Weaver's Tale Retreats

Programs and Dates

Learn more about Spirah Click here to learn more about our Spirah Program

 

The program design offers a full day of physical and mental challenges, emotional support, laughter, and shared memories. Certainly a day of joy!WTRC

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Circle of Friends:

  • Song circle
  • Shared stories
  • Music making
  • Led by a music therapist, the group is stimulated through music resulting in group sharing of memories and wisdom. Participants come alive with this group!

 

Nature Experience:

  • Nature walk in an old growth forest on wheelchair and walker accessible trail
  • Plant identification and bird watch
  • Nature crafts to take home
  • Soul collage
  • Journaling
  • Led by nature guides and/or horticultural therapists experienced in providing services for seniors.

 

 

Self Renewal

  • Soothing gentle massage / Compassionate Touch*. People remain clothed and seated
  • Provided by Licensed Massage Therapists with geriatric and/or compassionate touch training

Location:
Alton Collins Retreat Center
32867 SE Highway 211
Eagle Creek, OR 97022
Phone: 503 637-6411

Portland Memory Garden
SE 104th and Powell Blvd.
Portland, OR
(Memory Garden is an alternate site for summer retreats for those wanting a shorter session and a closer location)

 

To register for a summer retreat, please call us at 503-913-0048

2009 Senior Retreat Brochure
Click here to read an information letter & get directions to the retreat site for groups who will be attending a summer retreat with us.

Caregiver Programs


Caregiver retreats occur at Alton Collins Retreat Center and in local neighborhood community centers. Contact us for further information.

  • Relaxation massages
  • Journaling
  • Nature hike,
  • Soul collage
  • Stress management strategies
  • Yoga
  • Support groups

Caregiver retreats with Multnomah County Lifespan Respite Program occur twice a year. Contact us for further information.

 

 

Contact:
Family Caregiver Support Program Coordinator
503-988-3646 x26263
421 SW 6th Ave. Suite 300
Portland, Oregon
97204

In House Programs

Weaver’s Tale Retreats
In Your Home

Can’t make it for a full-day retreat at our retreat center? Let us come to you for a mini-retreat in your facility. Choose from the options below to custom-design your own program. To schedule: Call (503) 913-0048 or email: edie@weavers-tale-retreat.org.

Solo:
1 session per month = $85/hr
2 session per month=$75/hr
weekly (4 sessions)=$65/hr
Choose ONE of the activities below:

  • Nature sensory group
  • Interactive music group
  • Seated massage by one licensed massage therapist

 

Duet:
1 session per month=$150
2 sessions per month=$140
weekly (4 sessions)=$125
Includes a massage and your choice of music or nature
Chair massage by one licensed massage therapist Nature Sensory Group or Interactive Music group

 

Trio:
Includes a 90 minute retreat session for $225.00
All THREE activities provided:

  • 45 minutes Nature sensory group
  • 45 minutes Interactive music group
  • Seated massage by one massage therapist

Group Size for all 3 retreats:
Massage: 8 people maximum
Music and Nature: 15 people maximum

Workshops: see Newsletter for upcoming courses.
WTRC subsidizes its senior programs with several fundraiser events every year. Check our Events section for details.

Weaver's Tale Retreats
Weaver's Tale Retreats