from the demands<br />
and distractions of life and<br />
make space <strong>to</strong> practice<br />
yoga and meditation<br />
surrounded by the<br />
beautiful old growth forest and healing waters. The classes will<br />
include asana, primarily yin yoga (long held passive poses that<br />
promote deep releasing), res<strong>to</strong>rative poses and dynamic vinyasa,<br />
and will incorporate pranayama and meditation. There will also<br />
be time <strong>to</strong> enjoy <strong>Breitenbush</strong>. All levels welcome.<br />
Kathy Kacena has been teaching retreats for the past 14 years. Her<br />
training includes Viniyoga (TKV Desikachar lineage), Yoga Alliance<br />
certification, Yin Yoga training and Vipassana meditation with Phillip<br />
Moffitt. She is owner/direc<strong>to</strong>r of Yoga Samadhi Columbia Gorge.<br />
Jackie Reeves has been teaching for over 30 years. Her studies<br />
have deepened through a wide range of movement, meditation, body<br />
and energy work and psychology including Yoga, Vipassana meditation,<br />
massage, Polarity therapy, Reiki and Process Work psychotherapy. Her<br />
teaching style is open and light-hearted, yet sincere.<br />
REG & INFO: Kathy 509.637.4293 or kacena@gorge.net or www.<br />
columbiagorgeyoga.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Tue lunch COST: $165<br />
plus lodging DEPOSIT: full amount<br />
June 9 - 11 Nova Knutson<br />
Bodywork for the Whole Person:<br />
An Introduction <strong>to</strong> M.E.T.A.<br />
Take your bodywork <strong>to</strong> more profound levels<br />
using Mindful Experiential Therapeutic<br />
Approaches (M.E.T.A.) In this two day (12<br />
CE credit) introduction, you will learn basic<br />
skills for safely welcoming more of your<br />
clients’ emotional experience in<strong>to</strong> sessions.<br />
M.E.T.A. uses mindfulness based<br />
techniques <strong>to</strong> increase clients’ awareness and<br />
active participation in their healing, increasing the effectiveness<br />
of the work you already do. For decades, these proven<br />
modalities for trauma, attachment work, and psychological<br />
healing have been offered <strong>to</strong> clinicians internationally. We are<br />
pleased <strong>to</strong> now offer these integrative techniques in a format<br />
that honors both the specific strengths of bodywork and an<br />
ethical scope of practice.<br />
Nova Knutson is an LMT (#6440) with over 16 years<br />
experience, Certified Hakomi Practitioner and co-crea<strong>to</strong>r of<br />
M.E.T.A. Bodywork. She trained with M.E.T.A. Direc<strong>to</strong>r and<br />
Senior Hakomi Trainer, Jon Eisman. Nova shares this work with<br />
passion, humor and deep belief in the potential of connected <strong>to</strong>uch.<br />
REG: & INFO: Nova 503.358.5263 or bodyworkers@meta-trainings.com<br />
BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Tue lunch COST: $150 ($120 if registered by 5/10)<br />
plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
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Jun 14 - 19 Robert Beatty<br />
The Buddhist Path <strong>to</strong> Love and Happiness:<br />
A Mindfulness Meditation Retreat<br />
You are not who you think you are. Beneath<br />
the habits of anxiety, self-hatred, addiction,<br />
anger, and depression there exist within<br />
you oceans of ease, love, compassion<br />
and happiness. The ancient meditation<br />
teachings of the Buddha are effective ways<br />
<strong>to</strong> manifest these vast potentials.<br />
This silent retreat includes sitting, walking, movement and<br />
eating meditations. Thorough instruction will be offered as well<br />
as individual guidance.<br />
In keeping with Buddhist tradition, the workshop fee covers<br />
room and board only. The teacher’s livelihood depends upon<br />
your practice of generosity. Your gifts (dana) at the end of the<br />
retreat make the teachings available <strong>to</strong> others.<br />
Robert Beatty, MES, MSW, is the founder and guiding teacher<br />
of the Portland Insight Meditation Community. He brings 40 years of<br />
Buddhist Dharma practice <strong>to</strong> his teaching and work with individuals.<br />
Robert is a member of the first wave of lay Theravada Buddhist<br />
teachers who brought Buddhism from Asia <strong>to</strong> America. Robert uses<br />
humor, poetry and drumming <strong>to</strong> teach meditation for everyday life,<br />
including intimate relationships, parenting, work and community.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Robert 503.223.2214 or robert@<br />
robertbeatty.com or www.robertbeatty.com BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Wed<br />
lunch COST: $14 registration fee plus dana plus lodging DEPOSIT: $14 plus<br />
lodging<br />
Jun 16 - 18 Suzie Wolfer & Cindy Brodner<br />
SoulCollage ® Retreat<br />
Experience an enchanting<br />
time of Soul tending!<br />
Joyfully deepen your<br />
understanding of your<br />
personality parts,<br />
archetypal influences,<br />
chakra energies and<br />
their expression in your<br />
life as you open a portal <strong>to</strong> your inner wisdom, deepening<br />
your connection <strong>to</strong> Self and Soul. We will gently guide you in<br />
collage making, active imagination, imagery, and journaling.<br />
You will leave with the beginnings of a magnificent deck of<br />
uniquely personal cards and an inspiring practice that you can<br />
continue on your own! There will be plenty of time for soaking,<br />
contemplating, roaming, morning yoga and wonderful vegetarian<br />
meals in a pristine natural environment.<br />
Suzie Wolfer, LCSW, (left) has worked as a therapist since 1988<br />
with a wide range of training and experience. She delights in weaving<br />
the creative arts in<strong>to</strong> her work, her spiritual practice and life.<br />
Cindy Brodner, LPC, (right) is a therapist in private practice<br />
who was so inspired by the SoulCollage® process and its healing<br />
potential that she trained as a facilita<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> bring this gift <strong>to</strong> others.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Suzie 503.762.7612 or suzie@<br />
suziewolfer.com or Cindy 503.261.0600 or brodners@europa.com BEGINS:<br />
Sun dinner ENDS: Tue lunch COST: $179 ($159 if registered by 5/15) plus<br />
lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
June 16 - 19 Rob VanCleve<br />
Runners Retreat:<br />
Come for the Trails, Leave with a Plan<br />
Escape <strong>to</strong> the Oregon Cascades for a<br />
revitalizing three days of trail running.<br />
Leave with a personalized training plan<br />
for your next big race. Whether you are<br />
a novice runner looking for a structured<br />
program or an experienced runner looking<br />
<strong>to</strong> invigorate your training, this retreat will<br />
help you meet your running goals. This balanced workshop<br />
addresses the physical and mental aspects of running. The days<br />
include a morning trail run, short morning classes, afternoon<br />
technique sessions, and an evening reflection. Returning<br />
participants can chose new <strong>to</strong>pics for the morning classes. You<br />
will also have plenty of free time <strong>to</strong> soak and just relax.<br />
Rob VanCleve has been running for 27 years and coaching for<br />
21 years. He is a certified USATF Level I coach and a five time<br />
national master’s champion in middle distance races. He has coached<br />
several individual state champions and his cross-country teams have<br />
won five state championships in Nevada. First and foremost, Rob is a<br />
teacher and coach at heart with a passion for helping people discover<br />
the joys of running.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Rob 775.342.7417 or rvcrunning@<br />
gmail.com or www.rvcrunning.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Wed lunch<br />
COST: $250 ($220 if registered by 5/1) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
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Jun 20 - 23<br />
35 th Summer Solstice Healing Retreat<br />
This is a time for friends <strong>to</strong> gather and<br />
<strong>to</strong> celebrate community. Just as we<br />
seek healing, so are we healers. Uplift<br />
your spirit and renew your connection<br />
with the Sun at <strong>Breitenbush</strong>’s<br />
corners<strong>to</strong>ne event. This is a noncommercial<br />
gathering. There are many<br />
free workshops and anyone may offer<br />
one. Everyone is encouraged <strong>to</strong> join<br />
in the Solstice Ritual and the dance<br />
celebration that follows.<br />
Plan <strong>to</strong> bring a tent; cabins are given preferentially <strong>to</strong> those<br />
with special needs. Please carpool <strong>to</strong> prevent over-crowding our<br />
parking lot and <strong>to</strong> reduce fuel use.<br />
Registration for this event begins on March 1st. Once<br />
registration begins, we recommend that you register online<br />
at our website. No registration will be handled by phone. To<br />
request that we mail you a paper registration packet, email us<br />
at sshr@breitenbush.com or call 503.854.3320. Register early,<br />
as this event will likely fill up. No more than two children per<br />
adult. Sorry, no refunds or credit vouchers for this event.<br />
BEGINS: Thu 4pm ENDS: Sun 2pm COST: $ 357-$119 adult sliding scale.<br />
Children 0-4 free/ 5-10 $129-$43 sliding scale/ 11-17 $171-$57 sliding scale.<br />
Jun 23 - 30 Shannon McCall<br />
Summer Camp:<br />
The Path of Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda<br />
In the fullness of the summer season, take<br />
a week <strong>to</strong> devote yourself <strong>to</strong> the practices<br />
you love in community with others of<br />
like mind and heart. Deepen your yoga in<br />
three sessions a day of meditation, asana,<br />
pranayama, deep relaxation, self-inquiry<br />
and the teachings on Ayurveda. Afternoons<br />
are free <strong>to</strong> soak, hike, rest, reflect and be amidst the healing<br />
environment that is <strong>Breitenbush</strong> <strong>Hot</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>. This week is<br />
intended <strong>to</strong> support your personal sadhana and inspire your<br />
return home with fresh commitment <strong>to</strong> those things you hold<br />
most dear. Summer camp is appropriate for those with oneyear’s<br />
yoga practice and up <strong>to</strong> advanced students and teachers.<br />
Shannon is a long time yoga practitioner and teacher with many<br />
years’ experience meeting students where they are and helping them<br />
move forward with their practice. She is registered with Yoga Alliance<br />
as an experienced yoga teacher, having taught since 1990, and is a<br />
registered Ayurvedic Practitioner. Her background includes training<br />
in Eastern and Western Philosopy, English Literature, Authentic<br />
Movement, the Diamond Approach and Ayurveda.<br />
REG & INFO: Shannon McCall 206.412.8784 or bhavayogaveda@gmail.<br />
com or www.yogawithshannon.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Sun lunch<br />
(5-day option available, ends Fri lunch) COST: 5-day option, $400 plus<br />
lodging; 7-day option, $550 ($475 if reg by 4/1) plus lodging (note: 10%<br />
discount for lodging for participants staying 7 days) DEPOSIT: $108<br />
Jun 26 - 28 Marybetts Sinclair<br />
Expand Your Vision Naturally: Bates Method<br />
Some fac<strong>to</strong>rs that cause vision <strong>to</strong> be less<br />
alive are poor visual habits, eyestrain,<br />
extended close work, emotional stress, and<br />
chronic tension in the eyes or entire body.<br />
Based upon the work of ophthalmologist<br />
William Bates, MD, the Bates method<br />
is a practical system for improved visual<br />
function that can help the eyes move freely,<br />
flow easily from near <strong>to</strong> far, adjust easily <strong>to</strong> different intensities<br />
of light, and enjoy good circulation and an unrestricted visual<br />
field.<br />
We also incorporate concepts from Feldenkrais, yoga and<br />
massage. Whether you have visual issues such as near- or farsightedness,<br />
chronic tension in and around your eyes, or simply<br />
want your vision <strong>to</strong> be more alive and authentic, this workshop<br />
is for you. You will learn a variety of effective techniques and<br />
leave with a program you can use at home.<br />
Marybetts Sinclair, LMT is a massage therapist, author<br />
and teacher, and a certified Natural Vision Improvement Coach.<br />
Marybetts has greatly improved her own vision using the Bates<br />
Method. For more information, see www.marybettssinclair.com.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Marybetts 541.753.8374 or info@<br />
marybettssinclair.com BEGINS: Wed dinner ENDS: Fri lunch COST: $225 ($200<br />
if registered by 5/26) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Jun 26 - 30 Susan Beekman & Grace Bell<br />
What if My Body Isn’t a Problem?<br />
Inquiry with the Work of Byron Katie<br />
Too wrinkled. Too old. Too sick.<br />
Too injured. Too flabby. Too skinny.<br />
A problem.<br />
Our relationship with our<br />
bodies is a long-term relationship,<br />
and it’s often loaded with criticism.<br />
Start asking questions and s<strong>to</strong>p making your body a problem <strong>to</strong><br />
be corrected.<br />
Using The Work of Byron Katie, we’ll go beneath<br />
the beliefs we hold when we’re not being “spiritual” or<br />
“enlightened.” As we investigate these body judgments, without<br />
criticizing ourselves for having them, we find a door <strong>to</strong> absolute<br />
freedom and a gate <strong>to</strong> our own wisdom. This can bring us a<br />
deep sense of who we are beyond this body, without a problem.<br />
Susan Grace Beekman and Grace Bell are Certified Facilita<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
of The Work of Byron Katie. They use inquiry in their coaching<br />
practices and lead workshops of The Work with participants from<br />
around the world.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Susan 541.760.7921 or susan@<br />
oasislifedesign.com or Grace 206.650.1230 or grace@workwithgrace.com<br />
or www.workwithgrace.com BEGINS: Wed dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST:<br />
$350 ($295 if registered by 5/1) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
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“The clearest way<br />
in<strong>to</strong> the Universe is<br />
through a forest wilderness.”<br />
John Muir<br />
Tom Robinson<br />
Sophia Oldenkamp<br />
Matt Wildman
Tom Robinson<br />
Matt Wildman<br />
Tom Robinson<br />
Sophia Oldenkamp<br />
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June 28 - 30 Mumtaz Ali (Sri M)<br />
The Ascent of Consciousness:<br />
Exploring Greater Dimensions<br />
As the mind ascends from gross <strong>to</strong><br />
subtle levels of consciousness, it opens<br />
<strong>to</strong> higher dimensions and a universal<br />
perspective. This occurs only by awakening<br />
and activating latent, higher centers of<br />
perception.<br />
“M” will explore Yoga’s role in that<br />
awakening, as well as theoretical and<br />
practical aspects of various attitudes, lifestyle changes, and<br />
practical techniques required for the ascent of consciousness,<br />
including the awakening of the Kundalini.<br />
Mumtaz Ali, also called “M”, was born a Muslim and was<br />
attracted <strong>to</strong> Vedantic philosophy at a young age. He is a student,<br />
master and teacher of all spiritual traditions. He does not choose one<br />
religion over another, preferring <strong>to</strong> live and teach the essence of all<br />
religions. He initiates seekers in<strong>to</strong> Kriya Yoga and other practices.<br />
M’s guru was a direct disciple of the great Himalayan Avatar,<br />
Babaji. The Kriya he teaches is of that lineage.<br />
‘M’ recently authored Apprenticed <strong>to</strong> a Himalayan Master<br />
– A Yogi’s Au<strong>to</strong>biography. (Available at www.magentapress.in or<br />
Google search Sri ‘M’.)<br />
REG & INFO: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.332 BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST:<br />
$140 plus dana plus lodging. DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Jun 30 - Jul 3 Meaghan Gannett<br />
Love, Light and Yoga: Move, Sing, Sit, Write<br />
This potent workshop is a unique joining<br />
of Vinyasa yoga, chanting, meditation,<br />
philosophy and free writing. Integrating<br />
these valuable practices and teachings we<br />
will gain insight on how <strong>to</strong> navigate our<br />
often hectic and overwhelming lives. We will<br />
lift our hearts and hands up in gratitude and<br />
experience our brilliance through mindful<br />
yoga asana for all levels. Using journaling <strong>to</strong><br />
unravel old preconceptions we will create refreshing ways <strong>to</strong> go<br />
through our daily life with more awareness.<br />
In longer periods of meditation and chanting we will dwell<br />
in the magical essence of Being. This is the perfect time and<br />
place <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p struggling, get out of our own way and allow our<br />
“little light” <strong>to</strong> shine! If not NOW.... then when?<br />
Meaghan Gannett teaches from her heart as she infuses her<br />
classes with music, chanting, philosophy and humor. Her teachers<br />
and influences include David Life, Sharon Gannon, Chase Bassart<br />
and Adyashanti. In 2001 she received her teacher training from<br />
Sarah Powers. Meaghan teaches Vinyasa yoga at the Yoga Shala and<br />
the Shakti House.<br />
REG & INFO: Meaghan 503.853.5207 or www.meaghangannett.com<br />
BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Wed lunch COST: $220 ($200 if registered by 6/10)<br />
plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
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Jun 30 - Jul 5 Stewart Cubley<br />
Awakening the Creative:<br />
The Painting Experience<br />
The power inherent in painting is that it<br />
can awaken a wild vein of passion that will<br />
not go back <strong>to</strong> sleep. Using only the simple<br />
<strong>to</strong>ols of brush, paper and paint, Awakening<br />
the Creative invites you on a highly personal<br />
journey of daring and discovery, made<br />
possible through a safe environment and the<br />
support of Stewart and his experienced staff.<br />
You are welcome even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush.<br />
The goal is free expression, with the emphasis on the creative process<br />
rather than on technique or expertise. Awakening the Creative is<br />
an opportunity <strong>to</strong> embark on the greatest of all human adventures<br />
- embracing your own path and confidently following it. All materials<br />
are supplied. CEU credits available for MFTs, LCSWs and RNs.<br />
Stewart Cubley is the co-author of Life, Paint & Passion:<br />
Reclaiming the Magic of Spontaneous Expression. Stewart<br />
has led seminars throughout the world for over three decades.<br />
This workshop may be of interest <strong>to</strong> people from a wide variety of<br />
disciplines, including art, education, counseling, social change and<br />
meditation.<br />
REG & INFO: The Painting Experience 888.639.8569 or www.processarts.<br />
com or info@processarts.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Fri lunch COST: $560<br />
($495 if registered by 6/1) plus lodging. DEPOSIT: $350<br />
Jul 5 - 7 Sarahjoy Marsh & Jay Gregory<br />
Yoga and Love: Living Luminously Not Restlessly<br />
Through the practices of yoga, we<br />
experience love, grace, openness,<br />
contentment and joy. Yet, we don’t<br />
sustain this luminous understanding.<br />
What gets in the way? This weekend<br />
explores the fundamental obstacles <strong>to</strong> living as love: human<br />
restlessness, out of balance living, mental habits, and conditioning<br />
that keeps us tied <strong>to</strong> our more primitive thinking.<br />
Through psycho-educational discussions, Sarahjoy and Jay<br />
address key elements of our human restlessness (<strong>to</strong> read more,<br />
www.dayafoundation.org/retreats/YogaandLove). Yoga practices,<br />
breathing techniques, and meditation support us in addressing<br />
anxiety, self-critical thinking, and self-care ambivalence. The<br />
practices also guide us <strong>to</strong> the love that is our basic nature; and<br />
give us a reper<strong>to</strong>ire of skills <strong>to</strong> use in the daily life that forgets<br />
this love.<br />
Sarahjoy Marsh, MA, RYT has been teaching yoga since 1994<br />
and practicing mind-body counseling since 2001. She is the Founder<br />
of the DAYA Foundation.<br />
Jay Gregory, PhD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in<br />
couple’s therapy and anxiety. He uses insight-oriented psychodynamic<br />
approaches <strong>to</strong> help clients transform through re-interpreting of<br />
emotional and interpersonal processes.<br />
REG & INFO: 503.552.9642 or support@yogajoy.net or<br />
www.dayafoundation.org BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $210<br />
plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging
Jul 12 - 15<br />
Pacific Northwest Massage Therapists’ Retreat<br />
Join us for our 24 th magical year at <strong>Breitenbush</strong> <strong>Hot</strong><br />
<strong>Springs</strong>. <strong>Breitenbush</strong> is stunningly beautiful in July; the days are<br />
long and warm, and the water is running high. You can hike,<br />
soak, steam, plunge, take classes, relax, network, or exchange<br />
massages, as you wish. Your family and friends are welcome <strong>to</strong><br />
attend this retreat as well.<br />
If you are a massage therapist, we will be offering several<br />
4-hour NCBTMB-approved massage CE classes, and you may<br />
attend any or all of them. The classes will include Neurofascial<br />
Release with Steve Evanko; 21 st Century Medicine and<br />
Bodywork with Fernando Vega, MD; Anterior Neck Work with<br />
Brian Utting; Visceral Work with Marty Ryan; and Professional<br />
Ethics.<br />
We will also be offering several events that are open <strong>to</strong><br />
everyone, including Thai massage classes, breathwork, sweat<br />
lodges, Watsu, yoga, Edgu classes, a Saturday night party, and a<br />
Sunday bonfire. Contact www.pnwschool.com for details, and <strong>to</strong><br />
register for the retreat and for any classes you wish <strong>to</strong> attend. A<br />
two-night minimum stay is required.<br />
REG & INFO: www.pnwschool.com BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Mon lunch COST<br />
& DEPOSIT: contact www.pnwschool.com<br />
July 15-19 Jenny Pell & Keala Young w/ special guests<br />
Four Seasons Ecovillage and Permaculture<br />
Design Course: Module 1<br />
Module I - Introduction <strong>to</strong><br />
Permaculture: Core Concepts,<br />
Design Methods, Patterns, Mapping<br />
& more!<br />
Complete your Permaculture<br />
Design Certification over four<br />
short-term residencies at <strong>Breitenbush</strong>! This year-long training<br />
will have an in-depth focus on Ecovillage design, with men<strong>to</strong>red<br />
research, independent design work, and collaboration with<br />
other students between inspiring and empowering retreats.<br />
Permaculture is a design methodology that guides us in the<br />
creation of thriving, resilient communities. Gain the skills <strong>to</strong> build<br />
a new world. Join us for the whole program or choose individual<br />
modules. Visit www.gaiacraft.com/<strong>Breitenbush</strong>-EPDC for full details.<br />
(Modules 2-4, Oct 6-10, 2013; Jan 20-24 & Apr 13-17, 2014)<br />
Jenny Pell is a permaculture designer, consultant, and teacher<br />
based in Seattle, WA, specializing in edible landscapes, urban<br />
permaculture, and creating “living genetic banks” of useful and<br />
valuable plant materials on projects large and small.<br />
Keala Young is a whole systems designer with a foundation in<br />
yoga and healing arts. His rich study of permaculture and ecovillage<br />
design includes certificate programs from Findhorn Foundation and<br />
Esalen Institute as well as full-time engagement co-founding Atlan:<br />
A Living & Learning Center.<br />
REG & INFO: keala@atlancenter.org or 970.765.8371 or www.gaiacraft.<br />
com/<strong>Breitenbush</strong>-EPDC BEGINS: Mon dinner ENDS: Fri lunch COST: $275 each<br />
or $900 for all four modules, plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Jul 19 - 21 Steve & Lokita Carter<br />
Timeless Loving:<br />
An Introduction <strong>to</strong> SkyDancing Tantra ®<br />
Turn your experience of sexual loving<br />
in<strong>to</strong> a whole-body spiritual practice!<br />
This popular seminar is a sacred<br />
and fun way <strong>to</strong> become a better lover,<br />
deepen intimacy and experience Tantra.<br />
In a respectful and safe environment,<br />
we delve in<strong>to</strong> ancient tantric techniques<br />
adapted <strong>to</strong> our present-day needs. We discover how <strong>to</strong> integrate<br />
ecstatic spirituality in<strong>to</strong> our lovemaking and everyday activities<br />
<strong>to</strong> improve intimate communication skills and connect deeply<br />
with ourselves and with others. Often described as life changing,<br />
these practices can be used again and again <strong>to</strong> love and live<br />
more ecstatically.<br />
Whether you are a couple wanting <strong>to</strong> deepen your intimacy,<br />
or a single person wishing <strong>to</strong> broaden your love skills, this<br />
weekend promises <strong>to</strong> be pleasurable, fun and life enhancing. For<br />
couples and singles. No explicit sexual content.<br />
Steve and Lokita Carter are appreciated as powerful and fun<br />
Tantra teachers who walk their talk and share their teachings in<br />
a safe, original, effective and heartful way. Since 1999, they have<br />
presented over 400 workshops and created several best-selling DVDs.<br />
They have been presenting at <strong>Breitenbush</strong> for 12 years.<br />
REG & INFO: Ecstatic Living Institute 877.982.6872 or 707.987.3456 or info@<br />
ecstaticliving.com or www.ecstaticliving.com BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS:<br />
Sun lunch COST: $275 per person ($255 if paid in full by 5/19) plus lodging<br />
DEPOSIT: $200 per person<br />
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Jul 19 - 21 Susan Anderson<br />
Abandonment <strong>to</strong> Healing:<br />
Overcome Your Patterns of Self-Sabotage<br />
Abandonment is a primal human fear<br />
and the underlying cause of emotional<br />
distress and dysfunction. Susan Anderson,<br />
psychotherapist and author of Taming Your<br />
Outer Child and Journey From Abandonment<br />
<strong>to</strong> Healing will share powerful <strong>to</strong>ols of<br />
emotional and spiritual healing <strong>to</strong> help<br />
you reverse abandonment’s universal wound. You will learn<br />
exercises for each of the 5 stages of abandonment (shattering,<br />
withdrawal, internalizing, rage and lifting); how <strong>to</strong> conquer<br />
“abandoholism” and other Outer Child behaviors; how <strong>to</strong><br />
make new connections and find lasting love. Whether you’re<br />
experiencing a recent breakup, a lingering wound from the past,<br />
or struggling <strong>to</strong> overcome self-defeating patterns, the <strong>to</strong>ols will<br />
propel your growth, help res<strong>to</strong>re your sense of self, and increase<br />
your capacity for love.<br />
Susan Anderson, psychotherapist and workshop leader, has<br />
spent 30 years of groundbreaking research, scholarship and clinical<br />
experience working with victims of trauma and loss. Founder of<br />
“Abandonment Recovery”, she is author of Taming Your Outer<br />
Child, Journey from Abandonment <strong>to</strong> Healing, Black Swan and<br />
the Workbook: Journey from Heartbreak <strong>to</strong> Connection<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Susan at abandonment@erols.com or<br />
www.abandonment.net BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $200 ($180<br />
if registered by 6/19) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Jul 21 - 26 Joyce & Barry Vissell, music by Charley Thweatt<br />
Summer Renewal<br />
Would you like <strong>to</strong> experience a living, loving<br />
community, as each one of us, young and<br />
old, remembers who we are and why we’re<br />
here? Receive strength and inspiration<br />
as you sing and celebrate as one united<br />
family? Join us as families unite and children<br />
open <strong>to</strong> their natural selves. Children and<br />
teens undergo their own transformation<br />
in a program that is alive with art and movement, nature<br />
experiences, challenges and fun. Adult program includes yoga,<br />
meditation, guided visualization, group and individual processes.<br />
The adult’s and children’s programs dovetail, enhancing the<br />
experience for all.<br />
Joyce and Barry Vissell, a nurse and psychiatrist by training,<br />
are the authors of the popular books, The Shared Heart, Models<br />
of Love, Risk <strong>to</strong> be Healed, The Heart’s Wisdom, Meant <strong>to</strong> Be,<br />
and A Mother’s Final Gift. Ram Dass describes Joyce and Barry as<br />
a couple who live the yoga of love and devotion. They are two people<br />
deeply in love for 48 years, who have raised three children and “walk<br />
their talk”. They lead workshops internationally on relationships,<br />
parenting and personal growth.<br />
REG & INFO: Mira Vissell 800.766.0629 or www.sharedheart.org BEGINS: Sun<br />
dinner ENDS: Fri lunch COST & DEPOSIT: go <strong>to</strong> sharedheart.org<br />
Jul 26 - 28 Hank Wesselman<br />
Spiritwalker: Accessing the Inner Worlds for<br />
Power, Knowledge and Spiritual Healing<br />
As we approach the end of our current<br />
cycle of ages, increasing numbers of Western<br />
spiritual seekers are learning <strong>to</strong> access the<br />
inner worlds for power and protection,<br />
support and healing, utilizing an ancient<br />
method of meditation called shamanic<br />
journeywork. This weekend workshop<br />
will provide participants with a powerful<br />
introduction <strong>to</strong> the shaman’s path, leading<br />
them in<strong>to</strong> connection with their helping spirits and spirit<br />
teachers, exploring the issue of personal empowerment. The<br />
weekend will close with a healing ritual. Bring a hand drum or<br />
rattle, a notebook, an eye shade and a light blanket.<br />
Hank Wesselman, anthropologist, has spent much of his life<br />
with traditional people in Africa. He is the author of eight books on<br />
shamanism. His most recent are The Bowl of Light: Ancestral<br />
Wisdom from a Hawaiian Shaman and the award-winning<br />
Awakening <strong>to</strong> the Spirit World (with Sandra Ingerman).<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: hank@sharedwisdom.com or www.<br />
sharedwisdom.com BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $180 plus<br />
lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Jul 26 - 28<br />
Ninth Annual Natural Parenting Retreat<br />
Come celebrate the importance<br />
of family in a beautiful natural<br />
setting. Participate in parenting<br />
workshops while your children<br />
enjoy crafts, movement and<br />
outdoor play with trained<br />
educa<strong>to</strong>rs from Humming Hive<br />
Forest Preschool. Spend family time soaking in the pools and<br />
exploring the nearby forests and rivers. Enjoy this opportunity<br />
<strong>to</strong> gather new skills and build a community <strong>to</strong> support you on<br />
your parenting journey. We will include the children in family<br />
activities by making a special body care product <strong>to</strong> take home<br />
and by joining <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> sing, dance and move each day.<br />
Dr. Erika Siegel, Naturopathic Doc<strong>to</strong>r, Licensed<br />
Acupuncturist, is health educa<strong>to</strong>r and founder of Nourish Me,<br />
dedicated <strong>to</strong> the health of the next generation. For more about<br />
Erika visit www.nourishme.com and www.naturecuresclinic.com.<br />
Jody Berry, owner of Wild Carrot Herbals making a full line<br />
of natural handcrafted skin care for adults and children. For<br />
more about Jody visit www.wildcarrotherbals.com.<br />
Christy Dixon, owner and lead teacher of Humming Hive<br />
Forest Preschool, a Waldorf inspired outdoor school. For more<br />
about Christy visit www.humminghive.org.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: for more presenter and workshop<br />
details www.naturalparentingresource.org, for questions Amanda@<br />
naturalparentingresource.org BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $140<br />
per adult ($45 per child) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
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Jul 28 - Aug 2 Hank Wesselman<br />
Visionseeker Level 2: Spirit Medicine<br />
Healthcare professionals and laypersons<br />
alike are rediscovering the healing<br />
modalities pioneered by indigenous<br />
shamans. These time-tested techniques<br />
are being reworked, providing non-tribal<br />
Westerners with effective methods for<br />
healing and problem solving. We will<br />
expand our connections <strong>to</strong> our helping<br />
spirits, teachers and healing masters, as<br />
well as the elementals. We will experience a classic level of<br />
shamanic initiation, work with shamanic extraction methods<br />
and learn a unique approach <strong>to</strong> soul retrieval. Bring a rattle,<br />
hand drum, notebook, a bandana or eyeshade and a light<br />
blanket. Recommended reading: Wesselman and Kuykendall,<br />
Spirit Medicine; Ingerman and Wesselman, Awakening <strong>to</strong> the Spirit<br />
World.<br />
Visionseeker Level 3 will be offered at <strong>Breitenbush</strong> Oct<br />
6 - 11. See bio previous page.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: hank@sharedwisdom.com or www.<br />
sharedwisdom.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Fri lunch COST: $450 plus<br />
lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Jul 28 - Aug 2 Melina Meza and Chiara Guerrieri<br />
Advanced Yoga Training Retreat Part II<br />
8 Limbs Yoga Centers, a 500-<br />
hour RYT certified school, invites<br />
yoga teachers and dedicated<br />
practitioners <strong>to</strong> join our Advanced<br />
Yoga Training Retreat II. As<br />
students, we are always learning,<br />
filling our wells and receiving deeper insights through continued<br />
practice and study. As teachers, continued study allows us<br />
<strong>to</strong> expand our reper<strong>to</strong>ire and more fully develop our voices<br />
and yogic lifestyles. As practitioners, we seek a sangha, or<br />
community, with whom we can share our journey. Our goal is<br />
<strong>to</strong> provide a program and community <strong>to</strong> help you prosper – in<br />
your practice, studies and your career as a yoga teacher. In this<br />
spirit, on retreat, students will be exposed <strong>to</strong> a variety of texts,<br />
teachers and approaches including classes in therapeutic and<br />
advanced asana, art of teaching and sequencing, physical and<br />
energetic ana<strong>to</strong>my, philosophy and yogic lifestyle, Ayurveda and<br />
more.<br />
Senior 8 Limbs Yoga Center instruc<strong>to</strong>rs Melina Meza and<br />
Chiara Guerrieri (each with at least 10 years of teaching experience)<br />
will help you integrate your studies “off the mat” in<strong>to</strong> daily life.<br />
REG & INFO: 206.325.8221 or info@8limbsyoga.com or www.8limbsyoga.<br />
com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Fri lunch (5 nights) COST: Cabin without<br />
bath: $1185 ($1015 if registered by 5/30), Cabin with sink and <strong>to</strong>ilet:<br />
$1275 ($1125 if registered by 5/30), platform tent $920, personal tent $850<br />
includes lodging DEPOSIT: $300<br />
Jul 28 - Aug 2 Jeffrey Williams<br />
EDGU Teacher Training<br />
EDGU (edge-you) is Evolutionary<br />
Spinal Maintenance. Grounded in an<br />
open, stable stance that specifically<br />
enables complete mobility of the spine,<br />
the upper body is gracefully gyrated<br />
through a fluid sequence of pivotal<br />
movements. This art of rhythmic spinal<br />
tuning systematically exercises all of the intervertebral disks <strong>to</strong><br />
avoid disk degeneration by maintaining their inherent strength,<br />
pliability and absorbency. EDGU balances the left and right<br />
hemispheres of the body/brain, releases mal-aligned vertebrae,<br />
and liberates compensation patterns held in the body. EDGU<br />
creates a “wholly” experience, blending body movement with<br />
spiritual invocation.<br />
The EDGU Share-Reacher Training program is a five-day<br />
event for learning and imparting the 14 step EDGU sequence.<br />
Daily schedule includes EDGU classes, step-by-step instruction,<br />
practice sessions, insights about nervous system maintenance. It<br />
also includes complimentary transformative morning practice,<br />
Alphabiotic Alignments, plenty of soaking time and laughter.<br />
So whether EDGU is cultivated as a personal practice, shared<br />
one-on-one as EDGU therapy or taught in group classes, you<br />
will activate your ‘Edge you’ experience. Alumni are highly<br />
encouraged. Join Jeffrey Williams for a nurturing and fulfilling week!<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: soundinginlove@yahoo.com or www.<br />
edgu.org or lifestylesoflight.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Fri lunch COST:<br />
$350 ($250 for alumni) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Aug 2 - 4 Frank Coppieters<br />
Oregon School of Massage:<br />
First Degree Reiki Class<br />
Reiki is a form of natural healing that<br />
takes place through gentle, sacred <strong>to</strong>uch.<br />
It res<strong>to</strong>res health and harmony <strong>to</strong> the<br />
physical body, releases emotional blockages<br />
and activates a closer connection <strong>to</strong> spirit.<br />
Reiki works with the vibration of love<br />
and compassion and is an easy form of<br />
self-healing. Its recent origins have been<br />
traced back <strong>to</strong> Japan in the late 1800’s and the inspired work<br />
of Dr. Mikao Usui. The opening <strong>to</strong> this simple and mysterious<br />
universal life energy happens through a series of initiations and<br />
the practice of the form through various hand positions. Frank<br />
honors the oral tradition and Phyllis Furumo<strong>to</strong> as the Lineage<br />
Bearer. This is a First Degree Reiki class.<br />
Frank Coppieters, PhD, Reiki Master, LMT #2385, taught<br />
at the graduate level for 13 years at the University of Antwerp in<br />
Belgium before he became a spiritual teacher, counselor and Reiki<br />
Master. He has a full-time private practice in Portland where he does<br />
Reiki, massage, shamanistic work and counseling.<br />
REG & INFO: Oregon School of Massage 1.800.844.3420 BEGINS: Fri dinner<br />
ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $495 includes lodging and meals DEPOSIT: full<br />
amount by 7/27<br />
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Aug 4 - 7 Sarahjoy Marsh<br />
Awakening in<strong>to</strong> the Sacred:<br />
Yoga and Meditation Retreat<br />
On the sacred land of <strong>Breitenbush</strong>, we<br />
immerse ourselves in the timelessness of<br />
nature’s wisdom. Yoga reveals this wisdom<br />
as our very nature. As we awaken our<br />
hearts and minds, renew our vitality and<br />
radiance and rest deeply in<strong>to</strong> the innate<br />
sacredness of life, we are returned <strong>to</strong> the<br />
vast intelligence and compassion that has held us all along. Join<br />
us in deep physical asana, profoundly restful meditations, and<br />
compelling conversation for living your yoga on and off the mat.<br />
This retreat is for intermediate and advanced students<br />
enthusiastic about the beauty, intricacy, and power of asana as a<br />
gateway <strong>to</strong> stillness, expansiveness and love.<br />
Sarahjoy Marsh, MA, Founder and Direc<strong>to</strong>r of the DAYA<br />
Foundation and amrita: a sanctuary for yoga, in Portland, OR, is a<br />
certified yoga instruc<strong>to</strong>r and teacher trainer since 1994.<br />
REG & INFO: 503.552.9642 or office@yogajoy.net or www.yogajoy.net<br />
BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Wed lunch COST: $280 ($250 if registered by 7/14)<br />
plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Aug 7 - 9 Northwest Reiki Gathering: Master Time<br />
Aug 9 - 11 Northwest Reiki Gathering: Weekend<br />
29 th Annual Northwest Reiki Gathering:<br />
Woven <strong>to</strong>gether…in the Oneness of Reiki<br />
Since the first Northwest Reiki Gathering<br />
in 1985, Reiki students and Masters have<br />
gathered at <strong>Breitenbush</strong> every August <strong>to</strong><br />
renew, explore, and celebrate their common<br />
connection through Reiki. Each year is<br />
both unique and yet familiar as we weave<br />
ourselves around and through the essential<br />
elements of the Gathering: shared Reiki<br />
treatments, s<strong>to</strong>rytelling, singing, and celebration.<br />
This year, we invite you <strong>to</strong> come explore the concept of<br />
“mystic order” in Reiki. How does the experience of oneness<br />
or universality show up in our Reiki practices? How can this<br />
experience inform our daily lives? How do we allow Reiki <strong>to</strong><br />
guide us <strong>to</strong> a place of deeper communion?<br />
Ellen Montague brings her abiding love for the land and the<br />
Gathering <strong>to</strong> the role of facilita<strong>to</strong>r for both Master Time and the<br />
Weekend. Initiated by Barbara West, the Gathering’s founder, Ellen<br />
has served as board member, music muse, small group leader, and<br />
a host of other roles over the years. This year, she will facilitate a<br />
program emphasizing shared treatments and a deeper dialogue about<br />
how we are all woven <strong>to</strong>gether through Reiki. Come experience the<br />
magic of weaving your own Reiki experience in<strong>to</strong> this year’s offering!<br />
REG & INFO for Aug 7 - 9 Northwest Reiki Gathering: Master Time:<br />
Arlene Angell, PO Box 1078, Ravensdale, WA 98051 or 206.949.2575 or<br />
angellarlene13@gmail.com or www.nwreikigathering.com or registrar@<br />
nwreikigathering.com BEGINS: Wed Aug 7 dinner ENDS: Fri Aug 9 lunch<br />
COST: $319 includes lodging/meals DEPOSIT: contact registrar.<br />
REG & INFO for Aug 9 - 11 Northwest Reiki Gathering: Weekend:<br />
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Arlene Angell, PO Box 1078, Ravensdale, WA 98051 or 206.949.2575.or<br />
angellarlene13@gmail.com or website nwreikigathering.com or registrar@<br />
nwreikigathering.com BEGINS: Fri Aug 9 dinner ENDS: Sun Aug 11 lunch<br />
COST: $409 ($363 if registered by 4/7) includes lodging/meals DEPOSIT:<br />
contact registrar<br />
Aug 11 - 13 Constance Hammond<br />
Healing Touch: Level One<br />
Healing Touch is an energy-based program<br />
where hands are used on or off the body<br />
in a heart-centered and intentional way <strong>to</strong><br />
support and facilitate physical, emotional,<br />
mental and spiritual health. In this Level<br />
One Class, participants will learn about the<br />
energy field and centers, clearing, balancing<br />
and energizing the human energy system, utilizing over a dozen<br />
techniques that can be used on one’s self or others. Begun by<br />
nurses and internationally certified, this class offers 16 CEU’s.<br />
Constance Hammond is a certified Healing Touch Instruc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
and Practitioner. A native Oregonian, on the first Earth and Spirit<br />
Council, an educa<strong>to</strong>r, hospital and immigrant chaplain, she is<br />
presently a Spiritual Direc<strong>to</strong>r at the Urban Spirituality and Shalom<br />
Prayer Centers. Living in Europe, on the East Coast, and spending<br />
time in Central America and parts of the Middle East has given<br />
Constance a respect for peoples of all cultures and creatures of all<br />
kinds. She is the author of T.C., and Shalom/Salaam/Peace, a<br />
Liberation Theology of Hope.<br />
REG & INFO: 503.230.2331 or revcah@comcast.net BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS:<br />
Tue lunch COST: $250 ($225 if registered by 7/11) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost<br />
of lodging<br />
Aug 11 - 14 Hillary Atiyeh<br />
Nature Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy: The Beginnings<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy offers us endless creative<br />
possibilities but only if we know how <strong>to</strong><br />
use the set of <strong>to</strong>ols that are in our hands.<br />
Whether you have recently acquired your<br />
first camera or have owned one for a few<br />
years, this workshop will assist you in<br />
understanding the features of your camera so you are better<br />
able <strong>to</strong> express your intuitive self and take your pho<strong>to</strong>graphy<br />
<strong>to</strong> a deeper level in the landscape of the ancient forest.<br />
Patiently guided, you will understand the variables of aperture,<br />
shutter speed, and various settings. We will explore concepts<br />
of composition, form and content and develop a greater<br />
appreciation for the quality of light in order <strong>to</strong> create more<br />
interesting and powerful images.<br />
Hillary Atiyeh holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy.<br />
She has over fifteen years experience as a nature, landscape, aerial<br />
and underwater pho<strong>to</strong>grapher. A recipient of several awards, her<br />
work is represented in galleries and currently published in books,<br />
magazines and online venues.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503 854 3320 INFO: Hillary 503.949.8803 or www.<br />
HillaryAtiyeh.com or hillary@hughes.net BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Wed<br />
lunch Cost: $270 plus lodging DEPOSIT: Cost of lodging
August 18 - 20 Tasha Danner & Jeannie Songer<br />
Beginning Yoga:<br />
An Entry Level Dive In<strong>to</strong> the Joy of Yoga<br />
Join two of The<br />
Bhaktishop Yoga Center’s<br />
most celebrated teachers<br />
in exploring the joys of<br />
yoga, at the beginner<br />
level. If you’ve ever<br />
wanted <strong>to</strong> try a yoga retreat, worried that it wouldn’t be levelappropriate,<br />
or didn’t feel comfortable enough <strong>to</strong> consider it,<br />
this is for you! We’ll build a strong foundation, focusing on<br />
alignment and skill-building in the physical practice. There will<br />
be breathing techniques, basics of mantra and meditation, and<br />
good company. Possible therapeutics and res<strong>to</strong>ratives as well!<br />
Plus time <strong>to</strong> relax, hike, nap, and soak in the healing waters.<br />
Join us <strong>to</strong> explore the foundations of a yoga practice, in the<br />
great company of others.<br />
Tasha Danner and Jeannie Songer are skilled teachers with<br />
a passion for making new students feel welcome and supported.<br />
Sharing practices both experiential and res<strong>to</strong>rative, their passion<br />
and humor are infectious. With varied backgrounds in psychology,<br />
physical therapy and therapeutics, as well as many years of<br />
experience teaching, they embody grace, warmth, and authenticity in<br />
the most accessible way. They are both teachers at The Bhaktishop<br />
Yoga Center in Portland.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503 854 3320 INFO: Jeannie 503.244.0108 or biglove@<br />
thebhaktishop.com or www.thebhaktishop.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS:<br />
Tue lunch COST: $148 plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Aug 18 - 22 Raphael Cushnir<br />
Total Immersion for Total Transformation<br />
This workshop is right for you if you’re<br />
willing <strong>to</strong>: 1) Determine the aspects of<br />
your life most calling for healing and<br />
change 2) Begin that transformation on<br />
the first day of the workshop 3) Commit<br />
<strong>to</strong> a plan for its completion 4) Take a<br />
giant leap in consciousness 5) Support a<br />
community committed <strong>to</strong> the same leap. Get ready for five<br />
days of ecstatic rebirth. Raphael will create a safe and gentle<br />
environment <strong>to</strong> call forth your very best. The <strong>to</strong>ols will include<br />
emotional release, movement, chant, subtle energy practices<br />
and mind-heart attunements. You’ll leave the workshop with a<br />
roadmap for real-life integration. You’ll experience the benefits<br />
immediately, and for the rest of your life.<br />
Raphael Cushnir is an award-winning author and contribu<strong>to</strong>r<br />
<strong>to</strong> O, the Oprah magazine. He presents workshops worldwide.<br />
His newest books are The One Thing Holding You Back and<br />
Surfing Your Inner Sea. He came <strong>to</strong> his current path after years as<br />
a schoolteacher, activist and Hollywood filmmaker. His heart was<br />
opened through an experience of profound grief.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: www.cushnir.com, and for scholarship<br />
and all other inquiries rc@cushnir.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Thu lunch<br />
COST: $280 ($250 if registered by 7/7) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Aug 22 - 25<br />
Women Only Time<br />
Soak and relax with other women in the splendor of the<br />
Cascades. There will be limited room this year at the time of<br />
the Women in the Woods gathering (see below) for women who<br />
wish <strong>to</strong> come for a personal retreat and not participate in the<br />
gathering. (Male staff will be present in work areas.)<br />
REG & INFO: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 BEGINS: Thu dinner ENDS: Sun lunch<br />
COST: Either the cost of lodging or cost of lodging plus cost of the<br />
workshop if you choose <strong>to</strong> take it<br />
Aug 22 - 25<br />
Women in the Woods<br />
Join lesbians and gay-positive women for four magical days<br />
with therapeutic hot springs and steam sauna, forest hiking<br />
trails, participant-planned workshops and an evening talent/notalent<br />
show. This is an earth-centered, nurturing and healing<br />
event with support for creativity, leadership and freedom.<br />
Limited space, so please register early. (Men will be present in<br />
work areas.)<br />
REG & INFO: Pam Monette 503.284.0722 or www.womeninthewoods.com<br />
or swat@womeninthewoods.com BEGINS: Thu dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST:<br />
sliding scale $335-$435 for 3 nights and $265 -$365 for 2 nights. Children<br />
$35 a night (scholarships available) DEPOSIT: half at registration, balance<br />
by 8/1<br />
August 25 - 27 Darren Littlejohn & Tysa Fennern<br />
The 12 Step Buddhist Meditation Dialogs<br />
This interactive retreat is<br />
open <strong>to</strong> all and recovery<br />
oriented. Couples,<br />
treatment providers,<br />
friends welcome. This is<br />
not a silent meditation<br />
experience. Some writing/<br />
reflection assignments. Guests are asked <strong>to</strong> be at all sessions.<br />
This cutting-edge recovery work is unique and powerful.<br />
Activities: guided and silent meditations (Guest Zen Teacher),<br />
chanting, Aspects of Self dialogs, yoga, games, art projects,<br />
and plenty of hot tubbing! A specific sobriety is not required,<br />
but individuals should not be de<strong>to</strong>xing. Some retreat materials<br />
become new books. Come be part of this ground breaking work!<br />
Bring a book <strong>to</strong> share and an item for the altar. All items will be<br />
returned.<br />
Darren Littlejohn, (<strong>to</strong>p) is the bestselling author of The 12-Step<br />
Buddhist, The Power of Vow. Darren has long term sobriety, and<br />
has been Buddhist since the 80s. With a BA and two years graduate<br />
training in Psychology he conducts workshops nationally. Darren is<br />
also a Certified Yoga Teacher and Reiki healer.<br />
Tysa Fennern (left) has long term sobriety, is a Buddhist and a<br />
Shaman with focus on women’s spirituality.<br />
REG & INFO: Darren 503.754.7731 or darren@the12stepbuddhist.com<br />
or www.the12stepbuddhist.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Tues lunch<br />
COST: $159 ($110 if registered by 8/1) plus lodging DEPOSIT: full amount,<br />
$110/$159 workshop cost non-refundable<br />
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August 25 - 27 Sujita Sklenar<br />
In Touch Wellness and Tri Yoga: The Art of Being<br />
Tri Flow is guided by the direct intuitive<br />
arising from the innermost Being.<br />
Spontaneous yet well-balanced logical<br />
patterns open the body and mind gradually.<br />
Focusing on the breath while moving<br />
from one position <strong>to</strong> the next directs energy<br />
in the body, increasing internal heat. This<br />
in turn stimulates the flow of Prana.<br />
Our intent <strong>to</strong> nourish the body and quiet the mind can be<br />
our communal willingness <strong>to</strong> slow down and retreat. Let the<br />
fire of the natural transformation burn steadily in us all. Let the<br />
immensity of our innate authentic power come forth and make<br />
itself known. This may be considered a more vigorous yoga style<br />
for some.<br />
Sujita Sklenar is certified by several schools of yoga, psychology,<br />
yoga therapy, Breema bodywork and hypnotherapy. Her lifetime<br />
passion is inviting others <strong>to</strong> discover their own innate authentic<br />
power. Facilitating yoga and workshops for over 25 years, Sujita has<br />
been teaching Yoga and Meditation at Oregon State University in the<br />
College of Health and Human Sciences while maintaining her private<br />
business, In Touch Wellness and Tri Yoga.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Sujita 541.453.4566 or yogawellness@<br />
peak.org BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Tue lunch COST: $140 ($130 if registered<br />
by 7/25) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Aug 28 - 30 Stephanie Adams and Friends<br />
Lila: The Yoga of Parenting<br />
This joyful retreat is an opportunity for<br />
parents <strong>to</strong> feel supported in a healthy,<br />
playful way. There will be time for families<br />
<strong>to</strong> relax and play <strong>to</strong>gether, time for parents<br />
<strong>to</strong> have rejuvenating, meditative alone time,<br />
and time for families <strong>to</strong> eat and enjoy the<br />
outdoors <strong>to</strong>gether. We will have parentsonly<br />
yoga classes, multi-age kids’ yoga and music classes, and<br />
integrated playful yoga and music time. We will group families<br />
in<strong>to</strong> “tribes” <strong>to</strong> support each other in having some free time<br />
<strong>to</strong> meditate, hike and enjoy the springs or a massage. The<br />
retreat is organized in a cooperative structure that involves all<br />
participants but allows unique opportunities for solitude as well.<br />
Partners/spouses are welcome <strong>to</strong> attend as full participants, OR<br />
<strong>to</strong> enjoy free time soaking in the sacred natural beauty during<br />
workshop times. Lila Retreat was created by 5 mothers with<br />
expertise in Yoga and cooperative play for children and moms<br />
(Steph), developmental music for children (Molly), family<br />
nutrition/meal planning (Tish), and mindful parenting/play/<br />
emotional intelligence (Karen).<br />
REG & INFO: Flow Yoga 541.FUN.YOGA (541.386.9642) or flowyoga@<br />
gorge.net or www.flowhoodriver.com or www.lila-aretreatformommyme.<br />
blogspot.com/ BEGINS: Wed dinner ENDS: Fri lunch COST: $195 per Mom<br />
($175 if registered by 7/28) plus lodging, and $85 per child attending with<br />
mom plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Aug 30 - Sep 2 Northwest Breema Instruc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
BREEMA ® : The Art of Being Present<br />
The purpose of practicing Breema is <strong>to</strong><br />
bring you <strong>to</strong> the present and support<br />
you <strong>to</strong> remain present. Breema’s Nine<br />
Principles of Harmony are the key <strong>to</strong> the<br />
system’s many benefits. The principles can<br />
be used in any situation in life <strong>to</strong> deepen<br />
self-understanding: Body Comfortable,<br />
No Judgment, Single Moment Single<br />
Activity, No Force, Mutual Support, No<br />
Extra, Firmness and Gentleness, No Hurry No Pause, and Full<br />
Participation. In a joyful, nonjudgmental atmosphere we will<br />
explore the Nine Principles of Harmony and practice Breema’s<br />
rhythmic movement sequences. The flowing movements and<br />
postures of Breema bodywork and Self-Breema exercises are<br />
comfortable and natural. They nourish and energize body,<br />
mind, and feelings and lead <strong>to</strong> a new experience of ourselves.<br />
All levels of experience welcome; participants should be<br />
comfortable sitting and working on a padded floor. LMTs and<br />
DCs earn 14 CEUs.<br />
Taught by Northwest Breema Instruc<strong>to</strong>rs, certified by the<br />
Breema Center in Oakland, California. www.breema.com.<br />
REG & INFO: Steve Brodsky 541.914.4162 or breemaworkshops@gmail.com<br />
BEGINS: Fri dinner ENDS: Mon lunch COST: $200 ($175 if registered by 8/1)<br />
plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Aug 30 - Sep 2 Sahasi, Lahar & Friends<br />
Osho Meditation Retreat<br />
Come celebrate the end of summer<br />
with 3 full days of Osho Active<br />
Meditations. These Active Meditations<br />
are specifically designed for busy people<br />
<strong>to</strong> give us glimpses of our inherent<br />
stillness. During this retreat we will<br />
experience the catharsis of Dynamic,<br />
the humming of Nadabrahma, the joy of Laughing meditation,<br />
and the dance of Kundalini. And we’ll watch Osho discourses.<br />
There will be ample time <strong>to</strong> soak, hike and do Yoga with others.<br />
Cost of retreat is only $50 plus the cost of food/lodging at<br />
<strong>Breitenbush</strong>.<br />
Dhyan Sahasi has been an Osho sannyasin for over 30<br />
years and co-established an Osho center in Hous<strong>to</strong>n after<br />
Rashneeshpurum. She participated in the Worker’s Program in Pune<br />
and visits there regularly.<br />
Atmo Lahar has been an Osho sannaysin since 2005. She visits<br />
Pune regularly. Sahasi and Lahar facilitated the 2012 Osho Retreat<br />
at <strong>Breitenbush</strong>.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Lahar 360.643.0967 or pmellish@<br />
u.washing<strong>to</strong>n.edu or Sahasi dhyansahasi@hotmail.com BEGINS: Fri dinner<br />
ENDS: Mon lunch COST: $50 plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
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Sep 2 - 5<br />
Western Worker Cooperative Conference<br />
The Western Worker Cooperative Conference presents a unique<br />
opportunity <strong>to</strong> learn and mingle with people who are living an<br />
alternative economy. This bi-annual conference supports and<br />
promotes the co-op movement and fosters communication<br />
among worker co-ops. Workshop themes range from basic<br />
information about worker owned and controlled businesses and<br />
start-up information, <strong>to</strong> strategies <strong>to</strong> improve communication<br />
and operations of worker cooperatives and skill and knowledge<br />
sharing among members of worker cooperatives. Seminars<br />
exploring the worker cooperative model in the larger social<br />
context are also offered.<br />
REG & INFO: Kim 530.297.1032 or fax 530.297.1033 or info@west.usworker.<br />
coop or http://west.usworker.coop BEGINS: Mon dinner ENDS: Wed or Thu<br />
lunch COST: contact registrar<br />
Sep 5 - 6 Pre-Conference Intensive<br />
Sep 6 - 8 Main Conference<br />
The 27 th <strong>Breitenbush</strong> Herbal Conference<br />
RootWorkers and WildCrafters: Cultivating a Sustainable Future<br />
Herbal traditions across the world have<br />
helped people and their communities<br />
heal, nourish and connect with the<br />
Earth that sustains them. For our 27 th<br />
<strong>Breitenbush</strong> Herbal Conference, we<br />
would like <strong>to</strong> highlight the self-sufficient<br />
traditions of herbalism. We celebrate people taking their<br />
healthcare in<strong>to</strong> their own hands!<br />
We will discuss the uses and nuances of the herbs native<br />
<strong>to</strong> our area - the Pacific Northwest. We will look at ethically<br />
harvesting, cultivating and propagating these native plants and<br />
others <strong>to</strong> ensure they will still be around for future generations.<br />
We will also look at what’s changing in our environment due <strong>to</strong><br />
human impact and over development and how this relates <strong>to</strong><br />
our herbal community. The rise in popularity of herbalism has<br />
brought greater acceptance and more scientific study on many<br />
popular herbs; it has also brought unprecedented demands on<br />
plant and animal populations as well as turned a movement in<strong>to</strong><br />
a multi-million dollar, profit-generating industry. Let us step<br />
back for a moment.<br />
Let us remember where the roots of many herbal traditions<br />
stem from. For few have embraced the idea of self-sufficiency<br />
better than the herbal community. Let us remember our roots<br />
while we look forward <strong>to</strong> the future. Teachers and <strong>to</strong>pics <strong>to</strong><br />
be announced. Space is limited. Thursday night lodging at<br />
<strong>Breitenbush</strong> and class fee required for the pre-conference<br />
intensive.<br />
REG: Tracy registration@breitenbushherbalconference.com INFO: Sue<br />
503.288.3588 or info@breitenbushherbalconference.com or www.<br />
breitenbushherbalconference.com BEGINS: Thu dinner or Fri 4:30pm ENDS:<br />
Sun lunch COST: $275 plus lodging (Call for info about early registration,<br />
scholarships and work exchanges) Pre-conference intensive $100 plus<br />
lodging (Intensive lodging begins Thu evening) Late registration fees after<br />
8/15 DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Sep 8 - 11 Deborah Davis<br />
Women’s Qigong for Health & Longevity<br />
Qigong, an ancient Chinese system of selfhealing,<br />
has been the source for women’s<br />
health and longevity for thousands of<br />
years. These gentle exercises combine<br />
breathing, slow movements, self-massage<br />
and meditation <strong>to</strong> increase vitality, renew<br />
health and reduce stress. With only a 15-<br />
minute daily practice, Qigong will balance<br />
hormones, improve memory, and relieve common menstrual and<br />
menopausal symp<strong>to</strong>ms.<br />
You will learn a qigong form designed for women <strong>to</strong><br />
increase stamina, balance, maintain bone strength, improve<br />
heart function and overall wellbeing. You will also activate the<br />
women’s power center, the Uterine Palace, <strong>to</strong> heal reproductive<br />
problems and increase sexuality. This class is suitable for women<br />
of all ages and fitness levels.<br />
Deborah Davis, L.Ac, is the author of the book, Women’s<br />
Qigong for Health and Longevity: A Practical Guide for Women<br />
Forty and Older and a popular instructional DVD, The Spirit of Qi<br />
Gong. Deborah teaches women’s qigong nationally and has a private<br />
practice in intuitive readings and medical qigong in Ashland, Oregon.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Deborah 541.821.8228 or qi@earthlink.<br />
net or www.womensqigong.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Wed lunch<br />
COST: $250 ($220 if registered by 8/8) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Sep 8 - 12 The <strong>Breitenbush</strong> Community<br />
Fall Service Week<br />
Come explore community and service<br />
with us on this sacred land, in the<br />
beauty and color of the mountains<br />
and forest in Fall. Morning circles<br />
and sharings, heart <strong>to</strong> heart talks with<br />
<strong>Breitenbush</strong> community members and<br />
Daily Well Being programs round out<br />
your experience. The opportunity for 4<br />
hours of service daily leaves ample time for you <strong>to</strong> soak, relax<br />
and enjoy our organically grown vegetarian cuisine. Bring sturdy<br />
shoes, work clothes and rain gear. Most of the daily 4 hours of<br />
service will be physical and outdoors.<br />
REG & INFO: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Thu lunch<br />
COST: $300/cabin with sink and <strong>to</strong>ilet, $256/regular cabin, $196/lodge<br />
room, $188/<strong>Breitenbush</strong> tent/dorm, $152/own tent DEPOSIT: full amount<br />
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Sep 10 - 12 Adrianna Lee-Hill<br />
Introduction <strong>to</strong> Watsu ® <strong>Hot</strong> Tub Style!<br />
Watsu ® is a unique form of bodywork that<br />
is given in 97-degrees, chest-high water. It<br />
is a flowing sequence of stretching, rocking,<br />
massage and stillness. Learn <strong>to</strong> adapt<br />
Watsu ® in<strong>to</strong> a small space such as a hot<br />
tub, in a truly splendid setting! Our outdoor<br />
classroom is a beautiful rock-lined natural<br />
pool.<br />
Both giver and receiver will be encouraged <strong>to</strong> cultivate<br />
a quiet receptivity and open-heartedness. Watsu ® is often<br />
effective in decreasing stress and chronic pain. It also assists<br />
with emotional/spiritual healing, recovery processes and freedom<br />
of movement. This retreat also includes indoor class work. A<br />
mini Watsu ® is offered Tuesday from 3:30-6pm by appointment.<br />
Experience this incredible work as a single, a couple or bring a<br />
dear friend! No experience needed. A swimsuit is required. Up<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12 CEs are available for LMTs.<br />
Adrianna Lee-Hill has been a Licensed Massage Therapist<br />
since 1990, Or. #3205 and a Licensed Watsu ® Practitioner since<br />
2007. Over the past 22 years she has specialized in Deep Tissue,<br />
Pregnancy, Watsu ® , <strong>Hot</strong> S<strong>to</strong>ne, TMJ massage and CranioSacral<br />
work.<br />
REG & INFO: Adrianna Lee-Hill 541.765.4434/541.961.3033 or info@pwbws.<br />
com or www.pwbws.com BEGINS:Tue.dinner ENDS: Thu lunch. COST: $175<br />
($160 if registered by 8/10) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Sep 12 - 15<br />
Women Only Quiet Weekend<br />
Soak, steam, relax, dream and gather with other women in<br />
the splendor of the Autumn Cascades. Come for the workshop<br />
offered or for personal retreat. Silent bathing and meal options<br />
are offered as well as daily programs tailored <strong>to</strong> the season. The<br />
lodge lobby will also be a silent space. Please, no children under<br />
16. (Male staff members may be present in work areas.)<br />
REG & INFO: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 BEGINS: Thu dinner ENDS: Sun lunch<br />
COST: cost of lodging plus workshop cost if you choose <strong>to</strong> take it<br />
Sep 12 - 15 Julie Wester<br />
Resting in the Sacred Feminine:<br />
An Insight Meditation Retreat for Women<br />
In stillness and in movement, in silence<br />
and in speaking, we can relax in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
direct experience of our true nature in any<br />
moment. This three-night weekend retreat<br />
for women will be held primarily in silence,<br />
with both guided and silent meditation,<br />
dharma talks and opportunities for group<br />
sharing. The relaxed meditation schedule will include silent<br />
bathing hours and generous personal time, inviting each woman<br />
<strong>to</strong> recognize and rest in her innate sacredness.<br />
This retreat is offered in the ancient tradition of Dana<br />
(Generosity): the teacher offers the teachings as her practice of<br />
Dana. Participants have an opportunity <strong>to</strong> practice Dana with a<br />
contribution of support for the ongoing work of the teacher.<br />
Julie Wester has led Insight Meditation (Vipassana) retreats<br />
for women at <strong>Breitenbush</strong> annually since 1985. She is a senior<br />
teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. A student of<br />
feminine wisdom traditions, her primary teachers have included Ruth<br />
Denison, Joanna Macy, Lama Tsultrim Allione and the women of<br />
her own family lineage.<br />
REG & INFO: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 BEGINS: Thu dinner ENDS: Sun lunch<br />
COST: $14 registration fee plus Dana plus lodging DEPOSIT: $14 plus lodging<br />
Sep 15 - 18 Claude Stein<br />
The Natural Singer: Finding Your True Voice<br />
Celebrate the magnificent healing power<br />
of your voice. Whether you already sing<br />
or always wished you could, this workshop<br />
will change your life. You’ll break through<br />
limiting physical and psychological issues<br />
and uncover a rich, authentic voice. The<br />
results are stunning, even if you’ve never<br />
been able <strong>to</strong> carry a tune!<br />
There are basic techniques for breathing, <strong>to</strong>ne, range,<br />
accuracy and projection. Then voices ring out, as favorite songs<br />
become transformational wellsprings. Leading voice teachers,<br />
recording artists and psychologists have called the results<br />
“profound” and “as<strong>to</strong>unding”. Whether your goal is <strong>to</strong> take a<br />
public performance <strong>to</strong> next level, or you just want <strong>to</strong> hit the<br />
notes when you sing in the car, you’ll find yourself expressing<br />
the messages in your heart and singing like you’ve always<br />
wanted <strong>to</strong>. Bring instruments, CDs and song books if you like.<br />
Claude Stein is a multi-platinum producer and has coached<br />
artists on M.C.A., Atlantic, Sony, Warner Bros. and R.C.A.<br />
Records. He offers workshops at Omega, Esalen, Kripalu, Julliard<br />
and New York Open Center. Corporate clients include N.A.S.A,<br />
GE, Sprint and JPMorgan.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: Claude 212.460.5878 or claude@<br />
claudestein.com or www.naturalsinger.com BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Wed<br />
lunch COST: $315 ($295 if registered by 8/11) DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
Sep 22 - 27 David Sommerville<br />
Fall Contact Dance Jam<br />
Contact Improvisation utilizes gravity,<br />
momentum and the energy of individual<br />
dancers. An open form, the dance begins<br />
with following a point of contact between<br />
dancers and ranges from subtle <strong>to</strong> highly<br />
physical. Each day includes group warmups<br />
followed by open dancing. This is an<br />
opportunity for the expanding Contact Community <strong>to</strong> dance<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether, gathering for fun and creative connection. Open <strong>to</strong><br />
all levels, no previous experience is necessary. All we know is<br />
dancing.<br />
REG: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> 503.854.3320 INFO: David 541.687.5780 or cimprov@efn.<br />
org BEGINS: Sun dinner ENDS: Fri lunch COST: $80 plus lodging DEPOSIT: full<br />
amount<br />
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Sept 26 - 29 Jeannie Edwards & Kassy Daggett<br />
REFLECTIONS: Choosing What Really Matters!<br />
10-Year Anniversary Celebration!<br />
How do you spend your unique<br />
life energy? Are you choosing<br />
wisely? What are you ready <strong>to</strong><br />
release? What are you ready <strong>to</strong><br />
create? What gets in your way?<br />
What do you want more of?<br />
What do you want less of? Or,<br />
<strong>to</strong> quote Mary Oliver, “Tell me,<br />
what is it you plan <strong>to</strong> do with your one wild and precious life?”<br />
How we live each moment determines how we live our<br />
lives. Imagine joining a transformational women’s circle<br />
committed <strong>to</strong> offering and receiving support. See yourself<br />
renewed and refreshed by recalling what really matters. Quiet<br />
the inner critic, remember who you are, and embrace your true<br />
nature.<br />
Through group activities, dialogue, breathwork, music,<br />
and creative exercises, you’ll explore your next steps <strong>to</strong>ward<br />
choosing freedom, authenticity and satisfaction. We invite you<br />
<strong>to</strong> join us for this special 10-year anniversary event. 18 CEs.<br />
Jeannie and Kassy each have a thriving practice in Eugene.<br />
They’ve been described as “gentle, playful, and flexible;” and their<br />
facilitation style is “nurturing, caring, and supportive.”<br />
More participant comments at http://vrkd.com/workshops/<br />
reflections<br />
REG: & INFO: Jeannie 541.344.4374 or jeannie@efn.org or www.<br />
kassydaggett.com BEGINS: Thu dinner ENDS: Sun lunch COST: $325 ($295 if<br />
registered by 8/30) plus lodging DEPOSIT: cost of lodging<br />
<strong>Breitenbush</strong> His<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Human Roots<br />
by Dav’id Rath<br />
A sandal 14,000 years old was found in the Oregon desert east of Bend, and given how ancient<br />
and pervasive was the North American aboriginal people’s belief in the healing powers of heat and<br />
sweat, it is reasonable <strong>to</strong> assume that human beings have been using the hot springs around what is<br />
now known as <strong>Breitenbush</strong> for over 400 generations.<br />
Accessible only for the 5 or 6 months before the snows, it offered a river <strong>to</strong> fish without dams,<br />
easy hunting as the deer were attracted <strong>to</strong> the salts percolating up from the springs, close access <strong>to</strong><br />
the huckleberry fields, a place <strong>to</strong> heal the body, a place for visioning through the steam, and even<br />
a means <strong>to</strong> easily cook food in baskets dipped in the hottest water. Most importantly it offered<br />
interactions with visi<strong>to</strong>rs from the other directions, with resulting trade, learning, and kinship<br />
opportunities . A number of archeological surveys of debris piles (middens) have been done on the springs, and although many of<br />
the reports are kept secret <strong>to</strong> respect tribal his<strong>to</strong>rical privacy, it is known that seashells from the coast and obsidian from the deserts<br />
<strong>to</strong> the East have been found.<br />
The border of the Warm <strong>Springs</strong> reservation, one of only two reservations in the country that have no non-native in-holdings,<br />
is only about 20 miles from <strong>Breitenbush</strong>. In its oral tradition the keepers of the his<strong>to</strong>ry are actually the singers. We have spoken<br />
with elders of that tradition and they tell the s<strong>to</strong>ry of these springs being a place where no particular clan or tribal group ever<br />
claimed traditionally that it belonged <strong>to</strong> just them. All peoples were welcomed, and if you had a pre-existing dispute with another<br />
group you put it aside during your season at the springs.<br />
Beyond this, little is directly known of Native American his<strong>to</strong>ry because there sadly was little interaction between the<br />
indigenous people and the eventual settlers of the area due <strong>to</strong> the catastrophic collapse of the native population. In 1804 Lewis<br />
and Clark estimated about 3000 individuals in the Molalla villages not far from here. In 1859 when they were moved <strong>to</strong> the Grand<br />
Ronde reservation only 79 of them remained. Europeans had lived in cities and with farm animals, and had evolved diseases only<br />
their immune systems could cope with.<br />
There was some continued usage however and Hattie (Mansfield) Bruckman (first wife of the original homestead grantee of<br />
<strong>Breitenbush</strong>, and second wife of Merle Bruckman whose ice cream cone invention money built the lodge) painted some pictures<br />
of Natives at the springs that were purchased by the English viceroy <strong>to</strong> India and hung in Buckingham palace. Merle Bruckman’s<br />
granddaughter Betty Fairham remembers Natives on horseback s<strong>to</strong>pping at the springs <strong>to</strong> sell the restaurant huckleberries they had<br />
gathered.<br />
Living as close <strong>to</strong> natural things as we do, Native American spiritual practices continue <strong>to</strong> influence this community, informing<br />
our environmental and ritual life. We continue <strong>to</strong> offer a <strong>to</strong>tally cost-free traditional sweat once or twice a month in respect <strong>to</strong><br />
those hundreds of generations. We continue the tradition of no one claiming exclusive ownership of these springs, with each of<br />
the <strong>Breitenbush</strong> owner/members holding title collectively, equally, and for only as long as they continue <strong>to</strong> live and work here. The<br />
human roots of this place are long and strong.<br />
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News From The Circle<br />
by Peter Moore<br />
Nature Nurture and Human Nature<br />
Nature density as a remedy for nature deprivation was not among the original concepts we started<br />
with when we began the arduous work of repairing and preparing <strong>to</strong> re-open the defunct <strong>Breitenbush</strong><br />
resort. In the 1970s we were enamored with more idealistic and romantic notions of self-reliance,<br />
appropriate off-the-grid technologies, organic foods, consensus decision-making, egalitarian gender and<br />
labor relationships, and a kind of “be here now” nature-based spirituality, not <strong>to</strong> mention love of the<br />
hot springs. The dozen or so of us who came <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> do this work between 1977 and the early ‘80s<br />
assumed that any commercial business that evolved out of our efforts would reflect these foundation<br />
principles of our community.<br />
We weren’t <strong>to</strong>o far off the mark in that assumption, for indeed, people do come <strong>to</strong> <strong>Breitenbush</strong> intrigued by our homemade<br />
hydroelectric and geothermal energy grids, and curious about our co-op business model and community life in a forest village. I can<br />
relate, I remain fascinated by these things all these years later, and I’ve been involved since 1978.<br />
But I am convinced there is something else going on here that functions as a more primal s<strong>to</strong>ry in our lives. The real magic<br />
of <strong>Breitenbush</strong> begins with a link established between the wildness of the natural surround and some profound place of human<br />
perception, perhaps set deep in the unconscious of our minds. This is what brings people back, again and again <strong>to</strong> the springs.<br />
There is SO much green life here, millions of plants from trilliums <strong>to</strong> tall trees making oxygen and sequestering carbon in that<br />
life-sustaining invisibility called pho<strong>to</strong>synthesis. And so much clean precious water flows in the river and down from the skies and<br />
out from the earth, steaming. Wild creatures abound in all seasons at these springs. All of these forces and entities make up the<br />
real and dynamic environment here, and speaking for myself, it’s as<strong>to</strong>unding <strong>to</strong> live in the passionate lushness of it all. And though<br />
most humans for most of our lives live with at least one degree of separation from such an environment, humans are creatures<br />
after all, and most of the thousands of human generations preceding us<br />
lived in ancestral environments that were not so armored from this wild<br />
exuberance of nature. Our species evolved within the natural world and<br />
there lingers a primal need <strong>to</strong> be in it, yet it’s clear <strong>to</strong> me that most of us<br />
suffer from nature deprivation in our daily lives.<br />
A nature dense environment can only imprint itself when we extract<br />
ourselves from the concrete and glass and steel that make up our madeup<br />
world in <strong>to</strong>wn, and begin <strong>to</strong> shed layers of media and fashion and<br />
comparisons that propagate inside our heads. And finally, after the cell<br />
phone and internet are no longer available, there is the opportunity <strong>to</strong><br />
divest ourselves even of our clothes as we enter in<strong>to</strong> the realm of a hot<br />
springs pool, drenched and surrounded by river and forest and fresh air.<br />
From that point on, we’ve entered the real world, very different from “the<br />
real world” that we’re all supposed <strong>to</strong> understand and be adapted <strong>to</strong> in<br />
what we think of as normal life.<br />
The business that has emerged out of all our efforts at <strong>Breitenbush</strong><br />
over these past 35 years does include the applied principles of our practical<br />
idealism. But it also centers on this mysterious inborn human imperative<br />
<strong>to</strong> be in nature, unmediated by the securities that we have so come <strong>to</strong> rely<br />
upon for safety and comfort. To be sure, we need some safety and comfort,<br />
but these can unconsciously separate us from relationship with the natural<br />
world that we so need for our sanity.<br />
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From the <strong>Breitenbush</strong> Kitchen<br />
Chad’s Roasted Zucchini Spread (Zucchini-Ganouj)<br />
“I have been living in<br />
Community and working<br />
in the <strong>Breitenbush</strong> Kitchen<br />
for over 14 years, where<br />
I have gotten <strong>to</strong> work<br />
with and learn from many<br />
great cooks. My 13 year<br />
old daughter, Raina, was<br />
born here and is always<br />
willing <strong>to</strong> test my recipes<br />
for me! Happy Cooking!”<br />
Chad<br />
Zucchini-ganouj is a tasty spread, much like Baba-ganouj but with zucchini instead of eggplants. It is a<br />
great way <strong>to</strong> deal with those over-large garden zucchinis that your friends always foist on you in the Fall!<br />
It makes an excellent spread on warm Ciabatta or Pita bread, as a dip for fresh vegetables or crackers/<br />
chips, or use it instead of mayonnaise on a sandwich. It also goes great with middle-Eastern foods in<br />
general. There are many ways <strong>to</strong> expand and experiment with this recipe (i.e. add fresh spinach or<br />
parsley or roasted bell-peppers...). Here is my delicious basic recipe as made in the <strong>Breitenbush</strong> kitchen:<br />
Ingredients:<br />
3-4 medium (or 1 large) Zucchini (1½ c roasted)<br />
¼ c Olive Oil<br />
¼ c Tahini (middle-eastern sesame-butter/preferably raw/un<strong>to</strong>asted)<br />
2 tbsp Lemon juice<br />
1-2 medium cloves Garlic(or more if you love garlic!)<br />
¼ tsp Nutmeg (My secret ingredient!)<br />
¼ tsp salt(or “<strong>to</strong> taste”)<br />
Additionally you will need a Cuisinart style food processor or a blender.<br />
Method:<br />
First, assemble your ingredients. All ingredients, except Tahini, are readily available in any grocery<br />
s<strong>to</strong>re. (Tahini is available at most Natural Food s<strong>to</strong>res or Middle-Eastern specialty s<strong>to</strong>res. Raw Tahini is<br />
getting harder <strong>to</strong> find, but much preferable <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>asted, and is often in the refrigerated section).<br />
Next, wash and trim the ends off of the Zucchini, then slice them (long-ways) down the middle, and<br />
place on an oiled baking pan. Roast the zucchini in a hot, 400° F, oven for 30 minutes or until browned<br />
and very soft and tender. (Alternately, roast whole on an open flame or fire for superior smoky flavor!)<br />
Next, rough-chop the zucchini, and measure out 1½ cups of packed Zucchini).<br />
If using a Cuisinart type food processor, simply place your Zucchini and all other ingredients in<strong>to</strong> the processor, and blend<br />
until smooth, creamy and delicious (adjust salt “<strong>to</strong> taste”)! If using a blender, it is a little more “tricky” <strong>to</strong> blend this spread as it is<br />
somewhat thick. I recommend starting with ½ of the Zucchini and all ingredients except Tahini. Blend this smooth first, scraping<br />
down the sides as needed. Then add the other 1/2 of your Zucchini, and then the Tahini last, as this will quickly thicken the spread,<br />
making blending more difficult. Persevere, and you will be rewarded with an amazing tasty spread that will “wow” all who try it!<br />
Have Fun with this recipe! Many Blessings! - Chad<br />
B u l l e t i n B o a r d<br />
Join Us!<br />
The <strong>Breitenbush</strong> Community lives and works <strong>to</strong>gether serving<br />
our guests and each other. We seek committed people with<br />
a wide variety of skills <strong>to</strong> join us in this adventure of joy and<br />
challenge. For an application and current openings check our<br />
website, breitenbush.com<br />
Donations <strong>to</strong> <strong>Breitenbush</strong><br />
Many of you have made donations <strong>to</strong> <strong>Breitenbush</strong> over the<br />
years and we are deeply grateful for your generosity. If you<br />
would like <strong>to</strong> offer an item or a cash donation <strong>to</strong> our general<br />
fund or scholarship fund, email us at office@breitenbush.com<br />
with “Donation” in the subject line. Donations <strong>to</strong> <strong>Breitenbush</strong><br />
are not tax deductable, but donations <strong>to</strong> the <strong>Breitenbush</strong><br />
ECO Fund are. (See right.)<br />
Gift Certificates<br />
The perfect gift for any occasion! Available in any amount<br />
from our office at 503.854.3320.<br />
Call <strong>to</strong> Performers & Artists<br />
We invite you <strong>to</strong> share your gifts with our guests and<br />
community. Performers please contact us at music@<br />
breitenbush.com. Artists wishing <strong>to</strong> show your work in our<br />
dining room please contact Margaret at ec@breitenbush.com<br />
The <strong>Breitenbush</strong> ECO Fund<br />
The <strong>Breitenbush</strong> ECO Fund extends the <strong>Breitenbush</strong> vision<br />
of holistic education and ecological stewardship <strong>to</strong> the greater<br />
community. For information or <strong>to</strong> make a tax deductable<br />
donation visit www.breitenbushECOfund.org.<br />
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Children’s Rates (all year long)<br />
Age: 0-4 Free; 5-10 $27; 11-16 $39; 17 & up Adult Rates. Children<br />
under 12 must be supervised at all times by an adult 18 or older.<br />
Important Information<br />
• Beds come with a fitted sheet. Bring your own bedding or rent it<br />
for $16/single and $22/couple. • Two night minimum for weekend<br />
nights (e.g. Thu-Fri, Fri-Sat, Sat-Sun). Single night reservations for<br />
Fri or Sat may be made one week in advance. • The two lodge<br />
rooms can be noisy because they are in the main lodge. • If you<br />
come alone, you may be assigned a roommate (of the same<br />
gender), see Guaranteed Privacy. • Cabins have 2 or 3 beds with<br />
at least one double. Dorm cabins are same gender and have two<br />
sets of bunk beds. • All bathing areas are clothing optional. Use<br />
what is most comfortable for you in an atmosphere of sanctuary<br />
and respect.<br />
Lodging Rates Include<br />
Three organic vegetarian meals daily<br />
24 hour access <strong>to</strong> the hot springs<br />
Daily Well-Being Programs<br />
Applicable taxes<br />
Non-Peak Rates: thru May 23, 2013<br />
Rates per person, per night, double or triple occupancy<br />
Lodging<br />
Peak Rates: May 24, 2013 thru Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 19, 2013<br />
Rates per person, per night, double or triple occupancy<br />
Lodging<br />
Midweek**<br />
(Sun-Thu)<br />
Midweek**<br />
(Sun-Thu)<br />
Weekend/Holiday **<br />
(Fri-Sat)<br />
Cabin–Toilet & Sink $90/adult $102/adult<br />
Cabin–Non-Bathroom $74/adult $86/adult<br />
Lodge Room $57/adult $68/adult<br />
Dorm $54/adult $65/adult<br />
Weekend/Holiday**<br />
(Fri-Sat)<br />
Cabin–Toilet & Sink $113/adult $121/adult<br />
Cabin–Non-Bathroom $96/adult $103/adult<br />
Lodge Room $73/adult $81/adult<br />
BHS Tent */Dorm $70/adult $76/adult<br />
Your Tent */PV* $57/adult $64/adult<br />
* Tenting May 24 <strong>to</strong> September 28, 2013<br />
* PV = personal vehicle camping May 24 <strong>to</strong> Oct 31, 2013<br />
** Weekend rates also apply <strong>to</strong> the Sunday nights before Labor Day<br />
and Memorial Day<br />
Check In / Check Out<br />
Please arrive after 3pm on your first day and depart before<br />
3pm on your last day. All lodging is available after 4pm. Late<br />
Arrival: If you arrive after the office has closed (6pm), your<br />
name and cabin number will be posted outside the office<br />
door at the parking lot. Enjoy the facilities and check in at<br />
the office in the morning. Please vacate your cabin before<br />
1pm on your last day.<br />
Deposits and Payment<br />
A non-refundable deposit is required for all reservations. The<br />
deposit for personal retreat stays is the first night’s lodging for<br />
each person. The deposit for those attending a workshop is the full<br />
lodging amount. Deposits are non-refundable. With cancellation<br />
notice of at least 7 days we will issue a credit voucher (good for<br />
one year) for the amount of your deposit less a $20 processing fee.<br />
If you cancel less than 7 days in advance, your deposit is forfeited.<br />
Your balance is due upon arrival. We accept MasterCard, Visa,<br />
Discover, cash and personal check with ID.<br />
Guaranteed Privacy<br />
The cabins accommodate two or three persons. Couples are<br />
assigned a cabin <strong>to</strong> themselves. For Guaranteed Privacy for individuals<br />
double the rates. Personal Retreat guests (not event participants)<br />
may guarantee privacy by adding $35 midweek during<br />
the non-peak season.<br />
Reservations<br />
503.854.3320 Mon - Sat, 9am – 4pm<br />
Information<br />
503.854.3320 office@breitenbush.com<br />
www.breitenbush.com<br />
Discount<br />
Guests who stay 7 days or more and employees of worker owned<br />
cooperatives receive a 10% lodging discount. Seniors (65+) receive<br />
a 10% discount for lodging, Day Use and Healing Arts fees. We do<br />
not combine discounts. Service Week programs have reduced<br />
rates (see the Schedule of Events for details and dates).<br />
Scholarships<br />
We offer a limited number of partial scholarships for lodging based<br />
on financial need. Your application should be submitted as early<br />
as possible. Awards are made the 1st of the month preceding the<br />
month of your stay. Request a form at ec@breitenbush.com.<br />
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Day Use<br />
Call Ahead—Reservations and pre-payment are required. We are<br />
open most days for Day Use from 9am <strong>to</strong> 6pm (see schedule on<br />
page 7 for Closed and Reserved Periods). Rates are $15-$28 per<br />
adult, sliding scale. Children 4 and under are free, 5-12 year-olds<br />
are half the adult rate. This includes use of the hot springs and<br />
Daily-Well Being Programs. If you would like lunch or dinner, they<br />
are $12.00 each. Clothing is optional in all bathing areas.<br />
Healing Arts<br />
Massage reservations can be made 4 weeks in advance. Early reservations<br />
are encouraged, as there is limited availability. A credit<br />
card is required <strong>to</strong> hold your appointment. There is no refund of the<br />
massage fee if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice.<br />
Coming <strong>to</strong> <strong>Breitenbush</strong><br />
By Air: The nearest large airport is Portland International. Rent a<br />
car at the airport.<br />
By Car: Follow the directions below. When you arrive, park in the<br />
lot (no vehicles are allowed in the cabin area).<br />
Ride Share: There are many great reasons <strong>to</strong> ride share, from<br />
reducing greenhouse gases and saving money <strong>to</strong> making new<br />
friends. Registered guests will receive access <strong>to</strong> our rideshare site.<br />
Inipi Ceremony (Sweat Lodge)<br />
<strong>Breitenbush</strong> is privileged <strong>to</strong> offer a monthly Inipi Ceremony (sweat<br />
lodge) open <strong>to</strong> everyone at no charge. Traditionally, participants<br />
make offerings <strong>to</strong> the leader and fire tender such as pipe <strong>to</strong>bacco,<br />
spiritual gifts, food or money. <strong>Breitenbush</strong> also appreciates any<br />
donations that offset the costs of wood and caring for the leaders.<br />
Participants are responsible for the fees of any other <strong>Breitenbush</strong><br />
services they use (hot springs, meals, overnight stays). See page 7<br />
for dates. Please call and reserve in advance.<br />
What <strong>to</strong> bring<br />
Bedding*, pillow*, <strong>to</strong>wels*, low-intensity flashlight, water bottle<br />
(not bottled water), clock, walking shoes, rain gear, caffeinated<br />
beverages (if you want them) and biodegradable <strong>to</strong>iletries.<br />
You or your roomate may snore; please come prepared for this<br />
possibility (nose guards, ear plugs). Traction devices for your<br />
vehicle are required by law from November through March.<br />
(*May be rented.)<br />
What not <strong>to</strong> bring<br />
Pets, candles, incense, electric devices (hairdryers, curling irons,<br />
coffee makers), bottled water, high intensity flashlights, recreational<br />
drugs or alcohol. Please do not use perfume, cologne or<br />
scented <strong>to</strong>iletries.<br />
No public phone or Internet use<br />
Due <strong>to</strong> very limited capacity, phone access is for Emergency Use.<br />
We are out of mobile phone range. Please make all necessary<br />
phone calls prior <strong>to</strong> leaving Detroit.<br />
Wheelchair Accessibility /Mobility<br />
We are a rustic retreat center located in the forest. The distances<br />
between the cabins, lodge (for meals), hot springs and workshop<br />
spaces can be up <strong>to</strong> several hundred yards on hard packed gravel<br />
paths or snow in the winter. There is some uneven terrain and a<br />
steep grade <strong>to</strong> the Spiral Tubs and River Yurt. Assistance may be<br />
needed for use of the soaking areas.<br />
Directions: From Interstate 5 at Salem, take exit 253 and go east<br />
<strong>to</strong>ward Stay<strong>to</strong>n/Detroit on Hwy 22. After crossing the Detroit<br />
bridge, turn left on<strong>to</strong> Hwy 46 at the only gas station in Detroit and<br />
go north. Drive 9.1 miles and just past Clea<strong>to</strong>r Bend Campground<br />
take a right on<strong>to</strong> the single lane bridge crossing the <strong>Breitenbush</strong><br />
River. The road is gravel after the bridge and has three forks in its<br />
1.2 mile course. Take a left at every fork and you will end up in our<br />
parking lot. You’re home! Do not follow mapquest, google maps or<br />
gps directions! Please Note: Alternate route, Highway 224 (US Forest<br />
Service Route 46) from Estacada is dangerous or impassable due<br />
<strong>to</strong> snow and ice from early fall through late spring.<br />
PLEASE NOTE: <strong>Breitenbush</strong> programs are educational experiences and are not <strong>to</strong> be<br />
mistaken for medical or psychological counseling or treatment. Some people may<br />
find some programs <strong>to</strong>o physically or psychologically challenging. In case of doubt<br />
we recommend that a physician be consulted. <strong>Breitenbush</strong> is not responsible for injury<br />
or loss arising in connection with program participation. <strong>Breitenbush</strong> reserves the right<br />
<strong>to</strong> cancel events at any time. In this case, deposits and other fees will be refunded.<br />
<strong>Breitenbush</strong> cannot be held responsible for any accidental damages or injuries<br />
caused by actions contrary <strong>to</strong> our stated policies. Please remember that children<br />
under 12 must be with a responsible adult at all times and that we do not allow guests<br />
<strong>to</strong> have or use alcohol or recreational drugs. If you have a serious medical condition<br />
please be aware that <strong>Breitenbush</strong> is situated 1 1 / 2<br />
hours from a hospital.<br />
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<strong>Breitenbush</strong> <strong>Hot</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />
P.O. Box 578<br />
Detroit, OR 97342<br />
PRSRT STD<br />
U.S. POSTAGE<br />
P A I D<br />
Portland OR<br />
PERMIT NO. 3142<br />
<strong>Breitenbush</strong> <strong>Hot</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />
Retreat & Conference Center<br />
503.854.3320<br />
www.breitenbush.com<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong> Credit: Peter Paul Rubens
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