August 13–16, 2026  ·  Marcola, Oregon

A Restorative Nature Retreat for Women Educators

Gather & Grow

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“Stress is contagious, so if you want to give your best to those around you,
take out time to Retreat.”

~ Pico Iyer

Arrive exactly as you are. Be held in community. Leave renewed.

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.

Located at the Stunning Tipi Village Retreat

Nestled in the forests of Marcola, Oregon, Tipi Village Retreat is a stunning, secluded property that blends rustic charm with natural beauty. With cozy tipis, private suites, a shared bathhouse, open meadows, a magical creek, and evening campfire spaces, it offers everything we need to slow down, breathe deeply, and feel held by the land.

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Art is simply a form of tangible love.

~ AMY TUSKI

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Our weekend together

The schedule is intentionally spacious and may shift to meet the needs of the group.

Check-in at 3:00 PM Thursday  ·  Departure by 11:00 AM Sunday

Thursday

  • 3pm Arrival & settling in

  • 4pm Guided walk through Tipi Village

  • 4:30pm Opening Circle

  • 5:30pm Welcome Dinner

  • 7:30pm Campfire Connection Under the Stars

  • 10pm Quiet Hours to Rest + Restore

Friday

  • 8am Optional: Guided Movement + Mindfulness

  • 9am Breakfast

  • 10am Creative + Reflective Session

  • 1pm Lunch

  • Afternoon Free Choice/Octahut open

  • 6pm Dinner

  • 7:30pm Campfire: Letting Go

  • 10pm Quiet Hours to Rest + Restore

Saturday

  • 8am Optional Guided Movement + Mindfulness

  • 9am Breakfast

  • 10am Creative + Reflective Session

  • 1pm Lunch

  • Afternoon Free Choice/Octahut open

  • 6pm Farewell Dinner

  • 7:30pm Campfire: Letting Grow

  • 10pm Quiet Hours to Rest + Restore

Sunday

  • 8am Optional Guided Movement + Mindfulness

  • 9am Breakfast

  • 10am Closing Circle

  • Departure by 11:00 AM

What’s Included

  • 3 nights lodging in comfortable accommodations

  • 3 gourmet chef-prepared breakfasts & dinners

  • 2 nourishing catered lunches

  • All facilitated creative retreat sessions

  • Trauma-informed yoga & movement experiences on a beautiful hand-built wooden yoga deck

  • Guided mindfulness sessions 

  • Art materials and supplies (no art experience necessary — this is about the process, not the end 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

Throughout the weekend, the Octahut will open during intentional creative sessions and quiet moments in between, offering gentle guidance, simple instruction, and space to follow your curiosity.

Each offering will include light, supportive guidance so you can feel at ease, inspired, and free to create in your own way.

  • Art tables and creative supplies set up all weekend

  • Guided creative invitations with simple, step-by-step support

  • Cyanotype (sun print) art using natural elements

  • Eco-art + nature-based creations

  • Rock painting with intention and meaning

  • Tea and self-serve snack station

  • Journaling and reflection space

  • A cozy space for connection, laughter, and ease

The Octahut is a little retreat within the retreat — a treehouse for your spirit.

Come as you are. Create as you feel called.
Stay as long as you need.

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This retreat might be perfect for you if…

  • You feel burned out from caring for everyone else and rarely pause for yourself.

  • You miss feeling creative, inspired, or connected to what lights you up.

  • You long for meaningful conversations with thoughtful women.

  • You feel ready to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.

May you leave this retreat feeling…

  • More grounded and centered, with space to breathe before the rhythm of a new school year begins.

  • Creatively inspired, with fresh ideas and practices you can bring into your life and work.

  • Connected to a supportive circle of thoughtful women who understand the joys and challenges of caring for others.

  • Clearer about what matters most, entering the coming school year with renewed purpose, energy, and heart.

What People Are Saying

  • It was eye-opening to be part of Amy’s workshop. She is so fun and creative and it’s nice to have a place where I feel like I can be vulnerable with others

    — RS

  • Amy’s group was balanced out perfectly. She created a real sense of community. It was gentle and enriching and I’ve recommended it to a lot of other people.

    — FB

  • I have loved getting to know Amy and I’m so grateful to have her in my corner. I’m so appreciative of the space she’s allowed me to grow and learn in. Life has been a journey and she has made it so much easier to travel.

    — KI

  • Amy is a beautiful lady and I can’t thank her enough for sharing her blessings with the women in our group.

    — AM

  • The space Amy has created for healing is amazing. I am so glad I “accidentally” started working with her!

    — RW

  • Amy just has this magical way of linking life together with her love. She is so thoughtful, passionate, and kind. Her attention to all the little details inspires me.

    — AD

  • I reflected on what Flutter & Fly With Grace has done for me… I’m so appreciative of the safe space created with Amy and Aspen’s calm energy. I have hope for more joy, laughter, and play in my life. I’ve noticed that my mind is clearer and less jumbled, and that my energy is more productive when I pause and use it with intention. Thank you, Amy.

    — LH

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.

→ Learn more about Amy.

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.

Dante Castille, Culinary Assistant & Educator

Dante is a devoted husband, father of two amazing boys, and passionate cook with a heart for mentoring youth. A graduate of Lane Community College’s culinary arts program, he is working toward becoming a culinary arts instructor.

As Amy’s son and Amber’s nephew, Dante brings a meaningful intergenerational presence to the retreat. He will be assisting the culinary team in preparing nourishing breakfasts and dinners, creating meals that invite connection, comfort, and shared experience.

Dante believes food is more than nourishment—he aims to impart the wisdom of the kitchen on the next generation and share his heart through his food.

Additional facilitator support may be added as the retreat evolves.

Lodging & Investment

Choose what feels right — from a private suite in the main house to a queen tipi under the stars.

All accommodations have electricity and are beautifully furnished! There is no air conditioning or heating. August is one of the most beautiful times of year in Oregon. Days at Tipi Village are typically warm, dry, and sunny (75–85°F), with cooler evenings in the 50s–60s.

prices below are all inclusive for the entire retreat experience

PRIVATE BATH

  • Master Suite — King bed suite, private toilet/bath tub (located off the main house) Single $1,900 · Double $1,400/person

  • Studio Suite — Queen bed, private toilet/shower (center of village, view of creek, stairs required) Single $1,600 · Double $1,200/person

SHARED BATHHOUSE

  • Cabin in the Woods — Queen bed + couch + patio (nestled in forest with view of open field) Double only · $1,150/person

  • Garden Cottage — Two twin beds (heart of garden, close to creek) Double only · $1000/person

TIPIS - shared bathhouse

  • Hiawatha, Calapooya & Chief Seattle Tipi — Queen bed Single $1,400 · 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 Triple only (3 people) · $925/person

  • Sample outside of tipis

  • Sample inside of tipis

  • Cabin in the woods

  • Hot tub and shared bath house

  • Outside shower

Registration is now open for women educators in the Bethel, 4J, and Springfield school districts.

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Registration is now open for women educators in the Bethel, 4J, and Springfield school districts. ⊙ EARLY ACCESS ⊙

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.

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.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • We'd love to hear from you — reach out at info@flutterandflywithgrace.com and we'll get back to you soon.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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