Contact
David Goodell
T'ai Chi Foundation
davidgoodell@earthlink.net
Registration
Choose your registration form from the two possibilities near the beginning of the right column.When
Week One (PH 4 and above) - Arrive after lunch on Sunday, July19: check out 11am Sunday, July 26.
Week Two (all beginning through advanced students and teachers) - Arrive after lunch on Sunday, July 26; check out 11am Saturday morning, August 1.
The training ends on Friday afternoon, July 31. The End of Training Party will be Friday evening. Breakfast on check out day is included in the meal plan. Check out is 11am Saturday morning, August 1.
Those teachers attending both weeks have Sunday, July 26, free to enjoy the island.
Where
Whidbey Institute at Chinook
6449 Old Pietila Road
Clinton, WA 98236360-341-1884
(www.whidbeyinstitute.org)
Driving Directions
Accommodations
Accommodations will be assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis. The options for lodging include:
- Shared Rooms
- Private Rooms
- Cabins
- Camping (tents only) at a Whidbey Institute campsite
All beds, whether in a cabin, shared room, or private room are $500 for the week.
Camping in a tent is free (no camping vehicles please).
Transportation
Whidbey Institute is about 90 minutes northwest of Seattle, WA, by car and ferry. Add 20 minutes if you are taking the shuttle from SEATAC International Airport to Whidbey Island.
Meals
Whidbey Institute is known for its excellent food, much of it organically grown in their own garden, all of it is prepared in-house by their expert staff.
The Full Meal Plan option includes three meals a day plus snacks at the morning and afternoon tea breaks. Prices and additional meal plan options are listed on the Registration Form.
Please see Registration Form for details.
Cost
Tuition is $800 per week. Meals and lodging are additional. The cost of various meals and lodging options are shown on the Registration Form.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received through June 15 will receive a full refund. Cancellations after June 15 will receive a refund less a $150 administration fee.
Weather
The area surrounding Whidbey provides a gorgeous natural setting with clean fresh air scented by tall evergreens around you. The weather is typically sunny and cool with a light breeze. The highs are likely to be in the mid 70’s during the day and low 60s at night (16 -23º C).
US T'ai Chi Training Summer 2015
Dear Friends and Fellow T'ai Chi Enthusiasts,
We are tremendously excited to invite you to attend the Tai Chi Foundation’s 2015 US Summer Training, our fourth at the Whidbey Institute on beautiful Whidbey Island near Seattle, Washington.
Our ongoing work is enlivening all levels of our curriculum, from beginning through the most advanced, with ever-increasing depth, clarity, and playfulness. As our understanding and embodiment mature, working together has never been more rewarding!
The first week, from July 19 through July 26, is for students and teachers who are studying Push Hands 4 and above. The second week, from July 26 through August 1, is for all students and teachers, from beginners through our most advanced.
General information about the food, travel, weather, and local vacation attractions are shown to the side and below on this page. Registration information follows immediately.
Over the past three summers, the people, food, venue and the weather at Whidbey have been extraordinary, as you can see from this video clip by Karen Kohlhaas of our time together. We hope that you will join us!
Please contact me at davidgoodell@earthlink.net with any questions you may have.
With every good wish,
David Goodell
Training Coordinator
Information and Registration
We have two Registration Forms. The first is for those studying Push Hands 4 and above who will be attending Week 1 and/or Week 2. The second is for all other students and teachers who will attend just Week 2.
- If you are taking Push Hands 4 or above, please click here for your training details and your Registration Form. In other words, if you are in Push Hands 4 or above, please use this Registration Form, regardless of whether you plan to attend one or both weeeks. You are welcome to register for the first week, or the second week or both weeks.
- If you are a student from new to advanced, or a newer apprentice teacher, please click here for more detailed information about the second week and your Registration Form.
