Final Garden Party Cancellation

Typically, on the first weekend of October, we host our “Woodchucker’s Ball”—the final Garden Party of the year. During this event, volunteers help the monks split, stack, and prepare firewood for the Hermitage House and winter heating. However, due to an abundance of firewood from previous years and a scheduling conflict, we won’t be holding …

Join Us for the 2024 Pah Bah on Sept. 14th & 15th

Since the time of the Buddha, Pah Bah celebrations have offered a chance for monastics and lay people to celebrate our interdependence. How fortunate that we as lay people have the opportunity to draw near to the Sangha and hear the Dhamma! The Pacific Hermitage’s Pah Bah weekend is just around the corner on September …

Cancelled: August Garden Party

Due to the hermitage monks being away, we’ve cancelled the August Garden Party. Please consider joining us September 7th to help with several tasks in the garden and forest preparing for our monastic guests coming for the Pah Bah weekend September 14-15th.

Luang Por Pasanno and Abhayagiri monks to visit for Special Events in June

Special Events in June We are thrilled to welcome Luang Por Pasanno, Guiding Elder at Abhayagiri Monastery, along with Ajahn Karunadhammo, Ajahn Ṭhitapañño, Ajahn Kai (who recently arrived from Thailand), and Debbie Stamp for a visit to Portland and White Salmon this month.  They will arrive on June 21st and will remain in Portland through …