The Soft Power of Yielding:
Silent Yoga & Meditation Retreat in the High Desert of Oregon
with Kendall Tetsworth
Join Kendall in the high desert of Central Oregon for 5-days & 4-nights of silent connection and contemplation at Green Rock Retreat Center, a solar-powered sanctuary set along the rim of the Crooked River Gorge. Held in sacred silence, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from habitual noise and distraction, creating the conditions for profound rest, clarity, and inner reconnection. Kendall will gently guide you through daily meditation, mindful yoga, and awareness practices designed to support nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and the steady cultivation of inner resilience — all within a supportive container that honors both silence and individual process.
The rhythm of each day is intentionally spacious, balancing structured practice with ample time for rest, reflection, and quiet observation. Walk the labyrinth at sunrise, sit beneath ancient juniper trees, or simply listen—to the wind, to the land, and to yourself. In this environment of shared silence and natural beauty, the layers of outward attention begin to soften, allowing a deeper steadiness and presence to emerge.
Crooked River Gorge, Oregon
June 17-21, 2026
5-Days / 4-Nights
Starting at $1795
What’s Included
5 days / 4 nights accommodation in luxury, platform tents at Green Rock Retreat Center
(3) Organic, vegetarian meals prepared daily by local chef, Brooke Lawrence
Daily gentle yoga and sacred silence practices with supportive guidance from Kendall, guiding you through sessions while honoring the silence and offering 1-on-1 support
Structured meditation sessions and mindfulness activities to cultivate moment-to-moment awareness
Ample personal reflection time with opportunities for journaling, contemplation, or silent observation
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Sacred Silence — A fully immersive silent environment in a serene location to support disconnection from external distractions, deep introspection and inner stillness
Guided Yoga Practices — Gentle Hatha and Yin yoga sessions to promote physical relaxation and embodied awareness
Meditation Sessions — Structured meditation practices to foster presence, clarity, and inner peace
Mindfulness Practices — Techniques and activities to cultivate moment-to-moment awareness
Inner Resilience Building — Practices designed to help reconnect with your inner strength and emotional balance
Personal Reflection Time — Ample opportunities for journaling, contemplation, or silent observation
Rest & Restoration — Intentionally unhurried pace and space within a slow living environment for deep rest and nervous system rejuvenation
Supportive Guidance — Kendall guiding you through the practices while honoring the silence and offering 1-on-1 support sessions
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7:00 a.m. — Gentle Hatha and meditation
9:00 a.m. — Breakfast
12:00 p.m. — Meditation
12:30 p.m. — Lunch
4:00 p.m. — Yin Yoga and mindfulness
6:00 p.m. — Dinner
8:00 p.m. — Stargazing and meditation at the soaking pool
*Note: Daily schedule is an example and subject to change throughout the week.
About the Property
Green Rock Retreat Center is a 50-acre semi-silent sanctuary perched on the rim of the Crooked River Gorge, 30 miles north of Bend, Oregon. Every element of the grounds —from the land itself to the spaces created within it — is designed to foster presence, ease, and a return to the natural rhythms of the body and mind. Off-grid and fully solar-powered, the property blends high desert ruggedness with serene, contemplative spaces that invite deep reconnection with a more primitive side of our soul. The landscape is alive with resilient life from fluorescent green lichen along the rock ridge to sage, desert flowers, and ancient junipers dotting the terrain, providing a grounding backdrop for meditation, yoga, and reflection.
Green Rock’s thoughtfully designed spaces support both solitude and quiet connection. A large open-air pavilion and communal dining area (alcohol-free) offer room for gentle movement, mindful meals, and shared moments, while tucked-away corners, hiking trails, and a labyrinth provide opportunities for inner stillness and a path back to the present moment. Guests can also soak in the pool, gather around the fire pit, or simply sit with the expansive views of the surrounding high desert and distant Cascade Mountains.
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Smith Rock State Park — Terrebonne, OR (20 min) | Experience world-class hiking and rock-climbing amidst towering spires and breath-taking views
Lake Billy Chinook — Cove Palisades State Park, OR (30 min) | 46 sq. Mile lake created by the confluence of the Crooked, Deschutes, and Metolius rivers. Water sport, kayak, and speed boat rentals available
Lake Simtustus — Madras, OR (40 min) | a low-speed lake great for fishing, kayaking or paddle boarding — rentals availabl
Bungee Jumping off High Bridge in Terrebonne, OR
Accommodations
The lodging at Green Rock offers a rustic, nature-focused experience with elevated comfort. Platform tents are thoughtfully spaced throughout the property to ensure privacy and peace, each set on a sturdy wooden deck with a private outdoor seating area. The glamping tents come in queen and single bed options and feature private outdoor showers and bathrooms with plumbed toilets, organic linens and comforters, cozy lighting, a gas fireplace. Additional amenities include organic cotton towels, bathing products by Dani Naturals, tea kettles, and extra blankets.
Shared Glamping Tent
Double Occupancy // (2) Single Beds or (1) Queen
$1,795 per person
Private Glamping Tent
Single Occupancy // (1) Queen Bed
$1,995 per person
Shared rooms are designed for partners, friends, or solo travelers who wish to be paired. They can accommodate two people in single beds or a couple in a queen bed. The private tent rate ($1995) is intended for single occupancy only. Couples interested in staying in a shared queen tent will each pay the shared room rate ($1795).
Prices displayed above are per person and do not include flights/transportation, gratuities for retreat staff.
To reserve your space, you must complete and submit a registration form, retreat agreement & liability waiver, and $500 non-refundable deposit. Once your form and deposit have been received, we will follow up to confirm your accommodation selection and provide additional retreat details. Before submitting a registration form, please read through our payment terms and cancellation policy here.
NOTE: After submitting your registration form and agreement, you will be redirected to complete your deposit through MindBody. Your space is not reserved until both your signed agreement and deposit have been received.
Retreat Details
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Green Rock Retreat Center is located in Central Oregon (30-miles north of Bend) with the drive time from Bellingham being roughly 6.5 hours. The closest airport to Crooked River Gorge is in Redmond (RDM), which is ~30 min drive.
Arrival:
Check-in is available starting from 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17Departure:
Check-out is no later than 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 21As we get closer to the start of the retreat, we can help arrange a ride-share system for those that are interested in carpooling from the Bellingham area.
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The following expenses are not included in the total retreat cost:
Transportation to the retreat center
Gratuities for catering/ meals will be collected as a lump sum and offered to our chef
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Prices are per person + add 3% processing/admin fee for credit cards
Payment methods: cash, check, or credit card (make checks payable to Bellingham Yoga Collective)
Payment plans available!
Secure your spot with a $500 deposit
Final balance due 75 days before start of retreat.
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Please be sure you will be able to attend before you submit your deposit. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment is due in full 75 days prior to the start of the retreat. If you cancel 75 days or more prior to the retreat start date, you will be issued a refund, less your $500 non-refundable deposit.
Due to retreat centers’ refund policies, we cannot offer any refunds, transfers or credits for cancellations for any reason within 75 days of the retreat start date. Thank you for your consideration with this policy as so much time and heart go into planning retreats for you!
Ready to book? A completed registration form, retreat agreement & liability waiver, and $500 non-refundable deposit are required to reserve your space! After submitting your registration form and agreement, you will be redirected to complete your deposit through MindBody. Your space is not reserved until both your signed agreement and deposit have been received.
Due to retreat centers’ refund policies, we cannot offer any refunds, transfers or credits for cancellations for any reason within 75 days of the retreat start date. If you cancel 75 days or more prior to the retreat start date, you will be issued a refund, less your $500 non-refundable deposit. Thank you for your consideration with this policy as so much time, liability, studio resources and heart go into planning retreats for you!
About Kendall
Kendall Tetsworth (RYT-500) is a compassion-focused human being with a deep dedication to the practice and study of Yoga and Zen meditation. Their life trajectory has taken them on a path of profound introspection that has led them through many paradigm shifts. Yoga has encouraged them to be a perpetual student of life - with mindfulness at the helm. Kendall teaches from a strong center of compassion, connection and returning home to ourselves through the balance of movement and stillness.
Questions?
Please email Claire@bellinghamyogacollective.com for more information about payment plans, scholarship opportunities, and with all other general retreat inquiries.
