River Of Nourishment

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A Rogue River Rafting Retreat for Climate Advocates

 

Thank you for your interest in this unique, exciting opportunity! Here you'll find lots of logistical information as well as a registration form. 

 

Description: The River of Nourishment will be a 5-day retreat including a 4-day rafting trip along the stunning Rogue River in Oregon. We will be immersed in a pristine natural setting where we can restore, engage in nourishing practices to rebuild our inner resources, connect with other climate advocates, and fall back in love with this beautiful world.  

 

Dates: August 18-23rd, 2025

Arrive by 3PM to get settled on Monday, August 18th.

Finish at approximately 5PM on Saturday, August 23rd

(It would be helpful to book a hotel in Merlin, Grants Pass, or Medford that night, for travel home the next day).

 

Location: Merlin, Oregon. River trip along the Rogue River.

 

Itinerary:

 

DAY 1 Arrival by 3PM at the Galice Resort in Merlin, Oregon to get settled. We'll share dinner and facilitated time together to get acquainted as a group.  

 

DAY 2 A facilitated on-land retreat with guided reflective exercises and activities inspired by Good Grief Network, Work That Reconnects, and Change Narrative. A nourishing, connection-filled day with resting time interspersed throughout. Meals included. Takes place on the rustic grounds of the Galice Resort.

 

DAYS 3-6 A four-day river rafting experience on the stunning Rogue River. Guided by Momentum River Expeditions, an excellent, small, eco-conscious, guide-owned & operated adventure travel company. All gear including tents, mats & sleeping bags as well as delicious fantastic local organic hors d'oeuvres and meals will be provided. The group will return to the Galice Resort by approximately 5PM on Day 6 (August 23rd). 

 

Please read this INCREDIBLY HELPFUL PACKET from Momentum River Expeditions. 

It has detailed information on:

- Trip logistics & itinerary

- Packing information

- "Camp life' & "on the river"

- Boat and activity options

- "Getting here & away"

- Pre- and post-trip accommodation options

- Trip insurance option

- Liability Waiver

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​PROGRAM COSTS

The total program cost is $1300:

The actual program cost of $1966 per person has been generously subsidized by an anonymous donor who wishes to support climate-engaged people in falling back in love with the world so they can sustain their good work. We are grateful for this generous support, and hope that it makes the trip possible for you.

 

Here is what the $1300 fee includes:

-Two night's lodging at the rustic Galice Lodge (shared accommodation) in Merlin, Oregon 8/18, 8/19

-Meals in Merlin - 8/18 dinner, 8/19 breakfast & lunch, 8/20 breakfast (8/19 dinner is self-funded)

-The full on-land retreat day

-Four-day river trip with all camping gear and organic meals, wine and hors d'oeuvres on the river 8/20- 8/23 (includes lunch on the final day)

-A contribution to local Indigenous land and river stewardship organization Rios to Rivers

 

Here is what the program cost does not include: 

-Transportation to Merlin, Oregon

-Optional lodging on the night the river trip ends (It ends at approximately 5PM on August 23rd)

-Optional trip insurance

-Dinner on 8/19 

-Dinner after we leave the river on 8/23

 

We recognize that climate change is perpetuated by an economy of extraction, deeply interconnected with racial and social justice. We acknowledge that critical discussions and decision-making on climate change in mainstream spaces have historically excluded certain voices, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and others who bear a disproportionate burden of the impacts. We seek to have a cohort that is inclusive of diverse identities. 

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We are very willing to help group members connect and find ways to share/save costs (e.g. sharing a rental car from the airport, etc.). Please read the packet in the section above for more details on logistics for the river trip.

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To register, click the button below to email Momentum River Expeditions. A $300 deposit is required at the time of registration. Once registered, you’ll receive payment instructions from Momentum. The remaining balance is due on May 22nd, 2025. If you have any questions, call (541) 488-2525.