Join us for a workshop, personal retreat or just the day!
(Reservations required for all visits.)
• Natural hot spring pools, tiled tubs and steam sauna
• Sumptuous organic vegetarian cuisine
• Cozy cabins with geo-thermal heat and camping in summer
• Over 150 workshops, conferences, and celebrations annually
• Daily Well-being programs like Yoga, EDGU and meditation
• Historic Lodge with spacious decks
• The Sanctuary for meditation, reflection and yoga
• Gift shop with books and artisan crafted gifts
• Library for lounging and reading
• Ancient forest trails
• Stone Labyrinth
• Massage
• And Much More!
Breitenbush Retreat and Conference Center is a worker-owned cooperative and intentional community on 154 acres of wildlife sanctuary in the Willamette National Forest of the Oregon Cascades.
Faith
Non-Faith Based:
Non-Faith Based
Open to All:
Open to All
Average Cost: $$ - $$$
Environment: Mountain, River / Stream, Rural, Rustic, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Wheelchair Access
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
While at Breitenbush you are “off the grid”. The power of the river and heat from the hot springs, combined with simple living, allow us to thrive in this sanctuary without significant dependence on fossil fuels.
Our small hydroelectric plant produces about 40 kilowatts, the amount of electricity typically used in three urban homes.
Language: English
Retreat Type (definitions):
Guided / Programmed, Personal
Features
Art:
Music / Song / Drumming, Theater
Meditation:
Meditation (no specific type)
Nature / Wildlife:
Hiking / Walking, Nature (no specific type)
Outdoor / Adventure:
Swimming
Personal Development:
Mind / Body / Spirit
Spa Services:
Hot Springs, Massage
Special Facility Features:
Bookstore / Gift Shop, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Labyrinth, Meditation Hall
Yoga Asana:
Yoga (no specific type)
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Tent
Children OK: Yes!
Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Vegetarian Options
Meal Availability: Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
PO Box 578
Detroit, OR 97342
United States
Travel Info: By Air: The nearest large airport is Portland International. Rent a car at the airport.
By Car: (IMPORTANT: Alternate route, Highway 224 (US Forest Service Route 46) from Estacada to Breitenbush is IMPASSABLE FROM EARLY FALL TO MID- JUNE. Every year people get stranded on this road.)
From Interstate 5 at Salem, take exit 253 and head east toward Stayton/Detroit on Hwy 22. After crossing the Detroit bridge, turn left onto Hwy 46 at the only gas station in Detroit and head north. Drive 9.1 miles and just past Cleator Bend Campground take a right onto the single lane bridge crossing the Breitenbush River. The road is gravel after the bridge and has three forks in its 1.2 mile course. Take a left at every fork and you will end up in our parking lot. You’re home!
Ride Share:
We now have a Breitenbush Ride Share website which is available to our guests
Reservation Criteria: Reservations are required.
Lodging Rates Include:
• Three bountiful, organic, vegetarian meals daily
• Round-the-clock access to the hot springs
• Daily Well-Being Programs
• Applicable taxes
Wheelchair Accessibility
We have a very limited number of wheelchair-accessible rooms and cabins. The workshop spaces in the lodge are accessible by ramp. However, our unpaved paths are narrow and sometimes steep. Access to bathing areas requires mobility. An assistant or companion is highly recommended.
Phone: 503.854.3320
Email: Email this retreat
Website:
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Organization Contact:
Breitenbush Hot Springs
PO Box 578
Detroit, OR OR
United States
Organization Website: View Organization Website