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Seabeck 2025: Invoking Joy

Friday, May 23 @ 4:00 pm - Monday, May 26 @ 11:00 am

Seabeck 2025: Invoking Joy

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Start:
Friday, May 23 @ 4:00 pm
End:
Monday, May 26 @ 11:00 am
Event Category:

Venue

Off Site
WA United States

Registration Opens February 21 at Noon!

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, and four other 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.

2025 Theme: Invoking Joy

This year Seabeck invites UUs to come gather in the spirit of joy to reawaken play, movement, awe, and wonder.
By invoking the senses and gathering in community, we will journey together from surviving to thriving!”

2025 Featured Speaker: Rev. Justin Almeida

Rev. Justin Almeida, MDiv (he/they) is a UU community minister and hospital chaplain, serving the spiritual care needs of the Swedish hospital system. They are affiliated with University Unitarian Church and serve on the advisory boards of End of Life Washington and the Seattle University Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement. They enjoy board games and rock-hounding with partner Heather Ferguson and child Tobias; and practice the arts of fermentation and brewing.

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.

Bring Your Talents and Music

A fun part of the Seabeck weekend is to share your talents and make music together. Bring your instruments and enthusiasm. There are many opportunities for you to share including the Talent Show, Café Seabeck and informal gatherings. 

How to Attend

Registration for the retreat opens up at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, February 21, 2025.

For any questions, email [email protected] and we’ll forward your question to the relevant team member.

Housing Descriptions

Housing Prices

  • 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.
  • Alternatively, attend for Saturday only with a $60 per person (age 3 and older) daytripper registration. Minimum deposit is $20 per daytripper.
  • 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 4, 2025 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 Doug or Amanda Strombom (Co-Deans) or Nicole Duff if you need financial assistance.
  • If paying by check, please note full payment must be received by May 4, 2025 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 0. Tiers 0, 1, and 2 rooms have private baths.
  • The only single rooms at the Conference Center are in the Inn Annex. If you chose to stay in a room by yourself that is meant to accommodate two, you will pay an additional $165.00 ($55/night).
  • 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, Madrona, Inn Annex (Single Rooms)
  • Tier 3: Firs, Hemlock, Cedars, Maples, Tamarack

Cancellation Policy

  • Prior to 30 days (April 22) in advance of the Retreat, a registration refund of any money paid (including the deposit) shall be 100%.
  • Between 7 and 30 days (April 23-May 15) 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 (May 16-26) 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

LIKE and FOLLOW the Unitarian Seabeck Memorial Weekend Facebook page
This is where you will find the most up-to-date information about the weekend!

Your 2025 Seabeck Team

Deans: Doug and Amanda Strombom
Registrar: Sheridan Botts 
Publicity: Jeanne Lamont 
Musical Entertainment: TBD
Children and Youth Programing: Becky Andrews
Volunteer Coordinator: TBD
Workshops Coordinator: Jenny and Trevor Hall
Spiritual Coordinator: Rev. María Cristina Vlassidis Burgoa
Accessibility Coordinator: David Baumgart
Welcoming & Inclusion Lead: Andi Wolff
Supplies Coordinator: Beth Wilson
Grounds and Skies: John Angell
ESUC Staff Lead: Nicole Duff, ESUC Director of Membership Development

Event Details

Transportation & Parking
Seabeck Conference Center is located at 13395 Lagoon Dr NW, Seabeck, WA 98380

Seabeck is approximately 50 miles from UUC/ESUC via the Seattle-Bremerton Ferry, or 85 miles via the Tacoma Narrows bridge. Travel times are usually 2-4 hours depending on traffic.

Details

Start:
Friday, May 23 @ 4:00 pm
End:
Monday, May 26 @ 11:00 am
Event Category:

Venue

Off Site
WA United States