Upcoming Events
Spring Equinox Dinner
Event Information
To honor and celebrate the beginning of Spring, we’ve curated an intentional evening of delicious eats and communal connection. Join us as we reflect on what the winter months brought us, and set our visions on where the light is working its way into our lives & communities.
Expect seasonal drinks + eats, reflective conversation, nature walks, and even more heart full surprises! Please join for any or all parts of the evening. We look forward to celebrating light, growth, and renewal with you!
We’re honored to collaborate with CC’s Catering Company, a local woman-owned business led by Puerto Rican-American Chef Christina Cabrera, whose 5-course seasonal menu is rooted in family tradition and deep care.
Tentative Schedule
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Arrival & Welcome on the Front Patio
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Guided tour through Camp
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Hands-on Workshop
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM | Cocktail Hour
6:15 PM – 7:30 PM | 5-Course Family-Style Dinner
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Dessert & Raffle Prizes
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Mingling & Farewell
Menu
Appetizers
Roasted Beet Bruschetta: A toasted crostini, goat cheese, peppery arugula, roasted beets, and caramelized onion with a balsamic glaze.
Smooth Carrot and Ginger Soup: With a honey-infused Greek yogurt and roasted slivered almonds.
Spring Pea Pesto Pasta Salad: sparagus, baby spinach, arugula, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, radishes, red onion, and chickpeas.
Entrée
Stuffed Chicken Breast: With rtichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, creamy ricotta cheese, and mushroom gravy. Served on mashed potatos, with roasted broccolini.
Portabella Stuffed Mushroom: Quinoa, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, and fresh spinach, in mushroom gravy. *Vegetarian Option.
Dessert
Strawberry & Rhubarb Trifle: Strawberry and rhubarb compote layered with pound cake with creamy topping.
Lodging
Wish you have more time to explore the forest?
Wake up to the crisp fall air and soothing sounds of the creek. As a special offer for our dinner guests, receive 30% off your lodging. Contact allison@campcolton.com to book your accommodation. Availability is limited and offered on a first-come basis.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that life happens and plans shift. To help us sustain our programs and prepare materials for our gatherings, our cancellation policy is as follows:
4+ Weeks Prior: Cancellations made more than 4 weeks before the event date are eligible for a full refund.
2–4 Weeks Prior: Cancellations made between 2 and 4 weeks before the event are eligible for a 50% refund.
Within 2 Weeks: Cancellations made within 2 weeks of the event date are non-refundable.
Ticket Transfers: If you are unable to attend, we warmly invite you to gift or transfer your ticket to a friend or community member. Please email tickets@steloarts.org with the new attendee’s name and contact information so we can look forward to welcoming them.
More Details to Come!
Water Day
Join us at for Water Day 2026, a free community festival celebrating the heart of our Pacific Northwest ecosystem. This special event, held on World Water Day, brings together science, art, and culture for a day of discovery, connection, and stewardship.
Pigment-Making Workshop With Daniela Molnar
A weekend-long immersive pigment making workshop with poet and artist, Daniela Molnar
Summer Solstice Dinner
Event Information
To honor & celebrate Summer, the Sun, and community, we will be gathering for a vibrant farm-to-table meal under the evergreens in the Camp Colton forest.
The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year, a time where many traditions gather to celebrate the height of the Sun’s power. Join us as we reflect on our own inner power and brightness, and the abundance that Summer represents!
We’ll kick off the evening with a gentle walk through the forest to ground and soak in the land. The creekside bar will open for a cocktail hour where you can enjoy the sounds of the creek, before walking to Shady Grove for a five-course meal in the forest.
After dinner, guests are invited to stay overnight. Pitch a tent in our camping area, and sleep under the stars or stay in a room, yurt, or cabin to glamp it up.
Date and time are tentative.
Schedule To Be Announced
Menu To Be Announced
Bigleaf Maple Dinner
The forest is setting the table for our Bigleaf Maple Dinner. 🍁
We're partnering with the Oregon Maple Project and Stelo Arts to host an intimate culinary experience deep in the woods of Camp Colton. Imagine a five-course harvest feast, where each course includes the maple syrup harvested from our very own maple trees at Camp Colton.
Enjoy Maple Sugaring Walkthrough with the Oregon Maple Project, curated cocktail hour with appetizers, a family-style dinner, live music, and ambiance. Experience the scenic elegance of Camp Colton’s 85-acre sanctuary.
Open Park Day
About
Experience a free outdoor day at camp: Ideal for a scenic hike, a leisurely picnic, and soaking in the serene, colorful landscape.
Camp Colton has its monthly (ish) open park day open for self guided tours, hiking, walking, picnicking, canoeing, meditating, and whatever else you are needing from nature.
Makers Market
Makers Market
December 7th, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Free Admission
Stelo Arts & Camp Colton are excited to invite you to the first annual Makers Market at Camp Colton! This event celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship of our local communities in rural Clackamas County and beyond.
Discover a curated gathering of local artisans and crafters as you wander the beautiful grounds. Find the perfect holiday gifts among a collection of handcrafted goods, from fine art prints and woodburned decor to cozy textiles, native jewelry, sweet treats, and so much more.
The day is free and open to all! We encourage visitors to invite your friends and family to walk the grounds, enjoy the forest, and support local makers during the holiday season.
Open Park Day
About
Experience a free fall day at camp: Ideal for a scenic hike, a leisurely picnic, and soaking in the serene, colorful landscape.
Camp Colton has its monthly (ish) open park day open for self guided tours, hiking, walking, picnicking, canoeing, meditating, and whatever else you are needing from nature.
Bigleaf Maple Dinner
The forest is setting the table for our Bigleaf Maple Dinner. 🍁
We're partnering with the Oregon Maple Project and Stelo Arts to host an intimate culinary experience deep in the woods of Camp Colton. Imagine a five-course harvest feast, where each course includes the maple syrup harvested from our very own maple trees at Camp Colton.
Enjoy Maple Sugaring Walkthrough with the Oregon Maple Project, curated cocktail hour with appetizers, a family-style dinner prepared by chefs Adrienne Hasler and Aleya Love, live music, ambiance, and raffle prizes. Experience the scenic elegance of Camp Colton’s 85-acre sanctuary.
Day Of Mindfulness A Pause In Nature
Many Rivers Sanghas of the Plum Village Zen tradition will be hosting a free day of mindfulness. Explore guided sitting + walking meditations, share a picnic lunch, and participate in a gratitude tree practice. We will also be offering free camping overnight.
Open Park Day
About
Join us for a sweet day in the forest! Camp Colton has its monthly (ish) open park day open for self guided tours, hiking, walking, picnicking, canoeing, meditating, and whatever else you are needing from nature.
SummerCraft 4-Day Retreat
SummerCraft is a 4-day creative retreat hosted by WildCraft Studio School, offering four craft intensives: Oaxacan Natural Dyes & Zapotec Weaving, Stake & Strand Willow Basketry, Illuminated Art: Large-Scale Stained Glass Panels, and Traditional Greenwood Bench Making. This creative retreat is designed to foster community, craft and connection.
Summer Yoga & Yoga Nidra Retreat
A weekend devoted to lighthearted rejuvenation and care in the serenity of a lush temperate rainforest.
A retreat is a sweet way to pause, lighten any heaviness you may be carrying, and soften into the wisdom of your heart. Our experience will invite in all of the above through the practice of yoga, yoga nidra, time in nature and fresh, nutrient-rich food.
Open Park Day
About
Join us for a sweet day in the forest! Camp Colton has its monthly (ish) open park day open for self guided tours, hiking, walking, picnicking, canoeing, meditating, and whatever else you are needing from nature.
Open Park Day
Come celebrate earth day in the forest! Camp Colton has its monthly free open park day open for self guided tours, hiking, walking, picnicking, canoeing, meditating, and whatever else you are needing from nature.
Artist Respite + Residency
Artist Respite + Residency at Camp Colton
A Space To Share (S2S) Program by Stelo Arts
Applications are now closed
Calling all artists, writers, musicians, and creatives of any practice—Camp Colton is opening up our retreat space for up to 10 days.
This respite is designed to be self-directed and open-ended—no structured programming, just time for you to rest and create at your own pace, with no expectations of certain outcomes. Use nature as a channel to reconnect with your creative work and see what unfolds.
Your stay will include your own rustic lodging (one of our rooms, yurts, or cabins) with linens + towels, access to communal space and kitchen in River Falls Lodge, the Gazebo, and all of our trails.
Camp Colton has gravel roads and pathways, which may be challenging for some mobility devices. If you have specific access needs, please reach out so we can discuss accommodations. Our accommodations include wheelchair-accessible cabin rooms with shared bathrooms and a shared kitchen. The yurts and two private units with kitchens and bathrooms are not wheelchair-accessible or suitable for those who have difficulty with stairs. If you have access needs, please reach out so we can ensure a comfortable stay.
Our Space to Share (S2S) program embodies our commitment to resource sharing by making our spaces accessible to mission-aligned organizations, communities, and individuals with minimal oversight and support. By offering our facilities during unreserved times on our calendar, we aim to create opportunities for supportive and restorative experiences.
Participants will be selected on a first-come first-served basis until spots are filled. We recognized that this program may not support folks who have work, family, or other responsibilities that require advance planning, and we acknowledge the limitations of offering this opportunity on short notice. S2S is not merit- or need-based; rather, it is one of many ways we make our resources more widely available. We continue to develop additional programs to better serve a range of needs and commitments.
If you or someone you know is an artist who would benefit from connecting with nature + staying in our cozy lodgings for up to a week, we invite you to apply for a fully subsidized stay out at Camp Colton!
The Details
Location: Camp Colton (45 minutes outside of Portland)
Dates: April 14-23
Availability: First come, first served—spots are limited!
~ Applicants may select either a solo lodging or something that fits a family. Please be specific in your application!
~ We will be selecting applicants on a first come first serve basis this year. Please make sure you note all time ranges & lodging options that work for you in case your first one isn’t available.
~ Accommodations will be fully subsidized. All other costs (food, transportation, etc) will be up to each guest.
~ If we aren’t able to accommodate you this time, we will add you to our list for the next week we host this.
We can't wait to welcome you!
Firefighter Respite
A Respite For Our Firefighters
We are in deep gratitude to the firefighters who keep us & our lands safe, and are excited to extend an invitation to come and stay at Camp Colton for a respite up to a week at the end of March.
If you or someone you know is a firefighter who would benefit from connecting with nature + staying in our cozy lodgings for up to a week, we invite you to apply for a fully subsidized stay out at Camp Colton!
Camp Colton boasts 85 acres of land, including cottages, yurts, camping, hiking trails, a trout fed pond, and multiple creeks.
The Details
~ Applicants may apply for up to a week stay during the dates of March 30th - April 6th.
~ Applicants may select either a solo lodging or something that fits a family. Please be specific in your application!
~ We will be selecting applicants on a first come first serve basis this year. Please make sure you note all time ranges & lodging options that work for you in case your first one isn’t available.
~ Accommodations will be fully subsidized. All other costs (food, transportation, etc) will be up to each guest.
~ If we aren’t able to accommodate you this time, we will add you to our list for the next week we host this.
Open Park Day + Seed Exchange
Seed Exchange at Camp Colton free for the community to attend. Bringing seeds, plant tools, and knowledge to support our community members as we prepare for harvest season.
Forest Tea Workshop With Kate Stinson
Event Details
Kate Stinson of ‘Nature Engaging Nature’ will be joining us from 11am - 1pm for a free workshop during open park hours.
There are only a few spots left so make sure to RSVP below! Kate will be taking donations after the workshop if you are able. Suggested donation $10-$30.
Workshop Description
Ever wondered what trees taste like? Join us for a sensory journey through Camp Colton's forest trails, where you'll learn to identify 3-4 native conifers by their bark and needles. Practice honorable harvest as you gather their branchlets, connecting with nature in a meaningful way. Then, step into the kitchen to wash, prepare, and steep your foraged treasures, creating unique infusions that capture the essence of the trees. Taste each infusion, describe its flavors, and choose your favorite. It's a delicious way to deepen your bond with the forest!
The workshop will begin at the Gazebo. Please arrive between 10:45am - 11am.
Molalla Food Drive Dinner Banquet
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 5th, at 5:30 PM as we gather at 30000 S. Camp Colton Drive, Colton, Oregon, for a night dedicated to supporting our community as we partner with Molalla Fire District for another excellent Food Drive Dinner Banquet!
Enjoy a delicious dinner for just $15 (kids eat free!), featuring a Live & Silent Auction with incredible items to bid on. Every dollar raised will directly benefit the Molalla Food Drive, helping to combat food insecurity and provide essential resources to those in need.
Sugaring Workshop
The Oregon Maple Project is an educational nonprofit that engages community members in local production of Bigleaf Maple syrup. Participants in our workshops will tour the Oregon Maple Project sugaring operation at Camp Colton, taste Bigleaf Maple syrup, assist with sap collection and other tasks on the maple farm, and gain hands-on experience with best practices in Bigleaf Maple sugaring. We will spend all of our time outdoors on trails, no matter the weather, so participants are asked to come prepared with proper footwear and clothing. Participants of all ages are welcome, though we ask that you please leave pets at home. Accommodations can be made for visitors with disabilities. If you'd like to enjoy Camp Colton for a full weekend, consider reserving overnight lodging.
Forest Tea Workshop With Kate Stinson
Event Details
Kate Stinson of ‘Nature Engaging Nature’ will be joining us from 11am - 1pm for a free workshop during open park hours.
There are only a few spots left so make sure to RSVP below! Kate will be taking donations after the workshop if you are able. Suggested donation $10-$30.
Workshop Description
Ever wondered what trees taste like? Join us for a sensory journey through Camp Colton's forest trails, where you'll learn to identify 3-4 native conifers by their bark and needles. Practice honorable harvest as you gather their branchlets, connecting with nature in a meaningful way. Then, wash, prepare, and steep your foraged treasures, creating unique infusions that capture the essence of the trees. Taste each infusion, describe its flavors, and choose your favorite. It's a delicious way to deepen your bond with the forest!
The workshop will begin at the Gazebo. Please arrive between 10:45am - 11am.
Sugaring Workshop
The Oregon Maple Project is an educational nonprofit that engages community members in local production of Bigleaf Maple syrup. Participants in our workshops will tour the Oregon Maple Project sugaring operation at Camp Colton, taste Bigleaf Maple syrup, assist with sap collection and other tasks on the maple farm, and gain hands-on experience with best practices in Bigleaf Maple sugaring. We will spend all of our time outdoors on trails, no matter the weather, so participants are asked to come prepared with proper footwear and clothing. Participants of all ages are welcome, though we ask that you please leave pets at home. Accommodations can be made for visitors with disabilities. If you'd like to enjoy Camp Colton for a full weekend, consider reserving overnight lodging.
Open Park Day
About
Join us for a sweet winter day in the forest! Camp Colton has its monthly (ish) open park day open for self guided tours, hiking, walking, picnicking, canoeing, meditating, and whatever else you are needing from nature.
We will also have two workshops happening during open park hours. Check them both out below!
Sugaring Workshop
The Oregon Maple Project is an educational nonprofit that engages community members in local production of Bigleaf Maple syrup. Participants in our workshops will tour the Oregon Maple Project sugaring operation at Camp Colton, taste Bigleaf Maple syrup, assist with sap collection and other tasks on the maple farm, and gain hands-on experience with best practices in Bigleaf Maple sugaring. We will spend all of our time outdoors on trails, no matter the weather, so participants are asked to come prepared with proper footwear and clothing. Participants of all ages are welcome, though we ask that you please leave pets at home. Accommodations can be made for visitors with disabilities. If you'd like to enjoy Camp Colton for a full weekend, consider reserving overnight lodging.
Attune To Your Future with Temple Of Belonging
Temple Of Belonging presents
Attune To Your Future: A New Years Retreat
‘Align your body, heart and mind to all that you wish to create and call in for 2025!’
About The Event
Together we will explore a sweet journey as a community to attune ourselves, mind, body and soul, to the visions and futures we wish to manifest for the year ahead. We will enjoy a diverse range of experiences, workshops and ceremonies to open our whole beings to be a clear vessel for our prayers to land in. We will have snack breaks, and after the day retreat is done, share a delicious meal together. And for those who choose, we'll get to enjoy a sweet sister slumber party like we have been talking about!
Full Event Programming
Your ticket includes
Day event 11am-6pm
Slumber party goes until 10am (ish) on Sunday
Daytime
Nervous System Regulation Workshop to Expand your Capacity to Hold what you Manifest led by Alyssa Zander
Sonic Healing Sound Bath and Tuning Fork Tune-Ups led by Natalya Imboden
FutureWriting and Envisioning Practice led by Jenny Lee
Dance your Dreams Alive Ceremony
Good ole' Fashion Vision Boards led by Cass Estes
Money Medicine Council led by Amron Bevels
Slumber Party
Meals
Midday Charcuterie & Snack
Delicious Dinner
Community Breakfast on Sunday Morning
Optional Tea Ceremony with Ami Opal
Slumber Party
(BYO Bedding, sleeping mat, pillow and everything you need to be cozy)
also BYO cute things = facemasks, tea, tarot cards and your usual sweet slumber party goodies!
We will sleep together in the large main room, or you can snag a bunk bed in the lodge as well
We will start a whatsapp thread to share the load of feeding ourselves for breakfast :)
For those who wish to rent a yurt, cabin, room or tiny home at camp colton, you can book your separate reservations for that at this link here:https://www.campcolton.com/stay * use code B9NXMAYB for 30% off!
Note:
*This is for adults only this time - and we get a change to play and dream with our own inner child!
*The slumber party portion is optional. The daytime event will end at 6pm after a shared dinner.
Open Park Day
About
Join us for a sweet fall day in the forest! Camp Colton has its monthly (ish) open park day open for self guided tours, hiking, walking, picnicking, canoing, meditating, and whatever else you are needing from nature.
We will be open rain or shine!
There will be two workshops running tandem to Open Park Day if you are interested in a more hands on approach.
Oregon Maple Project is hosting a Sugaring Workshop from 10am - 2pm
Engaging Nature is hosting a sensory walk from 10am-1130pm
Sugaring Workshop
About the Event
The Oregon Maple Project is an educational nonprofit that engages community members in local production of Bigleaf Maple syrup. Participants in our workshops will tour the Oregon Maple Project sugaring operation at Camp Colton, taste Bigleaf Maple syrup, assist with sap collection and other tasks on the maple farm, and gain hands-on experience with best practices in Bigleaf Maple sugaring. We will spend all of our time outdoors on trails, no matter the weather, so participants are asked to come prepared with proper footwear and clothing. Participants of all ages are welcome, though we ask that you please leave pets at home. Accomodations can be made for visitors with disabilities. If you'd like to enjoy Camp Colton for a full weekend, consider reserving overnight lodging.
Sugaring Workshop
About the Event
The Oregon Maple Project is an educational nonprofit that engages community members in local production of Bigleaf Maple syrup. Participants in our workshops will tour the Oregon Maple Project sugaring operation at Camp Colton, taste Bigleaf Maple syrup, assist with sap collection and other tasks on the maple farm, and gain hands-on experience with best practices in Bigleaf Maple sugaring. We will spend all of our time outdoors on trails, no matter the weather, so participants are asked to come prepared with proper footwear and clothing. Participants of all ages are welcome, though we ask that you please leave pets at home. Accomodations can be made for visitors with disabilities. If you'd like to enjoy Camp Colton for a full weekend, consider reserving overnight lodging.