Thu. September 11-Sun. September 14, 2025
Corbett, OR
SPIRITS OF LAND
BODIES OF TIME
with Renee Sills
Thu. September 11-Sun. September 14, 2025
Corbett, OR
We’ll meet in Virgo Season, at the midpoint of a lunar and solar eclipse.
Held by the embrace of beautiful, expansive, lovingly-tended land, shared hearth and intentional relating, we’ll delve into three days of deep listening, intuition building, divination practices, and embodied astrology.
With the spirit of the land as our guide, we’ll explore astrological divination through sensing, intuiting and channeling with nature. Our chartwork and astrological focus will be oriented with the current eclipses, natal nodal axis, the signs Virgo and Pisces in our natal charts, and their planetary ‘rulers', Mercury and Jupiter. All chart placements and all levels of astrological practice are welcome.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
Daily meditation and movement
Practices for intuition building and divination
Accessible, embodied explorations of astrology and support for working with your own chart and placements
Solo & contemplation time in nature: access to walking/hiking, freshwater creek, beautiful views and cedar sauna
Time for creativity, movement, dance, rest and just being
Nine delicious, wholesome and locally sourced catered meals, plus snacks & tea bar
RETREAT SCHEDULE*
Thursday
3:30-5:30 - arrival
5:30-6 - tour and orientation
6-7 - dinner
7:15 - 9:30 - sunset meditation & practice
9:30 onwards - quiet time, sauna
Friday/Saturday
7:30-9:30 - breakfast, quiet time, sauna
9:30-1 - morning practice
1-3:30 - lunch and free time
3:30-6 - afternoon practice
6-7 dinner
7:30-9 - evening practice
Sunday
7:30-9:30 - breakfast, quiet time, sauna
9:30-1 - morning practice
1-2:30 - lunch and closing/departure
*times are approximate and may be adjusted. each day will include practice time devoted to movement, meditation, intuition building, divination/astrology. quietness/silence will be encouraged for mornings and evenings
ABOUT THE SPACE
Dancing Tree Sanctuary is a community land project and venue that offers and hosts educational and transformational events and workshops to promote vibrant thriving life for all beings. It is located on the traditional homelands of the Multnomah, Wasco and Clackamas peoples in Corbett, Oregon
Dancing Tree aspires to serve the healing of humanity’s relationship with nature, and supports an emerging culture rooted in reciprocity, reconciliation and respect for the interconnectedness of life.
The movement space has beautiful cork floors, natural plaster walls, a tall arched ceiling, and lots of natural light. It is part of a large renovated barn which also houses three small apartments, a large shared kitchen and dining area, community bathhouse with cedar sauna and a ceramic studio.
The structure is nestled adjacent to 1,000 acres of land-trust forest, and surrounded by beautiful gardens, blueberry fields, fruit trees … and heartful community vibes.
LODGING
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Shared, indoor lodging is available.
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As well as several unique and peaceful tent-camping spots.
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Vacation rentals are available in the immediate vicinity for those who would prefer private lodging. Commuters from the Portland Metro area are also welcome.
INVESTMENT
The financial cost of this retreat is determined through equal sharing of the overhead expenses by the majority of attendees, with four partial (50%) scholarships and three worktrade positions included. Renee’s time, labor and facilitation are not included in the cost below. Lodging is also not included in the price below. Please read on to find more information on lodging options and costs and ways to be in reciprocity with Renee.
Base cost for attendance $385
This amount covers
Four days of rest and communion in a beautiful, quiet sanctuary of natural surroundings where you are can enjoy time walking on the land, lounging on the yoga deck, stargazing in the field, playing in the creek, enjoying fresh berries from the bushes or tea and snacks in the outdoor kitchen, and relaxing in the cedar sauna
Four days of access to a recently renovated movement space with beautiful cork floors, natural plaster walls, and lots of natural light
Nine delicious, healthy meals sourced from organic farms (veg and meat options available)
On site lodging +$90-$150
On-site lodging may not be preferable for everyone. Local participants who wish to commute or those who would prefer to find private lodging at nearby vacation rentals are encouraged to carpool. We will be assisting in coordinating carpool arrangements closer to the retreat dates.
On site lodging options include:
Several campsites are available throughout the property and feature cleared spots with easy access to the practice space as well as cleared spots closer to the river. Campsites are $90 for three nights and include access to the outdoor kitchen, cedar sauna and shared bathrooms
Indoor lodging in shared rooms is also available for $150 for three nights. These arrangements include 2 queen beds (for couples, good friends or singles) and several single mattresses in two spacious but open apartments
Facilitation and space holding +your chosen donation
Dāna is a Sanskrit and Pali word that translates to generosity and is considered to be an important virtue that helps cultivate compassion and reduce attachment to material possessions. Dāna invites us to give without expectation.
The base cost for this retreat does not include reciprocity or payment to Renee for teaching/facilitating, space holding, preparation, presence or labor. Please click here to make a donation and/or offer an exchange.
Optional: Contribute additional funds to accessibility scholarships
