Activities

For the Pacific Northwest Massage Therapists Retreat

July 11-14, 2025

Returning guests: Read what’s changed.

Activities are open to guests who have registered for lodging.

You can soak, steam, plunge, relax and network, as you wish.

Retreat Orientation (Friday night)

Please join us Friday after dinner in the North Wing of the lodge for a mandatory orientation session — even if you have been to Breitenbush before. You’ll meet your fellow retreat guests, get an overview of the weekend and recent changes at Breitenbush, register for classes (if spaces remain) and more.

The Rebirth of Breitenbush (Saturday Night)

Hear about the rebirth of Breitenbush and surrounding forests after the 2020 wildfire, what the community is doing to rebuild and replant, what their vision is for the future, and how friends of Breitenbush can be involved — with Peter Moore. Peter was a co-founder of Breitenbush Hot Springs in 1978 and has been its business director since 2004. He has seen the retreat grow from an isolated work camp in the wilderness to a retreat and conference center with worldwide reach. A marvelous storyteller, Peter’s talks elegantly interweave a rich sense of history and anthropology, a wise understanding of human behavior and community dynamics, and a deep and loving knowledge of Breitenbush’s ecology and geology. Peter lectures around the world on the past, present, and future of holistic retreats.

Yoga Classes

Free yoga classes will be offered in the North Wing of the lodge. Saturday, Sunday and Monday 7-8 a.m.

aquatic bodywork

Aquatic bodywork sessions will be in the first Meadow Pool by appointment. Sign up here. The cost is $65 for a 30-minute session. You will pay a nonrefundable deposit at sign-up. Bring cash or check to pay your balance to the practitioner directly at the time of your session. A swimsuit is required.

HIKING

Due to damage from the wildfires of 2020, the National Forest trails accessible directly from Breitenbush are not open to hikers. However, there are other walking/hiking opportunities in the area (PDF), including Forest Service roads you can walk along from the grounds and hikes you can drive to within an hour.

Breath of Light: Group Breathing Practice (Sunday Night)

An instructor-led group breath practice where you can go deep in your individual exploration while also connecting as part of a community in the North Wing of the lodge. Sign up here. The cost is $40. You will pay a nonrefundable deposit at sign-up. Bring cash or check to pay your balance to the practitioner directly at the time of your session.

Bonfire (Sunday Night)

Meet us on the floodplain by the river and under the stars — everyone is welcome. Bring a musical instrument if you wish.

Massage/Healing Arts Offerings

With the Breitenbush healing arts staff. By appointment only, through the Breitenbush office. To make an appointment in advance, follow the instructions in your lodging confirmation email or book here or call Breitenbush at 503-854-3320.

A note about illness

For everybody’s health and well-being, please avoid indoor group activities as well as one-on-one aquatic bodywork or massage sessions if you have symptoms of a respiratory infection or other condition that may spread in that setting. Contact us with questions in advance of the retreat, and/or let Brian, Laurie or the instructor or practitioner know if you pre-registered for an activity or appointment and cannot attend because you became ill onsite.