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August 10-12, 2026

Musician's Wellness Retreat:
Tune Out the Noise, and Tune Into Yourself

This retreat is designed specifically for musicians who want to stay strong, avoid injury, and keep doing what they love at a high level.

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WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

Musician-Focused Sessions with Angela McCuiston
Strength training and injury prevention classes to prepare whether you're on the road or in the office.

Access to expansive fitness and strength training facilities.

Indulge in the indoor swimming pool and sauna.

Enjoy pickleball, basketball courts, raquetball and squash courts.

Men's and women's fitness only spaces

Increase your body awareness to better uderstand how you move, and then move better.

Specific corrective exercise and strength training classes for upper body, lower body, core and more.

Unique opportunities for 1-1 sessions with musician fitness expert

Prevent overuse injuries before they start

Comfortable hotel accommodations connected to the athletic club.

Reset your body and mind with movement, recovery, and peace.

Improve mobility, endurance, and control

Connect with musicians who truly understand your lifestyle

Enjoy your own private retreat in select suites with fireplaces or balconies

Learn techniques to support your body during long sessions and performances

Build sustainable habits that protect your craft over time

Protect your craft. Support your body.
Perform for the long haul.

The Setting: Washington Athletic Club

Just steps from Seattle’s vibrant downtown, the Washington Athletic Club offers a sophisticated retreat designed to support both movement and restoration. Enjoy access to world-class fitness and wellness amenities, including an indoor pool, yoga and Pilates studios, spa services, and comfortable boutique accommodations. Between sessions, unwind in inviting spaces, explore nearby Pike Place Market and the waterfront, or simply recharge with exceptional dining. Blending historic elegance with modern wellness, the Washington Athletic Club provides an inspiring setting to reconnect, recharge, and invest in your well-being.

Learn More About Washington Athletic Club

facilities

Elevate your retreat experience with access to the Washington Athletic Club's exceptional fitness and wellness facilities. From expansive strength and cardio spaces to dedicated studios for yoga, Pilates, cycling, and functional training, every area is thoughtfully designed to support movement, recovery, and overall well-being. Whether you're joining a group class, enjoying the indoor lap pool, or unwinding in the sauna and spa, you'll have everything you need to feel your best throughout your stay. Explore the wide range of facilities available to enhance your retreat experience.

Inn guests receive complimentary access to the Club's extensive athletic facilities, including:

Indoor heated 25-yard lap pool
Saunas
Steam rooms
Whirlpools
Indoor running track
Full gym
Basketball court
Three floors of racquetball, handball, and squash courts

The WAC also features dedicated Women's, Men's, and Coed Fitness areas equipped with premium cardio machines and free weights.

A variety of fitness classes are available. Nonmembers may access these facilities for $22 per person, per day.

Mind & Body Studio

Simulator

Sports Courts

Women's Fitness

Helene Madison Pool

Men’s Fitness

Gym & Track

Pilates Studios

Strength & Movement Studio

Coed Fitness

With STANDARD ROOMS starting at $279, you'll find an option to suit your stay.
Explore the room options below for more details.

STANDARD Rooms

This corner room is one-of-a-kind. Enjoy impressive views of downtown Seattle from the large outdoor deck furnished with a weather-resistant wood table and chairs as well as abundant seasonal plantings in beautiful Asian-inspired pottery. Room also features a Stearns & Foster Haraway Luxury Soft Euro Pillow Top mattress, 300-plus thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, a selection of down and synthetic pillows, extra-thick mattress pads, and a Robert Allen origami top sheet. (Size: 325 square feet)

Looking for a stunning water view and your own private balcony? Look no further. This Inn at the WAC corner room occupies a prime location on the 19th Floor with sweeping view of Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle. Room features a Stearns & Foster Haraway Luxury Soft Euro Pillow Top mattress, 300-plus thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, a selection of down and synthetic pillows, extra-thick mattress pads, and a Robert Allen origami top sheet. (Size: 265 square feet)

One of our more preferred and spacious Inn at the WAC room types occupies the corners of the building, affording sweeping views of Seattle with a sitting area. Rooms feature a Stearns & Foster Haraway Luxury Soft Euro Pillow Top mattress, 300-plus thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, a selection of down and synthetic pillows, extra-thick mattress pads, and a Robert Allen origami top sheet. (Size: 350 square feet)

Balcony overlooking the city? Say no more. These well-situated Inn at the WAC corner rooms on the 19th Floor offer high, 180-degree east-facing views of downtown, which you will enjoy from a weather-resistant outdoor seating area for two. These well-appointed rooms feature a Stearns & Foster Haraway Luxury Soft Euro Pillow Top mattress, 300-plus thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, a selection of down and synthetic pillows, extra-thick mattress pads, and a Robert Allen origami top sheet. (Size: 225–300 square feet)

These slightly larger Inn at the WAC rooms offer inviting decor, preferable building location, and a variety of immense views. These well-appointed rooms feature a Stearns & Foster Haraway Luxury Soft Euro Pillow Top mattress, 300-plus thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, a selection of down and synthetic pillows, extra-thick mattress pads, and a Robert Allen origami top sheet. (Size: Approximately 250 square feet)

Important: Room reservations must be made directly with WAC. Upgraded room options are available.
Please note that meals are not included and are at your own expense.

schedule

Please note that the schedule and times are subject to change.

Sunday (PM): Arrive at your leisure and enjoy Seattle

Monday (AM): Self-myofascial release, warm-ups, and core work

Monday (PM): Body awareness

Tuesday (AM): Corrective exercises focused on the upper body

Tuesday (PM): Corrective exercises focused on the lower body

Wednesday (AM): Full-body corrective session, integration, and mindset work

transportation

Driving to join us?
The Washington Athletic Club is in downtown Seattle between Union and Univeristy Streets. Parking in their private garage is available and validated for all guests Address is: 1325 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101f

Arriving by Commercial Air?
SEA-TAC is the closest airport.

1. Light Rail is available directly from the airport for about: ~$3.25 (one-way).Time: Approx. 40–50 minutes.

Instructions: Follow signs in the baggage claim area for "Link Light Rail." Walk to the fourth floor of the parking garage and cross the skybridge. Take the train (1 Line) northbound toward Northgate. Exit at Symphony Station (University St) or Westlake Station. Walk From Symphony Station, it is a short 2–3 block walk to the WAC.

2. Taxi or Ride-Share (Fastest) Cost: ~$45–$60.Time: 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic. TO use ride share from the aiport: follow signs for Ground Transportation to the 3rd floor of the parking garage for app-based ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) or taxi stands.

Arriving by rail?
Light rail runs from Sea-Tac Airport to Symphony Station and Westlake Station, both a short walk to the WAC. For more information, visit https://www.soundtransit.com.