T'ai Chi Training Summer 2014

Week Two – All Classes from Beginning On

Building on the work of our recent Summer and Winter Trainings, the curriculum we now offer for all class levels has been refined to provide a more clear and effective path to learning and mastering the art of Tai Chi Chuan.

Classes and apprenticeships will be taught with the help of our most experienced and accomplished teachers, fresh from a week of their own practice and enrichment together. 

Whether you are a new beginner, an advanced Push Hands student, or an apprentice teacher wanting to learn to teach the next level, you can be sure that plenty of time will be devoted to your level of study.

The tentative schedule, arrival/departure times, cost, meal options, accommodations and travel information are shown below.

Hope to see you there!

Best,

David Goodell.

Training Coordinator

2014 Week Two Schedule

  6:30 – 7:45 Supervised PH 4 -7 practice

  7:45 – 8:45 Breakfast 

   9:00 – 10:00 Public form classes (Beginning Form, F-1, Int Form, IFC)

10:15 – 11:15 Time In The Art for everyone

11:15 – 11:30 Tea Break

11:30 – 12:30 Public form classes (Beginning Form, F-1, Int Form, IFC)

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch

  1:45 – 2:45 Introduction to PH

                    Introduction to Two-handed PH

  3:00 – 4:00 Sword/Fencing

                   Meditation

  4:00 – 4:15 Tea Break

  4:30 – 5:45 Hall of Happiness

  5:45 – 7:00 Dinner

  7:15 – 8:30 African drumming

  8:45 Live Music, Movie Night, etc.

Arrival/Departure Times

Cost

Event Fee for one week $ 800

All Meals $ 475

Breakfast only  $ 120 

Lunch Only  $  140

Dinner Only  $ 200 

Room*  $ 500 

Tent Camping onsite (no camper vehicles onsite or in parking lots)   Free

Please note that the number of available beds onsite is limited.  You may register to reserve your place and qualify for the early registration discount by placing a deposit of $ 150.  The balance will be due on June 15. 

Cancelation Policy – cancellations by June 15 will receive a full refund.  After June 15, cancellations will receive a refund less a $150 Administration Fee.

*  Most rooms are shared.  The few private rooms are very small, so we have priced them the same. Cabins are rustic and share showers and water facilities with campers.  If you want a private room or cabin, please let us know when you register.  They will be assigned on a first come – first served basis. 

Meals

The food is superb -- expertly prepared from local, mostly organic, fresh-picked produce, meat, fish and eggs.  End of July is a great time of year for local produce, berries, and fruit.  No matter your special dietary needs, so long as you let us know in advance, Kirsten, the chef, will make sure you are fed with the love and goodness your own mom would want for you.  Maybe even better.  I cannot recommend her food highly enough. 

Accommodations

Whidbey Institute offers very comfortable shared and small private rooms onsite in the Farmhouse, at Granny's house, three small, rustic cabins, and a beautiful meadow surrounded by tall evergreens for tent camping.  (Please do not bring your camper van or trailer as they do not have a place for you to stay in them.)

What to Bring

The weather here in the summer is usually sunny, in the 70’s with a light breeze during the day. Nights typically cool off to the high 50s.  There are places to hike and beaches a short drive away, however, the water is cold.  Great for walking the beach or wading, but chilly for swimming.  Based on that, I suggest you bring the basic necessities listed below:

Before or after the training, consider allowing time to explore some of the nearby national parks, such as the Olympic National Park, Mount Ranier, and the Butchart Gardens in Victoria, Canada, with their unparalleled beauty and diverse eco-systems. Bring your hiking shoes and camera!