Bundjalung Language Culture Camp - November 2023

Bundjalung Language Camp - MOB ONLY EVENT

The Returning invites you back to Country for four nights and five days to return, learn, listen and heal.

Hidden at the base of Mount Wollumbi we spend 5 days out on country, connecting, resetting our nervous systems and building deep relationship with self, community and our more than human kin. 

This camp is focused on the continuation of our Bundjalung Language 

We will return to a intergeneration community to sit around the fire, to listen and learn and connect with the land, our ancestors and community. 

Surrounded by a beautiful river and acres to explore, this is a safe and trauma informed space to regain time with your self and country. 

This program is in collaboration with East Coast cultural workers, facilitators and leaders.

Right now, country and community need healing. 

Learn langauge, move your body, sit on country, reflect and create.

The focus of all workshops is grounded upon healing, health, remembering, returning and actioning. 

We require everyone register for this event. No registration, No Entry

The fire has been lit, now time to show up for yourself to finder deeper connect and respect for self, community and the land.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• 4 nights accommodation at Midginbil Eco Retreat
• 5 days of workshops and activities
• Three organic and local meals each day (Meat and Diary all Organic) 
• 4 x Daily Language Classes 
  
• Bush Tukka Tour with Delta Kay
• Embodying Country with Waangenga Blanco
• Clay with Rubyrose Bancroft
• Stories with Uncle Mark
  
• Music with Sta and Angel
  
• Weaving 
  
• Fireside Wisdom with Elders

WHEN ?

November 20th -24th, 2024

SCHOLARSHIP TICKETS (FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ONLY)

- We ask that you purchase an adult ticket for yourself and a ticket for each of your children in their age group.

- Registration is 35$ for camping and $50 for Bunk Beds and is a non refundable deposit for all adult tickets which secures your place for the week. 

- Please let us know asap if you cannot make the camp, as we have to pay for your accommodation and food for catering

- If you feel you can contribute more and are not in financial hardship, please reach out to us at jinijla@thereturning.com.au 

ACCOMADATION

A unique, magical destination nestled in the mountains. 

With a variety of accommodation needs to suit all

CAMPING (SHARED TOILETS AND SHOWERS) 

BUNK BED WITH ENSUITE (6 TO A ROOM) 

FAMILY ROOMS WITH ENSUITE (6 TO A ROOM) 

Cars can drive to all accommodation options

The property boasts a spectacular 400acres, with views out to the escarpments of the heritage listed “Night Cap” National Park. Surrounded by lush, green sub-tropical rainforest.

Midjinbil Eco Retreat are committed to preserving our environment & minimising their impact on the planet, not just for us, but for future generations.

What we have started doing in our backyard

- Food scraps go to our chooks & guinea fowl instead of landfil

- Use of solar power

- Power saving globe

- Focus on minimal power consumption

- Composting – our goal is no food wastage in the bin

- Use of combination of tank water & treated bore water in accordance with NSW Health

- Purchase our toilet paper from “Who Gives A Crap” a sustainable & ethical business that gives back