August 13–16, 2026 · Marcola, Oregon
A Restorative Nature Retreat for Women Educators
Gather & Grow
“Stress is contagious, so if you want to give your best to those around you,
take out time to Retreat.”
~ Pico Iyer
Retreat Overview
Gather & Grow offers women educators space to rekindle their spark before the school year begins. Surrounded by forest and firelight, we’ll slow down through reflection, creative practice, gentle movement, guided meditation, and meaningful conversation — tending the inner warmth that first called us to this work.
After a year of holding so much for others, this retreat creates intentional space to exhale, reconnect, and return grounded and steady for the year ahead.
This retreat is intentionally limited to 15 paid participants to preserve depth, spaciousness, and connection.
Gather & Grow is designed exclusively for women currently working in education or directly serving within school systems.
What’s Included
3 nights lodging
3 nourishing breakfasts & dinners, plus 2 catered lunches
All facilitated creative retreat sessions
Trauma-informed yoga & movement experiences
Guided mindfulness sessions
Art materials and supplies (no art experience necessary — this is about process, not product)
Curated welcome bag to promote wellness
Access to the Creative Hub (our Octahut art and tea gathering space)
Evening campfires and hot tub soaks throughout the weekend
Free time to explore the land — hammock, meditate, journal, or enjoy the magical creek alone or with friends
Exclusive access to the property (the entire retreat space is reserved for our group)
The Creative Hub
The Octahut serves as our central gathering space for the weekend — a place to make art, sip tea, write, reflect, and simply be.
Available all weekend long, this is a space without agenda. Come for five minutes or stay for the afternoon.
Art tables and creative supplies set up all weekend
Tea and self-serve snack station
Journaling and reflection space
A warm, welcoming gathering space for conversation and connection
a glimpse of
Our weekend together
The schedule is intentionally spacious and may shift to meet the needs of the group.
Check-in from 3:00 PM Thursday · Departure by 11:00 AM Sunday
Thursday
Arrival & settling in (from 3:00 PM)
Opening Circle
Welcome Dinner
Campfire Connection Under the Stars
Friday
Optional: Guided Movement + Mindfulness
Breakfast
Creative + Reflective Session
Lunch
Afternoon Free Time
Dinner
Campfire: Letting Go
Saturday
Optional Guided Movement + Mindfulness
Breakfast
Creative + Reflective Session
Lunch
Afternoon Free Time
Dinner
Campfire: Letting Grow in Gratitude
Sunday
Optional Guided Movement + Mindfulness
Breakfast
Closing Circle
Departure by 11:00 AM
Lodging & Investment
All lodging options include full retreat access and meals. Choose what feels right — from a private suite in the main house to a queen tipi under the stars.
PRIVATE BATH
Master Suite — King bed, private bath Single $1,725 · Double $1,325/person
Studio Suite — Queen bed, private bath (upstairs, stairs required) Single $1,675 · Double $1,275/person
SHARED BATHHOUSE
Cabin in the Woods — Queen bed + couch + patio Double only · $1,150/person
Garden Cottage — Two twin beds Double only · $975/person
TIPIS - shared bathhouse
Hiawatha, Calapooya & Chief Seattle Tipi — Queen bed Single $1,275 · Double $1,150/person
Chief Joseph Tipi — Full bed Single only · $1,225
Looking Glass Tipi — Twin bed Single only · $1,175
Sacagawea Tipi — Twin beds Shared (2–3 people) · $925/person
Meet Your Facilitators
Amy Tuski, MEd, LPC
Amy Tuski is a licensed professional counselor, former educator, international presenter, creator of Flutter & Fly With Grace, and the host of Gather & Grow retreats. Her retreats weave together creativity, reflection, and community to help women reconnect with their voice, purpose, and joy.
Through expressive arts, storytelling, nature, service projects, and gentle wellness practices, Amy invites participants to slow down, reconnect with what matters most, and explore their own becoming in a supportive circle.
Rooted in the philosophy of Flutter & Fly With Grace, her work is guided by four principles: building community, igniting the spirit, nourishing the soul, and embracing creativity.
Amy’s work is rooted in trauma-informed education and group facilitation, creating environments where participants feel safe, welcomed, and inspired to grow.
Amber Shoshin, BS, RYT
Amber Shoshin is a certified trauma-informed yoga instructor and an educator offering gentle, accessible movement practices designed to support nervous system regulation and embodied restoration. She will be a guest facilitator offering sessions that include grounding, breath-work, light stretching, and opportunities to turn inward — no prior yoga experience necessary. Modifications and supportive options (including chair-based movement and props such as blocks) are always available to ensure participants feel safe, comfortable, and supported.
Additional facilitator support may be added as the retreat evolves.
Registration & Payment
Participants complete a short interest and lodging preference form. Room placements are confirmed personally to preserve intentional balance and alignment within the retreat container.
Submitting the form does not guarantee lodging placement. Confirmation and payment instructions will follow via email.
A $300 non-refundable deposit secures your space upon confirmation.
Full remaining balance is due by June 15, 2026.
Cancel on or before June 15: deposit forfeited; all additional payments refunded in full.
Cancel after June 15: no refunds unless your space is filled by another eligible participant. If filled, payments beyond the deposit are refunded.
In cases of serious illness or emergency, please reach out as soon as possible. We will make every reasonable effort to support a space transfer. If the space is successfully filled, payments beyond the deposit will be refunded.
Travel insurance is encouraged if additional financial protection is desired.
Registration is now open for women educators in the Bethel, 4J, and Springfield school districts.
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EARLY ACCESS
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Registration is now open for women educators in the Bethel, 4J, and Springfield school districts. ⊙ EARLY ACCESS ⊙
Ready to Gather & Grow?
Complete the interest form below to share your lodging preferences and let us know a little about you. We'll be in touch personally to confirm your spot and share payment details.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Gather & Grow is a restorative and experiential retreat, not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical care, or mental health treatment. While elements of the retreat are informed by trauma-aware and therapeutic principles, this experience does not constitute therapy, counseling, or clinical services. If you are currently experiencing significant mental health concerns or medical conditions, we encourage you to consult with a licensed healthcare provider before attending.
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Transportation to and from Tipi Village Retreat in Marcola, Oregon is not included. Participants are responsible for their own travel to the retreat. There is ample parking to leave a vehicle if you choose to do so. We are happy to connect you with others traveling from your area after registration is confirmed.
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A $300 non-refundable deposit holds your space. If you cancel on or before June 15, 2026, any payments beyond the deposit will be refunded. After June 15, no refunds can be issued unless your space is filled by another eligible participant — in which case payments beyond the deposit are returned. In the case of serious illness or emergency, please reach out and we will do everything we can to help facilitate a space transfer.
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After submitting your interest form, you'll share your lodging preferences and if you have a specific person you’d like to room with (shared accommodations). Room placements are confirmed personally by the facilitation team to preserve intentional balance and alignment within the retreat. Submitting the form does not guarantee your preferred accommodation — confirmation and payment instructions follow by email.
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We'd love to hear from you — reach out at info@flutterandflywithgrace.com and we'll get back to you soon.
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Gather & Grow is designed exclusively for women currently working in education or directly serving within school systems. This includes teachers, counselors, administrators, paraprofessionals, and other school-based professionals — anyone who shows up for students and school communities every day.
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Not at all. Yoga sessions are fully accessible with modifications always available, including chair-based options and props. Creative sessions are process-focused — there is no right way to participate and no product being evaluated. All supplies are provided. Come exactly as you are.
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The Octahut is our central gathering space for the weekend — available all weekend long. It includes art tables and supplies, a self-serve tea and snack station, journaling space, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for reflection and connection. Think of it as your home base whenever you want to create, write, or simply sit quietly.
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Yes. Gather & Grow is an alcohol- and drug-free retreat. This is an intentional choice to support the safety, clarity, and full restoration of everyone in the group.
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Limited WiFi is available in shared common spaces. We encourage unplugging as much as feels right — the spaciousness that comes from stepping away is part of the medicine of this retreat.
Art is simply a form of tangible love.
~ AMY TUSKI