• SECRET GARDEN FESTIVAL •

90 min from Newcastle and Sydney

We are hosting our next Secret Garden Festival Aug 2019 at our Mudbrick Home, in the hills, off–grid and surrounded by nature, serenity and exquisite birdsong. This is so much more than a music festival, it feels like coming home to your family in the forest.

Lyrebird Retreat offers a community space to share, grow and be inspired... a haven to remember and express your soul song. And we are excited to have Jye Sharp headlining our August Festival on our Red Gum Bush Stage.

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SATURDAY FLOW:

Midday - Arrive, set up camp.

2pm – Smoke ceremony and Welcome to Land

3pm – "Express Yo'Self" opening jam with Mishae Baillitis, Adrian Dal Bianco and Elisha Xantaya

5pm – Catered Dinner – chef quality taste sensation by the Kitchen Alchemist, Gem Nettle, Mae Elliott and Jacinta. Chai throughout the evening by Shannon Crees in her Chai Temple.

6pm – Opening Musician

7pm – Music by Jye Sharp

9pm – Phat dance beats

11pm to late - Open Mic & Fire Jams.

SUNDAY FLOW (Optional)

8am - Calligraphy Yoga with Mishae Bailitis

9am - 5–Elements meditation flow and Sound Bath with Elisha Xantaya

10–11.30 - Art Workshop with Shannon Crees (Optional)

FOOD >>>

Snacks and Dinner are included, BYO PLATE, CUP, CUTLERY (There is a washing station available). BYO Breakfast if you’re staying the night at this sanctuary...The morning birdsong is outstanding!!

DRINKS >>>

BYO. No disorderly behavior will be tolerated, this is a family environment. All bottles, rubbish is to be taken out with you. Our Tank Rain Water is a small system so please bring water with you.

CAMP >>>

Plenty of Tent/Swag Camping space on the property for free. 15 small camper/van spaces available with a vehicle pass ticket – $20 per vehicle space. Limited vehicle parking available on the land. Overflow will parked up the top of the 150m driveway after dropping off your camping gear.

PARKING >>>

Car pooling is strongly encouraged. You can drive down to the house and drop off gear if needed then we will shuttle folks 2min up to the top car park, so come prepared. Directions come with the ticket.

TICKETS >>>

$75 per adult ($95 Vehicle Camping – 15 spaces get in quick!!)

$10 Kids under 14. (kids under 5 are free). Family passes available - please contact Elisha.

RUBBISH >>>

Rubbish must be taken with you as we are off grid, we have limited rubbish facilities.

SUNDAY >>>

Options for Sunday exploring / relaxing:

• Creative Workshop 10–11.30am (Art by Basia)

• The local river bush walk is lovely to explore

• Wollombi has some beautiful quaint galleries, vintage stores, cafes and wineries to visit

• There is also free camping down by the river at Wollombi Tavern, on the river which is beautiful.