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WILD WITHIN RETREAT

WILD WELLNESS - where adventure meets embodied healing in Sunriver, Oregon at a gorgeous mansion in the forest from September 24th-28th.

It’s time to define your magic and create momentum toward living your most vibrant life.

Welcome to ACTIVATE 2025, a retreat for soulful adventurers and passionate dreamers looking for momentum, hosted by Emily Tighe and Jenni Gritters.

If you want to meet like-minded, adventurous humans who who are on non-traditional paths in search of joy…

If you want to experience the magic of Central Oregon’s nature…

If you want to challenge yourself, strengthen your body and have more than surface-level conversations…

If you want to nourish your body with locally sourced foods cooked by our very own private chef…

If you seek stepping out of your everyday and into the magic of community and nature…

This one’s for you!

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What’s Included

Four nights of lodging in Sunriver, Oregon
Nourishing, locally sourced breakfast, brunch, dinner and snacks prepared by a private chef
Two yoga classes - power and restorative
Two deep-dive career & life planning session - mapping out your desired impact and growth and suss out values and priorities
Hot seat coaching for each member of the group
A welcome and closing ceremony
A guided paddle board adventure down the Deschutes River
Evening stargazing at a local observatory
One group bike ride to visit a nearby lava flow
A gorgeous mountain hike in the Central Cascade Wilderness
An evening crafting session by the fire pit
Transportation to and from the Redmond-Bend Airport
Lots of time to wander under starry skies, soaking in the hot tub, meeting new friends and breathing in the silence and fresh air of the mountains. 
A special goody bag highlighting some of our favorite, local small businesses

Experiences

  • Power Vinyasa Yoga

    An energizing and awakening practice on our first morning together to set the mood and tone!

  • Ideal Life and Career Session

    Jenni will coach us through sessions where we develop our ideal lifestyle.

  • Bike Riding

    Group bike ride to explore a Lava Flow - option to increase fitness level and hike or bike to the top of a butte as well!

  • Breathwork and Meditation

    The perfect way to integrate all that we are learning and experiencing. Slowing down the pace, tuning into the mind-body connection and fully listening.

  • Paddle Boarding

    Group Paddle Board Session along the beautiful and scenic Deschutes River.

  • Cold Plunging

    The river is a great place to test your edge and play around with what a cold plunge means to you!

  • Stargazing

    The stars in Oregon are unlike most of the skies I’ve seen. We will step into a local observatory to get a closer look at the magic that is the night sky.

  • Hiking

    A scenic trail into the Cascade Wilderness - an edgy but accessible hike to admire nature.

  • Hot Seat Coaching

    The community that shows up adds an incredible amount of value and life experience. Put yourself in the hot seat to gather advice and guidance.

  • Restorative Yoga

    A slow paced class with hands on assists helps with the integration process and to feel centered and grounded.

  • Crafting

    There’s nothing like tuning into your creativity. Spend time by the firepit while crafting in community and leaving the retreat with a new creative outlet!

Meet Your Guides

Emily Tighe

Hi, I’m Emily, an adventure-loving soul based in Bend, Oregon, with a passion for helping people connect to nature, themselves, and each other. I created Do Yoga Outside to blend my love of the outdoors with movement, creativity, and community. Whether I’m leading a yoga session on a mountain, guiding a bachelorette hike through stunning landscapes, or hosting an art-in-nature retreat, my goal is to create experiences that leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and more alive than ever.

Experience Curator

Jenni Gritters

Jenni is the owner of the Riverwoods Media Group. She’s a certified business and career coach, and a writer who is obsessed with crafting lives we love, re-patterning old stories and finding deep community. Jenni was previously a journalist living in an urban center. Now, she gardens furiously and hangs out with her two small children at their house in the woods. Life is really, really good.

Coach & Facilitator

Meet Your Private Chef!

Jordyn Chartier

Private Chef

I’m a holistic personal chef, vegetable enthusiast, wine geek, intuitive eating advocate, and occasional restorative yoga teacher. I create nutrient-rich and nourishing meals that are playful and crave-worthy. My work is informed by more than 8 years of professional cooking, catering, and meal prep experience, as well as education from Boston University’s Culinary Arts Program and the Culinary Business Institute. I’m a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and the United States Personal Chef Association. I currently hold a Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Wines.

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