2012 Qigong Retreat

Welcome to the home page for the 2012 Qigong Retreat! We're looking forward to an exciting and qi-filled day on Sunday, September 30. Practitioners of the following forms are welcome at the retreat:

• Awakening Light Gong
• Chinese Essence Qigong
• Soaring Crane Qigong
• Wang Family Turtle Longevity Qigong

On the registration page, you will be asked to provide information about the forms and levels in which you've been trained and the names of your teachers.

There will be practice time for all forms at the retreat. If you practice more than one form, we ask that you list your first and second choice for practice in case the room for your first choice fills up.

PAYMENT/CANCELLATION INFORMATION

The retreat fee of $90 includes snacks, drinks, and a buffet lunch.

On the registration form you will have two options for payment: Paypal, or mailing in a check. If you experience problems paying through the Paypal link, click the "pay by check" option on the registration form instead, then send your payment directly from the PayPal website to QGretreat@gmail.com. 

Deadline for registration and payment is September 17.

Refunds will be given until 72 hour before the retreat. There will be a $20 processing fee. Within 72 hours of the retreat, refunds (minus the fee) will only be given in emergency situations. Email QGretreat@gmail.com if you need to cancel.

Space is limited. Registrants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. If registration is closed, please email QGretreat@gmail.com to be added to the waiting list.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

• Each year we provide scholarships for people who would otherwise not be able to attend the retreat. Can you contribute to our scholarship fund? You can help others attend by adding a contribution on the registration.
• Do you need financial assistance to attend the retreat? Email  QGretreat@gmail.com indicating how much you are able to pay toward the fee. An organizer will get back to you.
  

DAY OF RETREAT

• Check in starts at 8:30. Please be timely, as we will start promptly at 9:00.
• Parking is limited; we encourage carpooling. More information will be included as the date approaches.
• Our buffet lunch is provided by Blue Willow Catering. On the registration form you will be able to choose gluten free and vegetarian options, we are unable to accommodate other special diets. If you have other dietary restrictions, please bring your own snacks and lunch items.
• Please bring: a mat, blanket and pillow for lying down meditation.
• This is a fragrance-free event.
  

• Dorms rooms at the retreat location: we've been offered a limited number of simple, small rooms with shared bath; email QGretreat@gmail.com to make a request.
• American Hotel: downtown Seattle, shared common spaces, very nice hostel-type lodging
• Inn Harmony Guest Homes: simple, clean inexpensive rooms in NE Seattle 
  
• Courtyard Marriott Coast Hotels: Bellevue hotels close to our venue
• Home of a local qigong practitioner: you can email our guest/host coordinator at jackielamont75@gmail.com to see if there are local homes offering retreat lodging.