Summoning sparkly seraphs, nymphs, faeries, mermaids and other faire folk to frolic in the forest!

Flow Faeries Dance Retreat is a weekend dance, art and nature group experience designed to immerse your body in the ethereal magic of the foothills of the Northern Cascades! Create unforgettable summer memories and unlock the wildest embodiment of your dance. This event is open to aerial dancers of all skill levels beyond complete beginner.

Itinerary

Saturday, July 24th

12pm | Orientation & Arrival

1pm | Forest Floorwork Group Warmup Class by River

2pm | Nature Stage Pole Photo & Video Shoot

Includes 20+ edited photos
3 minute full edited cinematic dance video with drone & ground shots
Two 30 second edited highlight reels with drone & ground shots

6:30pm | Campfire Dinner

Hot dog supplies provided, feel free to bring anything else you want to roast!

8pm | Starlight: Private Aerial Show & Geodesic Dome

Night time dance show with the flying pole and lyra (any participants are welcome to perform or just watch, if you perform there will be additional night time flash shots of you on the flying pole or lyra)

Sunday, July 25th

10am | Breakfast: Coffee & Pancakes

11am | Forest Hike & Shoot on the Property

gentle guided hike through the wooded trails on the property*
10+ edited portrait photos in dance poses in the evergreen forest

2pm | Shoot at Waterfall Pool

group will be driven over to nearby river waterfall swimming spot*
30 second edited drone swimming/dance video
30 second edited underwater movement video
20+ photos at the waterfall pool
bring your lunch/snacks to eat between shoot and swimming
general mermaid vibe hanging out and swimming in the waterfall pool

6:30pm | Regroup at the farm, closing faerie circle to say goodbye

Everyone heads back to the farm to gather their things and head out!

*Accessibility notes:

the waterfall swimming pool spot has a pretty steep entry point but it only takes about 3 minutes to descend
the guided hike has couple gentle slopes and narrower trail areas, we will be stopping often to take photos and looping back after less than a mile
if you the day 2 activities are not accessible to you and you are interested in joining just the day 1 event feel free to email me and I can work out pricing for just coming to day 1 of the retreat

Location & Accommodations

The private farm host is located near Mossyrock, WA (exact location sent after signup) 2 hours from Seattle and 1.5 hours from Portland. You have the option to be included in a group chat for coordinating carpooling! Overnight options include staying in the main house on the property or more camping style in the yurt. Kitchen access with a refrigerator, stove and basic dishes and cooking supplies is provided in the main house for all involved. Hot dog supplies will be provided for the Saturday evening campfire, coffee and pancakes will be provided for Sunday breakfast (vegan options for both). Besides day one dinner and day two breakfast, to keep the event costs as low and simple as possible participants will bring their own food and snacks.

Yurt or Camping: There is room for 5 dancers to sleep over in my 19ft off grid yurt. Bring your own sleeping gear (sleeping bag, pad and pillows recommended). You’re also welcome to bring a tent and camp near the yurt if you want your own privacy. This option includes access to an outhouse and outdoor shower.

Main House: There are 3 beds in the main house, one queen and two single beds with indoor bathroom and shower access. This option is more expensive to cover cleaning costs to the host farm. See options below!

Retreat Policies / FAQ

Refunds

50% Refund if canceled between June 1st and July 15th
No refunds after July 15th - you can transfer your spot in the retreat to another dancer

COVID

All participants are required to COVID test the day before the retreat. You are more than welcome to wear a mask for any or all of the event if you prefer, if you decide to camp next to the yurt and drive yourself two and from the river locations you could easily stay outdoors and socially distanced for the entire event.

Who can participate in this event?

This event is open to ages 21+ and all genders, sexualities, skill levels, etc. As long as you are respectful of the other humans present we are happy to have you with us. No harassment or poor behavior towards other participants will be tolerated. All skill levels of dancers are welcome beyond complete beginner. If you are comfortable playing around on the pole and having fun you will be able to get good value out of the shoots! Please let me know if you have any disabilities that need accommodation for the event.

Drugs and Alcohol

Please be responsible with legal substance use. If you appear too intoxicated to safely dance on the pole or swim in the river I will pull you out of participating.

Pets

Please don’t bring any pets on this retreat. There are other animals on the property to consider. If you have a service animal please email me before signing up and we can discuss accomodation.

Feel free to email any questions to skycladstudio.pnw@gmail.com!

Aerial Mermaids Dance Retreat: Full Weekend

$650.00

Includes yurt or camping accommodations on the farm and access to two days of dance/nature activities and shoots. See event page for photography/videography deliverables. If you would like to upgrade to staying in the house instead of the yurt or your own tent or car camping situation, add the Main House add on to cart with checkout!

Aerial Mermaids: Day 1 July 25th (Pole Day)

$425.00

Day One Registration Includes

Forest Floorwork Group Warmup Class by River

Nature Stage Pole Photo & Video Shoot

Campfire Dinner Hot Dogs

Starlight: Private Aerial Show at Geodesic Dome

*See event page for shoot deliverables

Aerial Mermaids: Day 2 July 26th (Swimming Day)

$425.00

Day Two Registration Includes:

Breakfast: Coffee & Pancakes

Shoot in the Evergreen Forest

Shoot at Waterfall Pool

*See event page for shoot deliverables

Flow Faeries Retreat: Main House Upgrade

$110.00

If you add on this upgrade you will be sleeping in one of the three beds in the main house with access to the indoor shower/bathroom. First come first served on who gets the queen size bed versus the two single beds. If you get the queen size bed you’re welcome to have a friend share it with you for no additional cost (or you two can split it amongst each other).

Please note that you must purchase the retreat general access pass in order for this accommodation upgrade to be valid.