A wellness and yoga retreat venue on the Deschutes River that sleeps 30

Why the Deschutes River suits a wellness retreat

The estate sits at the end of a dead-end private road. There are 80 acres of trees on one side and protected river habitat across the water. It is about as private as Central Oregon gets.

Sunriver Resort is five miles away, about ten minutes by car, and Bend and Mt. Bachelor are about 30 minutes. The group is far enough out to switch off and close enough for a grocery run or a massage therapist to drive in.

Because you have the whole place for a few days, the sessions and the downtime live side by side. A morning practice on the lawn, an afternoon float from your own dock, dinner on the wrap-around deck. The same estate hosts group retreats and offsites and corporate retreats.

Practice spaces at the Sunriver estate: two living areas, the deck, the lawn and the dock

There are six places to hold a session, and a group of 15 to 25 can use more than one at a time.

Plan to bring mats, blocks and props with you. About 16 folding chairs and some folding tables are on site if a session on the lawn needs seating.

How quiet it is: a dead-end road and 80 acres of trees

Chief Paulina Drive is a shared dirt road with families and pets, and the estate sits at the end of a dead-end private road. On one side are 80 acres of forest; across the water is protected river habitat. Please drive slowly on the road.

Quiet hours run 9pm to 8am. No amplified music: no DJs, no subwoofers, no professional music setups. Live music ensembles and small Bluetooth speakers are fine. If unsure, please ask.

You will see wildlife; herons, eagles and otters use the river. You may encounter mosquitoes and other insects; the county works to suppress them. The native landscaping is kept on purpose to support the local habitat.

Where to stay: 11 bedrooms for a retreat of 15 to 25 near Sunriver

Take the full estate, the six-bedroom Lodge plus the five-bedroom Cottage, for a retreat of 15 to 25. It sleeps up to 30 with a maximum of 24 adults, across 11 bedrooms and 6 baths.

The six-bedroom Lodge is the main residence, sleeps up to 18 and can be booked on its own. The Cottage is not rented on its own; it comes with the full estate. The whole estate page has the 3D tours, and the Lodge and Cottage pages have the floor plans. Large group rentals near Sunriver covers capacity.

The shared rooms are the bunk rooms in the Lodge and the five small bedrooms in the Cottage. Participants need to be comfortable sharing a room with bunk beds, so say so in your invitation. Two pack-n-plays and six cots are available, with no linens provided for these.

The Cottage is a separate building steps from the Lodge, so a facilitator or a small sub-group can use it as a quieter base.

Massage and private chefs through Epicurate

We can arrange private chefs and mobile massage for your group through our Epicurate partners. The vendor list also covers photographers.

Mobile massage means nobody leaves the property mid-retreat. A chef can serve dinner at the 12-foot table inside or at the picnic tables outside.

Tell us what your group needs and we will help shape the stay, from catering to activity ideas around Sunriver and Bend. Get in touch or check your dates on Book Now.

Meals for 25: the kitchen and the 12-foot table

The kitchen is chef-friendly, with a large butcher-block island, a Vitamix, a KitchenAid mixer, a sous vide and a Breville espresso machine. A 12-foot dining table with benches seats twelve inside, and additional chairs and folding tables are available for the rest.

Outside, four 8-foot picnic tables sit in a row for outdoor dining. The covered deck has a large gas grill and a dining set.

For groceries, Bend has Costco, Trader Joe's, Fred Meyer, Whole Foods, WinCo and Newport Avenue Market. The Sunriver Country Store, closer in, covers the essentials. For a night out, see where to eat near Sunriver and make reservations for larger groups.

A sample retreat day on the Deschutes

Here is one way to run a day for 20 people using the spaces above, ending at quiet hours.

The 3-day Sunriver plan for large groups lays out a full weekend.

Movement: the river, the Deschutes River Trail and the Sunriver paths

The river is the first option. Float right from the dock, hand-launch a kayak or paddleboard, or fish the Deschutes subject to seasonal regulations. Bring your own water toys and PFDs; none are provided. The Big River boat ramp, a public put-in, is 2.5 miles up the road. More on the Deschutes at Sunriver.

For walking and cycling, Sunriver has more than 34 miles of paved bike and pedestrian paths, maintained by the Sunriver Owners Association. A 5.5-mile paved pathway links Sunriver to the Lava Lands Visitor Center. Riders can follow the paths to the Deschutes River and Benham Falls. Ride single file and let walkers know when you pass.

For a longer walk or ride, the Deschutes River Trail follows the Upper Deschutes from the Meadow Picnic Area. It is 1.2 miles to Lava Island Falls, 4.5 miles to Dillon Falls and 8.5 miles to Benham Falls, 17 miles there and back.

Sunriver Sports, in the Village at Sunriver, rents bikes in summer. See mountain biking near Sunriver for the Phil's network, Tyler's Traverse and the Bend rental shops.

Getting to the estate from Sunriver and Bend

The estate is in the Three Rivers area near Sunriver, Oregon.

There is parking for up to 15 vehicles on site, with room for vans and trailers. Chief Paulina Drive is a shared dirt road with families and pets, so please drive slowly. The getting to Sunriver guide covers the drive in.

The rules that matter for a wellness retreat

The renter must be 30 or older, quiet hours run 9pm to 8am, there are no candles or open flames, and occupancy is enforced.

• Guests must be 30 or older to rent. A copy of a driver's license and a signed rental agreement are required after your booking is confirmed.
• Quiet hours run 9pm to 8am. No amplified music: no DJs, no subwoofers, no professional music setups. Live music ensembles and small Bluetooth speakers are fine. If unsure, please ask.
• There are no candles or open flames, so plan a candle-free practice space.
• The home is on well and septic, so occupancy limits are enforced: up to 30 guests, maximum 24 adults. Do not exceed the maximum occupancy without approval.
• Fires are seasonal. There are no fires June through September; May and October are weather dependent, following strict county fire rules.
• The property is non-smoking, and shoes come off inside.
• Dogs, large dogs included, are welcome for a pet fee once approved on your reservation. Keep pets off the furniture and beds, pick up after them, and do not leave them unattended. See the pet-friendly page.
• Camping is not permitted unless approved in advance.
• Exterior security cameras cover the driveway and front door only. There are no cameras inside the home.

If some participants will join only for the day, say so when you book. Events of up to 45 guests are welcome with a $500 event fee. The estate is rented for overnight stays only, with a 2-night minimum and no day rentals. The FAQ has the full house rules.

What it costs and how to book the Sunriver estate

The live calendar on Book Now shows the current nightly rate for your dates. Booking direct on this site saves you the service fees that Airbnb and VRBO charge.

If your booking is requested at least 30 days before check-in and you cancel within 24 hours after it is accepted, you get a 100% refund. If you cancel at least 365 days before check-in, you get a 100% refund. If you cancel at least 180 days before check-in (180 to 364 days), you get a 75% refund. If you cancel at least 60 days before check-in (60 to 179 days), you get a 50% refund. If you cancel at least 1 day before check-in (1 to 59 days), you get a 10% refund. If you cancel less than 1 day before check-in, or after check-in, there is no refund. The policy in effect when you book is the one that applies to your booking. This policy is for direct bookings; Airbnb, VRBO and other booking channels use their own policies. Direct bookings are paid in up to three installments: 15% at booking, 45% due 180 days before check-in, and 40% due 30 days before check-in. The number of payments depends on how far ahead you book. Hospitable attempts to capture each payment automatically. A refundable damage deposit of 1,000 dollars is held on your card about a week before check-in and released after checkout.

Check-in is after 4:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM. Peak dates book up far in advance, so hold your retreat dates early.

Winter and shoulder-season retreats near Mt. Bachelor

The estate works for a retreat in any season. Mt. Bachelor, the largest ski resort in Oregon, is about 30 minutes away. The season is listed as mid-November to the end of May, weather permitting, but dates move with the snowpack. Opening day for 2026-27 is scheduled for December 4, 2026, and the 2025-26 season closed on April 19 after a low-snow year. Wanoga and Meissner Sno-Parks offer snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. A Sno-Park permit is required in designated Sno-Parks from November 1 to April 30; agents at resorts and sporting goods stores sell them.

Inside, the two living areas have stone fireplaces, the Cottage has a wood stove with firewood just outside, and the hot tub is covered. Snow weekends book up early. See Mt. Bachelor ski trip lodging and winter in Sunriver and Bend.

What groups said

“We had a team retreat at this location and it was more than ideal! Had multiple people spread out through the house playing cards, pool, reading by the water, cooking food and more. It was peaceful and fun. Our team hasn’t stopped talking about it and wants to make it a regular trip. Scott was very communicative and responsive. I was able to ask some questions while on property during our stay and he got back to me right away.

We are looking forward to making this an annual trip to kick off our collegiate volleyball season!”

“This was a magical location, we absolutely loved our coffee on the dock in the morning and the gorgeous sunsets along the river at night. We hope to be back, it was perfect for our staff retreat.”

“When a large group wants to rent a property, normally you only get two out of three: (1) beautiful property, (2) tons of space, (3) reasonable cost. This was one of the rare cases where we got all three.

It easily slept our group of 12 men, and the new large dining table meant we could all share a meal together. Nearby, the kitchen was well-stocked with appliances and cookware, with all its drawers clearly labeled.

Our host, Scott, was quick to respond to any questions, and checkout was a breeze compared to some other properties I've stayed at. We noticed exactly 12 chairs had been placed around the fire pit outside (not sure if it was a coincidence, but it was considerate if deliberate).

The property was incredibly peaceful - so much so that we woke up on our last day to a herd of elk peacefully roaming across the property.”

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