retreats at seabeck
retreats at seabeck
If you are thinking about booking a retreat at Seabeck Conference Center, you can count on it being the ideal place to unplug, slow down that fast pace, and get back in touch with nature. You can become stronger mentally and find inner peace with a chance to get away and step aside from all the hustle and bustle of city life. It is not only peace and quiet for the mind, but refreshing energy for the body.
Book your retreat today!
If you are thinking about booking a retreat at Seabeck Conference Center, you can count on it being the ideal place to unplug, slow down that fast pace, and get back in touch with nature. You can become stronger mentally and find inner peace with a chance to get away and step aside from all the hustle and bustle of city life. It is not only peace and quiet for the mind, but refreshing energy for the body.
Book your retreat today!
OUR HISTORY
Office Assistance
Emergencies
Day Participant Facility Fee
Linens & Towels
Dining Room & Meals
Changes to Seabeck Property
Damages & Excessive Cleaning
Hanging Items
Parking
Recreational Vehicles
Pet Policy
Alcohol/Marijuana Policy
Smoking on the Grounds
Fireplaces, Campfires & Open Flames
Office Assistance
Emergencies
Day Participant Facility Fee
Linens & Towels
Dining Room & Meals
Changes to Seabeck Property
Damages & Excessive Cleaning
Hanging Items
Parking
Recreational Vehicles
Pet Policy
Alcohol/Marijuana Policy
Smoking on the Grounds
Fireplaces, Campfires & Open Flames
dining services
The Seabeck Conference Center dining room seats up to 250 people for family style meals. It is a place where our groups gather three times a day for conversation, making new friends and eating delicious meals. There is a large stone fireplace, sound system for announcements and a piano.
OUR HISTORY
on beautiful Hood Canal
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Can I bring my pet?No. Only service animals are allowed at Seabeck Conference Center. Emotional support animals are not considered service animals.
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Do you have wifi?Yes. There is no cost, no password and is campus-wide.
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Can I bring my bike to Seabeck?Yes and we encourage all bicyclists to use helmets. Skateboards, scooters, roller blades, and roller skates are not to be used on the grounds.
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Do you allow alcohol?Yes. Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed in your rooms or in your meeting rooms. Alcohol may never be consumed in public places, the Dining Room, at the beach, or visible out on the grounds.
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Do you allow smoking?Yes but you must follow the WA state law, which bans smoking inside buildings and 25 or more feet from any door or window. Marijuana is prohibited on the grounds. For safety purposes, absolutely no smoking is allowed in grassy or wooded areas, including trails.
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Do you have a quiet time at Seabeck?Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. Noise at Seabeck coming from guest activities can affect the peace and quiet of other groups on the grounds and the surrounding community. The use of amplified music should be limited to places and volumes that do not carry beyond the grounds. The Kitsap County Noise Ordinance prohibits music or other noises that can be heard off the grounds after 10:00 pm. Seabeck reserves the right to ask groups to modify their activity or equipment to comply with this policy.
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Can I arrive early on the day my retreat starts?We ask that participants of retreats do not come earlier than the start time of the agreement between the group and Seabeck Conference Center. We are usually saying goodbye to one group and hello to another in the same day. Cleaning needs to be done to get ready for the new group before we are able to give out keys to the rooms.
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What should I bring?Due to our unpredictable Northwest weather, as well as our graveled paths and other uneven surfaces, we recommend that all guests bring a pair of comfortable walking shoes with good tread. This will also be helpful for hiking our trails. Also, a jacket, comfortable layered clothing and an umbrella are recommended. And don't forget the flashlight. When you are out of the city and into the woods, it is very dark at night.
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Should I bring bottled water?We have really good tap water here at Seabeck. There are also water bottle filling stations in the Inn Lobby, Pines and the Meeting House.
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Are the rooms air conditioned?We do not have air conditioning in the rooms. Juniper is a meeting space and has air conditioning. This is the best spot to have a cooling station in the hot summer months. Plan on bringing your own small fan if it's going to be warm. We have some fans but they go quickly as people arrive for a retreat.
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Our group is interested in renting the facilities. Where do we start?Your first step is to contact us in a way that works for you. If you call, we can discuss availability, provide a price estimate, and answer all your questions about our facilities. We strongly encourage you to book a tour of the campus. This will give you a chance to see the facilities in person and discuss the details of your event. Once you are ready you will be asked to submit a signed agreement and deposit to hold your date.
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Is there a deposit due in order to make a reservation?Yes. A deposit of 20% of the total anticipated bill is required to reserve space for a group. The deposit is credited to the final bill at the end of the event if the group meets its minimum number guarantees. We do not take credit or debit cards for deposits or retreat payments.
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Is the deposit refundable if I cancel the retreat?If the group should cancel their reservation, the deposit is seventy-five percent (75%) refundable up to sixty (60) days or more prior to the scheduled start of the event and six (6) months before for groups with exclusive use of the facilities. If a retreat is canceled within 60 days of start date, the deposit is not refundable.
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How far in advance can I make a reservation?Reservations can be made up to one year in advance.
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Can I just come and stay at Seabeck Conference Center for a private retreat?No. We do not accommodate private retreats. All groups must be 501c3 nonprofit groups.
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Can I reserve your lodging for a wedding or family reunion?No. We only rent the facilties to 501c3 nonprofit organiztions.
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Do you have RV and tent sites for rent?No. Check with Scenic Beach State Park for camping availability. The park is only a few minutes from Seabeck Conference Center.
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Can I put a retreat reservation on hold?We can put a tentative retreat on hold for up to one week.
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Can I join a retreat group for the day?Yes. There is a $10.00 day use fee. You can also join in meals by scheduling it through the group leader and paying the group for the meals. 2022 Meal Rates: Breakfast is $8.00, lunch is $10.00 and dinner is $12.00. 2023 Meal Rates: Breakfast is $10.00, lunch is $12.00 and dinner is $14.00.
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Is it possible to stay extra nights before or after a retreat?Seabeck Conference Center does not have accommodations available either before or after a retreat.
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When are check-in and check-out times?Check-in time is 2 hours before your first meal and 1 hour after your last meal. Normally dinner is the first meal so check-in would be at 4:00pm. Any additional hours coming in early or staying later is charged at $100 per hour.
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How many people can you accommodate?250
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Do you have a single occupancy charge?Yes. If one person stays in a room with more than one bed the single occupancy rate applies. Call the office at 360-830-5010 for the rate.
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Do you provide linens and towels?All beds in our lodging are made with fresh linens upon your arrival. Towels are also in the rooms when you arrive and daily towel service is provided.
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Do you provide soap and shampoo?Yes we do.
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Do you provide hair dryers?There are no hair dryers in the rooms but we do have a few in the office for guest use.
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What type of beds are the rooms? Are there any bunkbeds?We do not have any bunkbeds in our lodging. There are a mix of twins, doubles and queens, depending on what building you are renting.
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Does each room have a private bathroom?Pines, Huckleberry, Salal and Spruce have private bathrooms in all the rooms. There are 3 rooms in the Inn with private baths and 1 in Reeser. All other lodging has shared bathrooms.
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Can groups cook their own meals?No. All our rates include lodging and all meals. We do not have cooking facilites for guests. You are welcome to bring snacks.
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What time are meals served?Breakfast is at 8:00am, lunch is at 12:00pm and dinner is at 6:00pm.
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Do you offer special diet requests?We have limited options that include vegetarian, vegan, non-celiac gluten free, dairy-free or a combination of these. We do not accommodate medically necessary diets and have no dietician on staff. There is a refrigerator and microwave in the dining room for guests who bring food items to supplement what we already serve. Restaurant food is not allowed in the dining room. Seabeck Conference Center is also a nut-free facility.
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Do you have non-dairy milk available at meals?Yes.
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What if my whole group is vegetarian?We can accommodate that.
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I have to leave early on the last day. Do you offer boxed meals?Yes but they have to be ordered in advance.
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Who can give?Anyone! Each year individuals like YOU open their hearts and wallets to the needs of those in their community. The gifts of hundreds of Friends of Seabeck quickly add up and the lasting impact of your generous contributions has helped make Seabeck Conference Center what it is today.
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What will my gift do?Your generosity helps support Seabeck guests and allow others to grow in spirit, mind, and body. A simple gift can affect countless lives in the years to come. Gifts to Seabeck can be used to support our operational budget, provide financial support, or many other options. Your gift may be given in honor or memory of someone or you may designate a particular need you would like your gift to meet.
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Why should I give?Our past, present, and future depends upon YOU. Our goal is to serve as many people as possible that can benefit from our life-changing work. With your help, Seabeck Conference Center can continue to impact people from around the country and the world.
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Are there different ways to give?There are many ways you can contribute and every gift, large or small, is appreciated. Gifts can be planned or outright. You can donate online, by check, transferring stock, or naming us in your will, etc. Gifts of Cash All general gifts, unless specified by the donor, go to the General Fund. Exceptions include gifts to a specific captial campaign or project, or gifts designated to the Board Designated Reserve. Memorial Gifts Gifts given in honor of a friend or family member are placed in the Board Designated Reserve unless specified by the donor. Seabeck Board Designated Reserve Gifts The intent of this reserve is for the principal of gifts to remain intact. Proceeds from investments are used for capital projects and improvements to Seabeck facilities and/or furnishings. Gifts of Stock or Securites Gifts of appreciated stock are sold at the time of donation or transfer, and the value is based on the price at the time of transfer or sale. Planned Gifts Unless specified by the donor, bequests or life insurance and retirement plan designations are placed in the Board Designation Reserve. Gifts-in-Kind Seabeck can only accept donated items that are usable to Seabeck or can easily and readily be sold. No cash value can be quoted for gifts of property, artwork or other tangible items. Seabeck cannot accept gifts that carry any quid pro quo conditions. Restricted Gifts It is the policy of Seabeck to not accept gifts that contain donor-imposed restrictions without the approval of the Executive Director. Generally, these types of gifts are for a specific project and require that they are fully funded for that project. Plantings Planting of trees or other plants at Seabeck, in honor of someone, is accepted under certain conditions. Seabeck retains the right for the final determination of the type and location of trees or plants.
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What is the Seabeck Legacy Circle?Be Part of the Future of Seabeck Members of the Seabeck Legacy Circle know the value of Seabeck Conference Center - its unique history, a model of service and promotion of social engagement and enrichment for all ages. Seabeck Legacy Circle allows those who have included Seabeck in their wills or estate plans to receive recognition now. In addition to helping Seabeck, donors may also benefit from tax savings when they establish a planned gift. You may become a member simply by notifying us that you have named Seabeck as a beneficiary. Planned giving costs nothing during your lifetime. Regardless of your age or means, you can help Seabeck provide a nuturing place for future families, individuals and nonprofit groups from around the Puget Sound and beyond. Simple and revocable gifts include: Bequests in a will or living trust Life insurance beneficiary designations Retirement plan designations Your gift is deeply appreciated and will be recognized (unless you wish it to remain anonymous) on the public roster of the Seabeck Legacy Circle at the Inn. You are also invited to special Legacy Circle events. Information about your planned gift is confidential, nonbinding and for internal purposes only.
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When can I give?Seabeck Conference Center happily accepts contributions throughout the year.
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Can I designate my funds?Yes, you may designate your funds to a specific cause within Seabeck CC. If funds are not designated to a specific location they will be utilized in the areas identified with the greatest need.
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Is my gift tax deductible?Yes. Seabeck Conference Center is a tax-exempt 501c3 organization, so your gift is fully tax deductible as a charitable contribution. All donations receive an IRS compliant thank you note for tax reporting purposes.