At The Threshold: A Forest Meditation Retreat

With Tam Willey (they/them) and Rev. Tracy Rich

October 1 - 4, 2026

Date and Time Details: October 1-4, 2026

Location: Casa Portal

Address: 83 Sullivan Road, Jackson, Maine, USA

Contact: melissa
casaportalretreats@gmail.com
207-323-3016

All-Inclusive 3 Night Rates Include: : Chef-prepared meals each day, with snacks and drinks available throughout. Guided retreat programming and time to settle into the rhythm of the land. Accommodations across the farmhouse and cabins. Access to over 100 acres of private land, including walking trails, gardens, and a spring-fed swimming pond. Shared spaces for gathering and creating, including the workshop barn, screened porch, and outdoor areas. Wi-Fi, parking, and on-site Casa Portal staff to support your stay

Payment Policy: A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot and is applied toward your total retreat cost. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the retreat start date. Once the final payment is made, all payments are non-refundable.

Cancellation Policy : All deposits are non-refundable. Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the retreat may be eligible for a transfer to another guest or a credit toward a future Casa Portal retreat within one year, at Casa Portal’s sole discretion. Cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat are non-refundable. In the case of unexpected or emergency circumstances within 7 days of the retreat, requests may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Any exception, including partial credit, is granted solely at Casa Portal’s discretion and must be confirmed in writing. Supporting documentation may be requested where appropriate. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect against unexpected changes.

  • Cabin A - Shared – $1,000.00
  • Cabin D - Private – $1,450.00
  • Guesthouse #1 | Private | 1 King SOLD OUT – $1,250.00
  • Guesthouse #5 | Private | 1 Twin XL – $1,150.00
  • Guesthouse #2 | Shared | 2 Fulls – $1,000.00
  • Guesthouse #3 | Shared | 2 Twin XL – $1,000.00
  • Guesthouse #6 | Private | 1 Queen SOLD OUT – $1,150.00
  • Guesthouse #7 | Private | Twin XL – $1,150.00
  • Guesthouse #4 | Shared | 2 Fulls – $1,000.00
  • Cabin C - Shared – $1,450.00
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At The Threshold: A Forest Meditation Retreat

Casa Portal: A Day In Nature 

A sacred pause and respite as we settle into early autumn.

Bring your whole self to the forest and the circle as we explore the often messy and confusing pathways of being human through non-dogmatic invitational practices of presence, time in nature, pausing, and meditation. See what is emerging in this seasonal shift, in the forest, in yourself, in the circle and in the beyond human world. Come rest in a genuinely inclusive community space that warmly welcomes and celebrates all beings and all ways of being.

This forest immersive meditation retreat will include facilitated circles, place-based meditations in the meadows and forests, and time and spaciousness to practice.

Experiences will include:

  • Daily Meditation practices

  • Place-Based Meditations

  • Designated Noble Silence Times & Spaces

  • Meditation Circles

  • Incorporation Circles

  • Solo Forest Meditation Prompts

  • Seasonal, chef-prepared meals shared communally

  • Forest Wanders

  • Silent Meals

No meditation experience is needed.

About Tam and Tracy

Tam and Tracy have been collaborating since 2008, creating rituals, ceremonies, and community spaces that explore and honor the complexity of being human. Together, they facilitate an expansive, intersectional, and intergenerational meditation circle rooted in presence, reflection, and shared inquiry.

At Casa Portal, their work is shaped by the land as much as by their guidance—bringing together meditation, nature-based awareness, and community in a way that feels grounded, accessible, and deeply human.

All-Inclusive Rates Include: 

• Three meals per day (plus snacks & non-alcoholic beverages)
• All teacher-led programming and workshop materials
• Accommodations for the duration of the retreat
• Exclusive private access to Casa Portal and its amenities

About the Leaders

Tam Willey (they/them)

Tam Willey is a nature-based guide and mentor exploring themes of belonging and attention through story and immersive, relational experiences. Their work supports a culture of reciprocity and kinship with the more-than-human world. Tam trains guides globally through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and holds certifications in CPR, First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, […]

Learn more about Tam Willey (they/them)

Rev. Tracy Rich

Rev. Tracy Rich (she/her) is an ordained interspiritual Minister of Walking Prayer and certified Chanting and Meditation Leader. She accompanies individuals and groups in spiritual exploration with a focus on mindfulness, integration and healing and has been hosting and facilitating meditation circles for over twenty years. To learn more, check out Welcoming Journey.

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