We are very excited to announce registration is now open for SNG’s Fèis Seattle 2026!
This year will be a little different from our previous Fèisean but we promise you will be immersed in our Pacific Northwest Gàidhealtachd reconnecting with old friends and making new ones.
An in-person community experience that will feed your soul and activate your ‘Gael-dorphins’!
Our Fèis 2026 presenters include Jason Bond, Dr Michael Newton, Michael MacKay & Caroline Root!
We’ll be back at the beautiful Seabeck Conference Center – set on 90 wooded acres with views of Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains. Seabeck’s accommodations provide a historic village feel.
Room, board, classes, Cèilidhs and more, 4 nights and 3 full days of activity for just $800 USD.
Your only additional expenses would be drink tickets for the evening Cèilidhs, our silent auction, and purchases at The Bùth!
Are you a musician? Bring your instrument and be part of the Cèilidh band – get $20 in drink tickets.
What happens at the Fèis?
Check in after 3 on Wednesday June 17, Welcome Circle Wednesday from 5-6, Check out Sunday June 21.
Typical Daily Schedule
8:00–9:00 AM - Breakfast
9:15–10:15 AM - Gàidhlig for Everyone
-All participants attend. Classes are divided by experience level (beginner to advanced).
10:30–11:45 AM - Elective Session I
-Choose from four elective options.
12:00–1:00 PM - Lunch
1:15–3:00 PM - Elective Session II
-Four elective options available.
3:15–4:30 PM - Elective Session III
-Four elective options available.
4:30–6:00 PM - Free Time
6:00–7:00 PM - Dinner
7:30–10:00 PM - Cèilidh Hall
-Music, dancing, storytelling, and community gathering.
10:00 PM– After Cèilidh or Rest
-Personal mayhem back at the apartments, or just a good night’s sleep.
While we don’t have our full schedule set yet, ideas for elective sessions include:
Culture and history talks
Conversation groups
Song circle
Ceilidh dance
Games
Story time
Gàidhlig language guided Nature walks
A scavenger hunt
Grammar topic spotlights
We are looking for more fun electives to add – do you have a skill to share? A class you might teach? – let us know and we can add you to the schedule
Housing & Meals
Lodging at Seabeck includes shared rooms, so if you have preferred roommates, please let us know, we will do our best to honor roommate requests and pair you with compatible people. Meal service is included and provided at Seabeck’s Dining hall. They do provide a variety of options and can accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.
Where?
Seabeck Conference Center is located at 13395 Lagoon Dr NW, Seabeck, WA 98380, United States.
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All Fèis registrants will receive an email with travel instructions, as well as specifics about where to go on campus to check in.
Cancellation Policy
Participant Cancellations
Cancellations must be submitted in writing (email is acceptable).
Cancellations made 30 days or more before the program start date will receive a full refund, minus a non-refundable deposit of $25.00.
Cancellations made 14–29 days before the start date will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations made less than 14 days before the start date are non-refundable.
If a participant is unable to attend due to illness or emergency, partial refunds or credits may be considered at the discretion of the organization.