Special Events at the Historic Balch Hotel

Well + Being Retreat

Nourish Your Soul

Transform uncertainty into opportunity.

Everyone and everything seems in transition. Both inner and outer worlds seem too full, a bit crazy and over-demanding.  Do you crave more time for you?

If you’re going through a challenging transition in your life maybe you need nurturing space to unwind, relax and reconnect, to find clarity and tools for the next chapter of your life.

Have you lost hope that your current situation is going to get better?
Are you worried that this is as good as it’s going to get?

Step away. Join us for a weekend of soul nourishment and sisterhood at the award-winning Historic Balch Hotel. Soothe away stress and tension just being in the serenity of nature in the Columbia River Gorge. Time away where you can rejuvenate and reconnect to yourself and What Really Matters.

Get connected to new perspectives that inspire hope and possibility. Find what nourishes and inspires you, to remember your deeper yearnings. Experience joy from the simple pleasure of being in your body, in the moment.

Is there a decision in your life waiting to be made, but feel gripped by fear or confusion?
Are you being nudged to move forward in an area of your life, but lack the boldness to take that step?

Join a safe supportive circle of sisters where you can just be.  Access your gifts and magic to harness the confidence & courage to move forward towards your dreams.

Release tired, old patterns and express more of who you truly are. Explore embodied spiritual practices that awaken your vitality and vision. You’ll remember the deeper Holy desire of your soul and replenish your world-weary spirit.

Art Therapist (and Balch Hotel co-owner) Claire Sierra will guide you through a weekend of creative, soul aligning activities, simple ritual, sacred rest and juicy discussion. With time for a whole lot of nothing, if you so choose.

And after the retreat is over, to keep the magic flowing, (which is often so hard) this retreat includes a follow up virtual group coaching session, (using your phone or computer) for support and inspiration. 

• Find answers to difficult questions through guided reflection practices you’ll take home with you.
• Experience an elegant historic inn that’s relaxing and rejuvenating for your nervous system.
• Discover tools and perspectives for dealing with challenging emotions and situations.
• Meditate on the wide open sky and expansive landscape to connect with your vision and direction.
• Gain clarity on the things that need changing through sacred dialogue.
• Soothe away stress and tension during your own private bath anointing ritual in a clawfoot tub.
• Explore a deeply integrative art experience that brings magic from within. (Even if you’re not “creative”)
• Let go of old beliefs & paradigms around the fire pit.
• Connect with like-minded women in a supportive circle of sisterhood.

 

Success Stories:

"Great, magical, transformative retreat. I enjoyed every minute of it." - Melanie K, Portland, OR

"I just want to thank you again for that retreat. It literally changed my life. I came home a changed person and I haven't gone back. I had lost touch with myself. I was so busy working. It was sucking the life out of me. I'd lost touch with my bigger vision, my spiritual self and I was so unhappy. I reconnected to the magical visionary part of myself (and dropped a lot of baggage there too." - Savana W., Vancouver, WA

“What you do is important work. It helps women like me to get grounded, balanced, re-directed, empowered, and inspired -- whatever it is we need. You have helped me get to this abundance and I am deeply grateful. If I become stuck again, I know I can come to you." - Linda C, Cave Junction, OR

“I came not knowing what to expect, but with optimistic hope of a new journey toward calm peacefulness and a better perspective. I ended the retreat with a definite sense of purpose and beginning of a new phase of my life—with skills, tips and a new way of thinking in a positive, enlightened, awakened way." - Pat D, Glastonbury, CT

“When I arrived, I was tired and burned out by trying to help family members. The workshop refreshed me and helped me center once again, connecting me with other women in a creative space. I came home feeling recharged and empowered. I loved the whole experience." - Gay M., Portland, OR

Details:

May 4-6
See Itinerary below

$499 Retreat + Traditional Room (European Style)
$619 Retreat + Signature Room  (Bathroom & Tub en suite)
King Suite (with Jacuzzi tub & mountain view): call for price

Lodging & meals are included.
This retreat includes 12% lodging discount. 

 

All Inclusive Retreat Package Includes: 

• Room for Friday and Saturday night  discounted 12% (your choice of accommodations)
• Friday Evening Welcome Reception with Appetizers (no-host bar)
  
• Breakfast Saturday and Sunday
• Lunch Saturday and Sunday
• Saturday night dinner with salad and dessert
• Locally roasted Post Canyon coffee, Good Medicine and other tea, Balch blend hot cocoa, lemon water and chocolate chip cookies
• Retreat supplies and goodies
• Taxes and gratuity
• AND virtual group coaching session for aftercare support. (We'll use a video conferencing platform so we can see everybody!)

NOT INCLUDED:

• Any additional beverages (wine, beer, kombucha, soda, etc.)
• Spa Services
• Transportation to/from hotel

Weekend Itinerary*:

Friday

Arrive at the Balch Hotel anytime after 3 pm and settle into your room. enjoy a glass of wine and dine with other guests (not included but available for purchase.) Enjoy appetizers at welcome reception to meet and mingle with retreat leader Claire Sierra, her innkeeper husband Josiah Dean, along with your weekend cohorts.

Evening - Gather for an opening ceremony to connect with other participants and start your journey together.

Saturday

Morning: After a delectable morning breakfast, we’ll start our day with simple ritual in sacred space. You’ll explore clarifying questions that  determine your intention for the weekend.

Lunch:  Eat with the group or take space to reflect and rejuvenate. The Balch offers a delectable, healthy, locally sourced lunch, that will be delicious and nourishing. (You can see our menu here.) **Please let us know if you have dietary considerations we need to consider! Let front desk staff know when you check in or before you arrive. We have limited guest refrigeration for your own items.

Break for a nature walk in the area, take a nap, bathe with crystals in a clawfoot tub, rejuvenate with a spa treatment or explore your ideas in personal journaling.

Afternoon: Gather again to dive into your Holy Desire via rejuvenation and reconnection. Explore soul care practices including art, simple movement/yoga, and/or writing. We’ll discuss what to do when we get stuck and how to shift into the direction we’d rather be headed.

Dinner is in the dining room. Eat with others, or alone for some quiet time.

Evening: After dinner we may have an evening activity to deepen the process or connect more informally, depending on needs, desires and direction of the group.  Feel the muse and color, or explore soul care practices like guided meditation and journalling for answers you seek. (Optional)

Sunday

Morning: After a scrumptious handmade gourmet breakfast, we’ll gather for morning discussion, sharing and teaching. We’ll weave in practices such as movement, meditation, journaling or contemplative prayer. We’ll address challenges you may be experiencing and use creative tools to work through stuck spots that happen.

Lunch and break: Check-out of your room (if you haven’t already) and then enjoy a delectable, healthy, locally-procured meal, that will be supportive and nourishing (any dietary considerations we need to consider? Let front desk staff know when you register or arrive.) Afterward, take a walk, nap or continue on artwork you've started.

Afternoon: Final exploration! We’ll review shifts you’ve experienced, determine what needs to change (if anything) and how. We’ll discuss next steps to keep the intuitive process going, so it doesn’t dry up after you get home.

Completion: Close with a ritual for reflection and say good bye to new friends. End by 3pm.

*Hold this loosely. The Itinerary is subject to change and may need to be adjusted based on needs and desires of group, weather and other logistics. We'll be listening deeply to the yearnings of your Soul to let your Spirit release.

Reserve Your Spot:

Reserve your room at the Balch Hotel online by date and the package will pop up. Or you can find it HERE. Or call 541.467.2277 -- we're happy to help.

Retreat participants must stay at the Balch Hotel--it's part of the experience to be here.

You will be emailed a follow up confirmation with details including suggested items to bring from retreat leader Claire Sierra.

Questions? Contact Claire Sierra at claire@MagdalenePath.com.

Call the Balch Hotel for any information regarding accommodations and to reserve your room. Call 541.467.2277

You'll automatically receive a 10% discount on your hotel stay.
 (Discount valid for retreat/workshop only and cannot be used with other offers.)

Cancellation Policy:

Up until 30 days prior to retreat, all monies paid minus $100 administrative fee is refundable should you cancel. Cancellations within 30 days of retreat have no refund provided. If cancellation is implemented by us, we will cheerfully refund all monies paid by you.