Join an aerialist & arborist team for a unique outdoor workshop to discover the freedom & joys of climbing trees and dancing with rope & harness where gravity feels suspended. This low impact workshop offers curious movers an opportunity to climb, explore, dance and enjoy the view. We’ll teach you all the ropes you need to know, including movement repertoire and acrobatic techniques, while giving you space to explore at your own pace.
A typical day will include practical and creative programming: grounded meditation, rigging instruction, dance technique, tree anatomy, stretching & physical preparation for injury prevention, and personal discovery time.
Participants will learn the practical side of tree climbing including gear and physical techniques, as well as the spiritual side of considering our relationship with the natural world, reading the land to understand its history and our place in it, challenging ourselves to consider change, and deepen connections to the humans with whom we share this path.
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Equipment: We have a range of adjustable harnesses to find maximum comfort including adjustable climbing harnesses good for kids and smaller adults (waist min 22.75 in to max 43 inches, leg loops min 14 to max 25 inches), through more padded arborist saddles (waist max. 47 in and leg loop max 25 inch). You may bring your own harness but it must pass inspection for use.
October 2-4 Tree Dancing Retreat (New Hampshire, USA)
Dates: October 2 - 4, 2026
Schedule: Friday, arrival at 12 pm through Sunday, departure at 4 pm
Location: Renaissance Acres is located in the town of Weare in southern New Hampshire USA. The nearest airport is Manchester, NH. Airport pick up can be arranged for flights arriving at Manchester, NH before 11 am Friday, and departing after 6 pm on Sunday, or morning of Monday. Arrival Thursday is fine also.
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