Refuge
February 13-17, 2025 ~ in Virginia Beach, VA
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The Retreat
Refuge awaits you at Virginia Beach, February 13-17, 2025. Join us for five days of movement, healing, and community in a serene oceanfront setting.
We will return to our beautiful, relaxing beach house to create a strong, compassionate container together. The ocean’s rhythm, the warmth of the house, the grounding dance, Anand’s healing touch, and the companionship of fellow travelers will weave a cocoon of ease and support for you to unwind, release and recharge.
Rejuvenating experiences like cold plunges in the ocean, a sunrise dance, cacao ceremonies, hot tub soaks and nourishing meals are all designed to bring you back to the essence of being. Anand will offer individual Brennan healing sessions to each participant, deepening and supporting your journey into refuge.
Come as you are, and let the waves of movement, emotion, and healing carry you to the sanctuary within.
This retreat completes on Monday, February 17, however Monday evening is included as an additional night of refuge at no additional charge.
“I’ve done quite a few 5Rhythms workshops, and this is by far the gold standard! As usual, Ann and Anand’s ability to create a safe container for a deep dive is unparalleled, but moving to great music in a huge elevated room with an unobstructed 180 degree view of the ocean took the experience to a whole new level. Dancing to the sunrise over the Atlantic early Sunday morning on the windy terrace was a highlight of the retreat, and of my year!”
Use the form below to register for the retreat. In the registration form, please indicate your lodging and meal preference(s). We will follow up by email with your room assignment and any remaining balance due. See below for lodging and meal details.
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Registration
We have reserved a large private home in Virginia Beach. The house includes many private bedrooms and large common areas. Catered group meals (including vegetarian and vegan options) will be provided as part of the retreat. Alternative meal options are available for attendees with stringent dietary restrictions (please contact us to discuss).
To make the most efficient use of the bedrooms and beds, we will be assigning dancers to rooms based on preference and availability. Please let us know your room and bed preference during the registration process. Bed preferences will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. Approximate costs are below. In general, more privacy and less sharing raises the price; less privacy and more sharing brings the price down. We will send you a follow up invoice with any balance due after we receive your first payment and assign your bed.
Approximate lodging costs for workshop plus bonus night for integration Monday night, February 17th:
Twin bed, top bunk in shared room w/ 4 beds: $300
Twin bed, bottom bunk in shared room w/ 4 beds: $375
Double bed in shared room w/ 4 beds: $450
Queen bed in shared room w/ 2 beds: $725
Queen bed in private room with private bath: $1305
King bed in private room with private bath: $1405
King bed in private room with private bath and ocean view: $1475
Meal costs will be $295 per person and include 3 meals per day beginning with Thursday dinner and ending with Monday lunch. Snacks between meals and drinks will also be provided.
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Location, Lodging &
Meals
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Schedule
The retreat will begin Thursday, February 13th at 5:00pm and end Monday, February 17th at 2pm. A schedule of dance sessions and meals will be emailed to attendees before the retreat begins.
All attendees are welcome to stay an extra night and check out on Tuesday, February 18th by 9am.
Liability Release Agreement
By registering for this workshop, I agree to and acknowledge the following:
I agree to release Ann Kite and Embodiment Group LLC from any and all liability related to personal injury or illness that may result from my attendance and participation.
I acknowledge that I am first and foremost responsible for my health and well being, and I agree to modify my participation in the workshop as needed to maintain my health and well being.
Room and Board Fees
Please specify your preferred room type in the registration process. If we are unable to provide you with your desired room type a full refund will be issued at the registrant's request up to 7 days after the room and board invoice is sent.
Ticket Transfers
Registration and room and board may be transferred to another person with no additional charge. If you must cancel your attendance, we encourage you to resell your tickets or give them to a friend. (If you reserved a shared room, your ticket may only be transferred to someone with the same gender as your roommate, unless your roommate permits otherwise.)
Refunds
Registration, lodging, and meals are priced separately and the refund policies differ for each item.
Lodging: Lodging expenses are fully refundable until December 13, 2024. After December 13, lodging expenses will not be refunded for any circumstances. The minimum lodging fee is $300.
Registration: If we are unable to provide you with your desired room type (specified during the registration process) a full refund will be issued at the registrant's request up to 7 days after the room assignment has been announced.
Refunds will be granted, minus a fee based on this schedule:
30 days or more before workshop: $50 fee
14 to 30 days before workshop: 50% fee
Less than 14 days before workshop: No refunds
Meals: Meal fees may be refunded until 14 days before the workshop.
Event Cancellation
In the event that we cancel this workshop for any reason: a full refund of all payments (registration, lodging, and meals) received from each participant will be made. The organizers will hold no financial responsibility for the participants’ travel expenses or lodging expenses incurred with a third party. Every attempt will be made to give as much prior warning of cancellation as possible.
To request a refund send email to info@annkite.com.