The Flow of the Retreat

Beginning with the opening session on Sunday night, we are on a journey of discovery together. Every aspect of the retreat is held as sacred and infused with loving intention, carefully designed by Gary and Linda, who lead every session. The retreat is immersive and each day consists of sessions, excursions, and meals and continues into the evening, with breaks built-in as well as options for time to yourself. Each day is different; some begin with an excursion and others with a session.

Each session is relational, experiential, and grounded in everyday applications. Gary and Linda have been teaching for more than two decades and are skilled at responding to the needs of the group and the moment. While the overall flow and content of the retreat is planned, the focus of individual sessions varies depending on what arises from the participants.

We are thrilled to be holding the retreat in the heart of the magical city of Portland, Oregon, at the University Place Hotel. Many green spaces, an array of restaurants, and a vibrant waterfront are all within walking distance — and the most advanced light-rail train in the nation stops just across the street, making it easy to get to other neighborhoods of this beautiful and friendly city.

In addition to the rich and engaging sessions with Gary and Linda at the hotel, we will be breaking out into smaller groups for meals and special excursions. These opportunities are woven into the fabric of the retreat to allow you to integrate in very practical ways what you are learning — because life itself provides everything we need to create Authentic Power. 

One of the most unique and rewarding aspects of the retreat, excursions and mealtimes are filled with potential and possibilities as you explore your inner dynamics out and about in the welcoming city of Portland. As you do, all of your experiences and interactions become opportunities to bring more awareness to your reactions and patterns, as well as your strengths and gifts, and to practice making new, more loving choices. Each outing includes a guided focus to bring consciousness to as well as specific invitations for discussion and reflection with your group. After each excursion, we gather again as a whole and share some of what happened in order to go even deeper into what emerged.