To all friends, old and new…
A warm welcome to our annual Summer Gathering.
Having undergone a momentous transformation this past year. The village is returning to its roots, offering co-created, low-cost, inclusive, family well-being gatherings that bring us together to connect to ourselves, one another and the natural world.
Thanks to massive support from the landowner and team, we are able to REDUCE OUR PRICE from last year and offer 5 days of camping in nature with all workshops included from just £80 for adult tickets on a sliding scale!
At the heart of the village is an invitation for us all to slow down enough to truly meet one another and connect to a felt sense of belonging.
We expanded last year, increasing the schedule to four workshops happening simultaneously. Taking on board the feedback that too many workshops can be overwhelming with choices, we are stripping it back to ONE workshop at a time, with plenty of breathing space for magical co-creations to emerge organically.
We will move as one tribe with the option to either engage with the village journey or follow your own flow and rejuvenate yourself on your own or in our dedicated emergent spaces.
The village asks the simple question: can we reimagine ourselves, even just for five days, as a tribal village together on the land?
Cooking and eating together,
Creating clean, welcoming spaces
Making music and jamming around the fire
Supporting one another through the culture of gifting
Being in service to the younger generations,
Being in service to the parents,
Being in service to the Earth,
and possibly most important of all… being in service to ourselves.
Including all the usual Village Magic:
Luscious and nutritious organic plant-based meals cooked and blessed with love 🥑
Epic music, contact improv and ecstatic dance 🎶
Fellowship pods for you to make new friends and get support 🌱
Workshops to bring the mind, body and soul into harmony (keep an eye on our IG @ourearthvillage for workshop announcements) ✨
Connection Temple to connect through the heart with yourself and others 🕉️🛕
Yoga and meditation to bring peace and tranquillity 🤗
Men's Circles, Women's Circles, Gender Flowing Circles and Unification Ceremony to share our thoughts/feelings and deepen our connection to one another 👨🏽👱♀️
Sacred Fires to Power Up our Intentions and Dreams and have epic jams 🔥
Yin and Yang spaces depending on whether you need relaxation or action 🥰🥳
Free-Flow Fun and sports for all children, big or small 😝
THE 4 VILLAGE CEREMONIES
The root of what The Village Festival stands for pivots around our 4 Ceremonies. These anchor points are there to help us maintain a Sacred and Connected container for the 5 days.
Opening Ceremony
Here we arrive in the space. We set the container and the agreements for our shared time together. We set intentions and we find the point of unity between us all. That core value we can all stand behind and bow to. We will also form our Fellowships for the 5 days.
Village Ritual
A playful experiment to drop into the amplified field of imagination. What would it look like if we were genuinely living in a Village together? What archetype would you be holding? Are you a Shaman or a Warrior? Can you touch the edge of your comfort zone and move into the aliveness that comes on the other side? This ritual will be a generational devotional act and a planting of a seed that we hope to see flourish in the years to come.
Unification Ceremony
We will have a men's circle, a women’s circle and a gender flowing circle. After dropping in together, we will emerge into the space to meet eye-to-eye. An opportunity to let go of past grievances so we can move forward in respect, celebration, honouring and healing.
Closing Ceremony
Wrapping up the weekend. Sitting deep with what you can truly take away from your Village experience and implement into your everyday life as you return home.
Village Cafe
Sharing food is something we are so passionate about at all our events.
We believe that when bellies are nourished and we feel nurtured, we can drop deeper together and allow the process to happen organically.
We cook together, we bless the food, and we always source seasonal and organic food.
All food served will be vegan and refined-sugar free with GF options (just let us know)
Food sold separately.
You are welcome to bring your own food and cook in your camp.
Please note, this year, the cafe will only be serving food for two meals a day. Breakfast at around 10 am and Dinner at around 6 pm.
Substance Policy
This event will provide an opportunity to detox from phones, substances, and daily distractions. We hold it as a non-negotiable agreement that you do not use mind-altering substances if you wish to join. This includes alcohol, marijuana and other drugs + plant medicines. We trust that the energy of the space and the practices offered will support you in feeling confident and at home, without the need for any external substances. If you have medical reasons for needing substances and are unsure whether this is suitable, please get in touch with us.
The Venue
We are so grateful to have the beautiful eco-campsite, Farm on the Hill, in Staffordshire for our gathering this year. Compost toilets and showers are on site.
If you feel the call, please don't hesitate and book your ticket to join us for this immersive and deep experience as we collectively weave in a new paradigm of Village Culture.
Because we won't change the outdated systems unless we lead the way with our own embodiment.
Other Info:
Family Friendly
Pet Friendly; read our Animal Policy here
There is parking on site.
Bring a tent or caravan.
This year we have a small team who will be doing the main organising/spaceholding. Everyone is invited to volunteer a little bit of time to support, as that's how we can keep the ticket prices so low.
If you've bought a ticket and also want to offer a workshop, please let us know ✨️
To offer a stall or healing therapy/massage, please contact us: ourearthvillage@gmail.com🌱
WhatsApp Jote Prakash on 07866141514 if you have any questions or if you simply wish to have chat about anything you are unsure about...