Final Wellapalooza 2016 Updates, Packing, and Planning Information
Final Wellapalooza 2016 Details – Packing & Planning. The fun stuff!
The information included in this email may not all be pertinent to you; however, information about packing, planning, and directions should be helpful for everyone.
Registration has been extended and is open for those interested in still registering for Wellapalooza 2016.
www.wellapalooza.com/events/wellapalooza-2016-retreat-registration/
Additionally, the retreat schedule is being updated with a few more details, and we will be posting the sponsor/partner page for our 2016 event.
**Please note – there is an error on the retreat schedule page that is being corrected. It does not list Rebecca Snow’s presentation at 10 am on Saturday morning in the Whole Foods Cafe above Haven on the Lake. Rebecca is still speaking, and this is a new error that thankfully has been brought to our attention.**
www.wellapalooza.com/retreat-schedule/
If you cannot attend, and would like to donate, or you are a vendor/partner who would like to donate in some way, please see Wella partner link below.
www.wellapalooza.com/wella-partners/
Registering for classes:
–The Mindfulness Center on Friday, June 10th – Registration will be handled through me. However, if you are registered for all three days, or for Friday, June 10th, and already know which classes (or all) that you would like to participate in, please send me an email with your request(s) — unless you already have done so. Otherwise, please email me your class choices. I will be sending another email with confirmation of class choices. Please send emails to Kendra@wellapalooza.com
-Registering for classes at Haven on the Lake on Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th – Registration must be done by calling Haven on the Lake directly (410-715-3020) the day of the class(es) that you would like to register for starting at 7 am. What that means is that for classes on Saturday, you can call to reserve a spot starting at 7 am on Saturday morning. Similarly, for classes on Sunday, you can call to reserve a spot starting at 7 am on Sunday.
-Salt cave sessions at Haven on the Lake on Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th – Registration must be done by calling Haven on the Lake directly (410-715-3020) the day that you would like to book a salt cave session. You can call as early as 7 am the day of, and sessions are booked on the hour. The salt cave seats six people per session.
-I’ve attached a schedule of classes for both wellness venues below. We recommend becoming familiar with the classes offered ahead of time. I will make sure to send out emails and post updates with reminders of the class registration process, including the schedule of classes offered at each venue per day.
-Group Wellapalooza Classes do not require registration. However, if you plan on participating in the aqua fusion class at 4:30 pm on Saturday, you must remember to bring your bathing suit. Please also let us know if you require assistance getting from the locker/lounge room to the pool area. Haven on the Lake does have a chair lift, but I cannot promise the level of chlorine in the air within the indoor pool area.
-All spa & wellness appointments are NOT part of your Wellapalooza registration and are additional costs that each attendee is responsible for. If you would like to book a spa or wellness appointment at either The Mindfulness Center (301-986-1090), Haven on the Lake (410-715-3020), or Turf Valley (410-203-2755), you may book your appointments now. Please call each venue directly to book your appointments.
-The Still Point Spa at Haven on the Lake has generously offered 20% off all full-service appointments and regular priced products for all Wellapalooza attendees
-We are hoping to record each presentation and “live stream” or host a “live webinar” for each presentation. All logistics and IT details haven’t been worked out yet, but we are working on it and will provide details when we can.
-If you want to bring a yoga mat or a yoga blanket, you may find that helpful for gentle yoga, floor exercises, guided meditation time, or to sit more comfortably on the floor. However, each yoga studio is equipt with plenty of yoga mats, blankets, and supports. We cannot promise that all materials have been adequately washed for more sensitive individuals.
-If you have a travel pillow, that also may be something you want to bring that along for yoga, other movement class, or to make yourself most comfortable when seated.
-We have some great prizes to give away as door prizes and raffle prizes. More details will be provided at Wellapalooza!
-Wella Swag bags – we have bags with retreat materials and to help you carry your items around.
-The Pool at Haven on the Lake is an indoor pool, and it uses chlorine. We each have our own comfort level with this type of environment. I can not provide you information about what is best for you other than letting you know that the pool is an indoor pool, and it uses chlorine. There are lounge chairs inside the pool and hot tub area, but also in a private area sitting outside.
-You do have to walk through the indoor pool area to get to the salt cave, sauna, cold plunge, or outdoor private lounge/sitting area associated with the heating environments. Any specific questions should be directed to Haven on the Lake staff.
-I will try to provide air temperatures of the pool, air in the indoor pool area, salt cave, etc. soon.
-Dress in layers or ability to layer, to make yourself as comfortable as possible. Dress is yoga chic & resort casual – if there’s a difference. 😉
Addresses:
1. Turf Valley Resort (Wellapalooza Days 2 & 3, and Physicians Learning Lunch on Day 3)
2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
1 (410) 465-1500
1 (888) TEE-TURF
**Free parking with lot
2. HAVEN ON THE LAKE (WELLAPALOOZA DAYS 2 & 3)
10275 LITTLE PATUXENT PARKWAY, COLUMBIA, MD 21044
410 – 715 – 3020
**Free Parking with lot
3. The Mindfulness Center (Wellapalooza Day 1 – paid parking required)
4963 Elm St., Suite 100
Bethesda, MD 20814
(Above the Wells Fargo Bank)
301-986-1090
**Paid parking on street or parking garage
Please make sure to check our website, the retreat schedule, and our Facebook page for updates. Make sure you check your inboxes a few times this evening and tomorrow morning.
Last, I’ve included my cell phone number as well. Please do not hesitate to call me or email if you have questions, or need help with something.
Thank you again and I look forward to seeing everyone this weekend!
Safe travels everyone!
– Kendra Neilsen Myles
Contact Numbers:
Kendra’s Cell: 240-687-7791
Directions from Haven on the Lake to Turf Valley Resort
Directions from Turf Valley Resort to The Mindfulness Center
Directions from The Mindfulness Center to Turf Valley Resort
Directions from Turf Valley Resort to Haven on the Lake
