❤️IMMERSION ❤️ABUNDANCE ❤️JOY❤️
We are immersing ourselves in the abundance of lush bush land, fresh water creek and organic food grown on land by the community.
Lovefest is coming to Natural Bridge!
We are celebrating and bringing together Indigenous culture from different lands and communities surrounded by protected mountains.
We are excited to co- create Lovefest at Grounded’s Regenerative Living Hub focusing on self sufficiency in growing food, gardening and permaculture in harmony with Mother Earth.
This magical land has easy access to Springbrook National Park with glow worm caves and waterfalls within a 5 minute drive.
This is a sober event that enables deeper CONNECTION within ourselves and with each other, 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.
We are curating a special journey to immerse ourselves in abundance of connection to culture, land, self, and each other.
This will include a mix of live music around the fire and on stage, cultural performances, permaculture, holistic workshops, inspirational discussions, DJ’s and Dance and a whole lot of fun and magic including surprise acts!
This intimate gathering is bringing us together at mealtimes in a special way, as locally sourced organic and plant based meals are included in your ticket price! We will also come together on arrival with a communal cook-up on Friday night.
DATE, TIME, AND TICKETS
WHERE
Magical land surrounded by mountains at Grounded Hub in Natural Bridge.
CAMPING AND FACILITIES
-
Access to toilets, and drinking water
-
On-site parking provided with a car pass only. We encourage carpooling where possible to reduce environmental impact onsite.
-
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
-
Important: BYO cups plates, bowls and cutlery (washing station available)
FOOD & DRINKS
Lovefest Natural Bridge is creating a shared food experience that encourages connection and sharing over meals prepared with love.
-
Friday night bring food to share for the communal cookup.
-
Saturday brunch, Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch food is provided (locally sourced organic and plant based) with gluten free options
-
Non alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase
-
Bring snacks and anything you need outside of the included meals
VEHICLES
Vehicle access provided with vehicle pass only.
We encourage carpooling where possible to reduce environmental impact onsite.
There is space for camper vans and caravans, register these when booking your vehicle pass.
ENTRY AGREEMENT
-
This is 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 Kombumerri people, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Aboriginal people commonly travelled through the Numinbah Valley when attending gatherings and ceremonies. 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.
CO-CREATORS & VOLUNTEERS
Applications are now open! APPLY NOW
Are you a facilitator or artist with a gift to weave into the Lovefest Journey? Do you have a market stall that adds to the festival vibe, nourish others through heart centred food and drinks, or a healing space that relaxes and connects?
Or are you volunteer who wants to help hold space and be in service as part of an awesome team contributing to the smooth running of the event?
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
Testimonials
“Sacred Connection Circles for me was a brilliant opportunity to step out of my comfort zone, challenge my mindset and thought patterns and get surprised by deeply listening to other participants and what challenges they are facing and recognising myself in them. After just attending once I feel I have already learned a lot about how to relate to other men and women and that has already had an incredibly positive impact on my day to day life.”
“Sacred Connection Circles for me was a brilliant opportunity to step out of my comfort zone, challenge my mindset and thought patterns and get surprised by deeply listening to other participants and what challenges they are facing and recognising myself in them. After just attending once I feel I have already learned a lot about how to relate to other men and women and that has already had an incredibly positive impact on my day to day life.”
“One can’t really adequately describe the power of these circles unless you have been present during them. But I’ll try – It’s a space for growth, connection, love and understanding. It’s so beautiful to be vulnerable to your emotions and to unlock your inner turmoils that may be present in your life. It’s a place for healing. What have you got to lose?”
“I’ve never felt so held and understood by the feminine.”
“I have now sat in three Sacred Connection Circles and my heart has been blown wide open each time in the most profound and beautiful way. Even though I am ‘zooming’ in from thousands of kilometres away, the level of connection I feel with each person in this online space truly astounds me….. again and again. It feels like through the combination of technology mixed in with the inspired dreams of truly heart led leaders; finally, us mere mortals are able to achieve what only Spirit could previously accomplish!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Cine and Paul.”
“My first circle, I absolutely felt embraced and accepted for who I am. The group was loving and accepting and open. The activities and group engagement opened the door to connection and unity of like minded souls. I look forward to attending many more and embracing the Soul Tribe. Light and Love Kyle.”
“Thank you for holding such an amazing, deep space for connection and healing. This circle touched a really deep space for me personally and allowed me to experience deep relating with people from the other gender, in a way that was safe and allowed me to express myself and explore different parts of my identity. Thank you Cine and team for creating such a strong and clear container for this work, you really have my respect.”
“In a world of fear, restriction, alienation, the Sacred Connection Circle calls us back to our true human nature of love, joy and well being. Trusting, listening and connecting with each other with love and respect …..honouring the sacredness of our humanity is lacking in our culture. I think this is very important work and bless you for facilitating.”
“Cine and the team create a loving, safe, and potent container in which to explore the deepest parts of us. We are invited to share ourselves via accessible prompts and rituals, and I always come out of the sessions feeling more connected, more joyful, and more in love with life.”
“My name is Matt, and I met Cine through attending her advertised mixed-gender Sacred Connecting Circle on the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. The different processes carried out were highly varied in content, one to one and larger groupings, and had relevant sociological gender issues embedded. As the only out LGBTQI+ member of the event, I felt welcomed, appreciated, acknowledged, safe, and valued. I encourage people of any culture and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, adult age, spirituality, political persuasion, and social class to jump into the unknown of these sacred connecting evenings. With openness and transparency, willingness to learn, and a balance of giving and receiving, my participation at such an event is exquisitely healing. Cine, as facilitator and leader, is beautifully gentle, compassionate and caring, understanding, a clear communicator, and stimulated a rich personal honesty when I shared. The theme of our night was empathy, and as such, we really did walk in the shoes of another by mirroring back our partner’s share. An antithesis of empathy, shame, was also worked with. The light and shade enabled a holistic coverage of what disrupts our growth, but ultimately, what cultivates positive, transformative healing. I encourage those going to future events (I know I will), to be kind, respectful, open, and also, clear with your boundaries. I felt spiritually connected in sacred ways to every participant in the group. Much gratitude and thank you to Cine for bringing this authentic connection to my reality. With joy, peace, and love, Mippy” ~ Matt