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Emerald Sanctuary Belly Dance Retreat is an annual belly dance retreat in the high desert of Central Washington, usually held the last weekend of August (before Labor Day).
08/24/2026
🌿 We’re off to camp!
Emerald Sanctuary 2026 starts this Wednesday!💃✨
Follow our stories on Instagram and Facebook to catch the magic, behind-the-scenes moments, dance, connection, and desert sunsets 🌄
📲 Join us here: @emerald_sanctuary_retreat
08/23/2026
Reminder to feed the Monkey for the Emerald Sanctuary infamous Garage Sale:) (Monkey not for sale;)
Lots of goodies in the garage sale , Thank you for your donations & support of Emerald Sanctuary
www.emeraldsanctuaryretreat.org
08/23/2026
Car filled w/Goodies for ES Prep 🙂
Emerald Sanctuary starts in 3 days BellyDance goodness, BellyDance & Drum classes , morning mindful movement, swimming, community, Haflas, Live Music , Refrigerator Selfies
Still time to register. www.emeraldsanctuaryretreat.org
Haflas;) Hoping Everyone who wants can dance / perform in our Wonderful Evening Hafla's. We have Hafla Friday & Saturday eve. Sign Ups take place at camp. You can sign up to dance Live Music w/ House of Tarab &/or Canned Music.
If you are dancing to Canned Music : You can send David Metz (ES Sound Guru) music early Or Be sure to connect w/ David Metz on day of Hafla about your music (He has technology for most any playing device;)
If you are dancing to House of Tarab, connect w/ Stephen Elaimy at camp sometime before the Hafla.
Indigo here ;) Excited to see you all soon;) Max has a choir retreat until Friday afternoon, So me and my kiddo will be arriving Friday (hopefully in time for Hafla and to say hi to all;)
There are a few of us who are are not able to arrive Until Friday afternoon/eve / Saturday am. If I can gently ask / nudge if you can dance in Friday Hafla , please feel free to perform / dance in Friday Hafla (Thank you;) (I will be at ES by Hafla ;)
Aaaaand can we start a list of things you like to bring / advice to others for goodies you bring to Emerald Sanctuary. There is a nice list on the Retreat website & Team ES will be sending out a message soon to registrants But it's also fun to have a list that we all collaborate on Thank u ;)
Here are a few items I am sure to bring to BellyDance Camp: coffee coffee coffee to share (cause I run on coffee;), fruit, I'm bringing some electrolytes to share & wine to share with everyone (of age;), costume, costume to sell for the consignment table, $$ to buy new (to me ) BellyDance goodies, booklet to write in what I learn, swimming suit cause Deep Lake! I bring jazz dance sneakers since dance space is concrete, Yoga mats to stretch out. Sunscreen, I will bring band aids , If you have a WA State Forest pass (helps for parking at Deep Lake;)
I am sure there are many more items Please feel free to share your ideas
One week until the first Emerald Sanctuary Hafla of 2026!
Will we see you there?
🐿️August 26–31 at Camp Delaney, WA
Tap the link in our bio to register.
🌟 One Week Until Emerald Sanctuary Retreat! 🌟
The countdown is ON!
In just 7 days, we’ll be dancing under the desert stars, learning from world-class instructors, and soaking in all the magic of camp. 💃🌵✨
This year’s incredible teaching lineup includes:
🌿 Nisaa (Egyptian Raqs Sharqi & History)
🌿 Bevin Victoria (Fusion & more)
🌿 Elisa Gamal (PNW AmCab)
🌿 Faisal Zedan (Drumming)
🔥 Plus our morning movement classes to start your day!
Beyond the classes, camp is packed with:
🌙 Nighttime haflas with live music by House of Tarab
🤝 Community connection & fun activities
🛍 Emerald Garage Sale, photo ops & more surprises!
📅 August 26-31 2026
📍 High desert magic at Camp Delany
🔗 There’s still time to join us! Register now: https://www.emeraldsanctuaryretreat.org/registration
Let’s make this a week to remember! 💚
Can’t get enough of live music?
This is your sign to come to Emerald Sanctuary and dance with House of Tarab in one of our 2 haflas!
🥁 August 26–31 at Camp Delaney, WA
Tap the link in our bio to register.
Indigo here saying hi. Looking forward to camp, taking Classes, Swimming, Community, Haflas, Refrigerator Selfies & More.
Wanted to mention, Myself and My kiddo will not be at Emerald Sanctuary this year Until Friday. Max has Choir Camp till Friday, then we hustle on over to Camp Delaney.
Everything will be happening as usual, Camp Opens Wednesday , regular registration Wed / Thursday (depending upon which day you are registered for).
Annual ES Benefit Hafla @ Mirkwood Public House date will be Announced at ES
Dates for ES 2027 will be announced at ES
And a few other Big Announcements will happen at ES 2026.
Max & I will be at ES in time for our Fri Evening Hafla.
If you have any Questions, Jeanie Lewis, David Metz, Elisa Taylor & Michelle Poston will be at camp on Wednesday and will be Happy to answer your questions.
https://youtu.be/axBFSLtD6GM
How will you take the stage this year?
Tiphany slinked out last year with House of Tarab and instantly set the mood. That’s the beauty of the Emerald Sanctuary hafla, each night is a magical event!
🥁 August 26–31 at Camp Delaney, WA
There’s still time to claim your spot on the floor (or in the audience!). Tap the link in our bio to register.