Dvára Sanctuary

a sacred space for personal and communal renewal and remembering

Located in SE Portland, Oregon

Dvára began with a vision: to have a space where community can come to heal, thrive, create and transform together.

It is a living sanctuary—a threshold between the everyday and the sacred—where rituals, sound, art, and earth-based practices invite people to remember their true nature and authentic power.

Today that vision is alive as a medicine temple and creative hub, welcoming all who seek deep rest, authentic expression, and collaborative ways to re-imagine the world.

Below is where you can find our monthly circles to RSVP. More events and updates coming soon :)

We are thrilled to welcome you to our sanctuary.

About

Monthly Events

2026 Full Day Sacred Gathering

On Sunday, September 6th, we gather at Dvâra Sanctuary, a backyard oasis in Portland, for a full day experience that is equal parts concert, workshop, and ceremony. Come for the music. Come for the art. Come for the healing. Come for the community.

Concert: live music all day long

Workshop: embodied, creative, energetic

Ceremony: fire, cacao, the land and plants as our altar, teachers and guides

The day overflows with live musicians, DJs, sound healers, healing arts practitioners and artists creating in real time. Between sets, wander the marketplace, settle into the tea lounge, or step inside for one of our workshops. There is no right way to move through this day, only the way that calls you. 

Kids are welcome at the Love is the Medicine, but no pets please. Drinks & meals will be served in our marketplace.

Ticket Prices for Love is the Medicine is $35-$75

Tickets!

Upcoming Events at Dvára

Wisdom Lab with Charley Zheng | Monday, July 29th 7pm-8:30pm

A monthly gathering for living the questions.

Most of us know the feeling: something is calling us forward, and we're not sure we're ready to answer. We wait for the right moment, the right conditions, the right version of ourselves to arrive. But what if readiness is a myth, and the beginning itself is what changes us?

About the facilitator: Charley Zheng is an intuitive and somatic practitioner supporting others in making deeper, more spacious contact with themselves. Her approach bridges the practical and the mystical, helping clients make sense of their inner landscape with a grounded perspective. Charley is dedicated to creating spaces where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to reconnect with their own inner wisdom.

Click ‘Learn more’ below to find out more and register for the workshop.

Learn more
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Monthly Breathwork & Cacao Sound Journey

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We open with cacao and song to awaken the heart, then guide you through a breathwork sound immersion that encourages profound rest, release, and inner realignment. You’ll leave feeling nourished, connected, and renewed.

Prepare to gain clarity on what you need to release and how to move forward.

Let us gather in sacred circle and explore deeper together.

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Monthly Women’s Circle

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Step into the sacred space of the Wild Rose Women’s Circle, where we gather monthly to reconnect with our inner wildness, wisdom, and the gentle yet resilient power of the rose.

Together, we commune with a rose tea ritual, that helps open and heal the heart, calms the mind, and invites deeper presence.

Through meaningful conversations, guided meditations, and rituals inspired by the symbolism of the rose, we’ll explore themes such as:
🌹 Self-Love and Boundaries
🌹 Healing and Resilience
🌹 Grief and Pleasure
🌹 Feminine Wisdom & Empowerment
🌹 Authentic Connection
🌹 Creative Self-Expression

& much more!

Claim Your Spot!
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Monthly Men’s Support Group

Monthly men's group offering an opportunity to find and express your authentic masculine energy in community.

Join Men’s Embodiment Coach & Somatic Practioner, Josh Foxen for an opportunity to find and express your authentic masculine energy in community.

Together we will create and hold space to drop in somatically and connect to our internal landscapes, share vulnerably with a group of supportive men, and develop a sense of community as we navigate life's wins and challenges.

What we’ll cover:

  • Mindful, Somatic, Self-Inquiry

  • Breathwork

  • Guided Meditation

  • Soundbath

  • Psilocybin Prep & Integration Support

  • Embodiment Practices

  • Dyad Work

  • Sharing in Community & much more!

Sign Up Today
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With Embodiment Coach & Sound Healer, Josh Foxen

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Seasonal & Rotating Offerings

In addition to our monthly gatherings, Dvára occasionally offers seasonal and rotating experiences.

These special events may include workshops, guest teachers, ceremonial offerings, or immersive gatherings that arise from the unique energies of the season and the needs of our community. Each one is thoughtfully curated and offered for a limited time.

Because these offerings shift throughout the year, details and dates are shared as they emerge.

Past Events at Dvára

Valentine's Puer & Poetry Intentional Gathering

The Valentine’s edition of Puer & Poetry was devoted to turning love inward. Participants gathered for a heart-centered morning of sipping Puer Tea, while crafting poems devoted to self-love, reflection, and coming home to yourself.

Additional opportunities to experience Puer & Poetry with rotating themes, lead by Christine Marie, coming soon.

All levels of poetry welcome.

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