4 Day 12th Annual Back to Nature Women’s Yoga Retreat in Oregon, USA
Meditation and Yoga Retreat in the USA
The Back to Nature Women’s Yoga Retreat, a successful all-inclusive four-day event offered by Ambuja Yoga, is held just outside Eugene, Oregon, at the Tipi Village Retreat in Marcola. This retreat, which now offers four sessions each year, is designed to help you unwind, deepen your yoga practice, and enjoy Oregon’s beautiful outdoors. It's time to recharge your soul with three days of yoga, nature, and community. Ambuja Yoga would love to see you this summer.
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Highlights
- Chakra workshop
- Daily yoga sessions
- Roll and Release Workshop with Autumn
- Foundations of Asana Workshop with Toni
- Guided meditation and yoga Nidra for the chakras
- Plenty of rituals and ceremonies to inspire and support you
- 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- 3 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Free parking
- Internet access
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
Accommodation at the Tipi Village Retreat is in locally made tipis or cozy indoor rooms. The tipis are furnished in a Zen style. They have beautiful stone floors with rugs, warm and comfy beds with down comforters, and wool blankets for the cool Oregon summer nights.
Women interested in joining the program solo are encouraged to book space in the large, spacious shared tipi due to limited accommodation. The tipis are located within the property's forest and near the lawn. Most accommodation is with a shared bath, although two rooms have a private bath available. The tipis are approximately 15 to 20 feet across. Each tipi has a queen or full-size bed, warm bedding, and beautiful rugs covering a stone floor.
Superior accommodation (two per tipi or room) options
- Master bedroom with king bed and en suite
- Studio with queen bed and en suite
- Sitting Bull tipi with king bed
- Cabin in the woods with queen bed
- Hiawatha tipi with queen bed or (possible to add an extra single bed)
- Calapooya tipi with queen bed
- Looking Glass tipi with full bed
- Chief Joseph Tipi with twin bed
- Calapooya tipi with queen bed
- Winged Ones tipi with single bed
Budget shared accommodation
- Octahut (sleeps 5)
- Sacagawea (sleeps 3)
Room arrangement
Double occupancy
This option is perfect for two friends or sisters; with a shared full, queen, or king bed. Occasionally, Ambuja Yoga can add an additional bed.
Shared tipi and octahut
Perfect for those on a tighter budget who still want a weekend getaway or a group of friends. Octahut sleeps 5 and Sacagawea sleeps 3.
Solo yoginis
Ambuja Yoga recommends the shared tipi. It is a wonderful way to connect with your fellow yoginis. Due to limited space, Ambuja Yoga can only offer three single occupancy tipis per session.
Groups
Additional single beds are available for groups that would like triple occupancy. The Session 1 and 3 rate for the third or fourth person in a tipi is 997 USD. Please send an inquiry to add a third or fourth person to your tipi.
Program
Back to Nature Women’s Yoga Retreat Schedule
Day 1
- 15:30 Check-in opens (rooms may be available earlier)
- 17:30 - 19:00 Welcome circle and evening yoga (gentle Hatha Flow and Yin)
- 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
- 20:45 - 22:00 Time to relax connect or soak in the hot tub
- 22:30 Lights out
Day 2
- 06:15 - 08:00 Coffee and tea available
- 08:00 - 09:30 Yoga (energizing Vinyasa Flow, wear layers and bring socks) and guided meditation
- 09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 12:00 Roll and Release Workshop with Autumn
- 12:00 Lunch available
- 12:00 - 15:00 Time to walk, swim, relax
- 15:00 - 17:00 Foundations of Asana Workshop with Toni
- 17:15 - 19:15 Yoga (gentle Hatha Flow and Yin/Restorative) and Sound Bath
- 19:30 - 21:30 Dinner and Circle Ceremony
- 21:30 - 22:30 Free time, relax by the fire pit (journal, soak, shower, etc.)
- 22:30 Lights out
Day 3
- 06:15 - 08:00 Coffee and tea available
- 08:00 - 09:30 Yoga (energizing Vinyasa flow) (Wear layers and bring socks) and guided meditation
- 09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 12:30 Special Workshop with Autumn
- 12:30 Lunch available
- 12:30 - 15:00 Time to walk, swim, relax
- 15:00 - 17:00 Chakra Workshop with Toni
- 17:15 - 19:15 Yoga (gentle Hatha Flow and Yin/ Restorative) and special Chakra Yoga Nidra
- 19:30 - 21:30 Dinner and circle ceremony
- 21:30 - 22:30 Free time, relax by the fire pit (journal, soak, shower, etc.)
- 22:30 Lights out
Day 4
- 06:15 - 07:30 Coffee and tea available
- 07:30 - 09:00 Yoga (energizing Vinyasa Flow) with abbreviated yoga Nidra (wear layers and bring socks)
- 09:00 - 09:30 Closing gratitude circle and group photo
- 09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast
- 12:00 Check-out
Chakra workshop with Toni
This workshop will be an introduction to the vast and powerful world of the energy body. You'll discuss how the Chakras are connected to your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. How the function of the Chakras influences your choices and how you respond to yourself and others. This workshop will teach you how to balance the energy body through The 8 limbs of yoga and through connection to Earth’s energies. There will be a short asana practice, lecture, and guided meditation.
About the practice
The yoga classes taught will be at all levels. The retreat will emphasize modifications to make postures more accessible and/or more challenging. Toni will also be teaching the Foundations of Asana Workshops which is alignment-based and will cover modifications.
Type of yoga to be taught:
- First evening: Gentle Flow followed by a few Restorative/Yin postures and a brief guided meditation
- First morning: All levels energizing Vinyasa Flow
- Second evening: Gently Flow followed by a more restorative Yin practice with yoga Nidra
- Sunday: Energizing Vinyasa Flow
- Two workshops will also be taught: Foundations of Asana and Intro to Meditation
- Meditation will be taught throughout the weekend. Meditation may include mantra, guided meditation, and mudra. There will also be time to practice meditation on your own.
Included excursions
Optional self-led hikes at nearby Shotgun Creek or visit to the local swimming hole.
Instructors
Autumn Adams
Autumn Adams is an avid yogini, foodie, hiker, and traveler. When Autumn is not practicing yoga, she can be found exploring Central Oregon, playing with her two naughty pups (Sal and Jedi), whipping up amazing meals for friends and family, or deepening her knowledge of yoga. Her classes blend Vinyasa and Hatha yoga into an accessible, yet challenging practice that encourages intention, grace, and courage.
Toni Larson
Toni has a 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Certification and a 300-hour Shamanic Therapeutic Yoga Certification. She’s worked with many teachers over the years to guide her and her gifts to illuminate others. Toni’s yoga practice keeps her doing the things she loves. Her teaching provides a relaxed atmosphere. She teaches The 8 Limbs of Yoga and she approaches these teachings with a very real and down-to-earth style. Recognizing that each person’s body, range of motion, strength, and energy are different, she can intuitively guide her students through their practice.
Retreat location
This retreat takes place at Tipi Village Retreat. It’s 30 minutes outside of Eugene, Oregon in the town of Marcola. About a two-hour drive from Portland and a 2 1/2-hour drive from Bend.
The Tipi Village Retreat, nestled within the Pacific Northwest woods, is the perfect place for this “glamping” retreat as you celebrate the dog days of summer with creekside outdoor yoga, a beautiful local day-hike, and gourmet al fresco meals. At night you will find comfort within one of the Tipi Village’s beautiful tipis or cozy indoor rooms. This women’s yoga retreat offers you the opportunity to deepen your yoga practice, recharge your soul, and find greater gratitude; an opportunity to shine your light and share your love on and off the mat.
Unique features
Activities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
General
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
Services
- Free parking
- Internet access
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Included in the package are three breakfasts, two lunches, and three dinners. The team will do its best to accommodate all dietary restrictions. Please let Ambuja Yoga know ahead of time, so they can plan accordingly.
You don’t need to bring any food with you. All meals and beverages are included. If you know that you wake up hungry and need a snack before morning practice you may want to bring a couple of Lara Bars or similar with you.
Tipi Village has its own well and the water is fantastic. Everyone is encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle to use throughout the retreat.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Private and small group yoga sessions can be scheduled for throughout the retreat with Autumn or Toni in 60-minute blocks (95 USD). Private sessions can focus on asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga Nidra, modifications, and injury prevention among numerous other topics.
What's included
- All meals (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners)
- Water, coffee, Metolius Tea Apothecary hot tea, and Pacific Northwest wines
- Yoga sessions co-taught by Autumn and Toni
- Guided meditation and yoga Nidra for the chakras (deep relaxation/yogic sleep)
- Sound healing supported savasanas
- Optional self-guided hike at nearby Shotgun Creek or Horse Rock (you will need a car)
- Foundations of Asana Workshop with Toni: Alignment and modifications for the individual student (90 minutes)
- Roll and Release Workshop with Autumn: Reduce tension and tightness in the physical body (60-90 minutes)
- Chakra workshop with Toni (2 hours)
- A special “top secret” workshop with Autumn
- Plenty of rituals and ceremonies to inspire and support you on your journey
- 3 nights accommodation at the Tipi Village Retreat
- A gift bag of local goodies
What's not included
- Transportation to/from the Tipi Village Retreat
- Hard alcohol and beer
- WiFi
- Junk food
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Eugene Airport (Mahlon Sweet Airport)
33 km
Transfer not provided
Driving Directions From Portland
Driving directions from Portland, Oregon to the Tipi Village Retreat (2 hours without traffic. There seem to be tons of traffic on Fridays leaving Portland, please leave with ample time. Each year there are people that arrive late).
- From Portland take I-5 South approx. 80 miles to Exit 216 (OR-228 E)
- Turn left onto OR-228 E. Follow OR-228 E through Brownsville and Crawfordsville.
- On the other side of Crawfordsville, turn right onto Brush Creek Rd., which turns into Marcola Rd. at the county line.
- After approximately 13 mi. turn left onto Paschelke Rd. for approximately 1.3 miles
- Turn left onto Wendling Rd.
- Look for the wooden Tipi Village Retreat sign on the left after approximately 2 miles.
- Turn into the driveway and cross the wooden bridge.
- The Tipi Village Retreat is on the right.
- When you pull in follow the drive into the forested area for parking.
Driving from Bend
- From Bend, Oregon to the Tipi Village Retreat (2.5 hours without traffic)
- Take Hwy. 20 W for approx. 95 miles to Sweethome
- Turn Left on OR-228 W/ Holley Rd.
- After 7.8 mi. turn left onto Brush Creek Rd., which turns into Marcola Rd. at the county line.
- After about 13 mi. turn left onto Paschelke Rd.
- Continue on Paschelke Rd. for about 1.5 miles.
- Turn Left on Wendling Rd.
- Continue on Wendling Rd for approximately 2 miles. Keep your eyes open for a wooden sign that says the Tipi Village Retreat on the left.
- Pull in the driveway and cross the wooden bridge. The Tipi Village Retreat will be on the right.
- Continue up the drive into the forest, where you will find space for parking.
Please give yourself extra driving time. Each year one or two guests end up getting stuck in the Portland-Salem traffic or get stuck behind a slow-moving vehicle going over the pass from Bend. The Opening Circle begins promptly at 5:00 p.m. on the first evening.
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Eugene Airport (Mahlon Sweet Airport) (EUG). Airport pick-up is not available. Transportation is approximately 40-45 minutes and around a 40 - 50 USD cab ride. Attendees are encouraged to carpool.
The following airlines fly into Eugene (EUG):
- United Airlines
- Delta Airlines
- Allegiant Air
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- US Airways
Arrival: Please plan on arriving at the Tipi Village Retreat no later than 4:30 p.m. on the opening day. You may arrive as early as 3:30 p.m.
Departure: When arranging your travel please do not schedule flights, etc. before noon on your day of departure. It is possible to stay an extra day before or after the retreat.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 21 days before arrival.
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