Thank Uke for Caring

The Thank Uke for Caring Fund is a charitable initiative created to bring the joy, creativity, and wellness benefits of music to frontline healthcare workers, especially in assisted living and […]

Gorge Happiness Month

For 10 years, during the month of October, we celebrated the things that are scientifically shown to make us happier: gratitudes, acts of kindness and moments of silence.   It […]

Art A Day

28 days of creativity in defiance of both perfectionism and the dark days of winter. No experience needed. Free. Participants just decided on something to do each day. Then shared […]

Art Box

We’re proud to share the Gorge Art Box!  This is a kid and adult watercolor activity box featuring seven beautiful watercolor designs for you and your loved ones to paint. […]

Table for Twelve

A series of dinners pairing people through the Gorge with different backgrounds, with half of the participants invited from the Latino community. These dinners allowed conversations to take place and […]

Circle For Moms

The Self-Care for Parents Community Circle was held in the winter of 2025 and offered in both English and Spanish in Odell. Parents joined Emily Martin, mindfulness teacher and Gabi […]

Book of Joy

The Book of Joy was part of the Community Meditation and Book Club series through the Winter and Spring of 2024. This book was written by two friends: His Holiness […]

Tea & Tranquility

Tea & Tranquility is a free, community-based mindfulness and self-care program held at local libraries and community centers in the Gorge. The program began as a series of gatherings at […]

Joy Span

Joy Span was part of the free Community Meditation & Book Club series held at the Hood River Adult Center every two weeks from September through March. The group read […]

Awe Walks

Awe Walks were launched in the Spring of 2025, taking place at different locations in the Gorge including Catherine Creek, Rowena Plateau and the Indian Creek Trail. Each walk included […]