RSCDS San Francisco Branch Asilomar Weekend

Ahhh! An Asilomar sunset.

Its Independence Day. Whether you're at home, spending the day with family, friends or just out and about, have a happy July 4th all! #4thjuly #independenceday #Godblessamerica #fireworks #fourthofjuly #asilomar #asilomarweekend #bayarea #dancescottish #scottishdance #rscds RSCDS - San Francisco Branch RSCDS San Francisco Branch Asilomar Weekend

We are now accepting applications for the 2021 Asilomar Weekend. The Weekend is October 29-31. All attendees to the Asilomar Weekend must be fully vaccinated. Your application will not be complete until we receive proof of vaccination. Please try to submit your application before July 31 so that we have a good idea of the number of attendees. Merrill Hall is waiting! https://sfasilomardance.wixsite.com/asilomarweekend

In memory of The Laird of Atherton.

Caroline McCaskey will be playing a doubleheader at Asilomar Weekend, on Friday with Patti Cobb and on Saturday with Reel of Seven. Here she is at the release party for her CD Flying Leap, released September 2019. https://youtu.be/4nVYKi2m8rw

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The San Francisco Branch's June dance party usually has an Hawaiian theme and many attendees dress in Hawaiian or tie dye shirts for the occasion! Of course our virtual June party 2021 had a similar theme. Music wise, Reel of Seven, also musicians for the Asiloamar Weekend's Saturday night Kim McGarrity Memorial Ball really got in the mood, playing the theme from Hawaii 5-0. What a blast. We hope that you enjoy! https://youtu.be/risXVT8ZQN0

Our musicians for the Saturday Kim McGarrity Memorial Ball will be Reel of Seven. Check out their music video, including scenes from Asilomar. https://youtu.be/uCMJLszNyoo

Happy Easter one and all!

Edinburgh's Hogmanay (New Year's Eve) virtual display. The drones were filmed in the Highlands and edited into Edinburgh's skies. There are three parts, Past, Present, and Future, plus a Behind the Scenes video.

Merry Christmas, Buon Natale, Frohe Weihnachten, Joyeux Noël, ¡Feliz Navidad, God Jul, Feliz Natal, Nadolig Llawen, щасливого Рздва, Glædelig Jul, , Happy Holidays, Schéine Chrëschtdag, Vrolijk Kerstfeest, Wesoych wit, Hyvää Joulua, Boldog Karácsonyt! To all of our dancers, friends and families, Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy New Year! We'll be taking a break over the holidays. We'll be back in the New Year!

Wishing all our dancers, families and friends a happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend. #happythanksgiving #thankful #grateful #dancescottish #scottishdance #thanksgiving #RSCDS #AsilomarWeekend #RSCDSSF #rscdssanfrancisco

Wishing all our dancers, families and friends a happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend. #happythanksgiving #thankful #grateful #dancescottish #scottishdance #thanksgiving #RSCDS #AsilomarWeekend #RSCDSSF #rscdssanfrancisco

Huge congrats to all RSCDS Scroll of Honour recipients this year. A special round of applause goes out to San Francisco Branch members Ron Wallace and Marjorie McLaughlin and to Fiona Miller. All of course have Asilomar Weekend connections, having taught for us on numerous occasions over the years!

Ahh... When we were able to gather and dance together at our beloved Asilomar. So sad the 2020 Weekend didn't happen. Here's memories of how we settled on the Fall dates for San Francisco Branch's Asilomar Weekend! #Asilomar #dancescottish #scottishdance #rscdsSanFrancisco #AsilomarWeekend #Halloween #halloweenatAsilomar #maskedballs #SanFranciscoRSCDS #rscds

What a beautiful sunset!

Don't you love these colors?

Wishing all our dancers, families and friends in Canada a very happy Thanksgiving weekend. Enjoy! #happythanksgiving #thankful #grateful #dancescottish #scottishdance #happycanadathanksgiving #RSCDS #AsilomarWeekend #RSCDSSF

We can still listen to dance music!

It should come as no surprise that the 2020 Asilomar Weekend has been cancelled. Although Asilomar is open to guests, social distancing is not compatible with Scottish Country Dancing. We hope to see you in 2021, when the Weekend will be October 29-31. Until then, keep dancing in your hearts.

Some good news!

Who can forget the superb dance music of Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt that attendees enjoyed during our 2018 Asilomar Weekend. We love this short video from the RSCDS Hunter Valley Branch, featuring of course the dance music of Chris and Catherine and more! Enjoy! RSCDS - San Francisco Branch Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds Aramark #dancecottish #scottishdance #awesomemusic #dancescottishmusic

Ah #SunsetSunday!

For our Friday Foto, we go back to the Saturday night Ball, November 3rd, 1990. Ken McFarland was the MC & Kevin Lesko, the Grand Marshall. This photo is from our Archives. Were you there? #SanFranciscoRCSDS #RSCDSSFAsilomar #asilomar #asilomarweekend #bayarea #dancescottish #scottishdance #rscds RSCDS - San Francisco Branch

Exciting news! Phoebe's Cafe and lodging at Asilomar Conference Grounds are tentatively scheduled to reopen on July 31! Learn more: https://bit.ly/2AKKLY6

What a great view from Asilomar!

Whether you are barbequing, boating, dancing (anyone?) or spending time with your family and friends, we’re sending you all our very best wishes for a happy Independence Day. Happy July 4th! #4thjuly #independenceday #Godblessamerica #fireworks #fourthofjuly #asilomar #asilomarweekend #bayarea #dancescottish #scottishdance #rscds RSCDS San Francisco Branch Asilomar Weekend RSCDS - San Francisco Branch

Holiday celebrations are looking quite different this year! But no matter where you are or how you celebrate, we extend our best wishes to all of our Canadian friends, dancers & families as they celebrate Canada Day! Happy Canada Day. #CanadaDay #asilomar #Dancescottish RSCDS San Francisco Branch Asilomar Weekend Dance Scottish #enjoycanada #canada