GIRRWAAWA BAYIGAMBA - This means "We come together in the love" in Gumbaynggirr Language as spoken by local elder Uncle Micklo
We are coming together with acceptance of each other and all of our choices. We discover a sense of belonging to self, each other, and nature. All parts of the community together as one. GIRRWAAWA BAYIGAMBA
Lovefest Bellingen is a family friendly camping event over the October long weekend. A very special journey celebrating community surrounded by lush bushland full of birds and trees with a rushing freshwater river for swimming that surrounds the site. A natural atrium where the nature spirits abound. It actually feels like a paradise.
Our amazing Facilitators will weave a story to enhance connection with self, others and country.
This is a sober event that enables deeper CONNECTION, COMMUNITY and CELEBRATION. We will journey together to higher states of Love and wellbeing in a safe, creative environment where we accept each other for who we are and who we want to be, creating ripples of Love and Peace.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A journey that flows over an entire weekend beginning with a celebration on the Friday night and completing with sharing the fruits of our journey with each other on Monday morning. An opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibration of Love and Community. With a mix of body movement, live music, immersive experiences, community connection, inspirational discussions and a whole lot of magic including surprise acts!
The journey includes:
⭐️Welcoming and smoking ceremonies from Indigenous Elders ⭐️ Ecstatic Dance ⭐️ Breathwork ⭐️Live Music and Performances ⭐️DJ's ⭐️ Connection Workshops ⭐️ First Nations Dance and Songs ⭐️ Yoga ⭐️ 5Rhythms Dance ⭐️ Permaculture Workshop ⭐️Drum and Dance Circle ⭐️Authentic Relating and Connection ⭐️Sound Journey ⭐️ First Nations language classes ⭐️Meditation of Love ⭐️Fire Performances ⭐️ Kirtan ⭐️ Fireplace Connection and Jams ⭐️ Nature Connection Workshops and more.
Additional Attractions include:
✅ Kids Activities
✅ A variety of Market Stalls
✅ Food vendors serving a variety of plant-based food with gluten free options
✅ Face Painting
✅ Healthy Drinks including chai, cacao, kombucha and elixirs
✅ Massage Healing Tents
✅ Sanctuary
✅ Multiple Swimming areas by the river
DATE & TIME
Full Experience is Friday 4th October from 2PM until Monday 7th October 2PM.
WHERE
An amazing property at Homeland in the Thora Valley near Bellingen with a river for swimming and plenty of space for camping.
COCREATORS
Be part of the journey! Applications are now open for facilitators, artists and market stalls.
Apply here: Cocreator Applications
Here is a video that includes footage from previous events:
TICKETS
Afterpay is available as a payment option
CAMPING AND FACILITIES
- Access to toilets, cold showers and drinking water
- Food vendors, drinks vendors, market stalls and massage tents
- On-site parking provided with car pass.
- Please bring ALL your own camping equipment, incl eating utensils, and everything you will need to be comfortable.
- Sorry, no dogs, or personal campfires/firepits
VEHICLES
Vehicle access provided with vehicle pass.
We encourage car pooling where possible to reduce environmental impact onsite.
There is plenty of space for campervans and caravans, register these when booking your vehicle pass
FOOD AND DRINKS VENDORS
We have local food vendors cooking up a variety of plant-based meals with gluten free options. Prices range from $7 - $20.
- Purchase your meals, save on prep, reduce waste
- Important: BYO cups plates, bowls and cutlery (washing station available)
MARKET STALLS
- Market stalls will be offering a range of products for sale
- BRING CASH! Most vendors will also offer card, however Telstra coverage is sometimes limited.
MASSAGE & HEALING TENTS
- Healing tents offering a range of massage and other bodywork modalities (bookings will be required when onsite)
- BRING CASH! Most vendors will also offer card, however Telstra coverage is sometimes limited.
ENTRY AGREEMENT
* This will be a sober event which enables us to create a safe space for all. This means no substances that impair cognition including no alcohol, cannabis, or drugs. This will also allow us to connect together with clarity and focused intention.
* Photography and video for promotional purposes will be taken respectfully.
* No Pets
* Dressing colourful (is recommended)
LEAVE NO TRACE
We trust that you will all respect the environment, leave no trace and even better leave the place better than we found it. Minimise waste, take your waste back with you. Practice Love for Planet Earth.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land of this location and this special space. The Gumbaynggirr people, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
ABOUT LOVEFEST
Lovefest is about Love for Self, Love for Community and Love for planet. We connect with ourselves and each other so we can send ripples of Love to our families, community, nation and then the entire planet,
Lovefest events have 3 pillars. Health and Wellbeing, Community Connection, and Sober Party
Without any intoxicants or mind-altering substances so we are all on the same wavelength. We come together to connect, transform, and celebrate, whilst holding the same vision and intention to spread love into the world and take action post-event. We then start to make a difference in our lives and the lives of others. This then ripples out into the society we live in, positively impacting the community at large and eventually the country and planet.
The 8 Principles of Lovefest are:
1. INNER JOURNEY
2. EMPATHETIC COMMUNICATION
3. BEING OF SERVICE
4. HUMILITY
5. HARMONY
6. BUILDING COMMUNITY
7. CONNECTION TO LAND
8. CELEBRATION
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