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Early Bird Tickets thru 01/07/26

Join us in soul-soothing Vermont for a rejuvenating Hula Hoop retreat in the 💚 of Burlington.

Meet your instructors

  • Caterina Suttin

    is a seasoned hoop dance instructor with over 15 years of experience who blends diverse styles and techniques to create an engaging, inclusive, and fun learning experience for students of all levels. Her vibrant energy and expert guidance make every class an exciting and transformative journey!

    ✨ At our first annual retreat, Caterina is bringing the sparkle ✨ and the spin! ⭕️

    She’ll be leading two elevated hoop workshops, dazzling us in the Saturday Showcaseand bringing her exquisite jewelry designs ! — wearable pieces that reflect Caterina’s connection to flow, balance, and transformation

    Retreat goers will be dripping in gorgeousness and inspired to flow like never before.

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  • Patricia Laufer ~ Hoop Dance Activation

    💃🌙 Ready to feel alive in your body?

    This playful, powerful practice blends intention, movement, and the hula hoop to clear and tune your Auric Field( the 6-foot bubble that holds your thoughts beliefs, and vibrations).

    When your field is clear, life flows: you attract what lights you up and let go of what holds you back.

    Patricia leads:
    ☀️ Opening Ceremony– Learn about your energy field, set intentions, and draw a card from the Oracle Deck.
    💃 Dance & Release ~ Flow with your hoop, release what’s heavy, and call in new energy through movement in Patricia’s Hoop Dance Activation Workshop
    🌙 Closing Circle– Share, integrate, and seal the shift.

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  • Ann Humphreys

    began her hoop journey in 2005 amidst a paralyzing bout of depression when she spotted a hot guy doing what she intuited to be a sacred dance with what appeared to be a large black hula-hoop…and her life changed forever.

    That hot guy was Jonathan Baxter of the HoopPath, and Ann and Bax traveled, together and separately, for several years teaching the fundamentals of hoopdance all over the globe. 

    In 2021 Ann published her first memoir, “The Tao of Hoop: On the Transformational Practice of Hula-Hooping (Seriously, Though),” outlining the enormous changes the hoop inspired.

    Currently, Ann & Bax teach weekly via the HoopPath YouTube livestream…on Tuesdays (7pm) and Saturdays (12noon) anyone mat join for sweet shared flowments, fun jams & flow community. 

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  • Cirque de Fuego

    Get Into the Flow: An Intro to Fire Dance with Kim Cleary

    This workshop explores the ancient art of fire dancing using palm torches to embody our inner goddess & ignite the fire within.

    Participants will learn basic fire safety practices before journeying through various palm torch moves. From there, we’ll build a simple yet stunning choreographed dance.

    No previous fire dance experience is necessary. Please wear natural fiber clothing to this workshop/no synthetics

    *more details will be sent to ticket holders

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  • Taylor Flows

    is an internationally recognized & sought-after, flow arts performer and instructor.

    Known for single & double hoop, multi-hoop and fan tech, Taylor offers tutorials & online courses and she co-created Ignite, a fire-intensive retreat with The Hula Hoop Institute !

    At Eat. Be. Hoop. Retreat,

    🔥 Taylor is bringing bold movement and serious inspiration

    💖 She’ll be leading two dynamic hoop workshops designed to elevate your skills and connect you with your flow. And when the sun 🌅 goes down… Taylor’s fire 🔥 demo takes center stage ~ a stunning blend of flow, control, and pure energy leaving you lit up and ready to spin.

    Taylor's Instagram
  • Hula hoop retreat instructor. Burlington Vermont june 2026

    Isabelle the Amazing

    “ I’m Izzy ~ hooping & fire performing since 2012 with a passion for characters & chaos ! My forte is freestyle hoop flow while embodying different characters.

    The jester be jesting, expressing multitudes through costume, makeup & hoop dance ! “

    🌟 Create a character workshop w/ Izzy:

    “ Discover the weird, sultry, silly character within ~ Through light body movement & costume inspiration, we work together to unleash the beast. . or beauty within “ 🥀

    A playful intro to building a performance character with emphasis on including the hoop in character & dance !

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  • Hula hoop retreat instructor. Burlington Vermont june 2026

    Thee Galavanting Bae

    aka Nicole Goss ~ known for transforming movement into medicine !

    Nicole is teaching Bun Hooping 101 and performing a playful, soulful hoop piece that celebrates freedom, confidence, and Black girl magic ✨ in motion.

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    We’re honored & excited to welcome her to Eat. Be. Hoop VT lineup for June 2026

    ~ celebrating her artistry, impact & leadership, her flow reminds us that movement can be both joy and revolution.

    Nicole embodies the creative freedom & community spirit that define our retreat. 💜

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  • Megan Moon

    Hoop Yoga & DJ

    Megan Moon

✨ Pricing & Registration

This retreat was created with care, community, and accessibility in mind.
We want you to feel supported from the moment you register.

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🌈 Early Bird ~ Black Friday to January 7

$875 | Pay-in-full only
Secure your spot early for the lowest available retreat rate.

💫 Regular Rate ~ January 8 to May 1

$995 | Pay in Full OR Payment plans available
• 50/50 plan — 50% at booking, 50% due 45 days before retreat
• 3-month plan — equal monthly payments (+$25 admin fee)
Payment plans open ONLY during this period.

🔥 Final Call ~ May 2 to June 10

$1,050 | Pay-in-full only
The last chance to join this magical weekend.

All payments are non-refundable but transferable to another guest.
By submitting payment, you agree to this policy and consent to the use of photos or videos captured during the retreat for Eat & Be Hoopy promotional purposes.

Aiken Lawn

Eat. Be. Hoop. retreat takes place at the Champlain College Conference & Event Center ~ in the 💚 of Burlington, VT ~ city energy, stroll to the waterfront and mountain views . . .

Aiken Lawn

Hoop and Workshop spaces

Empty indoor basketball court with polished wooden floor, blue boundary markings, and multiple basketball hoops. Bleachers along the side, large windows at the far end, exposed ceiling with lighting, and brick wall on the right side.

Argosy Gymnasium

A grassy park with trees, a paved walkway, decorative lamp posts, and a brick building in the background.

Aiken Lawn

Rest, reflect, and wake up refreshed every day !

✔️ 😴 Everyone gets their OWN ROOM ~ hello, privacy!

✔️ 🛏️ Fresh linens included !

✔️ 💻 Free Wi-Fi and spacious bathrooms

✔️ 🛋️ Lounge spaces to unwind & connect

This isn’t just a place to sleep ~ your overnight experience is part of our retreat magic.

A modern multi-story apartment complex with large windows, a mix of brick and stone exterior, and a shaded outdoor seating area with picnic tables and bicycles on a sunny day.
A large multi-story residential building with a brick and stone exterior, several windows, and a covered porch, surrounded by green grass and trees.

On the campus of Champlain College Conference and Event Center, we stay in modern Butler Hall on Finney quad ~ a spacious green space for guests to flow and relax.

Around the town!

  • The Water Front

    Peaceful walking spots!

  • Ben & Jerry's

    Famous Treats!

  • Old Gold

    Funky Local Shopping!

Check Out Burlington 👀

Karla Jones

Attending hoop retreats has been one of the most powerful and joyful experiences of my adult life. 💫💖

I feel deeply called to create this retreat and offer the kind of transformative, joy-filled experience that means so much to me.

As the owner of a party business all about fun and celebration, it feels natural to bring that same spirit to a retreat setting.

It’s my dream to share the joy of hooping through a rejuvenating, playful, and truly enchanted retreat in the 💚 of Vermont. 🌲

Let’s gather to spin, laugh, and reconnect ~ with ourselves and each other

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A woman with curly hair smiling and raising her arms, surrounded by colorful hula hoops inside an indoor shop decorated with rainbows, flowers, and string lights.
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Talent Showcase ~ Saturday nite, 7pm ~ June 13th 2026

our showcase will take place at University Mall 👇

You will find plenty of parking at UMall, there is a bus stop in front and for retreat ticket holders, there will be shuttle service from the retreat center before and after the show.

stay tuned for exciting details!!!!!