Center States Tai Chi Chuan
27th Annual Arizona Retreat
March 24 - 28, 2025
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center
Carefree, Arizona
Update: The retreat is now full. You may submit a registration form to join the waitlist in case of cancellations, but do not send a deposit.
Arizona Retreat Registration Form
Arizona Retreat Registration Form
Timetable
The retreat will begin with evening supper Monday, March 24, and end after lunch Friday, March 28.
Location
Spirit in The Desert Retreat Center, Carefree, Arizona, just north of Scottsdale. Spirit in the Desert website, Transportation options
Classes
Correction and refinement of Cheng Man-ching's 37-posture tai chi chuan form and push hands (tui sho) will be led by Kim Kanzelberger, a student of Ben Lo, who has over 40 years experience.
Tentative Schedule
Lodging
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. Single and double rooms with linens provided.
Availability of single rooms is very limited - first come, first serve.
Meals
Monday (1), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (3), Thursday (3), Friday (2). The first meal is dinner on Monday (6:00 pm).
Cost
$1,325 (double occupancy)
$1,475 (single occupancy) Note: before you send in a registration, please contact us to see if there are any singles available
Payment Schedule
Payment Options
Items to bring
Alarm clock, swimming suit, and special food/drink
Update: The retreat is now full. You may submit a registration form to join the waitlist in case of cancellations, but do not send a deposit.
Arizona Retreat Registration Form
The retreat will begin with evening supper Monday, March 24, and end after lunch Friday, March 28.
Location
Spirit in The Desert Retreat Center, Carefree, Arizona, just north of Scottsdale. Spirit in the Desert website, Transportation options
Classes
Correction and refinement of Cheng Man-ching's 37-posture tai chi chuan form and push hands (tui sho) will be led by Kim Kanzelberger, a student of Ben Lo, who has over 40 years experience.
Tentative Schedule
- Morning Practice: 7:30 - 8:00 am
- Form Correction & Refinement: 9:30 - 11:30 am, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, and 7:00 - 7:30 pm
- Sword Practice: 11:30 am - 12:00 noon
- Push Hands: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Open Practice: 7:30 pm . . .
Lodging
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. Single and double rooms with linens provided.
Availability of single rooms is very limited - first come, first serve.
Meals
Monday (1), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (3), Thursday (3), Friday (2). The first meal is dinner on Monday (6:00 pm).
Cost
$1,325 (double occupancy)
$1,475 (single occupancy) Note: before you send in a registration, please contact us to see if there are any singles available
Payment Schedule
- Initial deposit: $325 (Double) / $475 (Single) - non-refundable after December 15, 2024.
- $500 due by January 1, 2025 non-refundable after due date
- $500 due by February 1, 2025 non-refundable after due date
Payment Options
- Zelle: [email protected] or 816-531-0065 (No fee)
- Venmo: @CSTCC, add an additional 2% transaction fee
- Checks payable to: Kim Kanzelberger; mail to: Kim Kanzelberger, 7456 SW 100th Court, Ocala, FL 34481
- Credit Cards (MC, Visa, Discover) accepted by phone (816-531-0065), add an additional 3.5% transaction fee
- Please do not use PayPal for this event
Items to bring
Alarm clock, swimming suit, and special food/drink
Update: The retreat is now full. You may submit a registration form to join the waitlist in case of cancellations, but do not send a deposit.
Arizona Retreat Registration Form