The Wildly Creative Way' - A 5 Day Women's Retreat in Oregon, US
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Up to 10 in group
July 31 - August 4, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- We believe all of us hold creativity in our bones! Our theme honors that we all have a creative life force, an energy that flows through us. It’s about tapping into the part of you that is grounded, connected, inspired, delighted, and FREE!
- As Creative Arts Therapists, we believe that art and creativity are simply ‘ways in’ to understanding ourselves and others. This retreat is intended to be supportive, gentle, fun, and encourage self-reflection. You do not need to do, make, produce, or be anything! You are enough:)
- While all our retreats have a nourishing and restorative therapeutic aspect, our theme for this retreat loosely uses the framework of ‘The Artist’s Way’ to inform an experience that will be creative, inspiring, and expressive.
- At this retreat we hope to:
- jumpstart creative practices in a supportive and thoughtful group process
- explore self-talk / ideas that challenge, inhibit, or expand our personal growth
- identify and cultivate our individual value systems as they relate to curiosity, creativity, and self compassion
- provide rest and nourishment in peaceful nature without the distractions of work/life demands.
- inspire ideas and action through expressive therapeutic work, creative and reflective prompts, and demonstrated workshops
About this Retreat
Hollis is a licensed Creative Arts Therapist in New York State specializing in Drama Therapy, Psychodrama, and EMDR. She has an extensive background in theatre, including teaching therapeutic improv for health and wellness. Hollis practices visual arts including drawing and painting, and is an outdoor enthusiast, drawing on nature for contemplative meditation practice.
Isabel is is a licensed therapist in NY State, specializing in Creative Arts Therapy and EMDR. She has a background in community theatre making and is a passionate nature enthusiast, including camping, hiking, bonfire making, climbing, skiing, and quiet reflection.
Isabel has been practicing yoga for 20 years and is working toward her 300 hour RTT. She loves teaching yoga and leading meditations, including soundbath elements. Her passion is cultivating events, moods, and environments that exude welcomeness, coziness, connection, and exploration.
Details of this retreat
Join two nature-loving Creative Arts Therapists (Drama Therapists), Isabel and Hollis, as we adventure west for our first Oregon retreat. Inspired by the guide "The Artist's Way", our retreat will invite curious and open-hearted women to explore their own creativity and unique process over a week filled with nurturing community, great food, gentle yoga and meditation, creative arts therapy workshops, and expressive and visual art making. All this in the glorious natural setting that is Oregon's gorgeous Willamette Valley.
A Creative Women Retreat always offers a deeply intentional time, which start with nurturing a small and intimate cohort of women from all backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. We'll share delicious vegetarian meals, gather for thought-provoking workshops, get lots of rest (journaling, walks outside, plenty of sleep), and enjoy daily offerings of yoga and meditation. In addition, there will be some super fun (optional) add-ons to complete the Oregon experience, including day trips to nearby swimming holes, beautiful hikes, wine tasting at nearby world-famous vineyards, horseback riding, a beach day trip, and more!
Isabel teaches gentle yoga for beginners, incorporating sound, meditation, and breathwork into accessible poses for all bodies to promote relaxation and self-knowledge. Hollis integrates breathwork and meditation into more active therapeutic sessions that may involve role-play, art-making, and storytelling.
A Creative Women Retreat always offers a deeply intentional time, which start with nurturing a small and intimate cohort of women from all backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. We'll share delicious vegetarian meals, gather for thought-provoking workshops, get lots of rest (journaling, walks outside, plenty of sleep), and enjoy daily offerings of yoga and meditation. In addition, there will be some super fun (optional) add-ons to complete the Oregon experience, including day trips to nearby swimming holes, beautiful hikes, wine tasting at nearby world-famous vineyards, horseback riding, a beach day trip, and more!
Isabel teaches gentle yoga for beginners, incorporating sound, meditation, and breathwork into accessible poses for all bodies to promote relaxation and self-knowledge. Hollis integrates breathwork and meditation into more active therapeutic sessions that may involve role-play, art-making, and storytelling.
Schedule
Each CWR retreat is designed to support the needs and desires of our cohort, so this is a sample schedule of what we might offer that is flexible and subject to change. ALL activities are optional. This time is yours!
8am: morning meditation
9am: wake up, morning pages, open breakfast & coffee
10am -12pm: Group workshop I, reflection, creative exercises
12-1pm: outdoor partner/solo activity from workshop prompt
1-2pm: picnic lunch
2-5pm: open time for hiking, exploring, art making, pickle ball, games, rest/relaxation OR elective activity of the day (ex: visit to swimming pond, horseback riding, watercolor workshop)
5-6pm: gentle yoga and/or meditation
6-7:30pm: gourmet group dinner
7:30 - 9pm evening workshop / discussion
9-10pm evening rest/reflection time, games or bond fire
Goodnight!
8am: morning meditation
9am: wake up, morning pages, open breakfast & coffee
10am -12pm: Group workshop I, reflection, creative exercises
12-1pm: outdoor partner/solo activity from workshop prompt
1-2pm: picnic lunch
2-5pm: open time for hiking, exploring, art making, pickle ball, games, rest/relaxation OR elective activity of the day (ex: visit to swimming pond, horseback riding, watercolor workshop)
5-6pm: gentle yoga and/or meditation
6-7:30pm: gourmet group dinner
7:30 - 9pm evening workshop / discussion
9-10pm evening rest/reflection time, games or bond fire
Goodnight!
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Creative Women Retreats, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Directions
From outside of Oregon, flights run daily to PDX airport. Popular airlines are Delta, JetBlue and Alaska. We recommend booking early for the best deals. Travel insurance is a must in case of cancellation or delays. We are not responsible for flight reimbursement in case of cancellations.
From within OR (or nearby WA), the Willamette Valley can be accessed by car. Folks who are driving must arrange their own transportation.
From within OR (or nearby WA), the Willamette Valley can be accessed by car. Folks who are driving must arrange their own transportation.
Accommodation
Our retreat center is able to accommodate all traveler styles and preferences, from camping on the property to a King Suite with private bathroom and entrance and everything in between. *Please note that there is a $125 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT on all accommodations before June 1, 2024! * If you book before 6/1/24 please contact us so we can adjust your price before booking!
#1 PONDEROSA PINE ROOM - King Suite with bathroom PRIVATE OPTION (King Bed + Double futon bed + bathroom with rainshower and tub) $2400
#1a PONDEROSA PINE ROOM - King Suite with bathroom SHARED OPTION (King Bed + Double futon bed + bathroom with rain shower and tub) $2100 / $2100)
#1a PONDEROSA PINE ROOM - King Suite with bathroom SHARED OPTION (King Bed + Double futon bed + bathroom with rain shower and tub) $2100 / $2100)
#2 WHITE OAK ROOM - Private Queen Bed with bathroom PRIVATE - $2300
#3a RED ALDER ROOM - SHARED near bathroom (Full bed)- $1950
#3b RED ALDER ROOM - SHARED near bathroom (Twin bed) - $1950
#4a BIGLEAF MAPLE ROOM - SHARED near bathroom (QUEEN bed + twin bed) - $2100
#4b BIGLEAF MAPLE ROOM - SHARED near bathroom (Queen bed + TWIN bed) - $1950
CASCARA: Commuter / Visitor (No sleeping accommodations provided, but house available for use and all meals/programming included) $950
CRABAPPLE: Workshops ONLY (no meals or accommodations; visitors may attend set workshops) $600
Transport Add-On (One Van Pick Up and Drop Off at PDX airport [time TBD], to and from local excursions) $50
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Our summer offering, The Wildly Creative Way, is a four night, 5 day women’s retreat in Oregon’s gloriously lush Willamette Valley. The retreat haven will be a 150 year old farmhouse on 20 remote acres featuring stunning valley views and sunsets, a professional-grade pickle ball court, plenty of forest and orchard land to wander, an art and movement studio, hot tub and more.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We take nourishment seriously at CWR, and provide quality, delicious and nutritious vegetarian foods using seasonal & local ingredients. We can accommodate a range of dietary needs and preferences.
What's Included
- Accommodation
- 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals
- Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily meditation classes
- Specialized Creative workshops
- Day trip to the glorious Oregon coast
- Professional grade pickle ball court
- Hot tub for evening or morning relaxation
- Group excursions/activities
- Nature hikes with a trusted guide
- Transportation during the retreat
- Pre and post retreat support from our team
- Deepening bonds through singing and music making around the bonfire
- Plenty of space and privacy for solo rest, reflection, journaling or meditation
- A fully equipped art and dance studio for creative exploration, art making, movement and experimentation!
- Wifi connection
- Parking
- Luggage storage
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Transportation to and from the retreat ($50 Extra Cost)
- Beach day lunch ($40 Extra Cost)
- Wine Tasting ($60 Extra Cost)
- Horseback riding ($80 Extra Cost)
- Cash for shopping
- Tips for excursion guides (Horse back riding)
- Personal car rentals
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