Conscious Growth Convergence

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:
MaMuse ~ Mose ~ Family Mystic ~ Youssoupha Sidibe ~ Sara Tone ~ Shireen Amini ~ Max Ribner ~ Micaela Kingslight ~ ~ Living Roots ~ Wolfchild ~ Sheena Medicina ~ Izzi Shenandoah ~ Coop Mahndala ~ Sonya Robin ~ Setesh Free ~ Yiyetta Love ~ Maitreya Wolf ~ Arya Brown ~ Lo:Bo ~ Andrew William Golden ~ & more!

FACILITATORS:
Ashley Bonn ~ Setesh Free ~ Sonya Robin ~ Reishi Strauss ~ Fernanda Samambaia ~ Kalil Cohen ~ Jenny Lee ~ Morgan Vanderpool ~ Lux Gypsum ~ Patrick Merle Sellin ~ Karly Loveling ~ Aimee Ringle ~ Simon Yugler ~ Alexa Lux ~ Moana Aluli Meyer ~ Tuck Yates Tyrrell ~ Drew Ryan ~ Shaelee Evans ~ Erika Merz ~ Marisa Hope Benson ~ Hollye Holbrook ~ Helena Virga ~ Alyx Somas ~ Kendall McCann ~ Katie Scott ~ Ryder Coen ~ Janessa Bautista ~ Justin Michelson ~ Khyla All Is ~ Brian Byers ~ Taiyo Jason ~ Melissa Rose ~ Shekinah Schell ~ Avery Deane Swift ~ Plaedo ~ Melissa Grace ~ Mariko & Christo ~ Hector Pang ~ Sara Zolbrod ~ David Feldman ~ & more!

ABOUT THE PRODUCERS:

Conscious Growth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission build community resilience through elemental activism. We do this by producing holistic events, cultivating regenerative projects, and supporting grassroots community centers. Germinating in 2019 and coming to fruition in 2020, Conscious Growth has co-created numerous community experiences throughout 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. We provide a platform for artists whose work centers meaningful impact initiatives alongside dynamic musical offerings. From extractive to regenerative, we seek to create holistic paths of growth for artists in the music industry. We craft our events by aligning intention, space, community, and sustainability. We believe live music thrives when the hierarchy of performer and audience is removed. Through Reciprocity, we create positive change in the world — together.

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-orgs

GENERAL INFORMATION:

🎟️ TICKETS:
- 3-day General Admission weekend passes (Friday-Sunday)
- 2-day passes (Saturday & Sunday only - includes camping)
-  SUNDAY only pass (includes camping Sunday evening)
- Thursday early arrival add-on available (highly suggested)
- Family-friendly! Kids 15 & under are FREE (no ticket required)
*** Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable ***

⏰ GATE SCHEDULE:
- Thursday, September 26th: 12:00pm-8:00pm
- Friday, September 27th: 8:00am-8:00pm
- Saturday, September 28th: 8:00am-8:00pm
- Sunday, September 29th: 8:00am-8:00pm

🏕 CAMPING:
- Tent camping = shady forest & open-air meadow - plenty for all!
- Car camping = parking lot meadow just outside of the venue

💧 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 & DRINKS:
- Community cafe locally grown food for purchase
- Herbal elixir bar running for most of the event
- ONE community meal served SATURDAY night
- 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

❗️IMPORTANT INFO:
- NO pets - only service animals if necessary
- Limited cell service depending on carrier
- Leave No Trace! Please Pack in, Pack out
- All tickets are non-refundable, yet transferrable

Questions? Email us at consciousgrowthconvergence@gmail.com