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Seabeck 2023: Something for Everyone
Friday, May 26 - Monday, May 29
Registration Closes May 11!
The Seabeck UU Retreat is an intentionally inclusive and multi-generational annual church retreat over Memorial Day weekend at the Seabeck Conference Center overlooking the Olympic mountains on the Hood Canal The retreat offers Something for Everyone and is a wonderful way to get involved and more connected with members of East Shore, University Unitarian and the Northlake UU congregations.
Click Here to check out a sample weekend retreat schedule
For any questions, email [email protected] and we’ll forward your question to the relevant retreat leadership team member.
2023 Featured Speaker: Creativity Games and Storytelling with Guy Nelson
Guy Nelson is a Seattle-based actor, musician, author, journalist and organizational trainer. He’s led creativity workshops all over the US and overseas. They’re based on his 35 years as an actor and teacher of improv theater, which trains performers to create all forms of art spontaneously based on audience suggestions. He teaches those team-building methods in organizations, schools, businesses and churches/spiritual communities. Guy is a multi-instrumentalist and composer and is currently the Musical Director at Seattle’s Amazing Grace Spiritual Center. He also has a long career in public radio as a host and reporter for Seattle’s two NPR stations, KUOW and KNKX.
Guy has led this activity session in two previous years at ESUC Seabeck Retreats and people rave about the experience. The games are playful, fun and non-competitive. They quickly build a deep connection between participants and tap into everyone’s innate creativity and imagination. As the sessions evolve, participants explore storytelling and how much we can learn from telling our own stories and listening to those of others. For many it’s a transformational experience as we reflect on our habits of thinking, speaking and creating, then expand them beyond our self-defined limits. No experience necessary, all ages teen to seniors. Wear comfortable clothing. No props needed, though a notebook may help you remember key ideas.
Ways to Make Our Retreat Weekend a Success
Volunteer
All adult campers are required to volunteer during the weekend. Volunteer roles are fun, not too time consuming, and a great way to feel involved. We use a software program called SignUpGenius to track weekend volunteers needs and our Volunteer Coordinator will send you a link to the job descriptions after you have registered.
Lead an Afternoon Workshop
Each afternoon many other workshops offered by other attendees—like you—from our wonderful communities. Think about bringing your own talents to share with others, formally (in workshops offered) or informally, throughout the weekend as we gather, share and grow community, with families and elders alike.
Help with the Children’s Program
Your kids will have many opportunities to learn, explore, play, create and make lasting friendships. Think about helping out a lead teacher in one of the morning children and youth programs. It is always a joyful experience for all involved and we look forward to having your kids participate.
How to Attend
Registration for the retreat opens up at 8 am on Friday, February 24, 2023
For any questions, email [email protected] and we’ll forward your question to the relevant team member.
- You must “hold” your registration by paying a $50.00 per person fee when you register with the intention of paying in full at a later date.
- Pricing includes accommodations for 3 nights (Fri-Sunday), eight family-style meals (Friday dinner buffet through Monday breakfast), and the weekend programming for all ages.
- Registration and housing assignments will only be considered complete upon full payment for your weekend.
- If you do NOT receive an email confirmation back, your registration was not completed properly (check your spam!)!
- You will be invoiced via email and can pay your balance online. Please note your full payment will be due by May 7, 2023 or you will forfeit your registration position. You can make multiple payments (such as once a month) as needed.
- If you need assistance registering, please contact Nicole Duff (ESUC Director of Membership Development).
- Remember, we offer Scholarships to assist with the registration deposits and fees. Please contact David Langrock (Dean) or Nicole Duff if you need financial assistance.
- If paying by check, please note full payment must be received by May 7, 2023 as well. Make check payable to “ESUC” and write “Seabeck” in the memo line. Drop it by the office or mail to: East Shore Unitarian Church, Attn: Nicole Duff, 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.
Housing
Refer to the Seabeck website for housing descriptions.
- Housing is allocated based on a first come, first served basis from date deposit is received. Special needs and the space available for the size of your family is taken into consideration.
- Housing is separated by levels called Tiers. The most expensive Tier is 1. These rooms all have private baths.
- The only single rooms at the Conference Center are in the Inn Annex. If you chose to stay in any other room that accommodates 2 or more people, you will have to pay a single room supplement ($150).
- There are accessible rooms available for those with limited mobility so please let your registrar know if you have this need. There will also be a golf cart available during the weekend to help get you to and from events.
- Tier 0 Housing – Pine
- Tier 1 Housing – Salal, Huckleberry, Spruce
- Tier 2 Housing: Reeser, Inn Annex (Single Rooms), Madrona
- Tier 3: Firs, Hemlock, Cedars, Maples, Tamarack
Cancellation Policy
- Prior to 30 days in advance of the Retreat, a registration refund of any money paid (including the deposit) shall be 100%.
- Between 7 and 30 days in advance of the Retreat, a lodging refund of 100% money paid minus the deposit of $50 per attendee will be refunded.
- Less than 7 days before the retreat, there shall be no room registration refund provided.
- Full refund of any funds paid to anyone on the waiting list who is unable to attend (or who chooses to remove themself from the waiting list).
More Information
Each year, East Shore and University Unitarian meet at the Seabeck Conference Center on Hood Canal over Memorial Day for a weekend of fun, fellowship, learning, music and relaxation.
Stay Connected
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This is where you will find the most up-to-date information about the weekend!
Your 2023 Seabeck Team
Dean: David Langrock (ESUC)
Registrar: Sheridan Botts (ESUC)
Publicity: Jeanne Lamont (ESUC)
Musical Entertainment:
Children and Youth Programing:
Volunteer Coordinator:
Workshops Coordinator:
Spiritual Coordinator:
Welcoming & Inclusion Lead:
Supplies Coordinator:
Grounds and Skies:
ESUC Staff Lead: Nicole Duff, ESUC Director of Membership Development
