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Caldera Announces “Wild Imagination,” A Unique Creative Retreat for Adults

Unleashing Creativity at Central Oregon’s Legendary Arts Camp, Labor Day Weekend 2025

Sisters, OR – Caldera is thrilled to introduce Wild Imagination, an exclusive three-day creative retreat designed to inspire and reconnect adults with their artistic spirit. Held over Labor Day weekend 2025, this immersive experience brings together renowned guest artists, speakers, and facilitators in a breathtaking setting that embodies the essence of Oregon’s natural beauty.

A Retreat Designed to Spark Inspiration

Participants will engage in a dynamic lineup of artist-led workshops, including:

Photography & Perspective: Portland’s first Creative Laureate, Julie Keefe, guides attendees in capturing the world through the lens, using nature as a muse.

West African Drumming: Grammy-nominated and Billboard #1 recording artist Aaron Nigel Smith leads a rhythmic journey to find your creative groove.

Forest Bathing: A Japanese-inspired practice that awakens the senses, opening the heart to therapeutic relaxation in nature.

Renowned chefs Tournant will nourish guests throughout the weekend with their signature farm-to-fire cuisine, creating an unforgettable dining experience under the late-summer skies. Attendees are invited to unplug, reconnect with their muses, and enjoy stargazing in the serene wilderness.

A Place to Retreat, Reflect, and Reignite Creativity

During free time, guests can immerse themselves in Caldera’s natural wonders, including:

• Swimming in the crystal-clear Blue Lake
• Hiking the scenic Rim Trail
• Journaling from the Pond Stage
• Relaxing in the Hearth Library

Nestled among ancient lava cones and alpine lakes near Sisters, Oregon, the retreat’s location is a private, architecturally significant reserve of sprawling ponderosa pine forests, offering an unparalleled backdrop for creative exploration.

An All-Inclusive Experience with a Purpose

Wild Imagination is an all-inclusive retreat, featuring:

• Exclusive programming with guest artists and facilitators
• Curated food and beverages by Tournant
• Three nights in a luxury canvas tent

Pricing: $1800 single occupancy | $1600 double occupancy

A Creative Escape with a Lasting Impact

“I think many people are looking for ways to connect and be inspired, especially as we get older. Post-pandemic life finds us increasingly distant from like-minded peers and mentors. I think this experience will be a hit,” says Caldera’s Executive Director, Kimberly Howard Wade.

“With this retreat, it’s a time to get inspired, awaken (or reawaken) your creative voice, all while supporting Caldera’s award-winning youth programs. It’s a win-win—enriching our guests with a unique experience while launching new ambassadors for Caldera’s core mission into the world.”

About Caldera

Caldera, Oregon’s first recipient of the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, was founded in 1996 by Dan Wieden (co-founder of global ad agency Wieden+Kennedy) and his family. Caldera believes creativity is explosive, mischievous, sometimes dangerous, sometimes beautiful, introspective, and delightful—a powerful force that can expand the world of youth, adults, and anyone open to its magic. Through creative engagement, individuals can harness this power to change their world—and perhaps, the entire world.

Caldera’s youth program best functions in relation to Caldera’s overall creative ecosystem, a constellation that includes learners, mentors, and artists and creatives. Mentors provide dependable support, using creative activities as a tool to explore identity and connection, while artists and creatives build on that groundwork to infuse artistic exploration and skill building.

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