Shift from Overwhelm to Excitement during this Retreat
Introduction to Gardening
October 9th - 11th, 2026
Check-in Friday 6pm, October 9th | Check-out Sunday, October 11th 2pm (ish)
Shift from Overwhelm to Excitement
Have you always wanted to Garden? Does the thought of it seem daunting & you don’t know where to start? This retreat will be your fun getaway to learn some basic starting points & give you space from your regular schedule to envision your dream garden & leave with a starting point for your next chapter.
At this retreat, you'll:
- learn about Soil & Compost
- learn a year round gardening mindset
- learn an introduction to pest & management tools
- have fun — leave with new inspired desires, and lasting memories
Whether you're new or have never taken a yoga class, seeking motivation to dive deeper into yoga, or a life long advanced yoga student
What to expect:
🔹 Friday, Saturday night accommodation in Grayland, WA (including linens and towels) or opt for the "Local Option"
🔹 Daily Garden Workshops - get outside at Waves, and hands on Garden work & learning combined
🔹 All of your Homeade Meals & Snacks included
🔹 Terrish will help you “START” where you are: if you have zero experience or you are a seasoned gardener, You will leave with excitement for your next chapter in your gardening journey
🔹 Bonfire nights for bonding under the stars
🔹 Personal downtime for reflection and recharge —Time for creativity, rest, or play (you will have some downtime to recharge)
Join Terrish on this transformative journey to boost your confidence, deepen your connection with yourself through learning, fun, and connection to the earth through the magic of gardening. It's time to getaway, embrace retreat as investment in yourself.🌟
This retreat will give you a confidence boost in how to create & grow your first harvest.
In this picture, Terrish is showing her very first harvest of Sugar Snap Peas. You can learn how to grow these twice a year.
Your Retreat Leader
Terrish Bilbrey (+ Sparky)
Creator of Waves, Retreat Leader & Chef
Introducing Terrish Bilbrey, the visionary behind Waves Reiki Retreat Center, and a true lover of life. Growing up in Tennessee, Terrish fostered a deep connection to the natural world that enveloped her surroundings. With over 15 years of experience as a yoga instructor and a Reiki Master Teacher, Terrish brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her community.
Terrish's passion shines through as she facilitates a variety of events for her community, offering private transformational journey workshops, Reiki sessions, Reiki Trainings, and life-changing retreats for both women and men. Her entrepreneurial journey began in her teens with landscape and tobacco farming, leading to a remarkable 20-year career in the U.S. Navy. She retired as the Senior Enlisted Leader of the Operations Department on an aircraft carrier, transitioning in 2018 to focus on creating safe spaces for women to connect with themselves and others.
Terrish's dedication to holistic well-being and creating transformative experiences underscores her commitment to fostering personal growth and community connection at Waves Reiki Retreat Center. She is excited to offer this retreat for you to feel the love & individual uniqueness into the Retreat Center, as to inspire you to feel free to create the life of your dreams.
Retreat Schedule & Highlights
Friday October 9th
6pm Check in / Introductions / Dinner Served & Connections Start
Overview of the weekend’s schedule & Waves Tour
Saturday October 10th — (this is a very flexible schedule based on the desires of attendees, times are subject to shift)
7am (OPTIONAL) morning Garden time w/Terrish
Sleep in if you desire/need or wake up early & take a walk to the beach or dow through cranberry bogs.
9am Breakfast Served + tea/coffee —
10am - 4pm : Get into the Garden Day #1 + Lunch during the day
Throughout the day, you will be learning techniques/ very interactive day in Garden
4pm - 6pm Personal down time, beach walk, art, nap, etc…
6pm - 7pm Dinner at WAVES, Group Discussion about Day
7pm Relax Time (Campfire) or Relax in the Sauna/ or Bio-Mat or your own way
Sunday October 11th
7am (OPTIONAL) morning Garden time w/Terrish
9am Breakfast Served + tea/coffee —
10am : Get into the Garden Day #2 Sunday + Lunch before day completes
1pm : Terrish will officially close retreat with a guided Reiki Meditation/sound Healing, and you are allowed to slowly move throughout the morning afterwards and checkout isn’t until 2pm if you desire to take your time with a slow Sunday.
Garden Time
Get your hands involved with the Garden & Learn
Delicious Nutrition
Whole Food Meals made with love and healing intention:
Terrish the owner of Waves Retreat Center will be providing the high vibrational yummy meals and snacks for you during your retreat.
Learn & Design
You will be inspired to jot your ideas, desired flowers/crops you want to start growing at home.
Experience Connection - With the Earth, Others, & Yourself
Pricing
$ 1,377 Queen Room
Choose between The Earth Room or The Sunrise Room at Waves Retreat Center & Shared Washroom
( 2 Spots Available )
$ 685 Locals Retreat Option
You will enjoy all parts of this retreat. Your sleep accommodation will be your home, your local accommodation or camping at Waves.
(4 Spots Available)
A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place. Full payment is due by October 9th, 2026.
Please complete the form below to reserve your desired accommodation or to learn more.
Reserve or Inquire
If you want to learn more about this experience, have questions before booking, please complete the form below and Terrish will contact you as quickly as possible to answer your questions and help you Book Your Retreat Spot!