The retreat flow from 2026 is below and may shift in 2027.
Planning for the 2027 retreat is underway. We are seeking hands and hearts to assist with the following subcommittees:
Hospitality: Coffee/Tea/Snack purchasing and managing snack service during the retreat, Decorating, Porters, Altar
Operations: Welcome, Guidance during retreat, Meal troubleshooting, Grace song leading
Bazaar: Assisting with booth set up and tear down
Marketing: Creative promotion including social media and direct contact with targeted groups.
Chair wranglers: Set-up and tear down of the space
Purchasing: Procuring snacks, refreshments and flowers prior to the event.
Email midwestdup@gmail.com to learn more.
THURSDAY | Pre-retreat for dance leaders and musicians
1 – 3 Arrival and settling in
3 – 4:30 Welcoming Circle
4:30 – 6 Open time/music and dance rehearsal
6-7 Dinner
7:30-9:30 Welcoming dance circle
FRIDAY | Pre-retreat for dance leaders and musicians
8 – 9 Breakfast
9 – 10:45 Morning session
11 – 12:45 Second morning session
1 – 2:30 Lunch and open time
2:30-4:15 Afternoon session
4:30 – 6 Open time
| FULL RETREAT BEGINS |
6 - 7:30 Dinner
7:30 – 9:30 Dance circle
SATURDAY
8 – 9 Breakfast
9 – 10:45 Morning session
11 – 12:45 Second morning session
1 – 2:30 Lunch and open time
2:30-4:15 Afternoon session
6 - 7:30 Dinner
7:30 – 10 Evening session
SUNDAY
9-10 Sunday brunch
10– 11:45 Morning session
12– 1 Closing ceremony
1:00 – 2:00 Lunch & networking