ART OF RETREAT 2026

An immersive gathering celebrating leadership in parkour.

The Art of Retreat gathers dozens of remarkable parkour leaders from across the world for a 4-day gathering where we share ideas and best practices, relax and reenergize, and get into (a little) mischief together. We are building a global, collaborative leadership community around a culture of play.

About Art of Retreat

• Educational Activities – Share what you have, find what you need. This entire experience is centered around education and learning. Every day you will choose from a selection of formal presentations and hands-on workshops delivered by community thought-leaders and peers. There also is space for impromptu sessions, coaching review, and more.
• Vacation Environment – We don’t underestimate the power of space. The Retreat is set in the Cascade Mountains, in Wenatchee State Park. The camp sits nestled in a pine forest overlooking the serene Wenatchee Lake. You will sleep in a cabin heated by a wood-burning stove, attend sessions around tables and in living-room settings, and get away from your phone & computer. There are health & wellness sessions as well, including meditation and yoga.
• Festive Environment – We amplify space with spirit. Every night we transform the camp into someting magical. The Great Lodge turns into a Great Lounge as we roll out carpets, pillows, and candles by the fireside. Colorful lights flood the main outdoor area, music turns on, art comes to life, and cabins team up to take on our epic night missions designed and led by some of our outside experts.
• Community Jam Vibe – At the heart of this all is the culture of play & friendship we all know well. There is plenty of time for swapping skills, exploring the environment, finding fun challenges, and meeting new folks.

SAVE THE DATES – Thursday, Sept 24th – Friday, 27th, 2026

We’re thrilled to announce the return of Art of Retreat—our annual gathering for parkour professionals, leaders, and community builders!Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 24th – Sunday, September 27th, 2026This year, we’re back to setting up camp at the beautiful Gretna Glen, nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania. After last year’s success, we want to continue exploring all that the venue and property has to offer as we get a bit more comfortable with the space. The retreat center serves thousands of guests each year through summer camp, outdoor education, challenge course, retreats, and special events.

Join us for 3+ days of deep conversations, meaningful connections, and the kind of inspiration that can only come from being surrounded by passionate people shaping the future of movement. Stay tuned for registration details and more info soon. Until then—spread the word, gather your crew, and get ready for another unforgettable retreat!

The 2026 Organizing Team

Past Events

Past Community Partners

Each year we partner up with organizations in the larger community to help us keep this event affordable and ensure everyone has access and opportunity to participate regardless of cost. If we’ve somehow missed you, please let us know!

United States Parkour Association | Parkour Earth | Access Parkour | Parkour Supply | Firestorm Freerunning | American Parkour | Apex Movement | Teach Build Play | Enso Movement | Pinnacle Parkour | Freedom in Motion | The Movement Creative | HUB | B.A.S.E. Fitness | Know Obstacles | Axiom Parkour | Scape Treader | Innate Movement | Rochester Parkour | Breathe PK | Skochypstiks | Parkour Singapore | Parkour Generations | Parkour for Schools | Movers Mindset | ADAPT Qualifications | International Parkour Federation | YAPP | CLIF | FormCard | Munkpack | Parkour EDU | Parkour Horizons

Additional Acknowledgements

Each event also pulls together a unique group of folks that go above and beyond in volunteering their time, talent, and treasure to making this happen. If you held a significant volunteer leadership role and aren’t mentioned below, please let us know!