A retreat for women
in beautiful Eastern Oregon
Rising: The Mastermind Retreat
with Melissa Ricker and Sarah Waters
October 1 - 5th, 2025
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Build Bigger. Breathe Deeper.
A high-level mastermind for bold women entrepreneurs who are ready to scale smarter, lead with more freedom, and grow.
10 spots. Infinite possibility.
Join us in wild, beautiful Oregon.
The only requirement is having a
business you love and you’re ready for more.
Three Full Days + 2 Half Days
Day One - Arrival Gathering
Days Two thru Four - See below
Day Five - Departing Circle
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Day Two - Imagine
Morning Movement and Mindfulness
Mastermind Part 1
Swimming Hole along the John Day River
Dinner in Spray
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Day Three - Build
Morning Movement and Mindfulness
Mastermind Part 2
Painted Hills Afternoon Trip
Portraits with Sarah
Dinner in Mitchell
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Day Four - Grow
Morning Movement and Mindfulness
Mastermind Part 3
Final Showcase
Dinner in Spray
Meet Your Hosts
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Mastermind Leader
Melissa Ricker is a Nuclear Engineer turned 7 Figure Funnel Strategist.
She has simplified her business to the point that she can homeschool her two boys and be at every baseball practice.She helps businesses Scale and Simplify using her SAAS software and a simple funnel.
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Portrait and Editorial Photographer, Spray Garage Founder
Sarah Waters, a third-generation portrait and editorial photographer has transformed her Spray Garage into a destination retreat space in Eastern Oregon. Here she is hosting retreats and holding space for creative exploration. You’ll have the opportunity to be in front of her lens and will come away with images that show the real you.
Traveling for assignments around the United States and afar, Sarah is ready to welcome you to this beautiful area and small town of Spray, Oregon.
Melissa and Sarah will guide your self-discovery of your next level with Melissa and outwardly with beautiful portraits in the Painted Hills by Sarah.
“My 4+ days were nothing short of incredible: a soul-filling experience that I look forward to attending again this year. Thank you both, for providing exactly what was needed at the very right time.”
~ Pamela Sander
“I appreciated the thoughtful, heartfelt planning by Sarah to create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment and experience.
What an amazing circle of women participants - open to play, creativity, vulnerability, sharing and support of one another…
I loved the true magic of unexpected arisings, in myself and others. Such delicious nourishment throughout the weekend too.”
~ Bobbie Chapman
There are many areas to explore in the Painted Hills where Sarah will take your portrait.
Walk along the boardwalk at Painted Cove in the Painted Hills.
Blue Basin is 40 minutes past Spray if you'd like to continue exploring. Photo by Joni Kabana.
An afternoon float on the John Day River is always a welcome reprieve from the heat. Photo by Joni Kabana.
Spray is located along the Journey through Time Scenic byway where you'll see views like this. Photo by Joni Kabana.
Melissa Ricker is a Nuclear Engineer turned 7-Figure Strategist. An online business coach, Melissa helps online service providers SIMPLIFY and SCALE their businesses!
Overlooking a valley between Fossil and Spray.
Photo by Dave Crapser, a local artist
Mah Hah Outfitters guides fisherman along the John Day River, walking distance from Spray Garage.
Hikes in the Sheep Rock Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds get your heart pumping and imagination soaring.
Melissa Ricker teamed up with one of the best enterprise level software platforms tested by over 10,000 users and customized it with advanced automations, workflows and templates for the high ticket coaching business model. And she's here to help you to your next level and celebrate your wins!
Dining together at Spray Garage.
Biscuits by a local community member
A special dinner treat on our last evening together from a local ranch.
Sunsets are spectacular here in Spray. Photo by Joni Kabana.
The Spray Museum
We had a good time at the Spray Museum!
Portraits in the Painted Hills
Portraits at Spray Garage
Portraits at Spray Garage
Gathering together for storytelling games
Aerial view of Spray along the John Day River. Photo by Dave Crapser, a local artist.
Enjoy dusk with a cold beverage and tasty pizza with a beautiful John Day River view at Spray's Topwater Pizza.
Melissa Ricker left her career as a Nuclear Engineer to raise her two boys. She runs her business AND home schools her Jax and Wes who are avid baseball athletes! Photo is from our first brand story session together in 2019 in Houston, Texas.
Night skies here are breathtaking. Photo by Dave Crapser.
Spray Garage hosts events, and plans to host retreats and art exploration workshops in the small town of Spray Oregon.
History abounds in the John Day River Territory. Spray Garage was the "Old State Shop" back in the day, owned by Oregon Department of Transportation. It was originally built in the 1920's as a garage.
What to expect ~
Included:
Breakfast - all days
Lunch - all days
Dinner - all except Friday
All Storytelling Workshop activities
A Professional Portrait of you to use on your website, for social media, on a book cover, for speaking gigs etc…
Group images for your use
Not Included:
Friday meal at Tiger Town Brewery ~ Appetizers included.
Alcoholic beverages
Lodging
Transportation to Spray and Painted Hills
LODGING OPTIONS:
Sarah helps you plan your stay at one of the following:
Beautiful Airbnb on the river - Sleeps 6 Double Occupancy/3 Single Occupancy (You’ll use my Spray Resident Discount $100 OFF per night):
https://www.airbnb.com/h/sprayhouseontheriver
River Bend Motel
Cozy, quiet, clean, air-conditioned rooms at an affordable rate. Website is being redone, please call Tim at 541-468-2053 for booking information. Call soon, it does fill quickly.
Camping Along the John Day River
Call Sarah to ask about camping options too!
Additional accommodations available, ask Sarah
Who is this for:
Entrepreneurs and business owners experiencing burnout…
Are you facing personal or professional transitions?
You’re craving in person conversations with other women who get it, the highs, the pivots, the stuck moments, and the breakthroughs.
You’re building or have built something you're proud of, and you're ready for more clarity, freedom, and flow in your business
You have exciting ideas percolating, and you're craving a little space (and strategy!) to bring them to life.
You know there’s potential in your business you haven’t fully tapped into yet—and you’re ready to explore what’s next.
You want to step away from the noise, reconnect with your vision, and build your next chapter with more joy and less overwhelm.
Do you want to rest and play?
This is for you!
A Typical Day
Awaken to the morning sun and sweet smell of sage as you sip coffee or tea before heading to Spray Garage for morning movement and mindfulness.
After a light and nourishing breakfast, begin working with Melissa in her daily workshop.
Break for lunch and wander down to take in the quiet rush of the river and stretch your legs.
Afternoons will find you exploring the beauty of the area while Sarah captures you in your most flattering element with her creative eye and professional lens.
In the evenings, we’ll continue our conversations and story exploration over dinner, finishing with the most beautifully vibrant starry skies you only see out here in the desert.
Reserve your Space -
10 Spaces Total - 9 SPACES REMAINING
By August 31 ~ $2399
After August 31st $2499
Payment details will be provided upon registration.
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