I · Wed May 19
Arrival & intention
Check-in at 3pm. Welcome dinner. Tara's opening circle. Unhurried on purpose.
An Introduction
A five-day reset in the forest the world hasn’t ruined yet.
Why Here
Tara picks HIGHER retreat locations by feel. Zion. Sedona. Maui. Tulum. Places where the land itself does a portion of the work — where the air reliably changes and the nervous system quiets down without being asked to.
Snoqualmie Falls is the next. A 270-foot cascade the Snoqualmie people have held sacred for thousands of years. Deep cedar forest. A river that moves whether you do or not. Something in the ground resets you before the first workshop begins.
If you feel a pull in your soul toward a specific retreat, honor that. The people who need to be here will be here.
5 Days
25 Guests
1 Waterfall
0 Agendas
What You'll Leave With
Five days in. Different coming out.
- The clarity that comes from unplugging in a place the world hasn't ruined yet.
- A body that remembers what it feels like to move, rest, and eat on its own terms.
- A cohort of twenty-four people at your exact altitude — the kind who become your group chat for the next decade.
- The biohacking and recovery tools you've heard about, tried in real time, under guidance.
- A clear answer to the question you've been carrying: what does “higher” actually mean for me, from here.
Your Host
Tara Garrison
Coach, Athlete, Author, Speaker · Founder of HIGHER Retreats
Tara has coached thousands of high-performing professionals, elite athletes, and entrepreneurs through transformations that stick. Her framework integrates strength training, metabolic health, and mindset — Physique, Physiology, and Psychology — into one cohesive approach that refuses to flinch at any of them.
She hosts HIGHER retreats in places where the landscape itself does half the work. Zion. Maui. Sedona. Tulum. And now, the Pacific Northwest — a place she has been waiting for the right time to bring this group.
At HIGHER Pacific Northwest she will lead the opening circle, two evening workshops, and the closing integration session.
The Setting
Salish Lodge & Spa
Snoqualmie Falls is a place of origin for the Snoqualmie people — a 270-foot cascade they have held sacred for thousands of years. Salish Lodge sits at the edge of it, owned and operated by the Snoqualmie Tribe since 2019. You feel the difference. The ground here does not perform.
The spa at Salish is open to overnight guests — soaking pools, steam room, sauna, and a cold plunge pool, plus a full treatment menu. Mature cedar forest starts at the property line. The Snoqualmie River runs past the Lodge. The Cascades stand behind all of it.
Where You Sleep
A room you actually want to be in.
Salish's Classic Rooms keep it simple: slate fireplaces, modern finishes, deep showers, and the kind of bed you don't want to leave. You'll either share a double-queen with one other attendee, or have a king to yourself.
The Five Days
A journal, not a schedule.
II · Thu May 20
Ground & breathe
A guided hike on the property or out to Twin Falls. Afternoon open — spa, biohacking tools in the ballroom, or nothing at all. Tara's first workshop after dinner.
III · Fri May 21
The river
A full day on the Middle Fork with Triad River Tours — Class III–IV whitewater, lunch on the bank. Conscious-connected breathwork back at the Lodge that evening.
IV · Sat May 22
Still water
SUP and kayak on Rattlesnake Lake. Flat water, Cascades backdrop. Afternoon free. Celebration dinner. Tara's closing workshop after.
V · Sun May 23
The way home
Optional sunrise walk to the Falls. Farewell breakfast. Check-out at 10:30am. You leave different than you arrived.
What's Inside the Five Days
Curated, not crammed.
Conscious-Connected Breathwork
Guided evening session with a local Sword & Lotus facilitator. Screened for participation in advance.
Middle Fork Whitewater
Full-day Class III–IV rafting with Triad River Tours. Lunch on the river.
Twin Falls Hike
Guided or self-guided trail through temperate rainforest. Discover Pass included.
Rattlesnake Lake SUP & Kayak
Flat-water paddling against a Cascades backdrop. All equipment and instruction provided (subject to seasonal water-level conditions).
Salish Spa + Soaking
Access to the Lodge's soaking pools, sauna, steam, and cold plunge. Spa treatments available separately.
Biohacking Tools
A curated set of recovery and biohacking stations open during free time. Use what lands.
Tara Workshops
This is where things actually shift. Workshops designed to deeply transform how you think and how you show up in your life.
What's Included
Everything you need. Nothing to sort out.
Included
- 4 nights at Salish Lodge & Spa (Wed check-in, Sun check-out)
- Welcome dinner Wednesday, breakfasts and dinners Thursday through Saturday, farewell breakfast Sunday, plus lunch on full activity days
- All scheduled activities (rafting, hike, SUP/kayak, breathwork, workshops)
- Ground transport to and from activity locations
- Biohacking ballroom access during free time
- Welcome gathering, celebration dinner, closing ceremony
Not included
- Airfare to and from SeaTac
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Spa treatments (soaking pool access included)
- Alcohol
Who This Is For
This is for you if…
- You feel like you’ve outgrown where you are, but haven’t fully stepped into what’s next.
- You want to feel stronger — physically and mentally.
- You’re craving space, clarity, and the right environment.
- You do better when you’re around people operating at a higher level.
Investment
Two room options. One experience.
Shared Room
Double-queen room shared with one other attendee. Everything else is identical to the private-room experience.
$4,500
per person · 6 shared seats across 3 rooms
- Shared double-queen room (4 nights)
- Full program and all activities
- All meals as listed
- Biohacking ballroom + Salish soaking pool access
Private Room
Your own king room for the full 4 nights. Same program, private space to decompress.
$5,500
per person · 19 private king rooms available
- Private king room (4 nights)
- Full program and all activities
- All meals as listed
- Biohacking ballroom + Salish soaking pool access
Limited to a small group to keep the experience intentional. Spots tend to fill quickly once released.
From Past Retreats
What attendees took with them.
I was so surprised by how deep it ended up being. To be with a group of people that are genuinely open to the work they're doing AND vulnerable enough to express it — I was not expecting that. If you are on the fence about a HIGHER Retreat … do it. Just do it. Surrender into what it could be and let yourself go with curiosity and openness. It'll invoke change, even in the subtlest of ways.
The most powerful day for me was the day devoted to my Inner Child — between the hike with the meditation at the top, the yoga, and the evening to dress as my inner child, it was all facilitated perfectly for me to feel paradigms shifting.
It was great to be in a community of like-minded individuals and feel safe to open up to people I'd never met before without judgment. It definitely pushed me outside of my comfort level — in a good way. I highly recommend it to anyone on a journey of self-discovery and healing.
During this retreat I learned to love. Love fearlessly. Love myself, and love others with a more graceful heart. It reminded me that life is so short, but we can make it so beautiful. I loved everyone there, and I can't wait till the next one.
It was a huge breath of fresh air to be surrounded by a group of such amazing people. You could feel just how real and genuine everyone was. It makes it hard to leave that vibe and go back into my life — I know that means I have changes to make.
The vibe of connecting with others and watching them partake in life-changing moments was incredible. You will regret not taking an opportunity to upgrade your life, and the self-discovery is endless if you truly open yourself up to it.
Questions
Before you reserve.
Who is this retreat for?
Adults who already take their health seriously and are ready for a reset — whether that's around strength training, metabolic health, hormonal shifts, or just the cumulative weight of doing it all. Comfort with moderate physical activity (hiking, rafting, paddling) is assumed.
Do I need to be a Tara client already?
No. HIGHER retreats are open to anyone who resonates with the philosophy and is ready for this kind of experience.
How fit do I need to be for the rafting and hike?
Middle Fork rafting is Class III–IV. You must be able to swim and be comfortable with moderate physical exertion; Triad River Tours has final say on participation and will require a signed waiver. The hike is moderate, around 3 miles with some elevation. If you have specific concerns, email us before booking and we'll talk it through.
What airport should I fly into?
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA). Salish Lodge is about a 40-minute drive from SEA. Ground transport to and from activity sites is included; airport transport is not, but we can recommend reliable options.
What's the cancellation policy?
All sales are final — no refunds for any reason. We strongly recommend purchasing trip protection insurance at the time of booking. In limited cases, transfers to another attendee may be possible. See our full Terms of Service for details.
Can I extend my stay at Salish Lodge?
Yes. Once you've reserved, we'll connect you directly with Salish so you can book additional nights before or after the retreat at your own expense.
If you've read this far, the quiet part is already loud. Twenty-five seats, four nights on the Falls, one of the most honest rooms you'll sit in this year. Book the spot.
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