Beyond The Veil - Weekend Symposium

BEYOND THE VEIL

A Weekend Symposium on Consciousness, Connection & the Realms Beyond

WHEN- 

Saturday, 20th September 10-5pm, Sunday 21st 10-2pm 

FULL IMMERSION- for best experience spend the weekend with us; shared vegan dinner, dance party, bunk style accommodation, Sunday morning yoga, cacao, market place and Sunday morning group experience. 

 WHERE- 

 The Barn, Cracroft Guiding Centre – 151 Cashmere Road, Christchurch.

Friends, you are invited to join us for a weekend of discovery
into Altered States of Consciousness, Non-Physical Reality, and Dream Interpretation at Beyond the Veil.

• Have you ever wanted to learn more about how consciousness can shift?

• Do you wonder what lies beyond the veil of everyday awareness? 

• Are you curious about the symbolic language of dreams, or how to access deeper truths through inner exploration?

Have you ever:
• Felt like dreams carried messages you didn’t quite understand?
• Slipped into a flow state and lost all sense of time?
• Wondered if this “waking reality” is just one layer of a much deeper structure?
• Sensed that there’s more to you than the roles you play each day?

Beyond the Veil is a gathering for seekers, explorers, and questioners—those called to investigate the edges of consciousness and the symbolic patterns that pulse beneath our daily lives.

Our Vision:
To create a shared space for awakening the collective consciousness—moving beyond the illusion of separation—through deep connection, honest communication, and experiential learning that continues on after the event, forming a community of like minded, curious individuals.

Our Mission:
To gather like-minded seekers and facilitators in a safe, creative, and meaningful container that supports exploration of self, reality, and the symbolic realms—through workshops, presentations, music, storytelling, and ceremony.

Our Purpose: 

Education, risk minimisation and community building within the Earth Based Medicine Community of Aotearoa.

Over two days, we’ll explore themes of altered states, non-ordinary reality, inner archetypes, dream wisdom, and the dissolution of self.

Through talks, group discussions, experiential practices, shared meals and rituals, we’ll investigate what it means to wake up within this dream—and return with something useful.

Together we’ll delve into:

• Altered States of Consciousness – What lies beyond the “normal” mind, and how do we navigate those expanded realms safely and meaningfully?
• Dream Interpretation – What if your dreams are letters from your deeper self?  Learn to decode them, honour them, and act on their wisdom.
• Unity & Separation – Explore the fundamental split: are we truly separate selves, or facets of a larger, unified field of awareness?

This is also a rare chance to connect with like-minded people, share your story, and build lasting community. 

We’ll sit in circle, explore symbolism together, and rekindle the ancient human impulse to gather around the “fire”—in whatever form it takes. Whether you're new to these realms or deeply immersed, you’ll be met with curiosity, honesty, and welcome.

NOTE: This event focuses on education, experience, and integration of non-ordinary states through legal and accessible means. No controlled substances will be present or used at Beyond the Veil.

TICKETS -  

Full Weekend Pass $444 - includes dinner, accom, yoga and all presentations, entertainment and a group experiential session. 

Sat only- $222 (no dinner or accom)

Sat and Sun- $375 (no dinner, accom or yoga)

10am-5pm Saturday

10am-2pm Sunday

Coupon for 10% off full weekend experience- VEIL10 (expires 24th Aug)

“Our normal waking consciousness… is but one special type of consciousness, whilst all about it, parted from it by the flimsiest of veils, there lie potential forms of consciousness entirely different.

We may go through life without suspecting their existence; but apply the requisite stimulus, and at a touch they are there in all their completeness, definite types of mentality which probably somewhere have their field of application and adaptation.”

 — William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience (1902)

Featured Sessions

Saturday morning: ALTERED STATES

with Andrew

What is “normal” consciousness—and what lies just –or far– beyond it?

This provocative session explores altered states of consciousness: the mind-expanding, boundary-blurring, often ineffable experiences that emerge through dreams, breath, trance, movement, deep meditation, and other time-honoured techniques.

In this thought-provoking talk, we’ll examine:
• What we call “normal” consciousness—and what lies just (or far) beyond it
• Why humans across cultures have always sought altered states
• How these experiences can reshape our beliefs, identities, and lives
• Why intention, context, and integration matter more than method
• And what it means to bring the insights back with us

From ego dissolution to microdosing, we’ll explore how altered states can serve as allies—not for checking out, but for checking in.

Featured Session 

Saturday afternoon: THE REALM OF LIGHT AND SHADOW

with Annie

What if we’re not just individuals—but emissaries of a greater field of consciousness, standing at the edge of the unmanifest?

In this expansive and symbol-rich session, Annie explores the dynamic between unity and differentiation—between the infinite field of light we come from and the individuated selves we temporarily inhabit. Through this lens, the world becomes a symbolic landscape, with every person, plant, and planet playing a role in a vast co-created unfolding.

We’ll explore:
• The illusion of individuality—and the deeper reality of unified consciousness
• The purpose of separation, contrast, and free will in this manifest realm
• The nature of karma fields and ancestral imprints
• Cities of Light, spirit guides, and the function of the Over Soul
• How stories, emotions, and shadow arise from deeper collective fields
• What it means to expand the light while walking through the realm of potential

Annie offers a cosmic map for understanding why we’re here, what we carry, and how our lives contribute to the evolution of Light itself.

Featured Session 

Saturday afternoon: DREAM INTERPRETATION; A letter from Home  

with Jill

‘Dreams are like a letter from home.

They are indicators sent to wake us up’

In this insightful and accessible session, Jill invites you to explore your dreams as symbolic reflections of your inner life—rich in meaning, mystery, and guidance. 

Whether you remember vivid dreams or rarely recall them at all, this talk will show you how to work with dream content in powerful and practical ways.

We’ll explore:

• Why dreams matter—and what makes them more than just “night stories”
• How to approach dream images as messages, metaphors, and maps
• What neuroscience and depth psychology reveal about dream states
• How speaking your dreams out loud shifts your relationship to them
• Why sharing your dreams with a sacred witness can be healing in itself

Jill brings her passion and deep experience as a dreamwork guide to help you connect with the messages your sleeping self already knows—and wants you to remember.

YOUR HOSTS:

Andrew G | Esoteric and Entheogen Enthusiast | Ritualist | Lifelong Seeker

Andrew is a lifelong explorer of consciousness with over four decades of personal and transpersonal inquiry. His fascination with altered states began in adolescence, stumbling intuitively into meditation and breathwork practices that opened the door to deeper inner work.

His path has included:

 • Breathwork and meditation

 • Hemispheric synchronisation

 • Ashram retreats and contemplative study

 • Immersion in natural environments

 • Rosicrucian and symbolic traditions

 • Practical work with medicinal plants and traditional herbal preparations

 • Crafting and delivering guided visualisations

 • Respectful exploration of ancestral techniques for shifting perception

Andrew has also completed postgraduate university study in Medicinal Cannabis, complementing his practical and experiential approach with scientific and therapeutic frameworks.

He brings humility, steadiness, and care to the spaces he holds, supporting others as they navigate expanded states and inner transformation. His work is grounded in a lifelong commitment to self-inquiry, integration, and conscious growth.

Dr Annie Southern

PhD, Health Science | Facilitator | Lived Experience Leader | Researcher | Spirituality & Wellbeing Advocate

Dr Annie Southern is a skilled facilitator, educator, and lived experience leader who weaves together spiritual, psychological, and collective wisdom in her approach to healing and transformation. With a PhD in Health Science and a strong background in trauma-informed practice, peer support, and community development, Annie brings a deep presence and grounded compassion to the spaces she holds.

Annie’s workshops draw on her personal and professional journey with mental health, neurodiversity, and spiritual emergence. She creates safe, inclusive environments for exploring soul consciousness, meaning-making, inner multiplicity, and the sacred dimensions of wellbeing. Her facilitation is rooted in both academic insight and intuitive, embodied knowing, often incorporating reflective practice, storytelling, ritual, and deep listening.

She is committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the spiritual sovereignty of all peoples, and she brings a decolonising, relational lens to all her work. Annie has facilitated groups across Aotearoa in educational, clinical, community, and spiritual settings, and is dedicated to supporting people to reconnect with their inner wisdom, wholeness, and sacred self.

Jill Natalia – Holistic Counselor | Dream Interpreter | Circle Keeper | Facilitator Trainer

Jill is a Holistic Counselor and Assisted Therapist based in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. She is the founder of Red Tent Aotearoa and Red Tent Australia, as well as a Business Mentor with Conscious Consulting NZ and a Public Speaking Coach. Her work weaves together deep listening, sacred space-holding, and visionary leadership to support personal and collective transformation.

A community-focused change-maker, Jill has dedicated the past 12 years to initiating and nurturing women’s circles, retreats, and non-profit organisations across Australia and Aotearoa training over 120 leaders.

She believes in the power of community to heal, restore, and ripple out across generations—and she has witnessed countless miracles emerge from the simple act of gathering in circle.

Jill is a vivid lifelong dreamer with the gift of recalling dreams as early as age five. Dream interpretation has been a constant companion on her spiritual path. Over the years, she has studied symbolic language and archetypal psychology to refine her natural ability to decode the deeper meaning of dreams. Her interpretations offer profound insight, often unlocking hidden messages from the subconscious that illuminate the dreamer’s inner world.

At Beyond The Veil, Jill will guide you into the realm of dreams—helping you understand the language of symbols, archetypes, and intuitive wisdom that emerge while we sleep. She invites you to begin recording your dreams now—either by journal or voice memo—so you arrive ready to explore the mysteries they hold.