about the retreat

A cozy retreat for West Coast Swing dancers to reset, reconnect, and find joy— through movement, mindfulness, and community.

Holistic WCS and Movement Training

During the Westie Wellness Retreat, you'll connect with yourself so you can connect with others. Starting the day with Mindful Movement, Courtney will be inviting us to deepen self-awareness through movement, guided meditation and other experientials.

In the afternoons we'll bring that awareness into dance and partnership as Courtney, Elizabeth & James guide us to explore what's possible within connection.

Intended for confident social dancers.

Incredible location

Every year the Westie Wellness Retreat travels to a new location. This year is our first state-side edition, curating an itinerary closer to home but still in a magic-rich environment.

Curated Itinerary

Expect an authentic experience!

Lodging, food, activities, and dance experience for the whole week to allow for a comfortable transition into and out of retreat.

Group activities available to you include wellness focused WCS workshops, Mindful Movement, breathwork, a beautiful local hike, burn ceremony, pajama dance, and so much more.

Check out the tentative schedule here.

Focus on wellness.

This isn't your typical west coast swing weekend.

We bring you an all-inclusive experience to let you focus on your own dance and wellness journey. This include community meals - bringing a focus on nutrient rich foods (and curated to dietary restrictions).

- West Coast Swing practices and workshops to focus on personal authenticity and a deeper connection to your partner.

- Mindful movement and meditation to give you space to connect to yourself.

- Free time for high vibrational activities or quiet conversations.

Prepare to have fun.

Activities like hikes, a burn ceremony, and breath work. Open time to explore and connect with yourself in a soft and cozy way.

Evenings will be full of opportunities to tap into your highest vibrational self, enjoy a beverage or a mocktail, social dance, and connect with your fellow retreat goers!

This week will be one to remember.

about the leadership team

Courtney Adair

Teaching full time for 15 years and traveling to work with dancers all over the globe, Courtney witnessed the power of dance to heal, grow and cultivate joy.

Inspired by her work with students in bringing their authentic selves onto the dance floor, she's now in the final year of her master's program in clinical mental health psychology. She is ecstatic to bring her two worlds - champion west coast swing dancer and budding Buddhist therapist - together in this unique retreat. Courtney teaches from a social justice lens with a focus on movement mechanics, authenticity and embracing our embodied experience. Who we are off the dance floor inevitably shows up within the partnership -

Let's utilize our love of this fantastic dance to grow as people, dancers and partners.

Elizabeth & James Wyke

Based in Bend, Oregon, James and Elizabeth run the local west cost swing studio called The Space, along with The Bend Connection and multiple retreats per year. They are passionate about dance, teaching, and community building.