Commitment 4 In-Person: Candor
2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Classroom, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 4 In-Person: Candor
May 5, 2026 (Tue, 10–11:30am) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Discover how to speak your truth with both courage and compassion, building trust instead of creating tension. Master transparent communication that honors both yourself and others, moving beyond people-pleasing and passive aggression. Real connection happens when you’re willing to be real—and candor is the pathway there.
First Tuesday of each month, 10 -11:30 am (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $30 per class (purchased individually each month). A list of all dates is available below. Please sign up online or at the Ask Me Desk by May 3.

DateFocusDescription
2/3/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/3/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/14/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/5/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/9/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/7/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/4/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/1/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/6/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/3/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/1/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/5/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/2/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/2/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/6/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.

Spirit at Work Breakfast - May 2026
2026-05-06 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States
First Wednesdays, 8:00 – 9:30 am
Spirit at Work is a monthly, in-person, breakfast meeting to create a supportive, prayerful community of entrepreneurs and business employees who want to experience the power of spiritual principles and practices in the workplace.
The Spirit at Work breakfast meeting will be hosted on the first Wednesday of every month. Meetings include a continental breakfast, a speaker on a relevant topic, networking, personal success stories, and prayer/affirmation time in table groups. A typical breakfast includes a selection of bakery items, cereals, fruit plates, yogurt, coffee, and tea.

Location: Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Rd., Bellingham, WA 98229
Preferred Cost: $30 or Pay What You Can – Click appropriate ticket option below. Walk-ins welcome.
Contact us if you have any questions; 360-734-4160 or info@cslbellingham.org.
Event Refund Policy – Refunds will be permitted up to 7 days before the event.
Please note: Use Ask Me Desk option if you are registering/paying at the Ask Me desk.

Sandy Levey-Lunden
Guest Speaker: Sandy Levey-Lunden
Talk Title: “Networking Your Dreams into Reality“
How do you create contacts, ideas and matches that will enhance your personal energy of creating the vision that you want for your business? You join in the support of each other and what you all wish to create. Come to the next Spirit at Work breakfast to network, support, and pray with like-minded people as we grow successful businesses and projects together. Our speaker, Sandy Levey-Lunden, will inspire us with her wisdom and strategies, and our breakfast team will prepare a delicious breakfast. Register online or at the ASK ME desk on Sunday. We look forward to networking with you! Fee is $30 (no one turned away).
Meeting includes a continental breakfast, networking, personal success stories, and prayer/affirmation time in table groups. Please register early so that we can plan for sufficient materials and food. Ticket sales close at noon the day before the event.
Date/Time Information: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 / 8 to 9:30 a.m. / Doors open at 7:45 a.m. / Breakfast begins at 8 a.m.

CSL Drum Circle
2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-08-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States
2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 7-8 PM in the Sanctuary
Make a joyful noise and raise your spirits as you raise the roof in a drum circle that includes percussion instruments of all sorts. This drum circle is open to anyone! Lots of percussion instruments available, so come on and join the fun!
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

Thursday Reiki Share
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-10 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Office – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA
Please join us in the CSL Office on 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30, for a Reiki share. We will have a short meditation followed by a short attunement, a quick explanation of the Reiki principles, and then group healing, during which each person takes turns receiving healing hands from the group. It is for first-timers, experienced Reiki teachers, and anyone in-between. You may find that it is the most peaceful and calming part of your week. I know I do. We look forward to sharing it with you. For further information, contact Jeremy at 360-348-0018. Gassho 🙏

CSL Drum Circle
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-23 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Campus – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States

Sonic Rewilding
2026-06-06 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States
Rafe Pearlman started his singing career with the wolves, ravens and sled dogs of the Alaskan wilderness. The wild nature of his exploratory singing has led to performances spanning the globe, from India, Hong Kong, Israel and Germany, to Italy, France, Spain, Australia, Thailand, Mexico and all across the United States.
Rafe’s intention with his music is to inspire a vision of a world in harmony and unity, celebrating diversity, sustainability, and equality for all beings. Sometimes a simple song is all it takes to open a connection.
Please purchase tickets directly from Rafe Pearlman here: https://app.brightstarevents.com/event/fc20a1ca-c605-4518-8034-bd7beb3bf49d
Ticket price range is $30 – $45. CSLB will receive a percentage of ticket sales.
If you’d like to get a taste of his music, check out a recent recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXBbI3nBRv0&list=RDTXBbI3nBRv0&index=1

Commitment 5 Online: Gossip
2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 5 Online: Gossip
Jun 8, 2026 (Mon, 6–7:30pm) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Transform your relationships by committing to talk to people, not about them. Learn to redirect concerns directly to those involved, eliminating the drama and distrust that gossip creates. This single shift can revolutionize your workplace culture, friendships, and family dynamics overnight.
First Monday of each month, 6–7:30 pm (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $30 per class (purchased individually each month). A list of all dates is available below. Please sign up online or at the Ask Me Desk by June 7.

DateFocusDescription
2/2/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/2/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/13/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/4/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/8/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/6/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/3/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/14/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/5/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/2/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/7/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/4/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/1/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/1/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/5/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.

Commitment 5 In-Person: Gossip
2026-06-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Classroom, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 5 In-Person: Gossip
Jun 9, 2026 (Tue, 10–11:30am) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Transform your relationships by committing to talk to people, not about them. Learn to redirect concerns directly to those involved, eliminating the drama and distrust that gossip creates. This single shift can revolutionize your workplace culture, friendships, and family dynamics overnight.
First Tuesday of each month, 10 -11:30 am (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $30 per class (purchased individually each month). A list of all dates is available below. Please sign up online or at the Ask Me Desk by June 7.

DateFocusDescription
2/3/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/3/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/14/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/5/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/9/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/7/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/4/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/1/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/6/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/3/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/1/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/5/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/2/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/2/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/6/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.

Commitment 6 Online: Integrity
2026-07-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 6 Online: Integrity
Jul 6, 2026 (Mon, 6–7:30pm) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Align your words, commitments, and actions to live in wholeness rather than fragmentation. Stop stretching yourself too thin, pretending to be fine, or hiding parts of yourself to fit in. Integrity isn’t about perfection—it’s about honesty, follow-through, and the courage to clean up when you fall short.
First Monday of each month, 6–7:30 pm (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $30 per class (purchased individually each month). A list of all dates is available below. Please sign up online or at the Ask Me Desk by July 5.

DateFocusDescription
2/2/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/2/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/13/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/4/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/8/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/6/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/3/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/14/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/5/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/2/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/7/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/4/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/1/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/1/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/5/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.

Commitment 6 In-Person: Integrity
2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Classroom, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 6 In-Person: Integrity
Jul 7, 2026 (Tue, 10–11:30am) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Align your words, commitments, and actions to live in wholeness rather than fragmentation. Stop stretching yourself too thin, pretending to be fine, or hiding parts of yourself to fit in. Integrity isn’t about perfection—it’s about honesty, follow-through, and the courage to clean up when you fall short.
First Tuesday of each month, 10 -11:30 am (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $30 per class (purchased individually each month). A list of all dates is available below. Please sign up online or at the Ask Me Desk by July 5.

DateFocusDescription
2/3/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/3/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/14/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/5/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/9/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/7/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/4/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/1/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/6/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/3/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/1/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/5/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/2/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/2/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/6/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.

Commitment 7 Online: Appreciation
2026-08-03 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 7 Online: Appreciation
Aug 3, 2026 (Mon, 6–7:30pm) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Learn the art of specific, heartfelt acknowledgment that uplifts and energizes relationships. Move beyond generic compliments to genuine appreciation that sees and celebrates what’s truly valuable in others. When you practice authentic appreciation, you create a ripple effect of connection and goodwill everywhere you go.
First Monday of each month, 6–7:30 pm (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $30 per class (purchased individually each month). A list of all dates is available below. Please sign up online or at the Ask Me Desk by Aug. 2.

DateFocusDescription
2/2/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/2/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/13/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/4/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/8/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/6/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/3/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/14/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/5/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/2/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/7/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/4/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/1/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/1/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/5/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.

Commitment 7 In-Person: Appreciation
2026-08-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Classroom, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 7 In-Person: Appreciation
Aug 4, 2026 (Tue, 10–11:30am) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Learn the art of specific, heartfelt acknowledgment that uplifts and energizes relationships. Move beyond generic compliments to genuine appreciation that sees and celebrates what’s truly valuable in others. When you practice authentic appreciation, you create a ripple effect of connection and goodwill everywhere you go.
First Tuesday of each month, 10 -11:30 am (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $30 per class (purchased individually each month). A list of all dates is available below. Please sign up online or at the Ask Me Desk by Aug. 2.

DateFocusDescription
2/3/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/3/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/14/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/5/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/9/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/7/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/4/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/1/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/6/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/3/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/1/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/5/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/2/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/2/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/6/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.

Lodge of Light Chakra Retreat
2026-08-24 | Camp Cedar Ridge, 18062 Keasey Rd, Vernonia, OR, 97064, United States
Camp Cedar Ridge in Vernonia, OR
Dates: Aug 24-28, 2026 (5 Days, 4 Nights, All inclusive)
Join us at the enchanting Lodge of Light Chakra Retreat at Camp Cedar Ridge, nestled in the gorgeous coastal range of northern Oregon, located about 45 minutes from Portland, in Vernonia, Oregon. Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by tall timber, mountain streams, gorgeous meadows with deer and elk, and the embrace of nature.
Embark on a Chakra Journey
Travel with us on a soul-stirring exploration of the seven chakras of the body, from the foundational Root Chakra to the transcendent Crown Chakra. Led by Rev. Abigail, this retreat is designed to harmonize your energy centers, fostering balance, wellness, and spiritual connection. Each Chakra has its own energetic vibration, and we will explore them with color, food, movement, music, meditation, and creative expression.
This retreat includes a sacred sweat lodge ceremony led by Lakota-trained Rev. Donna Starr and an embodied world drumming and rhythm experience led by Saffire Bouchelion.
Monday:
Root Chakra – Foundation of Earthly Existence

Feel grounded, secure, and rooted in the energy of the earth.

Tuesday:
Sacral Chakra – Ignite Your Creative Fire

Unleash creativity, pleasure, and joy in the seat of your passions.

Solar Plexus Chakra – Warrior of Confidence

Channel your inner warrior, boost self-esteem, and embrace purpose.
World drumming and rhythm experience

Wednesday:
Heart Chakra – Nexus of Love and Compassion

Experience deep love, compassion, and connection with all that surrounds you.
Sacred Sweat Lodge Ceremony

Thursday:
Throat Chakra – Express Your Truth

Master the art of expression, communication, and the translation of dreams into reality.

Third Eye Chakra – Intuition and Insight

Awaken your sixth sense, accessing wisdom, insight, and illumination.

Friday:
Crown Chakra – Portal to Enlightenment

Connect with the Divine and universal energy, opening your path to spiritual insight.

Your Retreat, Your Transformation
Book your space now for an unforgettable fusion of nature, spirituality, and self-discovery. Illuminate your path at the Lodge of Light Chakra Retreat.
5 Days, 4 Nights, All inclusive
Facilitator: Rev. Abigail Schairer
Location: Camp Cedar Ridge in Vernonia, OR
Investment: $849 per person- Multiple Occupancy (2-4), $999 per person- Single Occupancy, $729- RV Camping (No hookups)
About Camp Cedar Ridge food and Location:
Nothing tops off a great retreat location like the enjoyment of great, home-cooked meals. Our Retreat menus are put together with healthy local food. We happily customize meals and are proud to offer vegan and gluten-free options at every meal. Our unique location provides peeks at local wildlife, quiet hikes along our nature trails, or a starlit swim in our outdoor heated pool.
https://campcedarridgeor.org/
About Rev. Abigail Schairer
As a vibrant minister, dynamic speaker, and compassionate spiritual counselor, Rev. Abigail Schairer is igniting a global Love-olution by awakening people to their spiritual magnificence and radiant essence.
Inspired by the transformative collective potential of women, she founded SisterSpirit Women’s Retreat in 2008. She continues to facilitate this annual Washington retreat, empowering women to live authentically and allowing their love, creativity, and spirituality to heal themselves and the world. Find out more at www.sisterspiritretreat.org
Rev. Abigail graduated from the Holmes Institute of Consciousness Studies in 2011 with her master’s degree and ministerial license. In 2012, she founded Center for Spiritual Living Peninsula, and in 2018, she joined Center for Spiritual Living Seattle as Associate Minister, partnering with Rev. Dr. Kathianne Lewis. Joyfully, in October 2025, Rev. Abigail stepped into the role of Senior Minister at Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, where she is honored to co-create the next beautiful chapter with this community.
In 2015, Rev. Abigail created the NextGEN Retreat, a transformative experience for spiritual adults ages 18-35 and an investment in future world leaders. This retreat educates participants about social engagement, healthy relationships, and leadership skills while empowering them to generate a sustainable future of prosperity, service, and love for all. In 2017, Centers for Spiritual Living recognized her impactful work with emerging leaders by bestowing upon her the global Youth Champion award. In 2021, she passed the leadership mantle to the next generation.
Featured on the cover of the August 2018 issue of Science of Mind Magazine, Rev. Abigail draws inspiration from the great spiritual masters of all religions and seamlessly weaves it with practical guidance in her speaking and teaching. With a spirit as vibrant as her hair, love is at the core of all she expresses. She believes we are all part of the human family, here to co-create the life God intended for us – one of absolute joy, complete abundance, and freedom.
Abigail resides in Washington with her wife, Geena, their 18-year-old Kitty, and an assortment of spiritual books that threaten to take over their house. In her free time, she loves to cook healthy food, read fantasy books, doodle, dance, laugh, watch plays, hike, and travel the world.
About Saffire Bouchelion:
https://www.saffirebouchelion.com/
Saffire is a professional musician and performer who has been featured on over 51 CD’s, and has opened for several international acts, including Cheryl Crow, Crash Test Dummies, The Barenaked Ladies and The Paul Winter Consort. Saffire’s embodiment and transmission of music and rhythm stir profound transformation in his students.
Every ancient culture in the world, no matter your tribe, has some type of drum or rhythm instrument used to express the pulse of the people and their unique rhythms. Embodying Rhythm is therefore universal and helps us to access and integrate the common pulse of all humankind, connecting us more deeply to ourselves and each other. Our tools are our hands and feet, shakers, and our voices, but most especially The Drums! All levels of experience welcome, though some familiarity with hand drums would be useful.
About Rev. Donna Starr
Rev. Donna Starr (she/they) is a minister, ceremonialist, and spiritual seeker whose path has been shaped by decades of devotion to the sacred in all its forms. A co-founding minister of Emerald Valley Center for Spiritual Living in Eugene, Oregon — which she birthed alongside her wife and co-minister, Rev. Lynda Lundry-Starr — Rev. Donna has served the Centers for Spiritual Living community since 1995, becoming a Licensed Practitioner in 2012 and a licensed minister in 2022.
For more than 35 years, Rev. Donna has been facilitating sweat lodges, holding the ceremonial container with reverence, presence, and an ear always tuned toward the deeper wisdom beneath the forms. Her spiritual journey has woven through many traditions and cultures, and she brings that richness to every space she creates.
The Science of Mind teaching that lives most vividly in her heart is the Omnipresence of God — the radical, liberating truth that there is no place where the Divine is not fully present. “God is right where I am, in me, as me, and all around me,” she says. “That reminder has carried me through every moment of disconnection.”
When she’s not leading ceremony or spiritual community, you might find Rev. Donna in her kitchen — her most meditative space — creating something delicious, or floating a river on an innertube. A passionate advocate for LGBTQIAP+ rights and visibility, she brings her whole self to every room she enters.
Refund Policy
For cancellations through Saturday, May 23, the refund will be what was paid minus the $99 non-refundable deposit.
For cancellations through Saturday, August 8, the refund will be 75% of what was paid.
For cancellations after Saturday, August 8, there will be no refunds.
Payment plan is available.
We are only taking deposits at this time. Additional payments can be made here. Please be sure to specify each payment is for the Chakra Retreat.

Lodge of Light Chakra Retreat
2026-08-25 - 2026-08-28 | Camp Cedar Ridge, 18062 Keasey Rd, Vernonia, OR, 97064, United States
Camp Cedar Ridge in Vernonia, OR
Dates: Aug 24-28, 2026 (5 Days, 4 Nights, All inclusive)
Join us at the enchanting Lodge of Light Chakra Retreat at Camp Cedar Ridge, nestled in the gorgeous coastal range of northern Oregon, located about 45 minutes from Portland, in Vernonia, Oregon. Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by tall timber, mountain streams, gorgeous meadows with deer and elk, and the embrace of nature.
Embark on a Chakra Journey
Travel with us on a soul-stirring exploration of the seven chakras of the body, from the foundational Root Chakra to the transcendent Crown Chakra. Led by Rev. Abigail, this retreat is designed to harmonize your energy centers, fostering balance, wellness, and spiritual connection. Each Chakra has its own energetic vibration, and we will explore them with color, food, movement, music, meditation, and creative expression.
This retreat includes a sacred sweat lodge ceremony led by Lakota-trained Rev. Donna Starr and an embodied world drumming and rhythm experience led by Saffire Bouchelion.
Monday:
Root Chakra – Foundation of Earthly Existence

Feel grounded, secure, and rooted in the energy of the earth.

Tuesday:
Sacral Chakra – Ignite Your Creative Fire

Unleash creativity, pleasure, and joy in the seat of your passions.

Solar Plexus Chakra – Warrior of Confidence

Channel your inner warrior, boost self-esteem, and embrace purpose.
World drumming and rhythm experience

Wednesday:
Heart Chakra – Nexus of Love and Compassion

Experience deep love, compassion, and connection with all that surrounds you.
Sacred Sweat Lodge Ceremony

Thursday:
Throat Chakra – Express Your Truth

Master the art of expression, communication, and the translation of dreams into reality.

Third Eye Chakra – Intuition and Insight

Awaken your sixth sense, accessing wisdom, insight, and illumination.

Friday:
Crown Chakra – Portal to Enlightenment

Connect with the Divine and universal energy, opening your path to spiritual insight.

Your Retreat, Your Transformation
Book your space now for an unforgettable fusion of nature, spirituality, and self-discovery. Illuminate your path at the Lodge of Light Chakra Retreat.
5 Days, 4 Nights, All inclusive
Facilitator: Rev. Abigail Schairer
Location: Camp Cedar Ridge in Vernonia, OR
Investment: $849 per person- Multiple Occupancy (2-4), $999 per person- Single Occupancy, $729- RV Camping (No hookups)
About Camp Cedar Ridge food and Location:
Nothing tops off a great retreat location like the enjoyment of great, home-cooked meals. Our Retreat menus are put together with healthy local food. We happily customize meals and are proud to offer vegan and gluten-free options at every meal. Our unique location provides peeks at local wildlife, quiet hikes along our nature trails, or a starlit swim in our outdoor heated pool.
https://campcedarridgeor.org/
About Rev. Abigail Schairer
As a vibrant minister, dynamic speaker, and compassionate spiritual counselor, Rev. Abigail Schairer is igniting a global Love-olution by awakening people to their spiritual magnificence and radiant essence.
Inspired by the transformative collective potential of women, she founded SisterSpirit Women’s Retreat in 2008. She continues to facilitate this annual Washington retreat, empowering women to live authentically and allowing their love, creativity, and spirituality to heal themselves and the world. Find out more at www.sisterspiritretreat.org
Rev. Abigail graduated from the Holmes Institute of Consciousness Studies in 2011 with her master’s degree and ministerial license. In 2012, she founded Center for Spiritual Living Peninsula, and in 2018, she joined Center for Spiritual Living Seattle as Associate Minister, partnering with Rev. Dr. Kathianne Lewis. Joyfully, in October 2025, Rev. Abigail stepped into the role of Senior Minister at Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, where she is honored to co-create the next beautiful chapter with this community.
In 2015, Rev. Abigail created the NextGEN Retreat, a transformative experience for spiritual adults ages 18-35 and an investment in future world leaders. This retreat educates participants about social engagement, healthy relationships, and leadership skills while empowering them to generate a sustainable future of prosperity, service, and love for all. In 2017, Centers for Spiritual Living recognized her impactful work with emerging leaders by bestowing upon her the global Youth Champion award. In 2021, she passed the leadership mantle to the next generation.
Featured on the cover of the August 2018 issue of Science of Mind Magazine, Rev. Abigail draws inspiration from the great spiritual masters of all religions and seamlessly weaves it with practical guidance in her speaking and teaching. With a spirit as vibrant as her hair, love is at the core of all she expresses. She believes we are all part of the human family, here to co-create the life God intended for us – one of absolute joy, complete abundance, and freedom.
Abigail resides in Washington with her wife, Geena, their 18-year-old Kitty, and an assortment of spiritual books that threaten to take over their house. In her free time, she loves to cook healthy food, read fantasy books, doodle, dance, laugh, watch plays, hike, and travel the world.
About Saffire Bouchelion:
https://www.saffirebouchelion.com/
Saffire is a professional musician and performer who has been featured on over 51 CD’s, and has opened for several international acts, including Cheryl Crow, Crash Test Dummies, The Barenaked Ladies and The Paul Winter Consort. Saffire’s embodiment and transmission of music and rhythm stir profound transformation in his students.
Every ancient culture in the world, no matter your tribe, has some type of drum or rhythm instrument used to express the pulse of the people and their unique rhythms. Embodying Rhythm is therefore universal and helps us to access and integrate the common pulse of all humankind, connecting us more deeply to ourselves and each other. Our tools are our hands and feet, shakers, and our voices, but most especially The Drums! All levels of experience welcome, though some familiarity with hand drums would be useful.
About Rev. Donna Starr
Rev. Donna Starr (she/they) is a minister, ceremonialist, and spiritual seeker whose path has been shaped by decades of devotion to the sacred in all its forms. A co-founding minister of Emerald Valley Center for Spiritual Living in Eugene, Oregon — which she birthed alongside her wife and co-minister, Rev. Lynda Lundry-Starr — Rev. Donna has served the Centers for Spiritual Living community since 1995, becoming a Licensed Practitioner in 2012 and a licensed minister in 2022.
For more than 35 years, Rev. Donna has been facilitating sweat lodges, holding the ceremonial container with reverence, presence, and an ear always tuned toward the deeper wisdom beneath the forms. Her spiritual journey has woven through many traditions and cultures, and she brings that richness to every space she creates.
The Science of Mind teaching that lives most vividly in her heart is the Omnipresence of God — the radical, liberating truth that there is no place where the Divine is not fully present. “God is right where I am, in me, as me, and all around me,” she says. “That reminder has carried me through every moment of disconnection.”
When she’s not leading ceremony or spiritual community, you might find Rev. Donna in her kitchen — her most meditative space — creating something delicious, or floating a river on an innertube. A passionate advocate for LGBTQIAP+ rights and visibility, she brings her whole self to every room she enters.
Refund Policy
For cancellations through Saturday, May 23, the refund will be what was paid minus the $99 non-refundable deposit.
For cancellations through Saturday, August 8, the refund will be 75% of what was paid.
For cancellations after Saturday, August 8, there will be no refunds.

Commitment 8 In-Person: Genius
2026-09-01 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Classroom, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 8 In-Person: Genius
Sep 1, 2026 (Tue, 10–11:30am) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Identify and live from your zone of genius—the work that lights you up and comes naturally to you. Stop tolerating tasks born of obligation and start creating a life aligned with your unique brilliance. Your genius isn’t selfish; it’s your greatest gift to the world.
First Tuesday of each month, 10 -11:30 am (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $30 per class (purchased individually each month). A list of all dates is available below. Please sign up online or at the Ask Me Desk by Aug. 30.

DateFocusDescription
2/3/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/3/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/14/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/5/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/9/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/7/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/4/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/1/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/6/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/3/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/1/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/5/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/2/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/2/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/6/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.

Commitment 8 Online: Genius
2026-09-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 8 Online: Genius
Sep 14, 2026 (Mon, 6–7:30pm) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Identify and live from your zone of genius—the work that lights you up and comes naturally to you. Stop tolerating tasks born of obligation and start creating a life aligned with your unique brilliance. Your genius isn’t selfish; it’s your greatest gift to the world.
First Monday of each month, 6–7:30 pm (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $30 per class (purchased individually each month). A list of all dates is available below. Please sign up online or at the Ask Me Desk by Sept. 13.

DateFocusDescription
2/2/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/2/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/13/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/4/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/8/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/6/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/3/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/14/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/5/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/2/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/7/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/4/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/1/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/1/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/5/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.

Commitment 9 Online: Play and Rest
2026-10-05 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 9 Online: Play and Rest
Oct 5, 2026 (Mon, 6–7:30pm) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Reclaim lightness, creativity, and true renewal in a culture addicted to hustle and productivity. Discover why play and rest aren’t rewards for working hard—they’re essential ingredients for sustainable success and joy. Balance isn’t something you find; it’s something you practice choosing every single day.
First Monday of each month, 6–7:30 pm (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $30 per class (purchased individually each month). A list of all dates is available below. Please sign up online or at the Ask Me Desk by Oct. 4.

DateFocusDescription
2/2/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/2/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/13/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/4/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/8/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/6/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/3/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/14/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/5/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/2/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/7/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/4/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/1/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/1/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/5/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.

Commitment 9 In-Person: Play and Rest
2026-10-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Classroom, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 9 In-Person: Play and Rest
Oct 6, 2026 (Tue, 10–11:30am) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Reclaim lightness, creativity, and true renewal in a culture addicted to hustle and productivity. Discover why play and rest aren’t rewards for working hard—they’re essential ingredients for sustainable success and joy. Balance isn’t something you find; it’s something you practice choosing every single day.
First Tuesday of each month, 10 -11:30 am (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $30 per class (purchased individually each month). A list of all dates is available below. Please sign up online or at the Ask Me Desk by Oct. 4.

DateFocusDescription
2/3/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/3/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/14/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/5/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/9/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/7/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/4/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/1/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/6/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/3/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/1/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/5/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/2/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/2/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/6/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.
