Washington Yakima River retreats

Beginner Retreat Brochure

Intermediate Retreat Brochure

Streamer Retreat Brochure

Read below for more retreat dates!

2025 Retreat Dates and pricing

Retreat pricing includes lodging in a super cool Airbnb, all meals, gear aside from boots and waders, and the best fly fishing education around!

Beginner Retreats: $1,750

Intermediate Retreats: $2,000

Streamer Retreats: $2,500

Spring Dates:

March 7th-9th 2 Spots Left (Streamer Retreat Women Only) 2nd Guide: Nate Tamarack

March 21st-23rd Sold Out (Beginner Women Only) 2nd Guide: Nate Tamarack

March 28th-30th 2 Spots Left (Intermediate Co-Ed) 2nd Guide: J Michelle Swope

April 11th-13th 2 Spots Left (Intermediate Women Only) 2nd Guide: Nate Tamarack

April 18th-20th 1 Spot Left (Beginner Co-Ed) 2nd Guide: J. Michelle Swope

April 25th-27th Sold Out (Beginner Women Only) 2nd Guide: J. Michelle Swope

May 2nd-4th Sold Out (Intermediate Women Only) 2nd Guide: J. Michelle Swope

Summer Dates: All weekdays and weekends during the months of June-August are available for affordable Private Retreats designed for you and a friend. These offer same programming and exceptional education with a more flexible schedule! Please see the “Private Offerings” page for more information.

Fall Dates:

September 12th-14th 4 Spots Left (Intermediate Women Only)

September 19th-21st 4 Spots Left (Beginner Women Only)

September 26th-28th 2 Spots Left (Streamer Retreat Co-Ed)

October 3rd-5th 3 Spots Left (Streamer Retreat Women Only)

October 10th-12th 4 Spots Left (Beginner Women Only)

October 17th-19th 4 Spots Left (Intermediate Women Only)

A note on Retreats:

These retreats are three days of fly fishing education. You will learn to fish independently through prepared workshops and rigid programming that prepare you for real river scenarios. These deviate from a traditional guided experience in that students participate in an on-river school environment; your instructors do not guide you into fish on these retreats. Fish are a pleasant bonus: the result of applying your new skills independently. Download the brochures above for a more in depth view of what to expect!

ALSO. Check out your rad-ass instructors below. Please note that Nate or J. Michelle may be the second instructor on the women only retreats. If you require two female instructors for whatever reason, please reach out and I will try to facilitate proper placement for you.

  • Kristen Bufe

    FOUNDER - ABSOLUTE SILLY GOOSE - EDU GURU

    I’m a 20 year water warrior with a passion (PASSION) for teaching. There is nothing more inspiring to me than watching men and women find their potential in the outdoors with fly fishing as the conduit. This is my career. My life’s north star, and my greatest gift to share with you. <3

    Check out who I trust with my brand and with my client’s experiences below!

  • Nate Rowley

    INSTRUCTOR - HYPE MAN - JOLLY NATURE GNOME

    Nate is a high-octave, ultra-feminist instructor-extraordinaire with the disposition of a perpetually enthusiastic camp counselor. His patience and desire to foster meaningful connections with the outdoors through education make him a valuable asset to both co-ed and women majority retreats. Nate helps run Streamside Coven Co and independently operates Tamarack’s Guide Service in Cle Elum Washington and Michigan.

  • J. Michelle Swope

    INSTRUCTOR - PARTY STARTER - LAUGH TRACK

    J. Michelle is a local PNW legend powerhouse. Much like the proverbial Bigfoot or infamous Loch Ness, J.Michelle inspires wonder for a reason! Exceptional guiding and coaching skills meet a grounded and welcoming personality that can’t help but inspiring fan-girling. She is a welcome addition to Streamside’s Coven and runs Olywomenonthefly independently from Roslyn Washington.