margarucia
MARGE CAMP: Trifecta
July 6-11, 2025
@ Casa Om Potomac
Not to be overly dramatic, but I'm pretty sure this is my life's work:​
YOGA, DANCE, & CIRCUS...
all in one program, under one roof, for one epic week of camp.
SAY WHAT?!?!
YOU READ THAT RIGHT. The time has come for me to merge ALL of my movement disciplines and share them in one complete program... both as individual classes as well as in several variations of my signature TRIFECTA offering - an indistinguishable blend of all three disciplines, braided together to bolster strength, grace, artistry, community, and creativity!
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TRI = 3
FECTA = perfect
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I am a self-proclaimed movement artist and lover of languages, my technical background mostly comprised of 3 main disciplines: dance, circus, & yoga - in that order, but also not necessarily. While I hold professional credentials and experience in all 3 genres of movement, I'm not really all that interested in trying to keep them separate anymore.
MARGE CAMP: Trifecta invites you to taste ALL 3 of these disciplines. BUCKLE UP!
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MY CREDENTIALS SO YOU DON'T THINK THIS IS ALL A JOKE:
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2011 | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Modern Dance performance + choreography, graduated magna cum laude from Virginia Commonwealth University (4-year program)
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2013 | Professional Contemporary Circus Artist certification specializing in hand balance and dance acrobatics from FLIC Scuola di Circo in Torino, Italia (2-year program)
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2015+ | E-RYT 500 YACEP accredited through Yoga Alliance
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Every day, we will explore 3 distinct movement classes:
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1 yoga practice, 1 dance class, 1 circus training session - the order will shuffle each day. BEGINNER FRIENDLY! BEGINNERS ENCOURAGED!
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Cozy up for 3 separate movie nights! At the end of our Mon/Tues/ Wed, let's pajama party in the living room for a dance movie, a circus movie, and a yoga movie, respectively - each movie will be a SURPRISE!
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Lastly (and PLEASE don't freak out), our final full day together will provide an opportunity for creation & performance. I will facilitate campers breaking off into whatever performance troupe they fancy (solos, duos, trios, small groups, large groups, etc) and you will have ALL afternoon to prepare a performance number for our final night - it's SHOWTIME, folks!!!
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Y'all - I don't care what it is. Dance. Sing. Play the kazoo. A dramatic reading of Dr. Seuss. Bring your ukelele. Teach us a yoga sequence. Stand up comedy. Beat poetry. Synchronized swimming in the pool (yes, I said POOL!). A site specific piece out in the forest. Whatever you want - I'm DYING to see what you create!
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CALL FOR COSTUMES! Bring all your goofy clothes for a collective costume box we can enjoy throughout the week and share for showtime... I'm saying tutus, fishnets, pasties, feather boas, masks, dinosaur costumes, whatever you got - BRING IT ALL!!!!
THE CLASSES:
YOGA:
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Power Vinyasa
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​MeridiYin
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Restorative + Nidra
DANCE:
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Ballet
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Jazz
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Contemp. Floorwork
*ALL DANCE CLASSES WILL INCLUDE CHOREOGRAPHY*
CIRCUS:
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Handstands + Contortion
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Circuit conditioning + partner strength work
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FIELD TRIP: tumbling basics + open gym at a local gym!
YOUR HOST:
Hi, I'm Marge!
Marge (she/her) proudly bears a lifetime affinity for movement and languages, having spent most of her years calling upon the body as her chosen artistic tool while also learning Spanish, Italian, and French. She holds a BFA in dance and choreography, a professional certificate of contemporary circus arts, and an E-RYT 500 YACEP Yoga Alliance credential. Her studies, creations, teachings, and performances have blown her all across the globe and today she finds herself navigating an international move to Dublin, Ireland where she hopes to take over the world with her enthusiastic movement ventures.
Practitioners in Marge’s hands can expect a unique blend of movement, grace, passion, humor, and awakening to one’s own innate artistry.
YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER:
Farrah B. Fox
(she/her)
Hiya!! I grew up in southern California and am now based in Richmond, Virginia. I majored in English, but have been side-hustlin’ with photography and graphic design ever since. I'm a fan of vacuuming, lover of stretching, and mother to two sweet puppers. I love connecting with people and documenting all the strange and lovely things that make us human. My goal is for folks to really feel seen and fully represented through my lens. I can’t wait to meet you!
Farrah will be offering professional candid photography during specified classes, personalized portraiture sessions, and performance shots at no additional cost to participants.
The venue:
In Martinsburg, West VA - this idyllic yoga retreat center was built to be shared for lovers of movement and community.
A beautiful 3-hour drive from Richmond, VA, this sprawling property can host up to 22 guests spread across 10 total bedrooms.
Guests will delight at the breathtaking views of the Potomac River, 63 acres of explorable land, a gorgeous yoga studio full of props and with full length mirrors, an outdoor swimming pool AND hot tub, bonfire pit, walking trails, the river itself, and a very cute nearby town.
Arrivals on Sunday July 6 @ 3pm and departures on Friday July 11 @ 11am will give us 6 days and 5 nights to dedicate to our creative movement practice together.
The grub:
Lovingly prepared and served in house, Casa Om staff works together to prepare our nourishing, healthy, tasty, high-protein vegetarian menu. Most additional dietary needs can be accommodated.
We'll dine twice a day family style together in the dining room!
Mornings = coffee, tea, fruit, snacks
5 brunches
5 dinners
Please be mindful that Casa Om is a facility free of meat, alcohol, and drugs.
The rooms:
Offering an assortment of accommodations:
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2 Double rooms (w/ 2 twin beds, sleeps 2)
2 Queen rooms (sleeps 1)
3 King rooms (sleeps 1-2)
1 Dorm room (sleeps 4)
Each room comes with fresh bedding and towels and a private bathroom ensuite.
TUITION INCLUDES:
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11 specialized classes in the styles of dance, yoga, and circus
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group field trip to local gymnastics venue
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6 days, 5 nights in idyllic, riverfront and woods-nestled accommodations
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5 vegetarian brunches + 5 vegetarian dinners + morning coffee/tea/fruit/snacks daily; meals prepared and served on-site by Casa Om staff
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state of the art yoga studio overlooking the Potomac river featuring full length mirrors (great for dance class!) and yoga mats, blocks, straps, blankets, and towels for our use
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fresh drinking water, coffee, & tea
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fresh sheets, linens, shower & bath towels
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housekeeping refreshers
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welcome gift bag of sponsored goodies
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*FREE* 3-month membership to The Hermit Lab upon fulfillment of full tuition
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professional portrait sessions with Farrah B. Fox
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A SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR FINAL NIGHT PERFORMANCE BY YOU & YOUR PEERS!
- friends & memories to last a lifetime <3
TUITION EXCLUDES:
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travel to/from Casa Om Potomac
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customized massages offered onsite
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gratuities (suggested $50/person)
OK OK!!!! How much??
ROOM 1 | Double room
$2099/person
This room features 2 twin beds + a private bathroom ensuite.
Buddy bookings encouraged.
ROOM 4 | Queen room
$2499
This room features 1 queen bed + a private bathroom ensuite. Solo occupancy only. The only room in the house with a bathtub!!
ROOM 7 | King room
$2699 - solo occ.​$2199/person - double occ.
This room features 1 king bed + a day bed + a private bathroom ensuite. Can be enjoyed flying solo or shared by buddies, besties, or partners prepared to share the king bed. Another epic river view through your window!
ROOM 2 | Double room
$2099/person
This room features 2 twin beds + a private bathroom ensuite.
Buddy bookings encouraged.
ROOM 5 | King room
$2699 - solo occ.
$2199/person - double occ.
This room features 1 king bed + a day bed + a private bathroom ensuite. Can be enjoyed flying solo or shared by buddies, besties, or partners. It also boasts an EPIC river view!
ROOM 8 | Dorm room (4)
$1999 | King bed​
$1899 | Day bed
$1699 | Rollaway twin bed (2)
The most economical option: the dorm room features 1 king bed + a day bed + 2 rollaway twin beds + a private bathroom ensuite. Pricing reflects the bed you claim. All genders welcome.
ROOM 3 | King room
$2699 - solo occ.
$2199/person - double occ.
This room features 1 king bed + a day bed + a private bathroom ensuite. Can be enjoyed flying solo or shared by buddies, besties, or partners.
ROOM 6 | Queen room
- SOLD OUT -
This room features 1 queen bed + a private bathroom ensuite. Solo occupancy only.
THE FINE PRINT:
Please plan to arrive between 3:00-4:30 pm on Sunday 7/6/25 and to depart by 11:00 am on Friday 7/11/25 (after wishing me a happy birthday!!!!).
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A $600 non-refundable deposit is due at booking to hold your spot & chosen accommodation. Remaining balance due by February 28, 2025. For those booking doubles/shared spots, BOTH applications & deposits must be made within 24 hrs of each other to lock in your request.
Payments must be made via Venmo (@margarucia), Zelle (margarucia@gmail.com), or Paypal (magarucia@gmail.com).
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TO BOOK YOUR SPOT:
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1) Review: the retreat terms & conditions*.
2) Fill out: THIS QUESTIONNAIRE.
3) Await confirmation from me...
4) Submit your $600 non-refundable deposit
5) GET EXCITED!!!!
*By making your deposit, you are agreeing to the retreat terms & conditions as shared above. Once your deposit has been successfully submitted, you will receive an email confirmation. You will be asked to promptly complete the electronic form of the terms & conditions & waiver directly as found on the terms page to confirm your participation.
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Cancelation policy:
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Full refunds (but for the $600 non-refundable deposit) are available before February 28, 2025. Cancelation requests must be sent to margarucia@gmail.com by February 28, 2025. Any cancelation request made after February 28, 2025 cannot be accommodated for any reason.
questions?​