The immersive experience 

At Dark Retreats Oregon, we provide retreat spaces in total darkness while supporting through a full spectrum of services.

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To fully immerse into the Dark, we .provide a landing opportunity to familiarize you with the ground you will be held by. On over 80 acres of majestic and enchanted rainforest, there are three human families including DRO. In addition, there are wild residents that bring the right amount of presence for visitors including, but not limited to, elk, black bears, deer, newts, frogs, toads, moles, gophers, barn owls, falcons and many other species of birds. During this tour, you may choose a location you connect with to be guided to, while wearing a blindfold, at the end of your Dark retreat. This could be where you break light.

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Two private retreat rooms with an external bathroom (toilet, sink and shower), in one building are devoted solely to supported Dark retreating. 

 

All retreat spaces have light for use during orientation.

We encourage each retreater to arrange their retreat space to best suit their needs and preferences before immersing into darkness.

This may include removing furniture pieces, creating an alter or location for stretching. Once a retreat begins, lights are turned off until emergence back to light. In the Dark, a space can seem to transform into an immense shape with new boundaries.