Retreats, Workshops & Events
Take time to align your values and your vision
CHOOSE A WORKSHOP
Virtual or in-person options for your org team
CUSTOM RETREATS TO ENRICH YOUR LEADERSHIP
THE LIVING WHOLEHEARTED LODGE & RETREAT
Located in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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PAUSE: A Women's Prayer Retreat
Silence. Solitude. Rest. Wholeness.
All things we long for and think - some day. Don’t wait any longer and join other female leaders for a guided day of silence and solitude in the beautiful Willamette Valley of Oregon.
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Core Values Index Retreat
Learn how to integrate the wisdom of the CVI in your own home, work and leadership. This training will help you live from your greatest contributions, know your limits, manage your anxiety, move through conflict, and increase the effectiveness of your communication, you will be better equipped to use the CVI with your colleagues, family, and friends.
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Forgiveness and Release Retreat
Though many of us understand the need to forgive, we are rarely taught or given the margin to know how. This one day retreat is created as a guide to processing the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. Come unload your “backpack” and learn how to help others do the same.
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The Writer's Retreat
Are you an aspiring author? Have you wanted to write (or you have been writing) and get lost in the analysis of paralysis. So many questions! This half-day retreat with author Terra Mattson, and writer Connie Armerding, will answer all your questions and help you hone your passion and values.
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Couples in Leadership
Join like-minded founders, Jeff and Terra Mattson, for this powerful day uniquely designed for couples who have chosen to add another layer to their relationship - doing ministry or business together! Take time away to reassess your priorities, refresh your relationship, and learn practical tools for healthy boundaries.
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The Wholehearted Marriage Retreat
This retreat is perfect for any dating, engaged, or seasoned couples who are you hungry for a healthier relationship that is founded on appreciation for one another’s design, effective communication and conflict resolution, and shared meaning.
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Helping The Helpers
This is a special day set apart for counselors, pastors, and non-profit helpers who are collecting secondary trauma from their first hand exposure to the pain of this world. Come and be restored so you can remain healthy and whole.
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Leadership & Trauma
This retreat is for pastors, counselors, spiritual directors or coaches who desires to learn from the Living Wholehearted trauma recovery approach to helping leaders with integrity with two days of experiential learning, reflection, and exposure to trauma recovery modalities. *CE’s available
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Workshops are meant for training and provide practical tools. Workshops are available virtually or on-sight. Half-day or full-day are available.
Retreats are meant to pull away from home or the office for a day of reflection and personal growth. Customize a retreat for you and your coach or join one of our small group retreats already scheduled at our LW lodge and retreat.
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Though we ideally recommend in-person experiences in this digital age (either we come to you or you come to us,) we offer virtual workshops when location, travel or cost prevent further engagement.
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We are located in the beautiful Willamette Valley Wine Country of Oregon. We do provide lodging for individuals or couples when available. Otherwise, we have recommended lodging close to the retreat. Work with your LW coach to learn more.
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The Lodge and Retreat is occasionally used for our clients and their org events. Limited options based on availability. Day rates do apply. Inquire with Jeff Mattson.
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After running our lodge and retreat for close to 10 years, we decided to move! We hope to open retreats summer of 2023. Stay in the know through our monthly newsletter and socials.
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2024 SPEAKING SCHEDULE
April 11, 2024
Healing Through Play: Play Therapy Techniques With Traumatized Children
American Association of Christian Counselors Next Gen Conference on Youth Mental Health
1:30 - 4:45 p.m. (3 hour CE training)
Atlanta, GA
Terra Mattson
April 11-13, 2024
Raising a Generation of Courageous Girls: Identifying and Addressing the Root Concerns Facing Girls Today
American Association of Christian Counselors Next Gen Conference on Youth Mental Health
Atlanta, GA
Terra Mattson
May 3-4 2024
A Grace Story Men’s Conference
Shrinking the Integrity Gap
Cincinnati, OH
Jeff Mattson
June 27-30, 2024
Young Presidents Organization (YPO)
Mother/Son Retreat
Colorado Springs, CO
Jeff & Terra Mattson
Closed Event