20 Best Wellness Retreats in Portland: Feel the Difference

 

Wellness Retreats in the City of Roses

As the year winds down and winter enters the bones, finding time to reflect and recharge can set a positive tone for the upcoming year.

Surrounded by lush nature, including rivers, forests, and mountains, Portland is home to a variety of wellness retreats, or wellness centers, where you can let go to peaceful escapes amidst the busy city life and holiday crush. From acupuncture, chiropractic, skincare and massage therapy to steaming saunas and baths, at these centers holistic wellness treatments and their practitioners stand ready to help you realign, soothe and heal.

No matter which of these and other treatments you may be seeking, the retreats or spas that provide them are conveniently located. In the winter months, saunas and hot water baths become especially inviting options — contributing warmth and health benefits like soothing tense muscles, improving circulation, and helping to clear skin and remove toxins from the body. It’s a simple yet effective way to settle in and feel better during this chilliest season. While you’re in Portland and its surrounding areas, be sure to visit some of these top wellness centers.

 

Awakenings Wellness Center 

1016 SE 12th Ave

Awakenings Wellness Center, founded in 2004, is dedicated to personal growth as much as it is to physical healing. This community of practitioners is a place to be treated with a variety of traditional and alternative therapies, including acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, massage, counseling, Reiki, sound healing, Shiatsu, and Shamanic healing. In addition to their individual services, Awakenings features an active event calendar with ceremonies, sound baths, workshops, classes, and group healing sessions that provide opportunities for deeper learning and connection. 

Blooming Moon Spa  

1417 N Shaver Street

How can you enjoy luxury while staying true to your sustainable lifestyle? Find out at Blooming Moon. This spa supplies vegan-friendly, cruelty-free wellness product lines along with an individualized approach to spa treatments. Nominated as Portland’s Favorite Eco-Friendly Spa, Blooming Moon combines quality services with an eco-conscious mindset through its employment of organic skincare, body scrubs, and a variety of healing massages, including aromatherapy, pregnancy, deep tissue, and hot stone massages.

The best treat of all at Blooming Moon may just well be its large private deck with outdoor seating and hot tub. The space is equipped with a gentle steam shower, bathroom, kitchenette, and all the spa accessories you might need to settle into a private relaxing time. Patrons are welcome to bring food and drinks and their friends, with room for up to six. Treat yourself to luxury that respects our environment, too!

Blue Star Massage & Outdoor Bathhouse 

7402 N Vincent Avenue

Blue Star is an ever-evolving concept focused on well-being, creative and critical thinking, self-expression, and peace of mind. It’s a queer and radical safe space, with its featuring two beautiful clawfoot  soaking tubs surrounded by cedar, perfect for self-care or special occasions. Blue Star’s  bathing experiences range from skin health to pain relief, hydration, anti-inflammatory, immune support, detox, and calm, helping visitors dial into the relaxation they need.

The massage therapist, Jesse, combines techniques like Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, Thai, and more to promote relaxation, relieve aches and pains, and open compacted joints. Jesse is dedicated to providing excellent care, offering stretching and exercise advice after each treatment to help clients feel better long after they leave.

Cazima Spa 

1720 NW Lovejoy Street, Suite 228

Cazimi Spa is an Ayurveda and botanical studio located in the Alphabet District of Northwest Portland. It offers traditional Ayurvedic therapies, remedies, and so much more based on the ancient Indian medical system.

The spa is gender-affirming, non-biased, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, sex-positive, and body-positive. It believes that when people are living pain-free, supported, radiant, and happy, they thrive as a community. Cazimi Spa invites guests to experience self-care rituals through their Ayurvedic services, including facials, head and neck massages, and Indian massages with medicated herbal oils. The practitioners use different herbs and oils tailored to each guest’s preferences and needs to relax, cleanse, strengthen the immune system, and relieve pain.

Common Ground Wellness Cooperative 

5010 NE 33rd Avenue

Established in 1978, Common Ground Wellness Cooperative has been a sanctuary ever since for relaxation and healing. It helps people escape the stresses of urban life with hot tubs, saunas, bodywork, and other alternative healing practices. As a clothing-optional spa, it is dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming space for all.

Just up the street from the Portland Eco House, this wellness center features a large outdoor soaking pool, dry cedar sauna, cold shower, and inviting outdoor lounge areas. In addition to these amenities, its healing modalities include massage, acupuncture, Bowenwork, naturopathy, cranial sacral, movement therapy, naturopathy, skin care, somatic therapy, structural integration, reiki, counseling, and more.

Guests can take in a soak, a wellness session, or a combination of both in the signature “massage sandwich”—a 30-minute soak, an hour-long massage, and another 30-minute soak to fully relax and ground the body. The spa also has a gift store with supplements, local crafts, and treats for visitors to take home.

Everett House Community Healing Center 

2927 NE Everett Street

The Everett House Community Healing Center is a co-ed, clothing-optional spa focused on relaxation and community well-being. It’s a non-sexual, non-touch space where guests can unwind, meditate, stretch, or simply relax. The beautiful grounds feel like a peaceful escape from daily life.

David Slawson founded the Everett House in 1977. He and his friends turned a rundown house into a healing sanctuary. They started with soaking pools and saunas and invited wellness practitioners to join their mission. Over time, the center added hot tubs, a steam room, cold tubs, a social yard, and massage services.  The pool is perfect, the steam room is refreshing, and there are two saunas. One is tucked in the basement and feels like a cozy hobbit hole. There’s even a small tea house on-site with drinks and snacks.

To help guests enjoy their time, the center makes “tranquility necklaces” available. Wearing one shows others you’d like quiet time, which can be especially helpful in the evenings when things get lively. The Everett House has become a cherished spot for those seeking rest and connection. It’s an ideal place to enjoy a peaceful retreat or recharge in a tranquil setting.

Float On 

4530 SE Hawthorne Blvd

Ever wondered what it’s like to float weightlessly in complete calm? Float On, an employee-owned co-op in Portland, has been helping people explore this therapeutic and restorative experience since 2010. They’ve hosted over 100,000 floats and grown into a 6-tank center. Their float tanks, filled with Epsom salt and set to skin temperature, create a soundproof, gravity-free space. The absence of any sensory stimuli helps your brain and body to take a break, lowering the stress hormones and just simply be. This helps your body rest, your mind calm, and your creativity flow. 

Forest Haven Sauna 

9644 SW West Haven Drive

Forest Haven Sauna brings the tradition of the Russian banya into a modern and private setting. Surrounded by trees and natural beauty, this retreat was inspired by the idea of reconnecting with nature’s healing energy. The sauna is built with local wood and stones, so every part of it feels like it belongs in the natural environment.

You can enjoy a completely private experience, whether with family or friends. Choose a 1.5 or 2.5-hour session for a deep warmth that clears your mind and soothes your body. It’s the perfect place to unwind, recharge, and let nature’s calm wash over you.

Kanani Pearl Spa 

1111 NW Marshall Street

Kanani Pearl Spa is an island-inspired retreat in Portland’s Pearl District. The spa embraces the spirit of Aloha, focusing on kindness, unity, and humility. The spa’s founder, inspired by her time on Maui and mentorship from Dr. Maka’ala Yates, a respected Hawaiian healing master, brings the ancient practice of lomi lomi massage and other Hawaiian healing methods to Portland.

The spa’s menu includes a range of treatments designed to restore balance and wellness, from relaxing massages to rejuvenating facials and body treatments. The Ultimate Wellness Experience combines a Hawaiian lomilomi massage with heated stone therapy to deeply relax and detoxify the body. For those looking for total relaxation, the Sanctuary experience offers a peaceful half-day retreat, while the Pono Spa Package focuses on aligning the body, mind, and spirit in perfect harmony. With soothing sounds from four waterfalls, Kanani Pearl Spa is the perfect place to relax and recharge.

KIVA Day Spa 

1533 NW 24th Ave

KIVA Spa treatments include wellness massages, signature facials, and calming body treatments. The Foot Sanctuary focuses on reflexology and is also a great space for group spa gatherings. KIVA combines ancient practices like traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda with modern teas, tonics, and spa treatments to provide a well-rounded experience. Along with these services, KIVA Spa also offers community-focused and customized workshops, classes, events, and retreats, helping guests grow and connect.

KIVA Spa was founded in 2012 by Kiva L., who has always been passionate about health, wellness, and bringing people together. After starting her career as a makeup artist in Los Angeles, Kiva moved to Portland and followed her dream to become an esthetician. She created KIVA Spa as a place for people to relax, restore, and connect. It is also an event space where communities can gather and celebrate life.

Knot Springs 

33 NE 3rd Avenue, Suite 365

Knot Springs is a high-end wellness retreat that invites you to find balance through both activity and rest. The experience is designed to help you embrace every aspect of yourself. The spa’s ritual guides you through a series of steps to boost circulation, reduce pain, and improve immunity.

Start with an exfoliating shower, then move through warm and cold rooms, including the Tepidarium, Caldarium, steam, and sauna, while enjoying stunning views of the Portland skyline. Knot Springs also offers a variety of treatments like massages, facials, and foot rub sessions to help you feel refreshed and relaxed. Their gym and studio classes focus on building strength and mindfulness, leaving you grounded and ready for what’s next.

Loyly Sauna Southeast 

2713 SE 21st Avenue

3525 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Loyly Sauna offers a peaceful space for wellness in a simple and calming setting. Visitors can enjoy cedar sauna sessions, choosing between public options or private time for quiet comfort. Clients can also book Swedish or deep tissue massages, designed to provide both soothing and therapeutic benefits. Loyly’s holistic facials use natural products from Evanhealy and Dr. Hauschka to refresh the skin and create a sense of balance. 

Rejuvenation Day Spa 

6333 S Macadam Avenue, #105

Rejuvenation Day Spa was founded in early 1999 with the simple goal of providing a nurturing space for individuals to come together and create a place of healing. The staff works hard to make the spa a peaceful retreat where guests can find relief from the stress and pressures of everyday life. Various services are available, including skin care treatments like facials, clinical facials, and waxing. Guests can also enjoy massages, body scrubs, body wraps, foot cures, pedicures, manicures, and salon treatments.

Root Whole Body 

2122 NW Quimby Street

Root Whole Body is a welcoming holistic wellness center dedicated to promoting natural health and wellbeing through a balanced, integrative approach towards body, mind and soul. The center brings together the four key pillars of whole-body health — food, movement, immunity, and pause — by extending services such as yoga, massage, acupuncture, naturopathy, nutrition counseling, holistic life coaching, organic skincare, and meditation.

Additionally, the Blossoming Lotus Cafe at Root serves 100% vegan meals that are also organic as much as possible, supporting the center’s mission of nurturing both body and mind. 

Since its opening in 2005, Root Whole Body has been all about the power of preventative health. The center believes self-care isn’t a luxury but a must for maintaining a healthy, sustainable, and fulfilling life. It’s an environment where people who are curious about holistic health can come together, relax, and discover how to take better care of themselves. 

Sacred Waters Sanctuary 

3704 SE 65th Avenue

Sacred Waters Sanctuary is a peaceful retreat that blends ancient practices with modern mindfulness. Inspired by traditions like Peruvian shamanism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, it offers a guided path for spiritual growth. Through sacred plant medicine, meditation, personalized guidance, and integration sessions, guests can explore a holistic journey toward balance, clarity, and purpose.

At the heart of Sacred Waters’ approach is the use of Divine Plants—natural gifts that support healing and spiritual growth. These ethically sourced and sustainably grown plants are central to ceremonies that help participants heal and connect with their inner selves. Sacred Waters thoughtful and sustainable space is dedicated to those seeking meaningful transformation by honoring ancient wisdom and blending it with modern insights.

SANTÉ Aesthetics & Wellness  

210 NW 17th Avenue, Unit 100

SANTÉ Aesthetics & Wellness is a luxury holistic medspa and wellness center. Their spa facilities were recently rated as one of Portland’s top 5 spa facilities by Axios. Here, you can enjoy a UV-light-sanitized hot soaking pool, a cool dip pool, a steam room, a heated pebble beach UV light room, and relaxation areas.

In addition to the spa, the wellness center attends to its clientele through a broad array of services, including medical weight loss, motor vehicle accident therapy, and treatments designed to prevent disease by addressing root causes rather than symptoms.

On the aesthetic side, clients can enjoy facials, injectables like Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and nonsurgical tightening procedures.

This place will have you leaving feeling your best — beautiful and refreshed!

Sassé Wellness & MedSpa 

630 SW Alder Street

If you had a busy day exploring Portland’s Metro area, pay a visit to Spa Sassé to relax and rejuvenate. Located in the heart of downtown Portland’s shopping district, their spacious 5,000+ square foot facility is a private, beautiful, transformative oasis, just one block north of Pioneer Square and Nordstrom. Sassé Wellness & MedSpa specializes in natural healing and cutting-edge minimally invasive treatments for lasting results. Spa Sassé services include spa treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures, waxing, med spa services, body sculpting, fillers, smoothing, skin rejuvenation, microneedling, and so many more. Their team includes Physicians, RNs, Advanced Aestheticians, Nail Technicians, and Licensed Massage Therapists, all committed to providing the highest quality care and achieving the best outcomes for their clients.

The Wine Spa 

1517 NE Broadway

People love wine for its health benefits, but have you tried it in a bath? Inspired by wine spas in Eastern Europe, the Wine Spa combines old-world vinotherapy with modern wellness. Guests can enjoy wine-infused baths, soothing massages, and a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic option. Their facials use eco-friendly Caudalie products to hydrate and refresh the skin. Skilled therapists treat with massages like deep tissue, Swedish, and CBD. The spa also partners with local wineries to repurpose unused wine for treatments. This reduces waste and supports the environment while providing a relaxing experience.

Pure Sweat Sauna Studio 

4019 N Williams Avenue

Want a laid-back day in Portland? Pure Sweat Sauna Studio is just a six-block stroll from the Portland Eco House. It provides a refreshing way to support your health. Each 45-minute session takes place in a private Sunlighten cabin suite with far, mid, and near wavelengths. Clients can personalize their experience with chromotherapy, entertainment, and wellness products. A chilled peppermint cloth and plenty of hydration add to the comfort. Benefits include detoxification, better immune health, reduced pain, and glowing skin.

If you’d like to try something new, the Contrast Therapy program pairs the warmth of an infrared sauna with the chill of the BlueCube Cold Plunge. Afterward, enjoy a shower with all-natural products. This combination boosts energy, aids recovery, and promotes mental clarity.

You can also book a float therapy session at Pure Sweat Sauna Studio. Float therapy helps improve both mental and physical well-being. By floating in magnesium-rich Epsom salt water, you experience weightlessness, which relieves pressure on joints and muscles. It’s a great way to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and improve sleep quality. Floating can also boost creativity and focus by giving your mind a break from daily distractions. Who doesn’t want a chance to feel weightless and free?

Life is great when you feel great!

Urban Wellness Group 

4900 SE Division Street

Urban Wellness Group has been keeping Southeast Portland healthy since 2007 — and they’re not slowing down! Their team of naturopathic physicians focuses on holistic care, offering treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, acupuncture, IV therapy, and massage. They aim to treat the root causes of health issues, not just the symptoms. They help people achieve lasting wellness with a focus on education and proven methods. With a laid-back vibe and a focus on personalized care, they’ll make you feel like more than just a patient. 

Wellness Retreats Beyond Portland

The stunning mountains, forests, and coastline of Oregon create a natural retreat environment that soothes the mind, body, and soul. Retreats featuring yoga, meditation, and holistic therapies among these large, calming landscapes can aid the body, mind and soul with unplugging, recharging, and reconnecting with a truly life-altering experience. If on the lookout for deeper retreat times in such natural settings, consider these additional retreat centers outside of Portland.

Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center 

Detroit, Oregon

Breitenbush Hot Springs takes its visitors into an unparalleled off-the-grid, eco-friendly experience on its remote 154-acre forest sanctuary with no cell service or WiFi, perfect for a digital detox. The retreat center facilities are focused around its abundant natural hot springs, daily yoga and meditation classes, vegetarian and vegan meals, and various wellness programs. The serene setting in the Willamette National Forest along the Breitenbush River serves as an ideal backdrop for reflection and rejuvenation, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature.

Green Rock Retreat 

Crooked River Gorge, OR

Green Rock Retreat takes its guests on an off-grid adventure with luxury tents overlooking the Crooked River Gorge. The retreat emphasizes connecting with nature and finding inner peace through glamping tent accommodations and others that include fireplaces, running electricity, and plush queen beds. The property features an open-air pavilion, outdoor lounge areas, and hiking trails, instilling a time for reflection and relaxation amongst the beauty and grandeur of the gorge.

Juniper Preserve 

Bend, OR

Juniper Preserve is a luxury resort northeast of Bend that focuses on nourishing the soul. The resort boasts a variety of on-site amenities, including golf courses, a renowned spa, outdoor fitness and yoga sessions, and multiple dining options. Their signature retreats are designed to detoxify and rejuvenate, helping you feel more in tune with your body and surroundings. Set in the serene juniper forest of Central Oregon, it’s an ideal place to unwind and connect with nature.

Oregon Wellness Retreat 

Ashland, OR

The Oregon Wellness Retreat offers all-inclusive experiences for solo travelers, couples, and groups. Their unique offerings include the 7-day Aspiring Artist Retreat and the Adventure Seeking retreats, which span three or more days. These retreats are personalized to your preferences, with packages covering meals, activities, and accommodations.

Salishan Coastal Lodge 

Gleneden Beach, Oregon

Salishan Coastal Lodge offers a variety of wellness amenities, including a spa, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, and nature trails. The spa provides massages, facials, body scrubs, and body wraps, along with a special sleep treatment. Located on the Central Oregon Coast, the lodge offers stunning views and opportunities for outdoor activities, making it an excellent place to relax and recharge.

Where to Stay

Portland Eco House

If wellness is a goal during your trip, the Portland Eco House is the centering, healing place to stay. It’s conveniently located near a variety of the wellness centers and retreats that pamper you with massages, saunas, soaking, wraps, facials, chiropractic and acupuncture, and nature-based healing. 

After a day of relaxation or exploration, you can return to the peaceful atmosphere of the Portland Eco House. Choose from the stylish private Patio Cottage or Patio Suite, both with organic bedding and eco-friendly amenities or book the two combined as the Patio Villa. The location is just a short walk or drive from many of the city’s top wellness retreats. After a day of rejuvenating activities, decompress in the private patio by the fire pit. It’s a wellness cycle that refreshes and prepares you for the journey ahead. Ah, life couldn’t be better!