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The
2008 OMTA Massage Retreat A
Time to Heal October
3 - 5, 2008 Breitenbush
Hot Springs |
2008
OMTA | North
Wing | River
Yurt | Forest
Shelter | Library | Labyrinth |
Meadow
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9:15am-
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2:15pm-
5:15pm |
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Saturday
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7-10pm |
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7-8am | Yoga |
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The
OMTA Annual Conference is held the first weekend of October at Breitenbush Hot
Springs. The 2008 Annual Conference will be held October 3-5, 2008. Mark
your calendar for another fun, educational experience. Registration for OMTA members
began June 1. Registration for non-members begins July 1. A downloadable, printable
registration form will be linked here when all of the classes and instructors
are confirmed. The
Executive Committee met in January to select classes and instructors. If you are
interested in teaching a class next year, contact the Webmaster. Brochures
are sent in July and August to every Oregon-Licensed Massage Therapist in the
state of Oregon and in the southern region of Washington State, and all OMTA members
everywhere. Refer to the brochure for class descriptions, prices, enrollment details,
and cancellation policy. Our
popular silent auction allows you to get super products and services at a nominal
cost. Or buy a raffle ticket and take your choice of select items. If you have
an item or service you would like to donate, contact our Volunteer
Coordinator. Bring
an instrument or your voice! Plan to have fun Saturday night! Be creative! Have
fun! We need
45 massage tables for use in the workshops. OMTA will pay you $20 in raffle tickets
at conference for each table in good condition that you sign up to bring and arrives
on Friday between 4-6 p.m. If you can bring your portable table, let the Registrar
know. We will provide transportation for your table from the Breitenbush parking
lot to the workshop site, and back to the parking lot after the conference. You
must pre-register your table to get the raffle tickets. Workshops
are for LMTs, health practitioners or verified massage students only. Attendance
is limited because of room size. Note:
It is each registrant's responsibility to have liability insurance, as OMTA's
insurance policy does not cover individual conference participants. Cancellation
policy: Send a written notice of cancellation postmarked by August 31 for
a full refund less $50 handling fee. After August 31, all refund monies will be
applied to OMTA events within the next year. A
detailed confirmation letter will be mailed to you when your registration is processed. Interested
in teaching at OMTA's Annual Conference? Fill out our Conference
Instructor Proposal form.
Breitenbush
Information
There are NO public phones available on the property. The nearest public phone
is in Detroit, twenty minutes away from Breitenbush. No cell phones get reception
at Breitenbush.
Cabins
have no locks or safes, so please leave your valuables at home or keep them on
your person. Swimsuits
are optional at all times in bathing areas only, but required for Watsu classes. Smoking
is only permitted in designated outside areas. TO
BRING:
Massage table
(if agreed). Make sure to mark your name on all parts and carrying cases.
For classes, bring linens
and oil or lotion.
Towels
(2 bath and a hand towel, good for drying off after soaking or showers)
Terry robe (great for hot tubs)
Swimsuit (optional
for bathing areas, but required for Watsu classes)
Flip
flops for getting in and out of pools (There's gravel & mud around the pools.)
Top sheet, bedding and pillow
(Breitenbush only supplies the mattress & frame. It's best to bring a couple
of blankets to adjust for temperature changes rather than one heavy sleeping bag
as temperature in cabins varies depending on roommates.)
Flashlight/headlamp
(check batteries)
Alarm
clock
Umbrella and rainwear,
mountain footwear and warm clothes (This is October in the mountains and classrooms
can be very warm, so it is better to dress in removable layers).
Breitenbush
is vegetarian. If you bring any meat products you cannot eat them in the dining
hall. You need to use your own utensils and take all containers home with you.
Some participants prefer to bring jerky.
Non-cook
snacks—keep all snacks in sturdy containers that are squirrel-proof. Squirrels
do visit cabins and chew into cloth/nylon/Zip lock bags used for food. Sturdy
plastic coolers are best.
Instant
coffee, hot chocolate, or tea if you crave caffeine. The dining hall has hot water
available.
Plastic water
bottle for hot tub and classes
Personal
toiletries—ONLY biodegradable products, including shampoos and soaps.
Notebook/pen for workshops
Money for store and Silent
Auction/Raffle. Breitenbush has a store that you may wish to visit.
Items to donate to the Auction/Raffle
Do NOT Bring:
Pets (even in vehicles)
Drugs, alcohol
Candles, incense
Camp
stoves
Electric appliances
with heating elements (i.e., hair dryers, curling irons, coffee pots, etc.)
Glass containers
Directions:
Using a map, find Detroit, Oregon. It is located on Oregon Route 22, southeast
of Salem, northwest of Bend. From Detroit, go 10 miles north on Highway 46 following
the signs to Breitenbush Hot Springs. Go past Cleator Bend Campground and take
the first right, crossing the bridge. Take every left fork after crossing the
bridge to the Breitenbush parking lot. The road turns to gravel after the bridge,
and is notoriously rough and washboardy. We
look forward to seeing you at our next Annual Conference!
The OMTA Executive
Committee View
photos from previous Annual Conferences.
Annual
Conference Themes, 1985-Present
| Year | Location | Date | Theme |
| 1985 | Breitenbush | Oct.
4-6 | Neck,
low back, shoulders & feet | | 1986 | Breitenbush | Oct.
24-26 | OMTA
Belongs to All of Us | | 1987 | Breitenbush | Oct.
23-25 | Balance
and Well-Being | | 1988 | Breitenbush | | Legislative
Strategy | | 1989 | Breitenbush | Oct.
6-8 | Coming
to Healing | | 1990 | Camp
Westwind | Oct.
12-14 | | | 1991 | Lost
Valley | cancelled | |
| 1992 | Breitenbush | Oct.
2-4 | Culturally
Diverse | | 1993 | Breitenbush | Oct.
29-31 | Massage
Exchange | | 1994 | Marylhurst | Oct.
22-24 | Re-Membering
the First Ten Years | | 1995 | Breitenbush | Sept.
29-Oct. 1 | Discovering
Massage as Teacher: The Spirit of Massage | | 1996 | Breitenbush | Oct.
4-6 | Moving
Into Action | | 1997 | Breitenbush | Oct.
3-5 | Focus
on Touch: The Energy of Rejuvenation and Grounding | | 1998 | Breitenbush | Oct.
2-4 | Communication,
Community & Change | | 1999 | Breitenbush | Oct.
8-10 | Massage
in the Next Millenium | | 2000 | Breitenbush | Oct.
6-8 | Healing
Ourselves Through Transitions and Chaos | | 2001 | Breitenbush | Oct.
5-7 | Renew
- Rejuvenate - Rejoice | | 2002 | Breitenbush | Oct.
4-6 | Tools
for Transformation | | 2003 | Breitenbush | Oct.
3-5 | Manifesting
Peace | | 2004 | Breitenbush | Oct.
1-3 | Honoring
Our Senses | | 2005 | Breitenbush | Sept.
30-Oct. 2 | Celebrating
20 Years of OMTA: Changing Lives Through Changing Times |
| 2006 | Breitenbush | Oct.
6-8 | Rising
to Renewed Purpose and Passion | | 2007 | Breitenbush | Oct.
5-7 | Inner
Peace Through Healing Harmony | | 2008 | Breitenbush | Oct.
3-5 | A
Time to Heal | |
