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2020 Psychic Sasquatch Spiritual Retreat
Guests for this event may begin arriving at the Chewelah Peak Learning Center at 10:00am on Thursday 9/3/2020 to set up camp and vending spaces. The event activities begin on Friday morning at 8:00am with the Lodge opening for registration and breakfast. The event ends on Monday 9/7/2020 at 1:00pm. Guests also have the option to camp on-site in the dorms or outside on Monday night until 12:00pm on Tuesday for an additional fee of $25 per person. However, there are no retreat activities scheduled after Monday at noon.
CAMPING
For guests staying in RVs, please contact Kelly Lapseritis as soon as possible at sasquatchgoddess@hotmail.com to reserve your RV spot. There is space available for about 13 RVs but only five water hookups and five electric pedestals with two outlets each (30 amp and 50 amp). Once all spots are filled, we will announce an ideal overflow parking space which will most likely be located about a mile away near the ski hill.
For guests camping in the dormitory bunks, bedding such as pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, etc. are NOT provided, so please prepare by bringing your own bedding. Chewelah Peak has some bedding available to borrow but they are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Private dorm rooms are reserved for speakers and guests with special need accommodations unless otherwise noted on the ticket sale page. There are over 150 beds available in the general population bunk houses to choose from. Each attendee is responsible for their own property. For guests who purchase only a one-day pass, we ask that you please leave the campus by 11:00pm.
For guests camping in their own tent, there are many places available along the perimeter of the field as well as any place throughout the campus such as off of hiking trails. There are no marked camping spots, it is first-come, first serve, and an unlimited amount of space available in the woods. Do not drive any vehicles on the field as there is a sprinkler system that could be damaged. Be mindful that you are sharing the forest with animals such as bear, moose, cougar, elk, wolf, coyote, deer, and other smaller animals.
FOOD
UPDATE: We have made the decision to change the meals from three a day to two. Instead of an early morning breakfast, we will be serving a vegetarian brunch at 11am and a vegetarian supper at 6pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Meals are still $10 each or now $60 for 6 meals instead of the originally listed $80 for 9 meals. Any guests that have already paid for 9 meals will be reimbursed their $20 via Eventbrite.
Food vendors will be available to get snacks and light meals like wraps throughout the day (including protein) in addition to the communal meals. Guests are encouraged to bring their own snacks and camping-type meals for in between times.
Meals at Chewelah Peak are only available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (brunch and supper) during the retreat. We encourage guests to bring their own drinks and snacks. Limited refrigeration options are available. Please do not leave any food open or unattended or food offerings in the forest. The city of Chewelah has a Safeway grocery store and various restaurants and food places as well about nine miles west of the learning center.
DETAILS
The large Lodge building will be the place for morning registration, ticket sales, meals and some vendors. The Lodge will be locked up each evening after dinner until the following morning. The rest of the campus and all buildings will remain open throughout the duration of the event. Vendors may set up in the Lodge on Thursday and break down on Monday morning.
Each morning we will gather for an Opening Circle in the field. This is one of the highlights of the retreat for everyone and where announcements are made and information is shared. There are also hiking trails on site and there will be many opportunities to meditate, hike, explore, connect with others, etc. The outdoor amphitheater seats about 150-200 people but we also encourage lawn chairs for comfort throughout your stay at this wilderness retreat.
Please also bring your musical instruments and favorite items that you may wish to use, share, or teach to others. Some may want to teach healing or meditation with crystals, tarot readings, energy work, massage, etc. And by all means, please feel free to express yourself in the most colorful and musical ways!
The two lower fire pits by the lounge/library and pavilion are available to use during the gathering. The larger fire pit at the amphitheater is restricted to use during a burn ban which is typically in effect at the time of the retreat. Thank you for respecting this guideline.
The weather is variable, it may be hot during the day and cold at night. The facility does not have air conditioning, so if you have a portable electric fan that you can bring to contribute to some cool wind, please consider bringing it. The campus’ website is www.chewelahpeak.org. Bill Barnes is the manager at Chewelah Peak and can be contacted if needed at (509)935-7400 or bill@chewelahpeak.org. The facility is not handling any of the arrangements for this event, so for any questions concerning this event, please visit www.PsychicSasquatchRetreat.com or contact Kelly Lapseritis at sasquatchgoddess@hotmail.com.
NOTE: Many cell phones do NOT receive service at the campus but there is free wifi that our guests can use in the buildings.
During the event, all guests have access to the whole campus (unless otherwise marked). Please be respectful of all beings. All guests must assume responsibility for themselves and their property and will be asked to sign a waiver of liability at entry.
RIDESHARES
Most of our guests travel from afar to attend this gathering, many drive from out of state and many fly from other states or countries. Because of limited parking and travelling costs, we encourage our guests to share rides from their locations or airports if possible. At this time, we have a facebook group called "Sasquatch Family Social and Conference Rideshare" where guests can share, interact, and make travel or rideshare arrangements for the event. There is a pinned post at the top of the group which is the primary rideshare thread, so please review it to see if someone is offering rides from where you need or if you have space to give a ride to or from the airport. The link to access and join this group is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1568093540159167/
TRAVEL AND LODGING
For anyone planning a trip from afar, Spokane International Airport (GEG) is the closest to Chewelah. Chewelah is about 60 miles from the airport (almost 90 minutes with traffic). There is a bus service called Gold Line that can transport you from the airport to the city of Chewelah, but the only stop in town is at the Safeway gas station which is 9 miles from the Chewelah Peak Learning Center up Flowery Trail Rd (Main St.) and bus schedule times are limited. Gold Line’s bus fares are currently $22 from the airport to Chewelah. You can learn more about Gold Line here http://www.gold-line.us/schedule.htm
Outside of staying at the Chewelah Peak Learning Center during the retreat, there are also several places to stay throughout the area. Here is a list of some of the closest ones if you are looking to extend your trip or a more private place to stay.
• Nordlig Motel:
101 W. Grant Ave. Chewelah, WA 99109
PHONE: (509)935-6704
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Chewelah Motel and RV Park:
311 S. Park St. (Hwy 395) Chewelah, WA 99109
PHONE: (509)935-4763
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Chewelah Creek Inn:
414 N. Park St. Chewelah, WA 99109
PHONE: (509)935-8166
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Huckleberry Heaven Bed and Breakfast:
2175 Dry Creek Rd. Chewelah, WA 99109
PHONE: (509)935-4086
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Flowery Trail Suite with a Million Dollar View:
Flowery Trail Rd.
Bed and Breakfast by Nancy Bloom
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Chewelah City Park Camping:
N. Park St. (Hwy 395) Chewelah, WA 99109
PHONE: (509)935-8311
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Winona Beach Resort:
33022 Winona Beach Rd. Valley, WA 99181
PHONE: (509)937-2231
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Silver Beach Resort:
3323 Waitts Lake Rd. Valley, WA 99181
PHONE: (509)937-2811
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Jump Off Joe Resort and RV Park:
3290 W. Jump Off Joe Rd. Valley, WA 99181
PHONE: (509)937-2133
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Colville National Forest:
(several campgrounds throughout this territory)
PHONE: (509)684-7000
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Mountain View Lodge:
2408 Flowery Trail Rd. Chewelah, WA 99109
PHONE: (509)935-0707
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Green Mantis Sheep Farm Yurt:
2485 Highline Rd. Chewelah, WA 99109
PHONE: (509)690-6462
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Farmhouse on Dry Creek:
1965 Dry Creek Rd. Chewelah, WA 99109
PHONE: (509)935-0876
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Chewelah Casino RV Park:
2555 Smith Rd. Chewelah, WA 99109
PHONE: 800-322-2788
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Marshwillow’s RV Park:
121 Thomas Creek Place Chewelah, WA 99109
PHONE: (509)935-4866
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
• Kaniksu Ranch:
4295 N. Deer Lake Rd. Loon Lake, WA 99148
PHONE: (509)233-8202
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Thank you and best blessings,
Kelly and Kewaunee Lapseritis
www.PsychicSasquatchRetreat.com
2020 Psychic Sasquatch Retreat
Chewelah Peak Learning Center
3215 Flowery Trail Rd.
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509)935-7400