Harmony Hill Retreat Center

What Harmony Hill Retreat Center does

Harmony Hill Retreat Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1986 in Union, Washington, that provides residential wellness programs primarily for people affected by cancer, their care partners, and healthcare professionals. Its flagship offerings include 3-day in-person cancer retreats (offered at no cost to participants), virtual cancer support programs via Zoom, nurse renewal retreats, healing circles for healthcare workers, and grief support programs such as Living with Loss. The organization operates from The Sacred Waters Center campus in Union, WA, and partners with regional hospital systems (e.g., Virginia Mason Medical Center) to co-facilitate Cancer Wellness Circles.

The center's technology stack is lean and relies on standard SaaS platforms: Zoom for virtual program delivery, Punchpass for movement class scheduling and registration, and Retreat Guru for retreat registration management. There is no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capabilities, and no mobile app. The underlying delivery model is human-led, with faculty that includes Board Certified Nurse Coaches, licensed counselors, and integrative practitioners who facilitate mindfulness, gentle movement, meditation, and healing circle sessions.

The business model is primarily donation and grant-funded, with cancer retreats offered free of charge to participants thanks to donor support. Supplemental revenue streams include modest tuition fees for grief programs (Living with Loss at $70 for a 3-week course), drop-in movement classes ($12 single or $100 for a 10-class Punchpass), and earned income from hospital partnership programs. The organization became a program of Cancer Lifeline in recent years, granting access to 850+ classes and support groups annually, and completed a merger with Orion Sky Wellness in March 2023 to expand integrative oncology offerings.

Name

Harmony Hill Retreat Center

Legal name

Harmony Hill Retreat Center

Website

https://harmonyhill.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Harmony Hill Retreat Center is a Washington-based nonprofit founded in 1986 that provides free cancer retreats, wellness programs, and nurse renewal retreats for cancer patients, caregivers, healthcare workers, and bereaved individuals through in-person and virtual offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Wellness Retreat Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Wellness & Integrative Health Retreats (THAGAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness) (THAGAMAB), Wellness & Retreat Stays (Yoga, Spa, Detox) (THAMADAJ), Wellness Retreats & Immersions (Multi-day, Digital Detox, Mind-Body Programs) (THAJAHAB)

Keywords

• Cancer wellness retreats
• Oncology support programs
• Mindfulness healing programs
• Healthcare worker renewal
• Grief support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Union

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Primary funding source from donor contributions and grants to support free cancer retreats. The organization emphasizes that lodging, meals, and curriculum are provided at no cost to cancer program participants thanks to generous donors.
2. Program Tuition: Some programs charge tuition fees. Living with Loss program charges $70; movement classes are $12 single drop-in or $100 for 10-class pass.
3. Hospital Partnership Programs: Earned income from hospital partner programs providing cancer survivor support and health professional training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Harmony Hill Retreat Center provides free 3-day residential and virtual cancer wellness retreats for people with cancer, care partners, and those grieving loss, alongside nurse renewal retreats, healing circles for healthcare professionals, movement/yoga classes, and grief support programming. Core services combine mindfulness, meditation, gentle movement, nutrition education, art, and community-based healing at its Union, Washington campus and partner venues, with virtual delivery via Zoom.

Product overview

Harmony Hill Retreat Center offers a portfolio of wellness programs delivered through a hybrid in-person and virtual model. The core offerings center on Cancer Retreats (3-day in-person retreats and virtual cancer programs), Health Professional Programs (nurse renewal retreats and healing circles), and general wellness programming (movement classes, yoga retreats, grief support). The center operates from its Union, Washington campus and partners with Cancer Lifeline to expand access to survivorship support services. Programs incorporate mindfulness, meditation, gentle movement, nutrition education, and holistic healing practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cancer Retreats 3-day in-person residential cancer retreats at the Union, WA Sacred Waters Center campus for people with cancer, care partners, and those who have lost a loved one to cancer. Retreats include group sessions, gentle movement, meditation, poetry, and art activities, with lodging, meals, and curriculum provided at no cost to participants.
• Virtual Harmony Retreats Cancer Programs Online cancer support programs delivered via Zoom, making Harmony Hill's cancer retreat programming accessible to participants who cannot attend in-person at the Union, WA campus.
• Health Professional Programs Programs for healthcare workers including Nurse Renewal Retreats, Healing Circles for Nurses, and Health Professional Events that support nurses and clinicians facing personal and professional struggles.
• Virtual and In-Person Wellness Workshops and Retreats Wellness programming including yoga retreats, movement classes, and special guest events offered both virtually through the Punchpass platform and in-person at venues such as Seabeck Conference Center.
• Living with Loss Program 3-week virtual grief support program for individuals who have lost a loved one to cancer, with tuition of $70 and partial and full scholarships available. Includes drop-in virtual grief circles.
• Movement Classes Virtual drop-in movement classes offered through the Punchpass online platform, available as single drop-ins at $12 or as a 10-class pass for $100.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced anxiety, fear, loneliness, and helplessness in cancer patients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Orion Sky WellnesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2023Orion merger/partnership announced in March 2023. Orion provides integrative oncology and wellness services. The partnership is expected to improve lives of cancer survivors through combined programs and expertise.
• Cancer LifelinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarmony Hill is now a program of Cancer Lifeline, offering greater access to opportunities to support survivorship journey. Cancer Lifeline offers over 850 classes and support groups annually.
• CommonwealcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarmony Hill is one of the five most active cancer programs in the country inspired by Commonweal. Commonweal's cancer programs have inspired centers in USA, Canada, and around the world.
• Healing Circles LangleymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated center inspired by Commonweal and Harmony Hill model. Part of global network of healing circles. Offers healing circles for anyone impacted by cancer, chronic illness, caregiving, and loss.
• Nurse Leadership for Healing Circles (NLHC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated nursing team at Harmony Hill with intentions to advance unique contribution of nursing to global healing circles movement. Vision to create opportunities for nurses and nurse coaches to integrate healing circles into practices.
• Beyond Conventional Cancer Therapies (BCCT)minorOthersOnline program created by Commonweal summarizing uses, safety, and research evidence for close to 100 complementary and integrative cancer therapies. 64% of Americans with cancer use complementary therapies.
• Virginia Mason Medical CentermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-facilitates Cancer Wellness Circle at Virginia Mason. Faculty member Chris Adams, MD facilitates this program at the healthcare facility.
• Regional Hospital PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarmony Hill has worked closely with hospital partners in the region to provide impactful programs for cancer survivors and medical providers. Programs grew significantly with excellent feedback and many requests for more offerings.
• Smith Center for Healing and Cancer (Washington DC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of network of centers inspired by Commonweal's cancer programs, along with centers in Canada, Jerusalem, and India.
• Callanish (Cancer Support Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of network of cancer healing centers inspired by Commonweal and Harmony Hill model.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smith Center for Healing and the Arts: Washington DC-based nonprofit offering integrative cancer support programs including retreats, healing circles, and expressive arts for people with cancer. Directly comparable as a Commonweal-inspired residential cancer support model.
• Callanish Cancer Support Society: Vancouver-based nonprofit offering retreats and weekly programs for people with cancer and their families. Directly comparable residential retreat model inspired by the same Commonweal framework referenced by Harmony Hill.
• Healing Circles Langley: Washington-state affiliate offering healing circles for those impacted by cancer, chronic illness, caregiving, and loss. Directly comparable as a Commonweal/Harmony Hill-inspired healing circles organization.
• Orion Sky Wellness: Integrative oncology and wellness organization that merged with Harmony Hill in 2023. Directly comparable in providing integrative medicine and cancer survivor support services, now operating under the Harmony Hill umbrella.
• The Gathering Place: Beachwood, Ohio-based nonprofit cancer support center offering programs, services, and resources to individuals and families touched by cancer. Comparable as a community-based cancer support nonprofit with similar retreat-adjacent programming.
• Wellness House: Hinsdale, Illinois-based nonprofit offering psychosocial support, education, and healthy living programs for people with cancer and their loved ones. Comparable as a community-based cancer support organization with similar wellness program focus.

Broad incumbents

• Commonweal: California-based nonprofit operating the original Cancer Help Program that inspired Harmony Hill and other centers globally. Broader portfolio spanning cancer support, environmental health, and youth programs; the originating model for Harmony Hill's approach.
• Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee (and Gilda's Club network): National network of clubhouses providing social, emotional, and educational support for people with cancer and their families. Comparable as a larger, multi-site nonprofit cancer support organization with overlapping programmatic mission.

Others

• Cancer Lifeline: Seattle-based nonprofit offering 850+ classes and support groups annually for people affected by cancer. Comparable as the parent organization of Harmony Hill; provides overlapping virtual programming and survivorship support.

Regional players

• Cancer Hope Network: National nonprofit providing one-on-one peer support to cancer patients and caregivers through trained survivor volunteers. Comparable in serving the same cancer-affected population through supportive, non-clinical programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_HarmonyHill_
• Facebookfacebook.com/HarmonyHillRetreatCenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/harmonyhillkitchen

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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