Breathe & Breeze: The Willapa Hills
An inner child women's wellness retreat in the forests of Chehalis, Washington
August 19-22, 2027
Remember when summer meant swinging so high your toes touched the sky, picking flowers just because they smelled good, and staying outside until the stars came out? This one is for her.
Tucked into the towering firs outside Chehalis, between Seattle and Portland, this forest property comes with cedar barn-style lodges, a wide open lawn, a courtyard deck glowing under string lights, and more ways to play than you've had in years. Swings. Lawn games. A hot tub under the stars. Lavender fields just down the road. We couldn't give it the usual weekend. So we're keeping everything you love about Breathe & Breeze and adding a whole lot of play.
Breathe & Breeze: The Willapa Hills is a small-group, alcohol-free women's retreat that blends yoga and mindfulness with inner child healing and good old-fashioned fun. Four days, three nights, no full week of PTO required. You'll move, rest, create, laugh until your cheeks hurt, and head home feeling lighter than you have in a long time.
We began hosting these weekend women's retreats in the fall of 2025 after years of teaching at retreats and seeing how powerful it can be to create intentional space for women to reset — even when time, PTO, or resources are limited. These shorter retreats offer meaningful stress reduction, connection, and clarity without requiring a full week away from real life.
The weekend
Mornings start slow with yoga, somatic movement, and cool forest air. Our core practices anchor the days: sound healing, ecstatic dance, a women's circle, meditation, and a walk along the Willapa Hills Trail through farmland and forest.
In between, the property is your playground. Swing as high as you want, start a lawn game rivalry, wander a local lavender farm and pick out a bundle to take home, or soak in the hot tub as the sky turns blue. Or skip all of it and nap under the firs. Rest counts as play too.
Inner Child Art Workshop
One afternoon is all about creating with zero pressure to be "good at art." Pick what calls to you: painting on canvas, embroidery, macrame, and other easy, playful projects. No experience needed, no perfection allowed. You'll take home something made by the version of you who never stopped believing she was creative.
What's included
Three nights in a private forest retreat property in Chehalis, WA
Daily yoga and somatic movement
Meditation and mindfulness practices
Sound bath
Ecstatic dance
Women's circle
Guided walk on the Willapa Hills Trail
Inner Child Art Workshop with all supplies included
Open play time with swings, board games, arcade games and lawn games
Hot tub soaks and evening gatherings under the string lights
Nourishing meals throughout the weekend
Sauna
Firepit
Welcome bag with gifts from our brand partners
Welcome Guide with packing list, room details, and what to expect
Optional add-ons
Private massage and reiki sessions can be added to your booking.
Getting there
Fly into Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) or Portland International (PDX), each about 90 minutes from the property, or make it a road trip from Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, or Olympia.
Who it's for
Women who are craving rest, connection, and a reason to play again. Come solo, bring your best friend, or return to your Breathe & Breeze circle.
Spots are limited to keep the group small and intimate.
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Play and rest on a forest property near Chehalis under towering evergreen firs. Yoga, art, and inner child fun with swings, lawn games, a hot tub, and string lights—perfect for a playful summer reset
Wholesome, seasonal meals prepared with care to support energy, digestion, and nervous-system balance throughout your retreat.
Gentle, grounding yoga designed to regulate the nervous system, build embodied awareness, and support rest—not performance.
Deeply restorative guided rest to calm the mind, release tension, and improve sleep and integration.
Daily meditations to cultivate presence, intuition, and inner clarity you can carry home.
Immersive sound journeys using vibration and frequency to support relaxation, emotional release, and integration.
Slow, intentional walks along Willapa Hills Trail with breath and awareness
Unwind in the outdoor hot tub under the sky—perfect for muscle relaxation and nervous-system reset.
Sacred, confidential group space for sharing, reflection, and connection.
Intentional morning practices to anchor rhythm, devotion, and self-connection.
A playful, no-pressure creative session with canvas painting, embroidery, macrame, and other easy art projects. No experience needed. All supplies included.
Rejuvenate and detox in the onsite sauna.
Swing as high as you want, play a board or arcade game, start a lawn game rivalry, or stretch out on soft green grass under the tall fir trees. Rest counts as play, too.
Cozy evenings around the fire pit under string lights, with stars, stories, and plenty of laughter.
A thoughtfully curated gift to support your retreat journey and integration afterward.
Transportation is not included. Carpools will be coordinated, and Chehalis sits around 90 minutes from Seattle-Tacoma and Portland International Airports.
Optional massage and Reiki sessions are available for an additional fee and can be booked in advance or onsite, pending availability.
Please bring your own yoga mat if possible. A limited number of mats will be available to share.
Travel insurance is not included but is recommended to protect your investment in case of unexpected changes.
Any personal purchases, tips, or off-site expenses are not included.
6:00 PM — Arrival at the Forest Lodges
Settle into your room, explore the swings and the big fir forest, and receive your welcome gift
6:30 PM — Light Bites & Mocktails
Simple appetizers and refreshing drinks as you arrive and connect
6:45 PM — Welcome & Intention Setting
A brief opening circle to ground, review the weekend, and set personal intentions
7:15 PM — Dinner
A nourishing, wholesome meal enjoyed together
8:30 PM — Yoga Nidra & Sound Bowls
A deeply relaxing guided rest practice with sound to help downshift the nervous system
9:30 PM — Tea & Rest
Herbal tea on the lit deck and early wind-down for restorative sleep
7:00 AM — Coffee & Tea
7:30 AM — Morning Vinyasa Flow
An energizing, accessible yoga class to wake up the body and clear the mind
9:00 AM — Breakfast
10:00 AM — Forest Trail Walk & Mindful Reset
An easy, guided walk along the Willapa Hills trails focused on presence, play, and stress relief
12:30 PM — Lunch
1:30 PM — Free Time / Bodywork
Optional massage or Reiki, or swing as high as you want, start a lawn game rivalry, soak in the hot tub, journal, or unwind
4:00–5:30 PM — Women's Circle
A guided, supportive space for reflection, connection, and releasing stress patterns
Focused on nervous-system safety, reconnecting with your inner child, and stepping into the version of yourself you're creating
6:00 PM — Dinner
A nourishing, grounding meal shared together
8:00 PM — Yin Yoga & Sound Bath
Slow movement and calming meditation to unwind the body and mind
9:00 PM — Evening Free Time
Hot tub soak under string lights, stargazing, journaling, or early rest
7:00 AM — Coffee & Tea
7:30 AM — Morning Yoga: Strength & Ease
A grounding flow focused on confidence, stability, and feeling supported in your body
9:00 AM — Breakfast
10:30 AM — Free Time / Healing Sessions
Massage, Reiki, the lavender farm visit, swing time, lawn games, or naps
1:00 PM — Lunch
3:00 PM — Inner Child Art Workshop
A playful, no-pressure creative session with canvas painting, embroidery, macrame, and other easy art projects
All supplies included, no experience needed
5:30 PM — Free Time
Swings, lawn games, forest views, or a slow soak in the quiet before dinner
7:00 PM — Closing Dinner
A relaxed, celebratory meal to connect and reflect on the weekend
8:30 PM — Closing Ceremony
A calming closing practice out on the lit deck to anchor clarity, joy, and intention
7:00 AM — Coffee & Tea
Light morning beverages available as you begin to pack and prepare for the day
7:30 AM — Sunday Sadhana
A grounding yoga and meditation practice focused on integration, clarity, and carrying the reset into daily life
8:30–9:00 AM — Shower, Pack & Get Ready
Time to freshen up, finish packing, and settle your space before departure
9:00 AM — Breakfast & Final Group Photo
A nourishing final meal together, followed by a group photo on the lawn with those towering fir trees behind us
10:00 AM — Departure
One more round on the swings, then goodbyes and departures feeling lighter, rested, and a little more playful
