Living Whole
Immersion Retreat

Linfield University, Oregon, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest

Sunday, July 12 through Friday, July 17, 2026

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SAVE $150!! Register on or before
February 22 and take $150 off your final payment.

Infinite possibilities abound when you are
Living Whole

Share a 6-day vacation from your daily life, in community with Living Whole participants and expert Facilitators on the beautiful campus of
Linfield University, surrounded by the forests, rivers and mountains of Oregon's Willamette Valley. Open yourself to a transformative
experience that will stay with you for the rest of your Life.

Living Whole Immersion Retreat

Are you ready for a vacation during which you integrate new ways to awaken your vitality, strengthen your resilience and spark meaningful change in your life?

  • Experience the deliciousness of plant-based meals created by an expert chef, movement of your body and mind/body/spirit disciplines united with educational information about issues involving conventional medicine.
  • Assimilate tools, practices, insights, and embodied wisdom to support a healthful life of purpose, wellness, and wholeness.

After the retreat, continue to expand your commitment to living whole and maintain your connection to the Living Whole Online community through the resources and monthly free live programs offered through our website.

Participants in prior Living Whole Immersion Retreats have been transformed by the deep, lifelong bonds they developed within themselves and with one another.

Testimonials

Nancy

I found that Living Whole offers many dimensions for living well in our complex world. I found the retreat transformative in all areas of my life, especially with relationships that had old patterns that needed an update. I realized that the way I was eating was not beneficial for me and nourishing myself with whole, plant-based food during the 6 days gave me a fresh start that I continue to cultivate to this day. Experience the week and see what touches you...

-Nancy
Nancy

If you are looking for a life-affirming, transformative experience, surrounded by like-minded seekers, supported by wonderful, expert facilitators, Living Whole is a wonderful place to begin. The retreat works equally well for couples, families and individuals.

-Jonathan
Nancy

For several years I have been exploring different routes to increasing health and well-being. I had been a smoker for more than 25 years and never came to grips with this bad habit. I was finally able to let go of my addiction to cigarettes, thanks to my experience in Living Whole.

-Sabine

If you would like to have a 20-minute free conversation with Dr. Kathryn Hayward
to discuss whether Living Whole is right for you, please click here
to send a confidential email to her and schedule an appointment.

We hope you will join us for this life-changing experience.

Meet Your Facilitators!

Kathryn Hayward

Kathryn Hayward, MD

A leader in the field of Integrative Whole Health, formerly an internist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Kathryn's guidance in Living Whole invites you to transform how you care for yourself and relate to those you love.

David L. Thomas

David L. Thomas, Jr., JD

David's approach to transitioning from omnivore to whole food plant-based eating will help you no matter where you are on the spectrum of your transition. He holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition.

Sheila Magalhaes

Sheila Magalhaes

Rooted in the traditions of Kripalu, Ashtanga and Bhakti Yoga, Sheila brings more than 3 decades of passionate expertise to creating welcoming, inclusive and heart-centered spaces for all.

Bill Shontz

Bill Shontz, MM

An award-winning vocalist, composer and multi-instrument musician, Bill's joy in sharing music will lift your heart in sound baths, sing-alongs, dance-a-thons and soulful concerts.

Retreat Program and Experiential Workshops

The retreat program will include a wide variety of topics and experiences that will let you explore how Living Whole can improve your life and the health of the planet:

  • Experience peaceful, healing, mindful meditation and yoga practices.
  • Learn self-care energy practices such as Jin Shin Jyutsu, an ancient and powerful Asian discipline.
  • Experience fun and happiness with music, dancing, singing and evening sound bath meditations that help you marinate in vibrations that resonate in every cell of your body.
  • Learn how eating whole, plant-based food makes you feel light, clean, energetic, joyful and focused. Food is so much more than fuel...it is essential to your transformation. Savor every bite of tantalizing spices and sauces that enhance your warm grains, sumptuous vegetables, sweet fruits and luscious legumes as you nourish yourself with specially prepared foods that enhance your health and vitality.
  • Explore and deepen your understanding of Odyssey Family Systems, a paradigm created by Dr. Kathryn Hayward, that helps you resolve conflicts within yourself and in your relationships with others. Odyssey is a non-judgmental model that can help with your goals and challenges, including in the areas of estrangement, self-worth and self-sabotage.
  • Improve your listening and speaking skills as Dr. Kathryn Hayward guides you through Generous and Reflective Listening experiences.
  • Free yourself from the constraints of relationship patterns that are not beneficial to you, and transform or release relationships, through The Project of Forgiving, designed by Dr. Kathryn Hayward.
  • Enjoy Awe Walks on campus where you will learn how to incorporate your natural environment into your whole being.
  • Schedule free consultations with our Facilitators.
  • Participate in opening and closing celebrations that will bring us all together in concert with the retreat program.

There will be free time built in for your own exploration, consolidation and resting. Excursions in your free time to local wineries, parks and art galleries may be organized with help from the Facilitators.

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Delicious Whole Food, Plant-Based Meals

We will share bountiful whole, plant-based meals each day prepared by an expert chef and staff. All meals will be inspired by fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, and you will receive recipes so that you can continue experiencing this deliciousness at home.

Choices for Accommodations

If you do not have a place to stay in the area, we offer two alternatives on the Linfield University campus.
If you prefer to stay off-campus, there are local hotels in which you may book a room directly, including:
Best Western McMinnville Inn, Atticus Hotel, Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville
Pricing for the retreat is based on the accommodations that you choose to include.

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Residence Hall room on campus with two twin beds: 

  • Common bathrooms on each floor
  • Furnished living space in each building
  • Complimentary washer/dryer use in each building
  • Set of sheets, pillow, blanket, towel, and washcloth per bed
  • No pets, no smoking
  • Free WiFi in room and throughout the campus
  • No elevator. If you cannot negotiate stairs, please request first floor accommodations.
  • Checkout time 4:00 pm

Apartment (2-bedroom or 4-bedroom) on campus with one twin bed in each bedroom: 

  • Bathroom in the apartment
  • Fully furnished living room
  • Complimentary washer/dryer use in each unit
  • Set of sheets, pillow, blanket, towel and washcloth per bed
  • No pets, no smoking
  • Free WiFi in apartment and throughout the campus
  • No elevator. If you cannot negotiate stairs, please request first floor accommodations.
  • Checkout time 4:00 pm
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What’s Included

Program: Living Whole Immersion Retreat program spanning 6 days from 3:00 pm on Sunday through lunch on Friday.

Sample Day :

Accommodations: Accommodations for five nights on the Linfield University campus if selected by you. Check-out time is 4:00 pm.

Dining: Whole plant-based meals during the retreat program prepared by an expert chef and his staff.

Lunch on the first day, Sunday, is NOT included. There are many restaurant options in the nearby town. The retreat ends after lunch on Friday.

Transportation, Arrival and Departure:

Airfare and car rental are NOT included. McMinnville is about an hour from Portland. Parking on campus is free and plentiful.

The retreat officially begins at 3:00 pm on Sunday, so plan to arrive in time to get checked in, store your luggage and enjoy the property and surroundings.

The retreat ends after lunch on Friday. Check-out is at 4:00 pm for on-campus accommodations.

If you decide to extend your time in the Pacific Northwest, we hope you enjoy its beauty and many attractions.

Pricing, Important Dates and Registration Information

Registration is now open and you may register and save your place by clicking the Register Now button below. If you would like further information or have questions before registering, please send us an email at info@livingwholeonline.com.

The cost of the Living Whole Immersion Retreat depends on the accommodations you select:

$2,495 /per person

Retreat Program with no
accommodations

$2,695 /per person

Retreat Program with Residence
Hall room on campus

$2,975 /per person

Retreat Program with Apartment
on campus

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    The first payment equal to 50% of the cost is due upon registration. Final payment is due on May 1, 2026. If you register and make your first payment on or before February 22, 2026, you will save $150 off of your final payment. All payments are non-refundable. You will be able to pay by direct debit from a bank account, by credit/debit card or by check. All payments are made to International Integrators LLC, the organization that offers Living Whole Online and Living Whole Immersion Retreats.

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    We may cancel the retreat at any time before April 1, 2026 by email notice to you and will make a full refund of any amounts paid. Please do not book non-refundable travel, lodging or other expenses until April 1, 2026.

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    We are not responsible for your expenses incurred if the retreat is cancelled, such as airline tickets, loss of work and/or other costs associated with your trip or the retreat. There are no exceptions to the cancellation policy, including weather-related issues, personal emergencies, flight cancellations, or delays. We recommend purchasing Travel Protection Insurance through a qualified agent.

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    In the rare event of force majeure or circumstances beyond our control—such as extreme weather, natural disasters, public health emergencies, government restrictions, or other unforeseen situations—the retreat may be postponed, rescheduled or modified by us.

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For more information or to ask questions, please reach out to us by
email at info@livingwholeonline.com

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This Living Whole Immersion Retreat is offered by Living Whole Online, a part of International Integrators LLC.

We look forward to being with you soon!