COUNTRY: listen to and care for the land
COMMUNITY: connect with soul-tribe
CULTURE: share stories, art, music & dance

RETREAT

five day fully catered immersion

Embody the interconnectedness between personal well-being and healthy ecosystem function with a daily flow of yoga, time in the garden, Zen Thai Shiatsu, and creative expression.

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FESTIVAL

three day fully catered gathering

Share yarns by the fire, take time for self-inquiry, get your hands in the soil, share wholesome meals together as a community, wiggle your body, wobble your voice and come together to celebrate life.

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VOLUNTEER

keen to give us a hand?

We couldn't do Zen Festival without a small but important team of volunteers. If you feel the call to be of service we would love to hear from you!

aPPLICATIONS OPEN

PRESENT

got some magic to offer?

We have a select number of slots in the program to fill for workshops and performances. If you have something to offer - we would love to hear from you.

APPLICATIONS OPEN

THE RETREAT:

17-21 SEPTEMBER 2023 (+weekend festival)

Bringing together the worlds of Grounded Permaculture and Zen Thai Shiatsu we are proud to offer our five-day, fully-catered Zen Retreat leading into the weekend festival.

Created as a synchronistic collaboration between all involved, this retreat gives a small group of awakening souls the opportunity to embody the interconnectedness between personal well-being and healthy ecosystem function through daily therapeutic workshops and permaculture action on the land.

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learn how to read, listen to & work in harmony with the land
learn how to care for yourself and others in community
be nourished with fully catered wholesome organic meals
daily yoga, landcare, Zen Thai Shiatsu & social activities

THE FESTIVAL:

22-24 SEPTEMBER 2023

What would happen if you brought together three well established communities to collaborate?

Zen Festival; nurtures the health and wellbeing of the individual, our community and the land we walk upon.

family-friendly traditional village sized celebration
eat together as a community like our ancestors did
big focus on holistic health and well being
just the right amount of music to dance and have fun

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meet the team

Island Vibe

The finest reggae, soul and dub festival in Australia with a strong eco and cultural focus.

Zen Thai Shiatsu

Integrating Traditional Thai Massage and the remediation techniques of Osteopathy, Zen Thai has evolved to be widely recognised as an effective structural and energetic form of therapy.

Grounded Permaculture

The one and only permaculture action party on the mission to regenerate our sacred connection to country, community and culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

about the EVENT
about the SITE
about our policIES

Is the weekend festival included in the retreat pass price?

Yes! The Retreat Pass price includes all camping and meals for the week of the retreat and weekend of the festival.

Are meals included in the festival pass price?

Yes! Friday dinner, Saturday lunch & dinner, & Sunday lunch are included in the festival price. Evolving from previous years - we won't be catering breakfast. But there will be free fresh fruit available and a few smoothie & snack stalls to purchase breakfast if you wish.

Whats the story with kids?

We love kids and whilst we don't have a program specifically for them - the family friendly vibes ensures they are included. If they are under 16 - then select one of the ticket options that includes the kids. If they are over 16 then they count as an adult.

Ready to be Zen with us?

your mind, body and soul will thank You

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