Exclusive Experiences
Information & Pricing

I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind starts waiting with their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free. – Wendell Berry

A Greeting from the Stewards of the Land

Hello there!

We are Ian + Chel Rowan, the current stewards of Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge. We call this forest and river home, and we welcome the opportunity to share this sacred land with you for your special event. 

TCWL hosts purposeful gatherings, ranging from yoga, breathwork, meditation, spiritual ceremonies, healing workshops, foraging experiences – executive offsites and summits, weddings, celebrations of life, spiritual sojourns and seasonal festivals. All of these gatherings imbue the land with a patina of their unique vibrancies and synchronicities. Many people share that they feel a vortex that transcends time here, that they are able to experience a deep sense of connection to nature, and come away renewed and recentered. 

The Gathering and Sleeping Spaces have all been designed by Ian’s architect father, William Rowan, constructed with wood milled from this forest, and built over years with the labor of family, friends, and volunteers. In this way, TCWL is a communal manifestation that has evolved over generations. 

This 200 acres has been stewarded by the Davies/Rowan family since the early 20th century. Thanks to the efforts of Ian and William, the land is now protected by a conservation easement, so the old growth ecosystem will remain intact in perpetuity. Before colonization, this land was the ancestral home of the Molalla indigenous peoples, now members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde. The Molalla, meaning “people of the berries,” gathered here and called this land home since time immemorial. 

As we walk these trails, and gather salal, huckleberry, blackberry, and thimbleberry, as we submerge ourselves in the cyan, turquoise and azure hues of the Molalla River and Trout Creek, swimming with salmon below and eagles and blue herons above, we carry the conversation forward about how we can be allies in the healing of Earth and ourselves – personally, culturally, collectively. We remember our place in the peace of wild things.  

We are excited to explore the possibility of holding space here at TCWL for your special event. Let’s see how the stars align. 

Making dreams manifest,

Ian + Chel Rowan

About TCWL Exclusive Experiences

TCWL collaborates with people hosting private events that align with our mission, vision, and values. Your TCWL Exclusive Experience includes the use of all our Gathering Spaces and Sleeping Spaces (changes seasonally), as well as access to 200 acres of forest trails and Trout Creek and the Molalla River to explore. 

TCWL Exclusive Experience Prices are determined by the Timeframe you will have exclusive access to the land – just for the day, overnight, or multi-night experiences. 

TCWL can sleep up to 19 people in the Rainy Season (Oct 1 – May 30) and 59 people in the Sunny Season (June 1 – Sept 30).

This count does not include bring-your-own (BYO) tent sites and spots for vans + RVS.  Including those sites, we can accommodate outdoor gatherings and ceremonies for up to 120 people in the Sunny Season.

TCWL Exclusive Experience Pricing includes:

The Communal Lodge

Capacity: 10 people (seated at a central table) and 30 people (for group gatherings)

The Communal Lodge is the central gathering place for your group. A unique, open concept, the Lodge welcomes you in through the atrium, where you take your shoes off and settle in. The radiant floor-heated space includes bathroom facilities, kitchen, laundry, dining area, lounge area, and extensive outdoor communal dining and social space (The Lodge Grove). 

Details about Lodge amenities:

Mudroom with benches and coat hooks

2 bathrooms (each with a toilet, sink and shower)

A stocked kitchen (professional refrigerator, 6-burner propane stove and oven, cooking pots, pans, utensils, serving ware and tableware) 

A coffee and tea bar with espresso machine, stocked with an assortment of teas and coffee

Wet Bar with glassware, cocktail accoutrement, and sink

Sleeping loft (1 queen, 2 twins) accessed by a rolling library ladder through a hidden bookshelf door

Indoor wood-burning stove 

Piano & Organ as well as communal guitar and other instruments

And more.

The Lodge Grove 

Capacity: 120 people (seated at tables)

Behind the Communal Lodge is a dreamy space in the mixed conifer forest that gives strong camp vibes. Bistro lights are strung around the perimeter of the Lodge Grove, lending a romantic ambiance at night.

This space includes:

A fire pit with camp chairs (seats up to 10)

12 custom-made cedar wood tables and benches (each table seats up to 10)

A DJ booth made from a Douglas Fir stump (AV equipment available)

A blackboard that flips around to a cinema screen for outdoor movies or presentations,

Beverage bar (includes a kegerator and a variety of large glass serving vessels) 

Outdoor grill area with 2 professional grills including rotisserie, as well as two smokers (propane and wood-fired)

Awning-covered catering area for your vendors to set up

Lawn games (cornhole, archery, ladders, horseshoes)

And more

Suited for:

Campfire gatherings

Ceremonies

Receptions

Dance Parties

Film Screenings

Note: The firepit area also has a custom grill grating for grilling over wood fires, and also fits a 3.5-foot paella dish 

(For a catering fee, Ian can whip up a fireside-prepared paella dinner experience for up to 50. Let us know if you’re interested in this for your group!)

Capacity: 12 people 

Heat up some filtered creek water in the electric kettle and a variety of teas to make yourself a warm cuppa while you soak.  Use the eucalyptus leaves or essential oils to refresh your lung, or invigorate your immune system with a few cold plunge + sauna + soak cycles. 

Note: the Cedar Tub is routinely drained and cleaned to keep the space hygienic and enjoyable for all guests. These cleanings may result in a temporary closure of the Cedar Tub during your Exclusive Use Timeframe. 

The River Deck

Capacity: 120 people (seated in chairs), 30-40 people (seated in a circle or on yoga mats)

Our wooden River Deck is 25’ wide by 37’ long. It is an uncovered deck, so best-suited for sunny weather. It can easily be covered by a tent for inclement weather. The river deck is affixed with a two-tier stage with a white wooden background, and bistro lights strung around the perimeter of the stage. The long wooden tables and benches from the Lodge Grove can be relocated here if you would like to host a meal on the River Deck. 

Suited for:

Wedding ceremonies 

Celebrations of Life

Receptions

Dinner parties

Yoga classes

Spiritual ceremonies

Meditation or breath work groups

Other group sessions

Bands or DJs

Dance parties

Outdoor film screenings

Theatrical performances

Stargazing sleep outs 

Sleeping Spaces

Our eclectic and cozy indoor accommodations are nestled around the land and include a blend of hand-crafted sleeper cabins, tiny homes, a cottage, and canvas Bell Tents (in the Sunny Season only). For those seeking a true camping adventure, we have ample bring-your-own (BYO) tent and RV sites.  

Capacity fluctuates seasonally, and pricing follows suit. 

Sleeping Spaces include:  

4 Sleeper Cabins (1 queen in each cabin / 1 person private – 2 people shared)

1 Caretaker Cottage (1 queen / 1 person private – 2 people shared)

2 Tiny Homes (One has 1 queen / 1 person private – 2 people shared; Two has 1 queen + 1 twin / 1 person private – 3 people shared)

Lodge Loft (2 queens )

Tipis & Belle Tents

Camping/Van Camping and RV Hookups

Seasonal Lodging Details

Rainy Season (Oct 1 – May 30)

In the Rainy Season, we have various indoor accommodations for between 11 – 20 people (private – shared). 

Sunny Season (June 1 – Sept 30)

In the Sunny Season, we have various indoor accommodations for between 11 – 20 people (private – shared).

We also activate our 20 luxurious canvas Bell Tents (each with 1 queen bed / 1 person private – 2 people shared). This adds lodging for an additional 20 – 40 people (private – shared). This brings the occupancy total (before byo tents and RVs) to: Single Occupancy: 31 people Double Occupancy: 60 people.

Additionally, we have 23 campsites interspersed in the forest where guests can pitch their own tents, as well as 5 Van/RV sites that can accommodate up to 60 people. This increases Sunny Season capacity to 120+ people.

All Sleeping Spaces and Bell Tents are equipped with real mattresses, pillows, premium linens, alpaca wool throw blankets, and towels.  BYO tent site and Van/RV site campers should bring their own linens and towels. 

In the Sunny Season, we activate 4 porta potties to accommodate the influx of poo-ple, and to give our fragile septic system a break. They are professionally cleaned weekly. Depending on the size of your gathering, we may require you to rent additional porta potties (at your expense).

Our Non-Negotiables

• We do not allow dogs or other pets on the property.

• We require all guests onsite to review and sign our Code of Conduct + Premises Liability Waiver.

• We require a 50% (non-refundable) deposit to hold your date, and the balance paid 30 days before your event begins.

• We collect a $1000 refundable damage deposit due 30 days before your event begins. It will be returned to you, less any costs incurred for damaged or lost items.  

• We require all events to obtain event insurance and provide us proof of coverage no later than 14 days before your event begins.

TCWL Exclusive Experience Pricing

2023-2024 Rainy Season (Oct 1 – May 30)

Note that the rainy season accommodations includes: Communal Lodge, 4 Sleeper Cabins, 2 tiny homes. (Bell Tents are taken down late October and put up in early May and are an extra fee per belle tent used).

Daily Rate (12 hours) - $4250

The Gathering Spaces are available for 12-hour daily rental periods

Available Tues, Weds, or Thurs only 

Excludes cleaning fee

One-Night Rate - $6650 

Includes The Gathering and Sleeping Spaces (12PM check-in, one overnight, 12PM check-out)

Available Tues-Weds or Weds-Thurs

Excludes cleaning fee

Two-Night Rate - $8650

Includes The Gathering and Sleeping Spaces (12PM check-in, two overnights, 12PM check-out)

Available Mon-Weds, Tues-Thurs, Weds-Fri, Thurs-Sat, Fri-Sun

Excludes cleaning fee

Three-Night Rate - $10650

Includes The Gathering and Sleeping Spaces (12PM check-in, three overnights, 12PM check-out)

Available Thurs-Sun or Fri-Mon

Excludes cleaning fee

Five-Night Rate - $12650

Includes The Gathering and Sleeping Spaces (12PM check-in, five overnights, 12PM check-out)

Available Thurs-Sun or Fri-Mon

Excludes cleaning fee

2024 Sunny Season (June 1 – Sept 30)

Daily Rate (12 hours) - $5650

The Gathering Spaces are available for 12-hour daily rental periods 

Available Tues, Weds, or Thurs only

Excludes cleaning fee

One-Night Rate - $9950 

Includes The Gathering and Sleeping Spaces and Bell Tents (12PM check-in, one overnight, 12PM check-out)

Available Tues-Weds or Weds-Thurs

Includes cleaning fee

Two-Night Rate - $14,650

Includes The Gathering and Sleeping Spaces and Bell Tents (12PM check-in, two overnights, 12PM check-out)

Available Mon-Weds, Tues-Thurs, Weds-Fri, Thurs-Sat, Fri-Sun

Excludes cleaning fee

Three-Night Rate - $18,950

Includes The Gathering and Sleeping Spaces and Bell Tents (12PM check-in, three overnights, 12PM check-out)

Available Thurs-Sun or Fri-Mon

Excludes cleaning fee

Five-Night Rate - $21,950

Includes The Gathering and Sleeping Spaces and Bell Tents (12PM check-in, five overnights, 12PM check-out)

Available Thurs-Sun or Fri-Mon

Excludes cleaning fee

If you’re interested in hosting a TCWL Exclusive Experience that lasts longer than three nights, or if you have any questions, contact us through the form below!

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