The Retreat of TBD is 3 days and nights of intentional connection, personal growth, and play … and/or whatever you want it to be. Offer sessions on whatever you like, and participate in other sessions that interest you.

= When and where =

When: 4pm Thursday, September 17 - 6pm Sunday, September 20, 2026

Where: The Big House Lodge, 751 Big House Road, Cle Elum, Washington 98922

Please arrive Thursday evening between 4pm and 7pm, and plan on being there through the closing circle on Sunday at 6pm This will help us create a strong container to support us in the work (and play) we’re all bringing to the weekend.

After closing circle on Sunday afternoon, you’re invited to stay an extra night (until 11am on Monday) to decompress together.

= Registration + lottery =

Timeline for registration

1. April 15: Registration opens
   • Individuals/Groups enter lottery.
   • BIPOC individuals can choose to register for 10 reserved seats.
2. MAY 15: Lottery Draw
   • 40 adults pulled from lottery entries.
   • Groups will be skipped if:
     • They would result in more than 5 children under 6.
     • They would exceed the 40 adult limit.
   • Selected individuals/groups have 3 days to register before losing their spot.
   • Tickets may be released to people with access sleeping needs first.
   • Those not selected form the waitlist.
3. MAY 16: Open Registration
   • While tickets remain, registration is first come, first serve.
   • Once tickets are gone, new registrants will join the waitlist.
4. AUGUST 1: Reserved Seats Released
   • Any remaining BIPOC reserved seats will be released for general registration.

How the lottery works

• People may register as individuals or groups.
• There is no limit to group size, but larger groups reduce your odds of getting in.
• One entry per person (individual or group). No double dipping.
  • Example: If you register as a group of two, neither person can register individually or with another group.
  • Risk: If only 1 spot remains and your group is drawn, you will be skipped.

Join the waitlist

= Cost =

Prices range from $275-$345 for adults / $100 for kids. There are 50 adult spots available. Cost is broken down into two parts: your base ticket and your bed.

1. Base tickets = $275 / adult, $100 / kid (6y-16y), under 6y is free
2. Beds = $70 for bed (twin or 1/2 queen/king), $0 for floor / camping / on your own
3. We’ve budgeted for 13 accessible tickets, at $85-185 each + bed cost

= Who =

You + 50-ish other adults (kids are welcome, with a limited number of young child spots for children under 6)

If you’ve been to a previous Retreat of TBD, then you are welcome to invite others you think would be a great fit for the event. Please make sure to consider our DEI initiative when inviting people into our space.

= Diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) initiative =

While TBD strives to be a welcoming space, we recognize we aren’t yet fully representative of all people. We believe our community has the agency to shape a more inclusive culture by being intentional about how we retreat.

This year, we are continuing our commitment to diversity by holding 10 of our 50 tickets specifically for BIPOC attendees. These spots will be held until July 23, after which any remaining tickets will be released to the general waitlist.

We ask our alumni to keep this initiative in mind when inviting others into the space. Together, we can build a retreat that is more representative and welcoming to everyone.

== Kids & Multi-generational community ==

As our community grows, so does our age range. To ensure a relaxing and productive experience for everyone, we are implementing the following intentional space-sharing guidelines:

Attendance & Logistics

• Capacity: This year, we are limiting spots for children under 6 to ensure we can logistically support all families and attendees.
• Outdoor Space: We’ve moved to September to take full advantage of the 8-acre grounds for outdoor sessions, exploring, and play.

Indoor Zones

We have designated specific areas to accommodate different sensory needs:

• Adult-Only (Basement Level): A dedicated space for adult sleeping, socializing, and daytime sessions throughout the weekend.
• Sound-Friendly Space: A designated indoor area for kids to play and be vocal while sessions are running elsewhere.
• Common Areas: Children are always welcome. However, while sessions are happening, we ask that everyone (children and adults alike) keep voices at a conversational tone.

= Sessions =

Retreat is a container where participants host activities and sessions on whatever they want. You can share your passions by offering sessions. You can participate in other sessions that interest you. We invite you to come with the intention to learn new things, grow, play, and connect deeply with each other.

What sessions will be offered? It depends on who comes.

Previous retreats have included:

• Movement (e.g. contact improv, group strength training, naked dance analysis)
• Discussions (e.g. comparing relationship check-in formats, your relationship to anger)
• Connection (e.g. hot tub hot seat, 3 minute tantric)
• Breaking through barriers (e.g. UX-designing your life, build an official will)
• Play (e.g. fruit ninja, paper airplanes, a fabulous fashion show, sardines hide and seek, pillow fight)
• Sharing (e.g. tea and chocolate, sensation tastings, magic show for adults)
• Skills Share (e.g. lock picking, celtic rope knots)
• And a bunch more (singing, improv, personal support … whatever people were passionate enough to bring into the space)

What happens at this retreat is up to you!

= Host team =

This is the core team that finds the venue, sends out the invitations, and helps set the stage so that you can fill it with your magic.

• Zia Dawn
• Logan Gloor
• Jeremy Lightsmith
• Jamie Lynne Simons
• Alyssa Taubin