A Golden Opportunity in the Gold Country: 3-Day Intensive Retreat
with Rachel Brice and Ariellah December 5-7, 2008

EVENT DESCRIPTION: Imagine yourself immersed in dance, surrounded by the beauty of the California Gold Country. You wake each morning to a beautiful view and breakfast on a veranda overlooking lush countryside and vineyards. Your days are leisurely paced with morning and afternoon classes, picnic lunches on the grounds with a question/answer time with the instructors and plenty of time for relaxation. Your nights are filled with a Friday night special dinner with the instructor’s at a local Bed and Breakfast with a world renowned chef and on Saturday a performance by Ariellah, Rachel and guests at Black Bart’s Theater in nearby Murphys. This is a once in a lifetime experience that is not to be missed!

ACCOMODATIONS: The accommodations will be at the Querencia Bed and Breakfast (www.querencia.ws/). “The Q” is located in the middle of 40 acres on a remote ridge top in the heart of California’s Gold Country, with views of mountains, vineyards, and countryside in all directions. The fenced garden area contains a small vineyard, a vegetable, herb, and flower garden, and a fish pond. Three oaks are joined by shade cloth to make an outdoor room and the garden has plenty of places to eat a meal, read a paper or share a bottle of wine. Outside the fenced garden there are roads and paths to explore, with places for picnics and even a private outdoor shower with its own wilderness view that is rustic, but not primitive. Lodging, including breakfast, evening wine and appetizers, are included in both the platinum and gold packages that are being offered. “The Q” has well appointed accommodations with luxury embellished rooms and private baths. “The Q” has four rooms for occupancy during this event. For more photos of “The Q”, please visit www.querencia.ws/gallery.html

The beauty of the Gold Country is breathtaking any time of year. This is the perfect, serene environment in which to expand your creative horizons and revitalize your passion for dance!

Once registered, you will receive a thorough packet of information, including a map and driving directions and class details via e-mail.

Event is limited to 25 participants – so don't delay! There are only 8 spots available for overnight stay at “The Q” and special dinner with Ariellah and Rachel. Pricing includes all classes, shows, activities, meals and lodging for both the platinum and gold packages.

FEATURED INSTRUCTORS:
Ariellah, teaching nine hours www.ariellah.com
Rachel Brice, teaching nine hours www.theindigo.net

EVENT SCHEDULE:
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008: Optional arrival for overnight guests at “The Q”.

Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 : Breakfast (for Thursday overnight guests only) 8-9 A.M. Class with Rachel 10-1, Picnic lunch and discussion 1-2:30 P.M., Class with Ariellah 2:30-5:30 P.M. Special dinner for all platinum and gold package participants with Ariellah and Rachel 7 P.M.

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008: Breakfast (for Friday overnight guests only) 8-9 A.M. Class 10-1 with Rachel, Picnic lunch and discussion 1-2:30 P.M., Class with Ariellah 2:30-5:30 P.M., Special Performance by Ariellah, Rachel Brice and Guests at the Black Bart’s Theater in Murphys 8 P.M.

Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008: Breakfast (for Saturday overnight guests only) 8-9 A.M., Class 10-1 with Rachel, Picnic lunch and discussion 1-2:30 P.M., Class with Ariellah 2:30-5:30 P.M.

PACKAGES:
Platinum Package $1000 (per person, double occupancy)
The platinum packages include all classes (Dec. 5-7, 2008), meals (Friday lunch through Sunday lunch) and accommodations for check-in Friday and check-out Sunday. This package also includes one show ticket and the special dinner with the instructors. There are two rooms available at this price and both rooms have private bathrooms and one king bed per room. Maximum occupancy per room is two people. There are two rooms available.*

Gold Package $800 (per person, double occupancy)
The gold packages include all classes (Dec. 5-7, 2008), meals (Friday lunch through Sunday lunch) and accommodations for check-in Friday and check-out Sunday. This package also includes one show ticket and the special dinner with the instructors. There are two rooms available at this price and both rooms have private bathrooms and one king bed per room. Maximum occupancy per room is two people. There are two rooms available.*

*The Q is available for Thursday night stay, but this price is not included in the above listed packages. Please contact The Q directly to book your Thursday night accommodations at (209) 728-9520.

Day Pass $200 (per day)

There are 17 days passes available for Friday through Sunday. Day passes include lunch and classes for one day only. Special for all three days of classes and lunches for $500.

SHOW TICKETS: Show tickets will be available for $15 before November 1, 2008 and will be $20 at the door the night of the performance on a first come basis. The show will be at the Murphys Black Bart Players Theater (580 S. Algiers St. Murphys, Ca 95247) on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. Doors open at 7:30 P.M.

DEPOSIT: A $200 deposit will reserve your space at this event and is on a first come, first reserved basis. Total balance is due no later than November 1, 2008.

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY: Deposit is non-refundable, non-transferable. There are no other refunds offered for this event.