HeartGate Sanctuary is a magnificent 10,000 sq. ft. non-sectarian study and retreat center just above the beautiful Columbia River resort town of Hood River, Oregon.
The facility sits on a shared 5 acres (county park) and includes a pool, tennis, lounging garden, scenic beauty, and wonderful energy.
Faith
Open to All:
Open to All
Other:
Other
Average Cost: $$
Environment: River / Stream, Rural, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Allergies, Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Smoking
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
We practice water conservation, composting and recycling.
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
16
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
80
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Sanctuary | 1200 | 80 | A beautiful 28' x 45' space designed for quiet contemplation and inner focus. 10 x 12 stage. 10' ceiling, elegant wood floors with some area rugs, windows on 3 sides. Wheelchair access. Library.
Pool room access. |
| Movement Room | 600 | 20 | A wall of windows lets in astonishing beauty, tranquility and light. 13' ceiling, lovely wood floors. 28' x 25' approx. Wonderful sound acoustics. |
| Community Room | 600 | 50 | Wall of windows. 13' ceiling. Warm golden-red wood floors, dotted with throw rugs. Sitting area for 40+.
Kitchen, dining area, relaxation and meeting area. |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Dance / Theater, Educational, Health / Healing, Mens Groups, Music, Non-profit, Silent, Womens Groups, Yoga Groups
Amenities: Carpet, Fire Pit / Circle, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Golf, Laundry Services, Massage Services, Meditation Hall, On-line / Internet Access, Swimming Pool / Lake, Tennis Court, Volleyball, Yoga Classes
Special Features: Adjacent to a tree-studded park with various amenities such as tennis and volleyball, horseshoes, handball, and a small grassy field often used for softball.
On-site yoga classes and massage may be available with notice.
The resort town of Hood River is 5+ miles and has yoga, massage, wellness services, excellent world cuisine, water sports such as kite boarding.
Professional gourmet-trained chef available on site for $35 per person per day, or $12/meal.
No meats are served on premises. Special diets can be accommodated. The quality of the food is very high, with both dairy and non-dairy alternatives, and includes fresh, often local organic vegetables and fruits.
There is always a staff-member staying on-premises.
Technology and AV: Wi-Fi. TV with DVD/VCR capabilities.
Bring your own cell phones as our phones are for our center business use only, except in emergency.
Room Types: Dorm, Hotel
Some or all housing is single sex only.
Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian Options
Meal Availability: Available On Site, Kitchen - Shared, Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
2121 Reed Road
Hood River, OR 97031
United States
Travel Info: HeartGate Sanctuary is above the resort town of Hood River, Oregon, 1 beautiful hour's drive east of Portland, Oregon along the national scenic area of the Columbia River Gorge. The nearest airport is Portland International Airport, just 1 hour from HeartGate.
Directions to HeartGate Sanctuary From I-84:
Take exit 62 turn toward Hood River.
Turn R immediately onto Country Club Road,
3 miles to a "T" intersection.
Turn R (you're still on Country Club),
2 miles to where it stops again.
Drive straight up a driveway into Oak Grove Park,
HeartGate is the big building on the right side of the parking lot.