About the Conference Site

Breitenbush Hot Springs is a wilderness retreat and conference center operated by an intentional community organized as a worker co-op. Located east of Salem, OR, it features forest trails, wood cabins, fresh vegetarian food, relaxing hot tubs, steam sauna, and free daily well-being programs (yoga, EDGU, dance, labyrinth walks) along with scheduled events.

Accommodations at Breitenbush are clean and basic (not luxurious). Rooms and common buildings are hydro-electric powered. With a few exceptions, bathrooms and shower facilities are a short walk from cabins. Hot water is in abundance. Breitenbush is one of the most beautiful off-the-grid collaborations between humans & nature; it is a rare sanctuary to explore "being" in the abundance of nature.

2011 Registration Costs

Registration includes: Conference fees, vegetarian meals (vegan options), use of the hot springs and steam sauna per person beginning on September 5th with dinner and ending at 3pm on September 7th.

Registration:	$250
Cabins:	$135
Dorm or Platform Tent:	$30
Own Tent:	No additional charge

A fitted sheet is included in cabin and dorm rental, you may bring your additional bedding or rent them from Breitenbush for $16 per person / $22 couple.

If you want to stay at Breitenbush for additional time before or after the conference, you need to make separate arrangements with Breitenbush.

Check-in and Check-out

The main conference begins Monday, 9/5 @ 3pm; dinner is served at 6pm. Dinner will be followed by the conference welcome and keynote address by Rosalinda Guillen: Empowering Farm Worker Communities through Cooperative Development. The conference concludes on Wednesday, 9/7 @ 3pm.

Travel Suggestions

If you plan to travel by air, please make plane reservations in and out of the Portland Airport (PDX). Plan your arrival and departure to allow at least 2.5 to 3 hours travel time between Portland and Breitenbush.

Ridesharing can be facilitated through the Breitenbush rideshare program through their website at: http://www.breitenbush.com/rideshare — the user name and password will be provided with your registration confirmation.

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