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We would like to hear from you. Your feedback is important to us. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us. Our offices are based in Portland, Oregon. You may reach us by any of the following methods:

Phone:

503.287.1785

Fax:

503.287.1806

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Address:

4336 SW Pendleton St

Portland, Oregon 97221-3455

Our Key Staff
  • Ba Luvmour, MA
  • Josette Luvmour, PhD
  • Albee Kara, BA
  • Amber Kara, BS
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A Brief history of the Encompass Institute
  • 1985 — EnCompass was founded by Ba and Josette Luvmour.
  • 1997 — EnCompass opened its first center in Northern California on 120 acres of land with a school, conference and retreat center and outdoor education ropes course.
  • 2003 — EnCompass relocates to Portland Oregon, bringing its four key staff along.
  • 2008 — EnCompass becomes the EnCompass Institute with a vision for the future of opening the first private school in Oregon based on the Natural Learning Rhythms approach to human development.
  • 2010 — Planned opening date for the EnCompass Institute in Portland Oregon, with its integrated Lab School, Family and Professional Development Center and Research Core.
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Tiger by the Tail

Featured book:

Tiger by the Tail

An insightful collection of essays, Tiger by the Tail illuminates the seminal understandings from which Natural Learning Rhythms springs forth.

NLR offers a foundational comprehension of human spirit and capac...

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