Conscious Growth Convergence
Event description
Conscious Growth Convergence:
Building Bridges of Reciprocity
Lost Valley Education Center
September 27th-29th, 2024
The Conscious Growth Convergence is a three-day transformative gathering co-produced by Reciprocity Music & Conscious Growth at Lost Valley Education Center. For 2024, our theme is “Building Bridges of Reciprocity,” representing our commitment to celebrate culture and support solidarity.
In our current world disrupted by division and disconnection, we believe in the power of unity while embracing authenticity. Building bridges of reciprocity means honoring our differences, respecting diversity, and recognizing that we are stronger together through mutual support and interconnection. We invite you to be part of this transformative experience with live music performances, inspiring speakers, workshop facilitators, ecstatic dance, song and grief circles, permaculture, community connection and more!
Join us as we celebrate Lost Valley's 35th anniversary with a collective vision to shift culture through community engagement, intentional action, and multicultural fusion. Together, let’s embark on a journey of connection, healing, and growth as we build bridges of reciprocity for a resilient future!
PERFORMERS & FACILITATORS:
- MaMuse
- Mose
- Family Mystic
- Youssoupha Sidibe
- Sara Tone
- Shireen Amini
- Living Roots
- Sheena Medicina
- Izzi Shenandoah
- Fernanda Samambaia
- Sonya Robin
- Setesh Free
- Ashley Bonn
- Reishi Strauss
- Yiyetta Love
... and many more to be announced!
ABOUT THE PRODUCERS:
Conscious Growth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to shift culture by creating transformative events and regenerative projects that build community resilience. Germinating in 2020, the organization has cultivated numerous experiences at grassroots community centers in Portland, Oregon. Now, Conscious Growth is putting down roots in Eugene, Oregon to connect deeper with the land, close the loop, and widen the circle.
Reciprocity Music is a mission-driven booking and management agency curating change through intentional celebration and community action, providing a platform for artists whose work centers meaningful impact initiatives alongside dynamic musical offerings. Through intentional celebration, Reciprocity Music is leading the way to create alcohol-free spaces for dance, celebration, and connection. In all events and venues they work with, they're aim is to create intentional and inclusive spaces through regenerative action. Reciprocity Music supports channels for artists and audiences who wish to see their money go toward supporting initiatives such as nature restoration, indigenous land back, music education, and more.
ABOUT THE VENUE:
Lost Valley Education Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and intentional community land trust located in Dexter, Oregon. Since 1989, Lost Valley has been a place for experiential learning through holistic educational programs, community development, events and volunteer opportunities. Through a system inspired by Sociocracy, Lost Valley seeks to build a culture of inclusion, equity, non-violent communication, and authentic expression, while achieving the mission of providing affordable housing, education, and access to land for ecological living.
ABOUT THE LAND:
The producers of this event acknowledge that the Winefelly band of the Kalapuya nation once resided on the land we now occupy. We acknowledge Indigenous peoples experienced forced removal and genocide at the hands of European colonizers, and that these ripples of impact continue today. We are are working to integrate the immense complexity that is present in hosting this event on this land. We recognize that this acknowledgement is a small gesture, and the real work is in our everyday and direct action establishing reparative relationships with Indigenous communities. We urge you to find ways to contribute. You may reference this list of Indigenous led organizations - https://bit.ly/support-native
GENERAL INFORMATION:
⏰ GATE SCHEDULE:
- Friday, September 27th: 10:00am-10:00pm
- Saturday, September 28th: 10:00am-10:00pm
- Sunday, September 29th: 10:00am-10:00pm
🏕 CAMPING:
- Camping spots are first come, first serve
- Options in open meadow or shady forest
- Tent & car camping only - No RVs over 30 ft
- Parking is limited - we encourage carpooling!
- NO pets - only service animals if necessary
- Limited cell service depending on carrier
- Leave No Trace! Please Pack in, Pack out
💧 WATER:
- There is a creek site (Anthony Creek)
- There is clean, potable water on site
- Please bring your own water vessels!
- Bathrooms & showers on site
🥗 FOOD:
- ONE community meal served SATURDAY night
- There will be a few local food vendors on site
- Bring your own extra food, drinks, and snacks
- Bring your own plate, bowl, cup, & utensils
- Bring your own additional foods & drinks
🔥 FIRE:
- NO open flames or smoking in the forest
- Check your vehicle fluids for leaks
- NO fire spinning or fire dancing
- NO fireworks or firearms
🌀 WHAT TO BRING:
- Camping gear - tent, sleeping bag, pad, etc.
- Water bottle, plate, bowl, cup, utensils, etc.
- Food, drinks, snacks, cooler, ice, and more
- Yoga mat, chairs, blankets, & comfy things
- Towels for sauna, shower, and natural creek
- Sunscreen (day) / warm layers (cool nights)
- Cash for vendors, healers, art, merch, etc.
- Flashlight, headlamp, and camping lights
- Instruments, flow props, yard games, etc.
- Items to trade for barter exchange
- Journal + pen for workshops
Questions? Email us at consciousgrowthcommunity@gmail.com