Know the Past…Understand the Present…Grow the Future

The Past…

History of Happy Acres Clinic and Hospital:

“Byron A. White practiced chiropractic medicine in McMinnville for forty-one years, winning considerable recognition as what was known as a "bloodless surgeon." It was a term that White disliked, preferring "orthopedic and corrective manipulation." Although chiropractic was first used primarily to treat hips and other joints, White advanced its use to soft tissue and the treatment of ulcers, diabetes, and gallbladders. White’s patients came from around the world, the result of word-of-mouth advertising.

After graduating from West State Chiropractic School in Portland in 1920, White opened an office in Yamhill. He moved to McMinnville two years later. Impoverished patients often paid him with apples or potatoes, and at one time he owned five cows that were the result of such compensation. During World War II, White opened a Portland office for patients who did not have the rationed gas to drive to McMinnville. His ten-bed facility, in a former residence, was closed after the war.

White operated a small hospital in McMinnville before establishing Happy Acres Clinic and Hospital on the site of his large colonial home, south of McMinnville. In its heyday, the licensed, twenty-two-bed facility had four full-time chiropractors, thirty-eight employees, an x-ray machine, a lab, a kitchen, a laundry, and surgical facilities.” - to read the Full Article by Elaine Rohse here

What fueled this man to build such an amazing place of healing?

I’m not sure if we will ever know the answer to that question, but one can speculate. Reading his full Bio, I can relate to his drive. I love that his work was so important to him that he shared it with the community in all forms! He was able to help those who could not “afford” his services by way of food and farm animals. He truly ran a Non-Profit Organization, in order to help the community that he served for over 40 years.

The Present…

Happy Acres was home to many over the years; it was a chiropractic clinic, hospital, nursing home, childcare/daycare, school and church. Since it was built to be a safe place of healing and sealed with the fate of PAI Zoning; we are excited for the opportunity to grow this space into just that! We are honoring the history of this amazing property by Holding Space for our Community Members to Learn, Grow & Play! At Breathe Easy SpeakTeasy, our Mission Is To Hold Space For The Community To Spiritually Center In Our Private Sector Through Application Of Biblical Teachings; Such As Washing Of The Feet, Laying Of The Hands, And Blessed Anointed Oils. Our Non-Denominational Religious Outreach Programs In The Public Assembly Sector Allows Us To Hold Space For Fellowship Through The Means Of Churches, Educational Purposes, Cultural, Charitable, Philanthropic, Youth Centers, Social Halls, Group Camps, And Recreational Purposes. The Purpose Of Breathe Easy SpeakTeasy 501(C)3 Nonprofit Organization Is To Hold Space For Our Community To Grow And Thrive!

The Future…

Our Goals:

• Growing the Community as a whole

• Create Family-Friendly Activities for our community to enjoy

• Creating a Safe Public Environment for Non-Profits and local businesses to host educational classes

• Fundraiser events with multiple non-profits to bring connectivity to strengthen the overall goal of fundraising

• AA/NA Meetings

• Pregnancy & Childbirth Classes

• Non-Profit Awareness Classes (ex: Abuse Awareness/Parenting)

• Alternative Health Practices

• Pottery Classes

• CPR/First Aid Certification Classes

• Cooking Classes

• Creative Writing & Art Classes

• Plant Education and Canning Classes

Holding Space for you

Become Apart of The Dream

Happy Acres was on the Market for over 5 years, with its specific PAI Zoning Ordnance

So many locals have shown interest in this space but for one reason or another, they were not able to lock this down

We have dreamt about this property for years and we know this is what our Community Needs

Each area is Mapped out to Optimized our Public Assembly Zones

If you picture yourself here, read over 801.02(A) - Join our Partner Membership

Fellowship Hall

50x20 Space with MC Area; for Church on Sundays with Timber Hill Christian Church, Yoga for The Cause Members and available for Private Parties and Public Bazaars

Honesty Store

Showcase your local goods and products in the Honesty Store - You will get a designated area to create your own display with your Bio and a cash/check collection box - This store is an opportunity sell your products without having your own Brick n’ Mortar - This is designed as a self-serve store. When you Pay it Forward, The Return is so Much Greater!

Baker’s Kitchen

Do you need a space for your catering business or are you a Chef that has wanted to teach your gift to others? We have a space available for your needs - The Kitchen has a Display Bar for you to demo to the class and your students will be in the Green Zone to learn.

Children’s Classroom

Do you need a space to teach your Homeschoolers or do you have a fabulous bunch of Special Needs Students that need a safe space to learn & grow? This classroom is perfect for a class size of 3-12 Students. We are looking for Certified Early Childhood Teachers who have students that needs a space to teach.

Apothic Teahouse

This space is wonderful! It’s a Flex-space with room for people who work from home, but want to change up their atmosphere with a Tea Sommelier on hand to hydrate or make you a wonderful snack as you work through your day. The Common area has tables and chair on one side so you can bring your computer. The other side is open for Community classes to take place. Yoga, mediation, chi gong and many more classes can be offered in this space at any given time. So take a break, realign your body and go back at it with a clear mind. Any CPR & First Aid training classes can be taught in this space as well.

Conference Space

Do you need a large private space to host a training, workshop, event or meeting for your specific group in the community? This area can be closed off from the main space, which includes refreshments and use of the screen/projector.

Community Garden

Happy Acres is located on just under an acre of land. Why not take this opportunity to create a beautiful Community Garden. This garden will be designed with the Families of Yamhill County in mind. We would love to partner with local Non-profits and Farms in this county. You know the saying, “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” We would love for farmers to Sponsor a box and be willing to take the time to educate the community. Our Community focus for each garden box will be connected with the Non-profit Families. We will encourage any Non-profits who work with families that want to learn how to garden but aren’t in the right home to do so, take this opportunity to grow their own veggies and fruits!

Membership Options

Corporate Membership

• Access into Breathe Easy Speakteasy Private Location

• $25 per person monthly credit towards Private Services

• Access into Happy Acres Public Assembly from 10-5 M-F

• Free Access to B.E.S.T. Classes at Public Assembly Space

• Employees and Support Staff on your Monthly Corporate Membership Pass

• Unlimited Guests for Tea Time

• Packages available for Team Trainings and Conference Meetings - Do you need a space to bring all your employees and staff for educational trainings? We will hold space for you to grow!

 Thank You For Your Interest In

Our Happy Acres Community!

We now offer Partner Membership Models to Non-Profit Organizations and Small Businesses are looking for space to serve the community.

We would love to offer Meeting Space, Workshops and Educational Classes to our community, with your own personal Tea Sommelier ready to serve.

Memberships for Local Needs:

Holding Space Partner Membership - For Events: Birthdays, Quinceanera, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Family Reunions, Weddings, Non-Profit Organization Meetings/Trainings

Honesty Shop Partner Membership - For Local Small Businesses who need space for their Retail Products. Do you make Candles, Jewelry, Quilts or Art? Are you a small local MLM that has product and needs shelf space?

Ultimate Partner Membership - For Locals and Teachers - For those who work from home and just want to take their laptop somewhere quiet to get work done. Also for those who need a space to meet with your clients. Complete with a Tea Sommelier to educate you on the Gongfu Style of tea and you get to share tea during your meeting. If you would like to Teach at B.E.S.T. Happy Acres, we ask for you to be a member in order for us to hold space for your guests.

Corporate Partner Membership - For Business Owners that want to give back to their employee. This membership allows them to use B.E.S.T. Services at our Private Location and attend Free B.E.S.T. Classes at our Public Assembly Location.

Partnership Models:

Special Events: Your membership contribution can go towards the day of the event, or used as a Donation to the cause. Activating a 30 Day Membership allows you to bring your guests.

Honesty Shop: Do you make and/or sell products that make a huge difference in your life and want to share it with our Community? We have shelf space for you in our Honesty Shop.

Local Business Professionals: Who need a space to meet with your clients or anyone who works from home. Spend time with us Monday - Friday from 9am-5pm. RSVP in Shared Work Space.

Teachers: Rent an hour, multiple hours in the week or a weekend Workshop a month to teach your classes at Happy Acres. Packages available for Movement Practice in Sanctuary 50’x25’ space.

Requirements: Must Carry General Liability Insurance

Holding Space Partner Memberships for Parties and Special Events: Event Liability Insurance required for Weddings or Any Large Gatherings - Case by Case Scenarios

Teachers: For your safety and ours, we require a copy of your general liability insurance when signing the membership agreement for Teachers.

Commitments: Minimum 3 Months

Whether you would like to teach one class a month or one class a week: we would like for you to commit to your educational cause for a minimum of 3 consecutive months. If you would like to use the space for long-term agreements, please let us know in the message inquiry at the end of the page.

Benefits Include:

• Listing on Our Website as a Member of our Partnership Community

• Private Access to our Calendar to schedule your class/workshop times

• Personal Tea Sommelier to pour during classes, meetings and events

• ~40 Free Parking Spaces so your students can bring guests

• Your Workshops/Classes Posted on our Social Media Outlets

• Be apart of a Co-working Community to boost connections

• Allow yourself to educate others on important topics

• For Non-Profits; to look Professional and to be taken serious by potential donors

• For Non-Profits; have a space to call “Home” for your Outreach Programs without the overhead of leasing your own space

Partner Packages

Packages are available for any Partner Members

who would like to use the space for whatever needs you may have