Venue

2024 will be our final year at the beautiful Kinhaven Music School in Weston, VT, which has been YDW’s home since 2011. Kinhaven is launching a new construction project and then some new fall programming, which means that our wonderful 13-year partnership will be coming to an end after YDW 2024. However, we are excited for the opportunity to re-envision YDW’s future at a new venue in 2025, and we are committed to finding a new space with the same beautiful vibe as the one we have enjoyed for so many years.

If you have venue ideas, or would like to be on our venue search committee, let us know!

Kinhaven Music School rests in a lovely spot in rural Vermont. It has a beautiful dance hall with an excellent floor, a well-equipped commercial kitchen adjacent to the dance hall, plenty of cabin space and room for tenting, a party barn, and numerous spaces to hang out and play music (several equipped with pianos) … oh, yes, and tasty, tasty apples that can be plucked right off the trees.

Kinhaven’s rustic setting works well for making YDW a communal event. It’s far from the bustle of any city, it’s dark and quiet at night except for the awesome music and fun we make, and the stars are amazing. There’s limited cellphone service, and the cabins are simple (but four-walled). It may require some adjustment, but we think the rustic nature of the facility makes the weekend better. Away from distractions, we can all relax, connect with other campers, and focus on dancing, singing, and playing music together. We think you’ll love it here. Check out the FAQ for answers to more questions about the facilities.