Ecstatic Dance In The Wilderness ॐ

♡ Wunya/Welcome/Ngara ♡

Beloved friend,
You are warmly invited to embark on an adventure, deep into the national park where we will gather in community, weave ancient rituals and hold each other with love and prayer. This is suited for adventurous souls, those who value the power of community and who appreciate the fortitude of dance.

This ceremony will be held with deep reverence for the sacred land upon which we will gather. We will sit in ceremony on Kubi Kubi/Jinabarra land. Jini means Lawyer Vine and Barra means people ‘The people of the Lawyer Vine’. The traditional peoples of this land used this plant for bush tucker, weaving and a variety of other uses.

Ecstatic Dance In The Wilderness ૐ
♡ 1 NIGHT camping in the Lush Rainforest of Conondale National Park
♡ Ecstatic Dance Journey, Barefoot in the Forest.
♡ Heart-Circle/Group Sharing
♡ Majestic waterfall swim holes and divine views of dramatic escarpment
♡ Medicinal Cacao ceremony
♡ Group Psychotherapy
♡ Warm Soup around the Fire

♡ 2 Nourishing Vegetarian Meals
♡ Free time to connect with nature and explore the waterfalls
♡ $88 EXCHANGE, volunteer roles available

♡ 50% of the funds from this event will be donated to ISM (International Solidarity Movement) to support peaceful action in Gaza. Your contribution is deeply appreciated ♡

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: Saturday 11th October 2025 7.30am → Sunday 12th October 5.30pm
✬ Where: Mystical Rainforest Location (Sunshine Coast Hinterland),
Close to Charlie Moreland Camping Area (Conondale National Park).
Meet at Charlie Moreland Camping Area 7.30AM Sharp. (Specific Location TBC)
✬ EXCHANGE: $88 ✬
There will be 1-2 volunteer roles available for exchange in attending.
If you are experiencing financial struggles and feel drawn to attend please reach out and we will find a solution. Everyone is welcome, no matter what your financial situation.
✬ Bookings ESSENTIAL.
Click 'Get Tickets'
✬ 15 SPACES 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.
✬ Important updates/information will be posted on this event page so please look out for these.
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Flow of events
Saturday 10th October
✬ 7:30 am: Meet at Chalie Moreland Camping Area (Please arrive promptly)
Exact location TBC upon booking.
Search into google Maps “Charlie Moreland Camping Area’.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rREwPHTmLnMZCyv57
✬ 8:00 am: Drive towards start of Hike (Approx 15 minutes)
✬ 8:30 am: Walk as a group towards Campsite/Ceremony Location
(Approx 1 hr walk, moderate hike)
✬ 9:30 am: Arrival on site.
✬ 9:30am-2:30pm: Free time/sent up camp/lunch
✬ 12:00 pm: Light community feast (please bring a plate to share)
✬ 2:30 pm: Opening Ceremony/Circle begins
✬ 6.30pm: Ceremony concludes
✬ 6:30pm: 8:00pm Fire/Soup
✬ 8:30 pm: Quiet time

Sunday 11th October
✬ 5am: Sunrise waterfall meditation (optional)
✬ 7am-8am: morning yoga/meditation practice
✬ 11:00am: Brunch (lunch/breakfast)
✬ 5:30pm Arrive back to Charlie Moreland

(Timings subject to change and flow)

What to BRING ꨄ︎
✬ Water (At least 3Litres) (There is a fresh water available from the waterfall and we suggest bringing purification tablets)
✬Food for Saturday Lunch. Our vision is that we can all bring a little something to share together. We will create a Messenger/Whatsapp Group to coordinate.
✬ Tent for overnight stay
✬ Head Torch or Phone Torch
✬ Camping Mattress/sleeping bag.

✬ Hiking/comfy backpack to carry all your gear!
Any medications you may need for your health/wellbeing.
✬ Sacred items for the Altar are welcomed.
*If you do NOT have a tent/camping mattress, we suggest borrowing from a friend or purchasing a cheap one on Facebook Markerplace (online) or going to Anaconda/BCF stores on the Coast.
If you are impacted by Mosquitos, we suggest bringing a natural repellant.

⛰︎ Conondale National Park ⛰︎
This event requires a good level of fitness and you need to be confident in walking 4km to the site on Saturday and then 4km return on Sunday.
One way takes approx 1-hr.
Note: You will be carrying some weight in your bag to support the over-night camping adventure. We suggest packing minimally and only bringing essential items.
There is a composting toilet on site and a small water tank.
The Campsite has been booked for our group, this has been pre-booked.
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.

Car Access
4WD/AWD Recommended due to Dirt/Gravel Roads
There is NO river crossings, however there is a few pot holes.
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.
A good 2WD Vehicle would be fine to bring you to Charlie Moreland Camp Area.
We will car Pool in 4WD/AWD Vehicles to the start of the Hike.

Rubbish ʚ
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.

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.
We trust that the natural setting, combined with dance and other meditative practices will provide plenty of opportunity for growth.

Important Reminders
Please give yourself plenty of time to arrive to Charlie Moreland Camp Area.
We ask that you do your research online so you understand how to get there and what items you may need to bring with you.
Please ensure you have appropriate clothing/sun protection, as it can get hot during Summer.
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...

Free Time
There are magical waterfall/swim holes to enjoy in the free time allocated.
Please also use this time to set up camp as it will be getting dark once the ceremony finishes.
Sunday morning after the morning meditation, will be another opportunity to connect with the land and enjoy some free time.

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.

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.

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. We will ask you to sign a waiver on arrival.

Facilitators ॐ

James ⋆
James is a masters degree qualified psychotherapist/counsellor 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 (shamanism), plant medicine ceremony, pathways to awakening, meditation, sexuality and conscious expressive dance.
James runs a private psychotherapy clinic in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
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 ⋆
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.

About Cacao
Cacao is a powerful elixr, an ancient plant medicine, that is both gentle and nurturing. We will prepare the medicine honouring the power of tradition, ritual and prayer.
There are some important preparations we recommend to support the experience.
We suggest not eating 2-3 hrs before the ceremony and avoiding caffeine please.
There are some contraindications with ceremonial cacao, such as SSRI's (antidepressants), antipsychotics and heart medications.
Please make contact with us prior so we can adjust accordingly.
Drink plenty of Fluids so you are well hydrated!
If you have any questions feel free to connect with us.

❁ 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.
If you do not wish to be photographed please let us know.
We thank you for your support ♡

We look forward to welcoming you!
Mitakuye Oyasin ‘to all my relations’
With Great Love,

James & Effie ♡