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Madeline in the Mountains

Join renowned movement expert Madeline Black and others for an immersive wellness retreat in the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth, WA for a 6 night 5 day intensive integrating your current knowledge base with a deeper understanding of human movement strategies through the Madeline Black Method.

Thursday, September 24, 2026, 5:00 pm

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 8:00 pm
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A Hybrid Educational Retreat Experience

As movement teachers, we give so much of ourselves to others that our own wellbeing can be neglected. Join master educator Madeline Black for a hybrid retreat in Leavenworth, WA this fall designed to replenish your energy, soothe your nervous system, and rekindle your passion for teaching. Spend time in nature, relax and rejuvenate, and earn CECs while learning together in a supportive, inspiring community.
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Discover the charm of Leavenworth, a Bavarian-style village in the Cascade Mountains. Join Madeline each morning for coffee and breakfast before days filled with movement, learning, and enjoying fall in the mountains. The retreat includes 18 hours of planned CEC education, catered lunches and dinners, and plenty of free time to explore town or relax at the lodge. Our retreat hub is a beautiful mountain lodge on the Wenatchee River with peaceful outdoor spaces, cozy indoor areas, and a hot tub — perfect for downtime if you prefer to skip excursions.

Early Bird Price: $3,000

*Early Bird pricing end on June 15th

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This 5-Day Hybrid Education Retreat Includes:
Daily Catered Breakfast with Madeline
3 Catered Lunches
4 Catered Dinners including a group dinner at Yodelin Broth Company
18 hours of CEC eligible education with Madeline Black
7-8 workshop/movement classes including but not limited to:
Myofascial Release, Gait Training, OovⓇ, Breathwork, Sound Bath, Meditation and more with guest local teachers
2 guided walks/hikes in the Cascades with full day Alpine Lake hike option
What is not included:
Airfare to Seattle or Wenatchee Airports
Transportation to Leavenworth (we will be happy to help you arrange this)
2 lunches and 1 dinner, during independent time
Return Transportation
Hotel Accommodations during the retreat
*We do have limited on site availability, please contact us if you are interested in staying on location.

Regular Price: $3,500

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Retreat Hub

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Offsite Accommodation List:

All Seasons River Inn (walking distance from host site)

A block of rooms is reserved at the All Seasons River Inn until March 31st
Please email hello@allseasonsriverinn.com directly to book and reference Madeline Black Retreat

Obertal Inn (exceptional hotel in the Village)
Sleeping Lady Resort (cozy, mountain escape hotel out of town)
The Post Hotel (upscale Spa in Village)

  Meet Madeline Black  

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Madeline’s life pursuit is the discovery of how the human body moves. Over 30 years in the field of movement, her curiosity explored all aspects of movement in dance, Pilates, yoga, Gyrotonic®, fitness training and from studies of human biomechanics, human cadaver dissection labs, osteopathic and manual therapies. Madeline is the author of “Centered: Organizing the body through movement theory, kinesiology and Pilates techniques” published by Handspring Publishing. Madeline developed the Madeline Black Method™, a method teaching movement teachers to use assessment skills, movement sequences and manual techniques to help people achieve their fullest movement potential. Her extensive study and widely respected accomplishments in the field of movement and fitness have fueled her rise as an international leader in movement and exercise education. What sets Madeline apart is her intuitive integrity, articulate awareness of the physical body and decades of expertise.

Visit Madeline's Website

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Meet your Co-Hosts

Meet your Co-hosts
Hali Fiano, owner of Awake Bodies, a local studio in Leavenworth,
and Kelly Fortmann, retreat coordinator.

Hali and Kelly met in 2003 at Body & Soul Pilates in Norfolk, VA—Hali as an apprentice teacher and Kelly beginning her Pilates certification. They trained together, became workout partners, completed the Sandman Triathlon together, and Kelly asked Hali to be a bridesmaid. Though their careers and families have taken them to different places over the years, their friendship has remained constant.

Between them, they’re raising seven children and share a deep love of travel, adventure, and wellness. They’re thrilled to co-host this retreat in Leavenworth—Hali’s mountain hometown—and to bring the joy of movement alongside master educator Madeline Black.

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