October 11-13, 2019
Seattle, Washington
Retreat Location
SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union
Discounted rooms ($139/night) available here.
Our Seattle retreat hotel is walking distance to downtown Seattle, it has comfortable rooms with kitchenettes that can easily be shared with a roommate (or even two, using the sofa bed in the room), and it includes free breakfast for everyone who stays on-site.
Retreat Schedule
Friday
- Anytime before 6 PM: Arrive on site at your leisure and check in to the hotel if you’re staying at the SpringHill Suites
- 4-6 PM: Optional social time and retreat check-in
- 6-9 PM: Welcome and food truck dinner on site
Saturday
- First thing: Breakfast on your own or in pre-arranged groups at the hotel (free for hotel guests)
- 9:30 AM – 6 PM: Sessions, lunch, breaks, and breakout sessions
- 6-7:30 PM: Dinner on your own with new friends
- 7:30-9:30 PM: Costume karaoke and board games
Sunday
- First thing: Breakfast on your own or in pre-arranged groups at the hotel (free for hotel guests)
- 9:30 AM – 1 PM: Sessions and breakout time
- 1 PM: Departure for those who need to catch flights
- 2-8 PM: Optional outing and FIRE meetup in the area
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Optional onesie or costume for Saturday night
- A board game if you have a favorite
- Comfortable walking shoes to explore Seattle
- Umbrella or rain jacket… because Seattle
- Spreadsheets or other plans if you’d like feedback on them
How to Register
The registration fee is $275. That fee includes:
- Entry to all retreat sessions and breakouts
- Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and snacks
- Childcare, if you need it
- Welcome bag with a few high-quality goodies
In addition, when you register, you’ll have the option of adding a Cents Positive t-shirt and an additional donation to support scholarships to the event. (The t-shirt is extra so that those who do not want one don’t have to pay for it.)
Note that the cost is slightly higher than in 2018 to provide us with larger, more comfortable meeting and breakout space, as the top critique from the inaugural event was that our space was too cramped. We’ve made all efforts to keep costs low while ensuring that everyone is comfortable throughout the weekend.