Tierra Retreat Center

04/03/2026

🌱 Planning a wedding with sustainability in mind?
We’re excited to share that our Retreat Center Manager, Jen, will be attending Seattle’s Only Sustainable Wedding Show on April 12 at Pickering Barn in Issaquah!
✨ Jen will also be giving an educational mini talk on sustainable wedding venues, sharing tips and insights for couples who want their celebration to reflect their values while still feeling beautiful and intentional.
📅 April 12 | 2–5 PM
📍 Pickering Barn, Issaquah, WA
This inspiring afternoon features eco‑friendly vendors, mini talks, giveaways, and delicious bites—all in a fun, introvert‑friendly space. Come say hello and learn how your wedding can make a lighter impact on the planet 💚

10/03/2025

We are looking forward to our second year providing grooming for Nordic skiing (both skate and classic) and snowshoeing. Open to Retreat Center guests and the public with pass purchase. Learn more at https://www.tierralearningcenter.org/whats-happening/winter-ski-trails

02/24/2025

Tierra Retreat will be there to inspire and be inspired!

05/20/2024

From Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest tour at Tierra -White headed woodpecker's are endemic to a narrow range of the Cascade mountains and we are lucky that they are regular here. This female going after Pine pollen - little plumes form high in the tree. Thanks for the photos Steven!

05/02/2024

Wispy spring landscaping settles into it's first year in front of the Hive - Tierra's new art and programming center.

12/26/2023

New blanket of snow and light this morning - seasons greetings and best regards to all Tierra friends out there... we have a good year in store and hope the same for all.

08/25/2023

Our new community center displays Amanda Gibbs' wonderful talent once again here at Tierra. Much thanks to her and the Mountain Sprouts and TRAILS crew who helped with the painting!

08/21/2023

08/03/2023

The flowers in the garden are wildly lovely right now - farmer Laura said if you tied a string to every pollinator the garden would lift off!

12/22/2022

Solstice snow - first dawn of the longer days ahead. Thanks and regards to all those who have contributed, participated and stayed with us here at Tierra.