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Journey to Seabeck Conference Center on the Olympic Penninsula for a three-night retreat filled with dance, music, fun.
Dance Enthusiasts
- Those who are new to Irish social dancing (set dancing, ceili dancing, two-hands)
- Those who have some experience with Irish social dancing and want to dance and learn more!
Music Enthusiasts
- Those who already play fiddle, uilleann pipes, or other melody instruments and want to expand their repertoire and play in sessions. Instrument classes will not be a good fit for those who are brand-new to their instrument.
- Those who are interested in singing Irish songs (in the English language) and learning more.
Culture/Language Enthusiasts
- Those who are interested in learning about Irish culture and langauge (Irish language at a beginning level).
Can I mix and match my classes? Yes! You can attend whatever mix of class topics that you like, and you can change as you go throughout the weekend. You also don't have to attend every class time if you don't like. Make your own schedule!
Friday, January 15
3pm-6pm – check-in at the Inn, get settled into rooms
4pm-6pm – session in the Meeting House
6pm-6:45pm – dinner at the Inn
7:30pm – orientation in the Meeting House
8pm - social dance in the Meeting House
8pm - session in Spruce
Saturday, January 16
8am-8:45am – breakfast served
9:15am-10:15am - class period 1
10:45am-11:45am – class period 2
12pm-12:45pm – lunch served
1pm-2pm – free time, go for a walk, get a coffee!
2pm-3pm – class period 3
3:30pm-4:30pm – class period 4
4:30pm-6pm – happy hour sessions
6pm-7pm – dinner served
7:30pm – social dance in the Meeting House
8pm - session in Spruce
Sunday, January 17
8am-8:45am – breakfast served
9:15am-10:15am - class period 1
10:45am-11:45am – class period 2
12pm-12:45pm – lunch served
1pm-2pm – free time, go for a walk, get a coffee!
2pm-3pm – class period 3
3:30pm-4:30pm – class period 4
4:30pm-6pm – happy hour sessions
6pm-7pm – dinner served
7:30pm – social dance in the Meeting House
8pm - session in Spruce
Will be announced on November 10th!
Housing is a mix of private and shared rooms, some with en suites, some with shared bathrooms. Pricing for attendees will vary based on single/occupancy, new buildings/older buildings, en suite/shared restrooms, but all options are on-site and walkable within 5 minutes to all classrooms and other lodging locations. Price for attendees will include three nights of lodging, all eight meals (Friday dinner through Monday breakfast), and 'tuition' aka access to everything happening on campus that we program.
Pines House
Pines (en suite bathrooms) – Single Occupancy $683 per person
Pines (en suite bathrooms) – Double Occupancy $533 per person
Spruce House
Spruce (en suite bathrooms) - Single Occupancy $617 per person
Spruce (en suite bathrooms) – Double Occupancy $467 per person
The Inn and Annex
Inn (shared bathrooms) – Single Occupancy $557 per person
Inn (shared bathrooms) – Double Occupancy $422 per person
Annex (shared bathrooms) - Single Occupancy $422 per person
No Lodging Option
$300 per person
Pictures of each, and more information on layout, etc.: https://www.seabeck.org/lodging
Seabeck can accommodate a limited number of specialty diets: vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, and non-Celiac gluten free. Please note that Seabeck is also a completely nut free facility. Students will indicate any dietary restrictions during the checkout process. For students with allergies or dietary restrictions not listed above, options exist for storage of food brought from home. Chaperones who are not attending classes can register to accompany a student at a reduced rate ($150 less than the student price).
All retreat activities take place at the Seabeck Conference Center in Seabeck, WA. Once you arrive at Seabeck you will not need a vehicle. Here is a more in-depth look at transportation.
Seabeck Conference Center: 13395 Lagoon Dr NW, Seabeck, WA 98380
This information is for those flying into Seattle and then heading directly to Seabeck.
If you are not renting a car, there is a shuttle called the Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter that leaves from the Seatac Airport and will take you to Silverdale, WA. You can’t make reservations on this shuttle in this direction, but this is the best option. You can find more details and a timetable for that on their website. When you arrive in Silverdale, you can take a 15-minute taxi or Uber to Seabeck Conference Center.
If you are renting a car, you can put Seabeck Conference Center, 13395 Lagoon Dr. NW, Seabeck, WA 98380 into your map (about 1.5 hours of driving).
If you need to arrive on Thursday the 14th, then we recommend staying the night in Silverdale (the shuttle drops folks of at the Best Western Plus Silverdale Beach Hotel). Then doing the taxi or Uber in the morning or driving if you have a car.
This information is for those departing Seabeck and heading directly to Seatac airport.
There is a shuttle called the Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter that leaves from Silverdale and heads to the Seatac Airport every day. We recommend making reservations on this shuttle in this direction. You can find more details and a timetable for that on their website. You can take a 15-minute taxi or Uber to the Best Western Plus Silverdale Beach Hotel in Silverdale, WA from Seabeck Conference Center to catch the shuttle.
Please note that by registering for the Seabeck Irish Weekend, you are agreeing to our waiver and policies. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Celtic Arts Foundation at 360-416-4934 or events@celticarts.org. Cancellations made before December 15th, 2026 will receive a full refund minus a $35 administrative fee. Cancellations made between December 16th, 2026 and January 10th, 2027 will receive a 50% refund of the payments made, minus a $35 administrative fee. Cancellations made after January 10th, 2027 cannot be refunded.
Registration will open on November 10th.
