Our facilitators
Our Dark retreat center supports eclectic retreat intentions. Experienced supporters hold space for your highest interest and intentions. Talk to us via chat or schedule an intake to see if we are a great fit for your needs.
Who is DRO
2003-2009
DRO was founded in 2003, at the Maitreya Ecovillage in Eugene, Oregon, when two members commandeered and endarkened the guest cob cottage for the Winter season. After taking their turns at deep journey sleeping, they facilitated for the rest of the community and its many friends, where it became popular enough to continue for six following Winters, being used by over 60 folks
2009-2014
For the next 5 years it took on a roving community supported donation model usually initiated each Fall with an offered attic, cellar, garage or empty house from the previous years' circle of participants.
2015-2022
Then in 2015, a more primo four room structure with a deep rainforest setting came onstage. For seven years dozens of folks, each Winter, found their way there for a personal hibernation journey at Sleeping Bear Lodge.
2022-Present
In the Fall of '22, we were guided to a coastal rainforest location in Central Oregon, where we are exceedingly and progressively happy to be. We believe in accessible wellness; 10% of our custom Dark retreats are traded, subsidized, or donated to support our community. Come see for yourself.
Now
After more than 15 years using a community supported model, then five years as a non-profit. We have moved back to being community supported and functioning in a private capacity.
Locations
General Directions are provided below. Address will be provided during reservation confirmation
Getting to Coastal Rainforest
The nearest towns ~45 minutes to 1.25 hours way.
If you are flying to Dark Retreats Oregon @ Coastal Rainforest, it can be a three step process, shown below: