2025 Ely Folk School Instructor Retreat

Saturday and Sunday, November 15th and 16th, 2025
Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$40

Are you a current instructor with the Ely Folk School? We invite you to join us for this year's Instructor Retreat! This weekend will be a chance for teachers, staff, and volunteers to all gather and bond before the craziness of the holidays sweeps us up. Plan on shared food and drink, co-creating together, and learning more about how the Ely Folk School fits into the tapestry of experiential education. This will be a chance for members to deepen the identity of what it means to be a folk school instructor while enjoying each other's company and celebrating our success so far. The cost of this retreat is $40; this will help us cover a portion of the programming. During the retreat, you receive drinks and hors d’oeuvres on Saturday evening, optional lunch on Sunday, and several facilitated workshops that focus on sparking creativity, building connection, and advancing your teaching skills.

As you consider lodging options, be sure to make reservations with enough time in advance; spots go quickly! If you are interested in attending, but securing lodging is a barrier, please reach out. We will coordinate with potential hosts on your behalf. Conversely, if you are a local instructor with extra space and a hospitality hobby, let us know if you are available to host.

We are looking forward to seeing you here soon!

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