SUMMERÂ RETREAT
August 1-9, 2025Â
Join us for an 8-day journey into the exploration of Self-Remembrance.
What allows us to better understand the fire of transformation and how to keep it burning?
How do we stoke the embers daily through our own intentional effort?
We will be using fourth way techniques, the Gurdjieff movements, sound shamanic journey and nature immersion to discover the subtle art of conscious labor and intentional effort.
Remembering ourselves in the moment over and over brings us to the threshold of a deeper consciousness. Those moments bring new impressions and a reservoir of energy from which to draw.
Find out what right effort looks like in terms of our inner landscape, and how that contributes deeply to Self-Remembering.
"The annual retreat is such a sustained experience in sacredness. In the moment, it is all about presence and being awake to what is happening. When it is done, I see that I have just spent a week in communion with the divine.Â
It was amazing to see the progress I had made personally since last year’s retreat. I especially felt the power of the movements this year, and why they are so vital - and helpful - in the work."Â
Julie A., retreat attendee
That Remembrance brings us home to the hearth of our Being.
This summer we will also focus on the study of the three centers by pinpointing the manner in which we function. This form of self-study is through the lens of our moving, feeling, and thinking. It can reveal how often we have confusion of centers or “wrong work of centers.”
For example, there are those who often feel with their thinking, or those who fall prey to like or dislike due to their emotional center in command…there is no such thing as a neutral emotion. Many of us miss the efficacy and immediacy of the moving center by engaging the thinking for a moving activity. These are habitual ways of operating.
With our three brains functioning properly and brought into cohesion, we take in a multi-faceted impression. That kind of impression is outside of our conditioning and can then feed something higher in us.
Through meditation, gesture, movement, soul journey, yoga and connecting to others, conditions for a ripe environment of discovery is created.
"Fourth Way retreats of this kind are an invaluable opportunity for practice in increasing presence. The beauty of Four Feathers Farm was the perfect setting for the intense inner and outer work that we were asked to do, and we were transformed in ways both small and large. Molly and Sean were compassionate and wise teachers, and held us in love no matter what we were going through. The retreat was a deep gift that will continue to feed me for a long time!"Â
Beverly M., retreat attendee
The Movements
Gurdjieff Movements are unique sacred dances geared to integrate body, heart, and mind into a vehicle for Presence. Combining ancient movements, beautiful music, and a group dynamic, these dances bring about a perceptible energy shift.
"The power of the movements cannot be underestimated. They transmit certain energies that work within us to create change. As a pianist, a participant, and a teacher of the Movements, I can unquestionably say that I have seen countless people make breakthroughs in their life when the movement unlocked patterns that resided within them and were previously inaccessible."
More Details
The retreat includes a practical work project, three hours of Gurdjieff movements each day, evening zikr and/or sound shamanic journey, plus the usual fun of campfires, an extraordinary outdoor kitchen, hot showers and many ways to experience the great outdoors in comfort.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of the Pacific Northwest.
The accommodations are shared glamping, tent camping or nearby AirBnBs. There are multiple nearby accommodations from which to choose.
"The Summer Retreat gave me a unique opportunity to be immersed in nature, deep personal work, and sacred intentions of the group. The sacred container and intentions of the group allowed me to have layers of impressions that were strong and meaningful. I am very grateful."Â
Barbara V., retreat attendee
2025 RETREAT:
August 1st - August 9th
Scholarship funding is available for those with financial hardship.
BRING YOUR OWN TENT
$925
SHARED GLAMPING
$1,275
BRING YOUR OWN TENT ~Â Payment plan
$333 x 3 payments
SHARED GLAMPING ~ Payment Plan
$450 x 3 payments
2025 Application Open NowÂ
Why apply? Due to the depth of self-inquiry, shamanic journey and meditation at our retreats, we want to know how to best serve you and make sure this is a good fit.
Get your application in early, as we'll process them in the order they are received. All applications must be received by July 3rd; all payments must be submitted by July 11th, 2025.
Each attendee must submit a separate application.
APPLY NOWÂ Looking for savings?
We need a Set Up Assistant (save $250) and Kitchen Manager (save $650) for this retreat.
"I loved this event, it reminded me of what's possible in myself and community. It was such an honor to be there, and I plan to participate in the years to come." -Retreat Attendee
