Winter Retreat 2025

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Poised in the moment, we listen. Being, in stillness and action, moves us.


Dear Friends,

We are delighted to again offer this annual retreat in person at Genesis Spiritual Life Center. 

Please join us for this weekend of Contemplative Dance/Authentic Movement in the quiet and comfort of winter in the spirit of rest, to take a break from our usual lives to refresh and regenerate. We'll also work with silence and sound, and invoke spiritual dimensions of Contemplative Dance/ Authentic Movement. 

We'll explore such practices as movers containing their experiences, silent witnessing and non-verbal forms of being in community. Together we will create spaciousness, permission and safety around all that moves us. 

Warmly,
Daphne and Alton


Retreat Details

Faculty: Daphne Lowell and Alton Wasson
Dates: February 7-9, 2025. Friday 3:00pm—Sunday 1:00pm Eastern
Location: Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center, Westfield MA

Prerequisites: CD/AM Week I or equivalent CD/AM workshops with us (approximately 30 hours of mentored moving and witnessing practice, readiness to move for longer sessions, and to maintain safe boundaries).

Winter Retreat 2025 Covid Protocols: We will require participants to confirm their negative rapid (Antigen) tests on the mornings of February 5th, 6th, and 7th. A positive result means you will not be able to attend. Some new variants can present with symptoms and be contagious while still producing a negative test in the early stages; we will keep you informed of any Covid protocol changes and how we'll handle potential false negatives.

Program Costs

Tuition (sliding-scale):


Genesis In-Residence Fee: $426 per person (single room for two nights plus meals Friday evening through Sunday morning)

Commuter Fee: Contact us for more information before registering

Sunday Lunch: $22 (optional)


Enrollment is limited. Reserve your space soon.


We know these may be financially challenging times. Contact us if you have any questions at cdance@contemplativedance.org.


Cancellation Policy: Fees are non-refundable. If you cancel after registration, we may refund a portion of your fees in special circumstances.