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4 Day Zen Yoga Retreat in Oregon, USA: Creating a Playful Spirit with Movement Therapy and Art
Tipi Village Retreat, 39615 Wendling Road, Marcola, Lane, Oregon, USA
Meditation and Yoga Retreat USA
This Zen yoga retreat is an opportunity to connect with others in a natural setting and explore one's intuitive side through art, discussion, journaling, and movement.
Meet the instructors
Janet
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Highlights
- Daily yoga practice
- Calligraphy watercolor
- Forming own asanas
- Meditation sessions
- Yoga and softness of strength sessions
- Dance and mindful movement lessons
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinner
Yoga styles
3 days with instruction
Group size: 7-17 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Tipi Village Retreat LLC is a haven away from the ordinary. Located in the Mohawk Valley near Eugene, Oregon, it is perfectly positioned for adventure. There are beautiful day trip destinations to the north, east, west, or south - may they be on two or four wheels.
With its secluded woodland setting, its unusual mix of dwellings (five tipis and the master bedroom suite), and its friendly hospitality, it provides an ideal setting for group retreats, family reunions, weddings or commitment ceremonies, celebrations of life, workshops, and other overnight events.
It is a great place for any adventurous traveler wanting a unique lodging experience. 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.
For a more traditional sleeping experience, there are cabins or rooms. All tipis and cabins have access to a centrally located bathhouse with two full bathrooms. The master bedroom suite and the studio have their own private bathrooms. There is also an additional bathroom available at the main house.
Time takes on a different meaning out there. You will feel yourself relax at a slower pace - into the here and now of birds singing and water flowing. If you sit still, you can observe the wild flock of quail, the occasional pheasant, or the wild turkeys and deer coming through on their daily routes.
In the spring, you will see elk bulls grazing at the edge of the forest, and in the fall, Oregon chinook salmon swimming upstream in the creek.
If you sit still, you will also experience nature’s silence and stillness. You will find an atmosphere of respect amongst those tall trees, as well as respect for the land, the keepers of the land, all living creatures, and for Mother Nature.
Sitting Bull Tipi
This is the first tipi that they put up in the woods, located in the center of the forest, and it was dedicated to Sitting Bull, chief of the Lakota. The floor of this tipi is made of Lakota limestone - and to complete your Lakota experience, you will sleep in a cozy, king-sized bed under a warm down comforter, covered with a buffalo hide.
Sacagawea Tipi
It is a sweet location, near the edge of the forest. On one side, its neighbors are tall cedar trees, and on the other side, it offers a filtered view of an open field.
The interior of this tipi features a stone floor with wool rugs and a queen-sized bed - so comfortable that you might want to stay in bed and enjoy a morning of listening to the birds - or open the door and watch the deer, the wild turkeys, or the flock of quail wandering by.
The Sacagawea Tipi is one of the two forest tipis that the team added to their collection in the spring of 2009. There are now three forest tipis, all connected by trails and within sight of each other, but with plenty of private space in between.
Hiawatha Tipi
Situated deep in the forest where the deer bed down for the night and yet within distant sight of the other forest tipis, you can make this tipi your home for a restful sanctuary. The forest offers a deep healing silence that you all need to retreat to in order to recover your senses from the noisy and rushed world in which you spend your daily life.
In this deep silence, you can hear your soul speak to you. The colors of the interior are kept warm and vibrant, and just like the other forest tipis, it has electricity - and the light at night turns the tipis into magic lanterns. A cozy down comforter provides a warm bed for all those cool summer nights.
Calapooya Tipi
This was the fourth forest tipi (now five with Crazy Horse), beautifully sheltered by a stand of tall cedar trees, and close enough to the creek to hear the comforting sound of the water. The light inside is dimmed and soothing.
This tipi also has a beautiful stone floor, covered with a wool rug for warmth and beauty. The bed is queen-size, and the comforter is covered with extra wool blankets to keep it cozy on Oregon's cool summer nights.
Master bedroom suite
The master bedroom suite is located in the southeast corner of the house, closest to the creek. A patio door connects this centrally located room with the heart of the party by the fire circle. The flowing water will be the last sound that you hear before you gently drift away - and it might be the first sound that greets you in the morning, together with the morning sun and the birds.
The walls are kept in soothing greens, and the tallest wall shows the rich texture of American clay. The Tipi Village Retreat team loves rugs, and you will see a lovely display of rugs draped over the concrete wall that separates the bed from the closet. The bed is king-sized and very comfortable.
Program
Every summer solstice, Janet guides a Zen yoga retreat to honor International Yoga Day, whose theme for 2025 is ‘Humanity.’ As a certified yoga instructor through Zenways, she is grateful to host an event at Tipi Village for the magical and restorative energy it bestows.
Janet's style of guiding people through movement therapy is fluid and inclusive, while allowing each individual's sui generis to flourish within the collective praxis. The use of art, poetry, and nature within this retreat will help thread the study of yoga in a myriad of ways. The exploration of calligraphy and watercolor will be the art practice, along with creating a nature art mandala.
When you begin by being in awe of who you are, the human body becomes a breathtaking temple, so let us all be a sample each moment through all movements.
Begin being aware.
Thursday, June 19
Arrive between 15:00 and 17:00. Settle in and become acquainted with the grounds at Tipi Village and your Dwelling
- 17:00 Beginning
- 18:00 Jnana yoga
- 19:00 Creekside dining
- 20:00 Evening glow
- 22:00 Quiet time: Dream
Friday, June 20
- 07:00 Coffee, tea, and goodies
- 08:00 Art tour
- 09:00 Mindful movement
- 10:00 Breakfast
- 13:00 Snack
- 14:00 Calligraphy watercolor
- 17:00 Scaravelli yoga
- 19:00 Candlelight dinner
- 20:00 Evening
- 22:00 Quiet time: Sleep
Saturday, June 21
- 07:00 Tea and coffee
- 08:00 Forest bathing
- 09:00 Arts yoga
- 10:00 Breakfast
- 13:00 Picnic
- 14:00 Hike or free time
- 17:00 Dance yoga
- 19:00 Dinner time
- 20:00 Evening - Meadow dance
- 22:00 Quiet time: Rest and reflection
Sunday, June 22: Winding up
- 07:00 Tea and crumpets
- 08:00 Forming own asanas
- 09:00 Final breakfast
- 11:00 Reflections in octahut
Instructors
Janet Becker
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Zen yoga is a fluid dance between breath and gravity. By aligning one's energy both physically and mentally in the present moment: to help bring around a mindful way of being in the world. Janet likes to work in sequences using specific breath work according to asanas performed. She holy respects one's individuality as well in the process of practicing yoga. The purpose of this retreat is to connect and engage with others to encourage one's development as a human being. As a Certified Reflexologist through the International Institute of Reflexology, sessions will be offered.
Retreat location
This retreat will be at Tipi Village Retreat, located 30 minutes Northeast of Eugene, Oregon. It is down a lovely country road with beautiful views.
Just about five miles down the road, there is the Shotgun Creek Recreation Area, which has hiking trails and swimming available. There is also a swimming hole just a 10-minute walk from the center. One can also dip in the creek right in front of the property if they want to.
Listening to the birds chirping or the creek flowing by is an excellent way to spend the day, relaxing and reflecting upon the shimmering stream in the warm sunlight. Tipi Village Retreat hopes that you will come and join the village.
Food
Included in the package are daily hearty breakfast and dinner. Food will be locally sourced as much as possible. Tipi Village Retreat has a few farms right down the road, namely blueberry, vegetable, and chicken farms. They do their best to ensure that meals are plentiful and accommodate food restrictions. A lot of grilling is done with an outdoor kitchen right on the creek.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Local activities
What do you do out in the middle of nowhere? The question is what can you not do?
Tipi Village Retreat is in a central location, with beautiful scenery and fun activities in all four directions. Eugene offers a small metropolis of activity: Saturday Market, the Hult Performing Arts Center with the annual Bach Festival, the University of Oregon, the Oregon Country Fair, and the Olympic Trials, beside miles and miles of bike paths.
The gorgeous Oregon coast is only 75 minutes west. The Cascade Mountain Range is just 45 minutes east. With Portland to the north, Ashland to the south, and the in between, you'll witness some of the most gorgeous sceneries in the country.
There are plenty of quiet activities to do right there at the retreat, but if you're interested in more, the Tipi Village Retreat staff members will be happy to help you plan nearby day trips.
- Wine tasting
- Rock climbing
- Rafting
- Theater
- Biking
- Running
- Waterfalls
- Shopping
- Museums
- Music
- Hiking
- Boating
- Birdwatching
- Fine dining
Day trips
Tipi Village Retreat suggests a variety of day trips - all guaranteed to leave you with a memorable experience. Most of these destinations can also be reached on two or four wheels. Adventures vary from hiking to a pristine mountain waterfall or through an old-growth forest to visiting an old mining ghost town - or dining at one of Oregon’s best wineries.
- Tidbits Mountain
- Sisters and Lava Fields
- Oregon Coast and Sand Dunes
- King Estate Winery and Kentucky Falls
- Bohemia Mountain and Umpqua River
- Warm Springs Indian Museum and Metolius River
- Quartzville Bypass, Breitenbush, and Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood
- Lilian Falls
- Crater Lake National Park
- Eugene
What's included
- Daily yoga sessions
- Meditation sessions
- Art activities
- 3 nights accommodation
- Breakfast, dinner, and snacks daily
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
EUG
Eugene Airport (Mahlon Sweet Airport)
33 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by car
Please Google Tipi Village Retreat in Marcola. The ride is approximately 45 minutes from the airport to the village.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 14 days before arrival.
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