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Our New Location: Seabeck Conference Center, Seabeck, WA  - less than two hours from Seattle &  90 minutes from the airport by car or by ferry. 

On the verdant shores of Hood Canal, on the Olympic Peninsula, with breath-taking views of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains, on a secluded, deep–water harbor, Seabeck Conference Center offers a restful place for our week’s work. 
As you cross the bridge over the old mill pond there is a strong sense of the past. In the lagoon rowboats are floating-instead of giant logs. Surrounded by towering conifers, Seabeck looks much the same as it did in Washington’s pioneer days.  

Photo credits for scenic shots: Don Paulson http://www.donpaulson.com/
Photos Copyright © 2004 Don Paulson All Rights Reserved
Class room photos by Green Wood Studio & its students.

Camp Lodging :: 

We will be housed in The Inn, an 1869 vintage Hotel which contains the Center's offices, three separate housing areas and Dining Room, making it easy to stumble down to breakfast.  The Allen Lobby is a comfortable public area available to all guests with a large stone fireplace, bathrooms, and coffee service available during the day.

There are 3 types of rooms available: private with shared bath, double with shared bath and a limited number of double with private bath.  The rooms feel more like a bed & breakfast with antique dressers, quilts and lace curtains.  Upon arrival all beds have clean towels, washcloths, soap, fresh bed linen, at least two blankets, and one pillow. Guests will find their beds made upon arrival. Those staying in Historic Houses make their own beds with the linen provided on the bed. Guests staying more than one night will receive fresh towels in their rooms daily.    

All the paths, etc., are lit at night making it easy to move from space to space.  There are several lodges where actors can go after dark to rehearse, write, read, visit, etc.  All buildings have fireplaces. 

Our Administrative Staff will be housed in The Inn Annex that is fairly secluded; we will also have one lodge which is a meeting area for instructors and off-limits to students. 

MEALS: Will be held in the Dining Hall of The Inn, which is a short trek on paved paths from any building where classes are being held.  The meals are served at your table, not cafeteria-style, so promptness to meals is a must.  We have built in time around meals to accommodate the walk and a break after class!  Meal times are set, however, so if you miss one, you'll be mighty hungry.  Better bring microwave popcorn, then, to have as a snack. 

Healthy Food Service: Tasty and balanced meals are prepared by seasoned chefs and served in the Dining Hall. Vegetarian and special dietary meals should be specific as to what will and will not be acceptable (i.e., poultry, fish, eggs, milk products, sugar, etc.) – and you must notify our Administrator, Lisa Benner (see contact list), with any special dietary needs. 

WEATHER: Generally, here in the greater Seattle area -- January brings rain (duh!), some wind and, just as often, the "bluest skies you've ever seen"!  TEMPERATURE AVERAGES FROM JANUARY TO MARCH ARE: (LOW TO HIGH) 33.6-43.6 to 40.2-57.  Our rain here tends to be more of a mist than downpour.  Locals don't usually use an umbrella, makes it apparent that one is not a native.  Usually, we'll see the sun each day, with incredible views, though you should plan on it raining every day and pack accordingly.

CLOTHING: We recommend dressing in layers rather than bulky attire – think Eddie Bauer their corporate headquarters are here or Old Navy fleece, that will keep you warm but is easy to shed for movement.  For class you will need to bring comfortable clothing in which you can FREELY move - nothing constricting around the waist!  (JEANS DO NOT WORK WELL.)  Sweats, yoga clothes or workout clothes will do very well.  Do bring some shoes with good tread that are easy to remove.  You must leave shoes on the porches of our classrooms during workshops so the floors don't get wet, muddy or covered with pine needles.  (Warm socks and/or slippers are nice for the classrooms).  Flannel pajamas might be good – not for class but for sleeping – if you tend to be cold!  (Though there are plenty of extra blankets around the conference center.)

WHAT ELSE TO BRING: It's not a hotel, it's a camp so keep in mind that other things you'll need include: personal toiletries – soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., plenty of changes of underwear (there's no laundry).  Bring comfy clothes in which you can move, and an audition/character outfit.  If you play a musical instrument, bring one! 

For other information visit our Preparation page to know what else you need to bring/prepare to get the most out of your retreat experience.  

Other Important Camp Information :: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

Seabeck Conference Center has a NO-SMOKING in all building units policy.  There will be smoking areas, which you can use on your breaks.  Please do not smoke in the woods, meadows or on the beaches and leave butts there.  A lot of wildlife roam the land and we don't want any fawns eating a cigarette butt!  Carry an Altoid can with you for butts, if you must smoke, while walking the acreage.

There is a no-alcohol in public areas/no illegal drugs AT ALL policy at Seabeck Conference Center.  We advise avoiding alcohol until all workshops are over so that your mind is clear and body ready to do the work.  We ask that you not partake of illegal substances.  Please be responsible to your scene partner and fellow ensemble members. 

The town of Seabeck is across the road with a restaurant, cafe, espresso stand and Marina.  If you have access to a car, there are larger towns within driving distance with a wide variety of restaurants, pubs, etc., available.  Individuals wishing to go off-site will be responsible for getting themselves TO & FROM CAMP when bars close.  Local actors will bring their cars, you MIGHT get someone to drive you into town.  Taxi services are available. 

We ask, not demand, that individuals who bring cars (rental or otherwise), not drink & drive without a designated driver who is fully sober.  Most importantly, we value you all as people!  Secondly, we don't want the retreat ruined with tragic news.  Last but not necessarily least, Washington State has lowered the limit for alcohol and very strictly enforces it. The country roads, short as they are from town, are dark, narrow, can be slick and dangerous – perfect for head-on collisions with other cars, deer, elk or trees. 

MOST IMPORTANT - please think about how drinking/doing drugs will impact your time at the retreat.  You are investing in the week and challenging yourselves to open up and discover new things.  Alcohol/drugs are numbing influences, in terms of our work, which may undo all you are striving to achieve.  We have seen a pattern of increased fatigue and decreased ability to reach down deep and accomplish the work with folks who like to stay up late every night in town, where, at the end of the week, it's hard for them to even get to class.  The week is tiring enough as it is, try making it easy on yourself and setting yourself up to succeed for 6 nights/7 days. 

It's not a week for partying, it's a week for work. 

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Seabeck Conference Center ::
Further information can be found at the Seabeck Conference Center Site.

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Healthy Food Service ::
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EDMONDS-KINGSTON FERRY After departing the ferry follow Highway 104 to the point that it turns right towards Port Gamble.  Continue straight onto Bond Road  (follow signs to Bremerton/Poulsbo). At the Bond Road-Highway 305 stoplight turn right onto Highway 305 and follow the signs to Highway 3 southbound. Exit Highway 3 at the Newberry Hill Road exit and follow the signs to Seabeck.

SEATTLE-BREMERTON FERRY After departing the ferry turn right on Washington Avenue, left on 11 th Avenue, and right on Kitsap Way. From Kitsap Way turn right onto Highway 3 northbound. Exit Highway 3 at the Newberry Hill Road exit and follow the signs to Seabeck.

SEATTLE-BAINBRIDGE ISLAND FERRY After departing the ferry continue straight on Highway 305. Continue on Highway 305 off Bainbridge Island and through Poulsbo onto Highway 3 southbound. Exit Highway 3 at the Newberry Hill Road exit and follow the signs to Seabeck.

FAUNTLEROY-SOUTHWORTH FERRY After departing the ferry turn left  onto Highway 160 through Port Orchard and onto Highway 16 westbound then follow Highway 3 northbound. Exit Highway 3 at the Newberry Hill Road exit and follow the signs to Seabeck.

FROM TACOMA From Interstate 5 take Highway 16 westbound to Highway 3 northbound. Exit Highway 3 at the Newberry Hill Road exit and follow the signs to Seabeck.

FERRY INFORMATION :: Link to Washington State Ferry Homepage