Venus Rising
where women come alive
July 26-30, 2027 | Molalla River, OR
There are not enough spaces in the world for women to feel the Earth, their bodies and each other outside of the societal gaze.
So we created one.
Venus Rising is a women’s gathering rooted in spotlighting performance arts as sacred ritual, connecting to nature as healing practice and liberating your erotic aliveness.
The Experience
What’s Included
Four nights and five days stay at Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge
Eight meals over 5 days (lunch not included)
Three full days of optional activations, workshops, and skill shares from world class artists, facilitators, witches and creatrixes. (Choose from 3 classes per morning block and 3 classes per afternoon block). Some offerings include:
The Art of Striptease
Eco-printing
Pleasure Sensoriums
Flow Arts classes
Erotic embodiment
Body Paint as Self Adornment
… and so many more
FULL SCHEDULE + FACILITATORS TBA!!!
Indulge in
Nightly performances
Open mic opportunities to share
Live acoustic music sets
Ecstatic dance under the stars
Teahouse operating daily
Riverside cedar wood bathhouse complete with sauna, hot tub and cold plunge
Skinny dipping in the Molalla River
Bonfires and song circling
Access to our vendor booths
Shower trailers + bathrooms
Healthy, allergy friendly dining (bring your own bowl and fork!)
Old growth forest trails for exploration
The Land
Hidden within 200 acres of protected old-growth forest, Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge (our home for the week) sits at the sacred confluence of the Molalla River and Trout Creek. Rushing water, towering cedars, moss-covered trails, and salmon-rich ecosystems create a heaven-on-Earth dreamscape for you to practice sacred reciprocity with.
TCWL sits on the original land of The Molala, which translates to people of the berries. It’s an honor and a privilege to gather here and contribute to funding the generational conservation easement dedicated to preserving the integrity of the forest, river habitat, and native ecology of this truly pristine and magical corner of the Earth.
Throughout our time, we’ll gather along the crystal-clear Molalla River as bald eagles swoop overhead. The lodge itself blends rustic comfort with wild immersion: cedar bath house soaks, riverside activation spaces, forest trails, glamping accommodations, communal gathering areas, ceremonial fire pits and plenty of room to dance under the stars. Every detail of the property reflects a devotion to restoration, ecological stewardship, and intentional connection with nature.
JOIN US
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Register below reserve your space, choose your accommodation and select your desired payment plan.
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The lodge is located about 1–1.5 hours southeast of Portland by car.
If you are flying in, we recommend booking flights into Portland International Airport (PDX).The drive from Portland takes you through beautiful Oregon farmland and into the foothills of the Cascades, with Mount Hood often visible along the way.
If you are driving, there is limited room to park your car on the property. We highly recommend coordinating carpools and ride shares from Portland.
Service starts to drop close to TCWL. Please make sure to load directions beforehand.
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We will be gathering during peak summer season in Oregon! This means dry, warm and sunny weather. Expect high 70s/low 80s during the day and mid 50s in the evening.
Please pack accordingly:
5 comfortable, breathable outfits for 5 days of activations and explorations
1-2 more durable and protective outfits for exploring the old growth forest
Any clothing items that make you feel especially beautiful, sexy and free. Layering pieces like silks, scarves and robes are always fun in these environments.
1-2 bathing suits for sauna and creek dips (suits are optional!)
Slides, slippers or flip flops for ease around the property
Close toed shoes to protect your feet from the elements
Warm and cozies (a sweatsuit and good socks) for cool evenings and mornings.
Extra layers/jacket
Hat for sun protection
Sauna hat optional
Re-fillable water bottle
A lantern or headlamp
A towel
Any medications, toiletries, tinctures, or supplements you need
An offering for the land
Any and all camping gear necessary based on your accommodation selection
A more in depth packing list will be sent out upon sign-up.
PRAISE FOR PAST GATHERINGS
About Margo
Margo Renate is a Costa Rican healing arts facilitator and intimacy guide with Dutch & American ancestry. She helps people express, explore and embody their sexuality through modalities that develop connection to body, nature and the unseen. Her supported spaces are for beings ready to reclaim their pleasure & power and become erotically ungovernable. The mission of Margo’s work is collective sexual liberation and erotic aliveness through art, Earth and spirit. Margo has been holding women for a decade and leading retreat spaces for over five years and is only just getting started. Her work blends elemental ritual, somatic practices, embodiment exercises, relational work, creative expression and honest conversation to inspire curiosity, awaken sensual enlivenment and invite deeper capacity to hold the whole.