Ecstatic Dance In The Wilderness ॐ

♡ Wunya/Welcome/Ngara ♡

This gathering is for people who love the wilderness and adventure and those who are seeking a deeper connection with community. We will go on an Ecstatic Dance Journey and come together with pure intentions for healing and growth. This wild location is a hidden treasure, with dramatic waterfalls and pristine swim holes. This is a FULL DAY event 8am-6pm. It also includes a total of 2 hours walking.

This ceremony will be held with reverence and respect for the sacred land upon which we will gather. We will sit in ceremony on Kubi Kubi/Yinabarra country and come together as a tribe to support each other.

🖤💛❤️We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, and honor their enduring connection to community, land and water. We pay deep respect to Indigenous elders and peoples, past, present, and emerging, as we support the continuation of their rich cultural heritage.

♡´-- Ceremony Facilitators: James & Effie ♡´-

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Ecstatic Dance In The Wilderness
✬ WHEN: Friday 12 September 8am-6pm
✬ WHERE: Mystical Forest Location
Close to Charlie Moreland Camping Area
(Conondale National Park).
Meet at Charlie Moreland Camping Area 8AM (Prompt)
(Exact location provided couple of days prior)
✬ EXCHANGE: $55 ✬
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There will be 1 volunteer role available for exchange in attending.
If you are experiencing financial hardship and feel drawn to attend please reach out.
✬ RSVP/Booking ESSENTIAL.
✬ 15 Tickets available: This will be an intimate gathering and to respect this we have limited the numbers.
✬ Please read ALL the event details so you understand the commitment required for attending this event.
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♡Timetable♡
8am – Meet at Charlie Moreland Camping Reserve
8.30am - We leave for the HIKE
10am - Arrival
There will be approx 2 hours Free time.
We aim to be back at Charlie Moreland around 530pm.

Subject to flow and change
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WHAT TO BRING ॐ
✬ Water Bottle (At least 2 Litres) (There is a fresh water available from the waterfall and we suggest bringing purification tablets)
✬ A picnic rug/mat to sit on (optional)
✬ BYO something we can share for Lunch.
Please think simple, nutritious, plant-based/vegetarian, organic/natural foods/snacks.
✬ Sacred Items you may wish to put on the Altar.

♡ Conondale National Park ♡
This event requires a good level of fitness and you need to be confident in walking 4km to the site in the morning and then 4km return in the afternoon.
One way takes approx 1-hr. (Total 2hrs walking)
There is a composting toilet on site and a small water tank.
Conondale National park is home to soaring picturesque eculyptic forests, scenic waterfalls, unspoilt scenery and is an important conservation habitat for local widlife.
The national park is abundant with crystal clear creeks, features multi-day hikes and is adjacent to Imbil state forest.

❉ Sober Event ❉
Strictly NO drugs or Alcohol, this is a Sober event.
We ask you to kindly respect this and please no entheogens or hallucinogenic substances.

❉ Weather permitting ❉
If there is significant rain or stormy weather forecast, the date will be reschedueled.
This will be communicated several days before the event in this case. Please keep an eye out for updates and event posts.

☆ Car Access ☆
4WD/AWD is ideal due to Dirt/Gravel Roads.
A Good 2WD vehicle will also be fine!
We will car pool to get to the start of the hike.
The Road that brings you into Charlie Moreland is called ‘Sunday creek road’ and is a gravel road which is mostly in pretty good condition. Be mindful of a few areas that have deep pot holes.

❉ Rubbish ❉
This event is a LEAVE no TRACE gathering, so please have a bag/container for any rubbish and ensure you carry it with you back to the Charlie Moreland Camping Area, where there is good facilities available.
There are NO bins on the ceremony site.

❉ Important Reminders ❉
Please give yourself plenty of time to arrive to Charlie Moreland Camp Area. We meet PROMPTLY at 8am.
Please ensure you have appropriate clothing/sun protection, as it can get hot during the day.
Exact details of the Ceremony Location will be given closer to the date.
Please take time to read the QLD National Parks website regarding visiting, access, emergency/first aid equipment and other important information: https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/.../great-walks-conondale...

❉ Phone Reception ❉
There is Minimal/NO phone reception in the National Park.
Please be prepared and make prior communications/arrangements the day before or very early in the morning.
The reception drops out about 10 minutes before arrival to Charlie Moreland.
There is some reception at Yabba Creek Park near the Entrance to Fig Tree walk. This location can be easily found on Google Maps.
It is very close to the start of Sunday creek road.

⛤ Safety ⛤
Your safety is our concern, however it is your responsibility.
We encourage you to do your research, read the information provided above and be prepared.
If you have any questions please reach out prior to the event.
Please note, we do not accept any liability for any injury/harm caused from participating in this event. By attending this event you are agreeing to accept all responsibility and understand the risks involved.

James BIO
James is a masters degree qualified psychotherapist and a passionate group facilitator. His strength is to create spaces which embody authenticity, transparency and integrity. James has worked in the healing arts field for over half a decade and his passion lies in transpersonal psychology, group therapy and drawing on ancient wisdom to support healing and wholeness. His key interests lie in curanderismo, plant medicine ceremony, pathways to awakening, meditation, sexuality and conscious expressive dance.

Below are a few examples of his personal growth journey:
-Man Kind Project: New Warrior Training (Bellingen NSW)
-ISTA (Institute Sacred Temple Arts) Level 1 (India)
-Ecstatic Dance Journeys (Goa, India)
-Buddhist Psychology Retreats in Dharamshala (India)
-Tantra Retreats Led by Ma Anandra Sarita (Osho) (India)
-Zen Buddhist Training (1 Month Intensive) (Brooklyn, NYC)

Effie BIO
My name is Effie and while there are many titles I can (and will) share about myself, above all, I am human. With a deep passion and reverence for all life and an equal enthusiasm for protecting it. Gatekeeper, protector of portals, guide into and out of this physical plane; I work with animals both in the physical and shamanic realms and am always weaving in the acknowledgement of the elements and land in this space of healing.

I work in the birth space with women and am a death doula for animals. Prayerformance through ritual dance theatre is a practice that I feel passionately about in addition to my own dance practice as a way of connecting with and reclaiming full sovereignty in my body. Praying and playing are staples of my being that I inevitably sprinkle into every space I am in and I am excited to share the medicine of my spirit with you all, as well as all of the animal and nature spirits I carry with me.

⛤ Photography ⛤
There will be a photographer joining us in the ceremony who is going to capture some shots for us.
We hope to capture the medicine of our events so we can share what we do with others.
Some of the footage may be used for promotional purposes on social media platforms.
If you do not wish to be photographed please let us know.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out.
We look forward to welcoming you,

Mitakuye Oyasin ‘to all my relations’
With Great Love,
♡James & Effie ♡