Supernatural Aerial Retreat

WELCOME… TO THE OTHER SIDE

This is the standard greeting visitors receive when passing through the Mule Mountain Tunnel and into the historic town of Bisbee, Arizona. A whimsical, free-spirited place with a thriving artistic community (both the living and beyond the living), amid a remarkably well-preserved historical and notoriously haunted setting.

Join us for a week of aerial witchcraft on trapeze, silks, lyra, sling or rope lead by two renowned coaches Jenn Bruyer and Niff Nicholls; where the veil is thin and the vibration is high! The chosen few will also enjoy a séance experience, private tarot card reading, and ghost tour. Submit your application to join the coven today!

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THIS RETREAT INCLUDES:
20 hours of classes and jams
Over 10 hours of “open studio” access in two different spaces
Hot catered Breakfast (Fri-Tues)
Robust, varied catered Dinners every night
Old Bisbee Ghost Tour
Tarot Card Reading
Seance Room
Professional photoshoot with Yinet Gomez
Local Hike to the famous Bisbee Shrines
Spooky Movie Night
Shuttle to and from TUCSON AIRPORT

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Lodging – list of referred hotels/airbnbs at the bottom of this page
Alcohol
Airfare
Lunch – lunch is a great time to explore Bisbee and/or shop – as most places close early!

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DETAILS
Retreat: February 29 – March 6, 2024
Arrival: February 29th
Departure: March 6th
Early Bird Registration ends September 1st, 2023
$2200USD full price | $2100USD early bird | $2000USD single payment before Sept 1st 2023
***Deposits are non refundable***

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ABOUT JENN
Jenn (she/her) enjoys the good life in the beautiful Kootenay Boundary area of British Columbia where she lives with her husband, horses, dogs, goats, ducks, and chickens. She is a multidisciplinary performance artist, choreographer, and coach. She has entertained audiences and guided students around the world including over 30 US states, China, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, and Mexico since 2008. She has spent the better part of her life seeking out the weird, wild, and wonderful places of the west and can’t wait to share this corner of the desert with you.

ABOUT NIFF
Niff (she/her) has been coaching aerial for almost two decades. She specializes in anatomy, technique, and innovative aerial choreography and pathways. Niff is known for her “aerial brain” in creating and envisioning unique aerial sequences on many aerial apparatuses. Niff has a keen eye for what students need to develop to meet their goals with a vast knowledge from years of study and practice. Niff has a teaching degree from Ecole National de Cirque in Montreal and is a sought-after coach and choreographer.

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WHAT TO EXPECT!
The aerial portion of the retreat will use utilize TWO spaces:

The Pythian Castle
Four aerial points grace the 18′ ceilings in the Great Room of the Pythian Castle, built in 1905 and considered one of Bisbee’s most iconic buildings. The Castle underwent a complete remodeled in 2016, including the installation of new, super engineered 18″ camlam beams that span the entire length of the structure – the basis of our professionally installed aerial rigging points. The Great Room features plenty of space both in the air and on the ground to explore your craft.

The Castle also serves as the central gathering space for the Supernatural Retreat where you will find shared breakfasts and dinners, spooky movie night, and impromptu conjuring.

Aerie Movement Studio
Located across the street from the Pythian Castle, in the heart of the historic brewery gulch in Old Bisbee, the Aerie Movement Studio is an intimate dance and aerial studio. Incredible natural light, clean furnishings and wall mirrors complement the studio’s six aerial points.

The elevation of Bisbee is approximately 5,500ft, and as any town in the mountains, can receive some unexpected weather. Be sure to check the forecast before packing. A suggested packing list will be sent out before the retreat.

There is no need to rent a car for your week in Bisbee if you are staying in “Old Bisbee”, all of our activities are central to the historic Brewery Gulch. You will likely also find yourself too busy to explore much outside of the very full schedule! If you opt to stay farther from the studios [Pythian – 29 OK St and Aerie Studio – 34A Brewery Ave] than you feel comfortable walking, you can rent a car in Tucson at the airport. There is no Uber in Bisbee.

All shops and cafes will take a credit card. There is no full grocery store in Bisbee, but there is a nice shop with sundries and snacks.

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LODGING RECOMMENDATIONS
El Dorado Suites
55 Ok Street, Bisbee
850 sq ft 2 Bedroom suites (private bath, kitchenettes)
$210-$250/night + taxes
Some suites can sleep 3 (1 queen, 2 twins) most could sleep 2 or 2 couples

Gym Club Suites
39 Howell Ave, Bisbee
1, 2, & 3 bedroom suites (private bath, kitchenettes) all with unique floorplans
$150-$250/ night + taxes

Bisbee Inn/Hotel La More
45 Ok Street, Bisbee
Single Euro Style Rooms (shared bathrooms) from $50/night + taxes
Single Rooms w/private bath from $70/night
*small rooms, thin walls, ABSOLUTELY HAUNTED*

Please note…
February and March are smack dab in the middle of Bisbee’s high tourist season – old Bisbee often sells out of rooms especially over the weekends. We recommend you book early.
Many hotels offer cheaper rates the earlier you book
If you choose to go the AirBnB route please make sure your room is located in Old Bisbee and within easy walking distance of the historic Brewery Gulch district. There is NO UBER in Bisbee. We will not shuttle to and from the studios if your lodging is farther than you would like to walk.
A number of the hotels located in Old Bisbee are haunted and none offer refunds for paranormal activity…