Aside from the fact that it’s the bomb (dot) com, here are some reasons why.

Most folks are practitioners of parkour who have taken on some level of leadership—formally or informally teaching, organizing community events, designing spaces, researching practices, running organizations. There are dedicated students who are also looking to move into a leadership role, as well.

You must be 18 years old to attend. The majority of our attendees fall between 25-50 years old, with approximately 1/3 of attendees identifying as women or non-binary.

Apply!

We review applications on a rolling basis. We only have 100 tickets / bunks available, so it can pay off to apply early.

There are only 100 spaces available at our host site. First come first serve situations tend to be inequitable and frustrating for folks via open-ticketing.

Instead, our application process helps create a level of intentionality around attending—and asks you to reflect on how you feel you can contribute to the space, what you feel you can learn, what problems you’re hoping to solve, etc.

You get out what you put in to this experience, and we want folks who want to come jump 100% in!

Before you apply, its worth taking a second to reflect and ask what you’re looking for from this event.

• Why are you drawn to attending? Whats the most important thing you’d want from an experience like this?

• What expertise or experiences can you bring and share with others?

• What are the conversations you wish you could be having—and are you likely to find them here?

• What are the challenges you’re currently facing?

• Are there ways you can bring back what you will learn into your local community?

Our priority deadline is May 1st, and our final deadline is June 1st. It pays off to apply early

We will prioritize applications of people who can commit to the full weekend over those who can not.

While we understand everyone has busy schedules, the Retreat is a unique opportunity to take a break from the 'work' of your work, learn new skills, meet other professionals, and engage in difficult conversations. We want to give spaces to people who will show up and make the most of this experience, and will favor applications of those who can.

Art of Retreat will be offering a sliding scale this year, ranging from $175-$275, with scholarships available as well.

No. (Though we have a sliding scale available to all)

Everyone buys a ticket and is encouraged to participate in some meaningful way, whether it is speaking, sharing a skill, or volunteering. Knowledge & Effort-sharing is a core element of our ethos and mission.

The Retreat doesn't work like a conference or a festival nor does is exist without YOU.

• it runs almost entirely on volunteer help with the exception of our food service team

• speakers also still pay to attend

• even the main organizers sponsor the event financially and substantially.

Meaning: everyone is encouraged and expected to pitch in to make this come to life.

Volunteer Signup and Speaker Apps will be available April 1st.

We invite you to be a part of building community and helping with growing our culture.

Yes. We make a limited number of scholarship tickets available each year. More information will be available on the ticketing page.

Unfortunately, we don’t offer refunds on tickets, since there is no way for us to ‘resell’ your slot.

However, you are welcome to gift your ticket to someone else. Please make sure to notify us, as tickets are assigned to individuals.

There are so many ways people get involved in the Art of Retreat. Here are just a few

• Apply to present or run a workshop

• Sign up for a Volunteer lead or support role.

• Offer to skill-Share your hobbies

• Bring movement toys (slack lines, bands, precision trainers, whatever).

• Bring things to create art on site or decorate your cabins

• Lead a hike or informal session

No. Your application will doubles as an application to attend.

However, if you are a co-speaker, you must submit a secondary application to attend. If your talk gets accepted, you will also be accepted. This way we have all your information on file already.

We use a double-blind peer review process for all submissions. Experience with speaking is less important than being knowledgeable on what you’re talking about.

Do we expect you to be THE expert on what you’re talking about? No. Do we expect you to be AN expert? Yes.

• We expect our presenters to share knowledge, research and experiences.

• Sessions are NOT an opportunity to promote specific products or services.

• Sessions are NOT platforms for political agenda.

Yes, you can have a co-speaker / co-specialist. However, your secondary speakers MUST fill out an application to attend.

Woo hoo! If you’ve not been to the event before, it can be a little daunting. Below are some steps that will get you started on your journey to attend and participate meaningfully:

• Firstly, check out our guiding principles, this will inform you about the culture of the event and the community.

• Then read all the info on the ‘Event’ folder of our site, as well as our ‘Participate’ Folder.

• Go check out this years Survival Guide on April 1st.

Check out our online community space – we create a facebook group every year with the current attendees.

Make sure you like the Facebook page or follow us on Instagram to keep updated.

The YMCA camp is fully serviced with onsite communal bathrooms and showers. Each cabin has electric as well as a wood burning stove. The Lodge also has workable wifi.

Your cabins have mattresses, and we provide 3 meals a day. That being said, you’ll need to bring a sleeping bag and any other snack and food you might want.

Our survival guide also has a packing list that might help you!

Limited, but yes.

We will update this as we get closer to the event. We will be following whatever state guidance is currently in place.

Proof of vaccination required.