Songline Dreaming Festival
Upper Colo river
upper colo, australia
Event description
14th -16th MARCH , 2025
DHURUG LAND : COLO RIVER , NSW
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to all custodians past, present and future.
A CALLING TO ALL SISTERS...
This weekend promises an abundance of valuable wisdom—a gathering of women coming together to unite and showcase their cultural teachings, all under the stars and upon the earth.
It's a weaving of deeper reciprocity with our Mother Earth.
〰️This is an all women (sister) event. Welcoming all Indigenous and non-Indigenous women.
WHY SONGLINE DREAMING ?
SongLine Dreaming is a gathering of women practicing sacred women’s business.It is a ceremony that calls to all Women from all songlines to gather.To weave in the learnings of old ways & to harness the new.It is a space to be honoring the works of First Nations women within their fields.SongLine Dreaming is a small & exclusive gathering calling on all First Nations
WOMEN who are HEALERS, FACILITATORS, & PRACTITIONERS to bring forth their magic in WORKSHOPS, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES & ONE on ONE treatments over a tightly held vessel on DHURUG COUNTRY land.
SongLine Dreaming is a weaving of healing that connects women to First Nations women in unity, oneness, support, admiration & recognition.They say the largest form of healing takes place when you are seen, heard, felt & recognized.
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What does your Ticket price includes :?
🍃SONGLINE DREAMING is co-creating a supportive environment where women in all fields are celebrated, seen, heard, and empowered by their female peers.
🙌🏼It’s a unique narrative of unity and empowerment, woven by each woman (sister) who attends.
🦉This is a culturally safe space for all women (sisters) , of all colours, and all backgrounds to attend and support each other.
Facilitators, Market stands & Healing Hub will all be First Nations Women.
♾️SongLine Dreaming :
✨Access to over 20 FIRST NATIONS WOMEN LEAD workshops & talks
✨3 Days , 2 Nights OFF GRID UNDER STARS , FEET IN SOIL gathering with SISTERS
✨Sacred Teachings & Workshops
✨Food across the 3 days (please see ticket for specific details)
✨Knowledge sharing
✨Musical Performances
✨Art Exhibition and land installations
✨Healing hub
✨Market StandsFIRST NATIONS Workshops include :
🪶Inner child womb healing
🪶Water ceremony
🪶Sky camp
🪶Ancient sacred energies
🪶Weaving & Feathers
🪶Bush Medicine healing through nature
🪶Ngangkari Healing & Balms
🪶Wattle Seed Flow
🪶Story Telling through Art
🪶Cultural Portraits
🪶Moving inner spirit
🪶Dreamtime
🪶Dancing
🪶Circles and Yarns
🪶Elders tent
🪶Wayapa Wuurrk
🪶Earth Medicine
🪶Ancient Energy Systems
🪶Creation & clapping sticks
🪶Healing Spirit
🪶Natures Mandalas … and more..
ADD ONS : ACCOMADATION ♥️
Join us from14th -16th MARCH , 2025 as we connect into Country, unite women from all SONGLINES and call in the beautiful container of sisterhood.
📍Location :2 hrs NW of Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Clothes Swap :
A clothes swap at the festival is a fun, sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe while reducing waste. Bring gently used clothing you no longer wear and exchange them for new-to-you items contributed by others. It’s an opportunity to express creativity, connect with fellow festival-goers, and embrace eco-friendly fashion. All leftover items will be donated to a local charity, promoting a community-focused, environmentally conscious celebration.
🙏🏼Facilitators will all be First Nations.
✨IN KEEPING WITH SACRED PRACTICE WE ARE ONLY OFFERING 120 TICKETS TO THIS EVENT.
✨Please note: That boys under the age of 5 can attend the event, ages older are not permitted due to protocol.
Food :
In keeping our Tickets prices super Low and accessible to all we are asking all WOMEN attending to BYO Food, Snacks, and enough water for the whole event :
FRIDAY NIGHT : COMMUNITY SHARE NIGHT : We ask everyone to bring a special plate of food to share with your Sisters.
SATURDAY NIGHT : Catered Evening Dinner for all Women Donated :)
BYO Plate, Cutlery and Cup as we do not provide to limit waste on site.
+ There will also be some Food Carts on site for the weekend. And coffee being served ...
HOT Water is limited to showers so please be mindful , likey this time of year we will likely adore the COOL SHOWERS and swims in the COLO RIVER
Natural washing in the river is Welcome and encourage = NO SOAPS allowed
Glamping accomodation options are not included in event ticket price and are an additional cost.
Please see below.
Accommodation Options
CAMPING, VAN OR CAR CAMPING :
( This option is included in ticket price)
Beautiful old-fashioned campsite is in a beautiful natural setting intersected by a small meandering creek where you can sit around listening to the night sounds and gazing at the brilliant stars with the sound of water flowing around you.
No powered sites.
There are some shady sites and extra space for you to spread out and enjoy some privacy.
Facilities include toilets (YAY) and wonderful hot showers.
BELLE TENTS : ( if you want to glamp it out..)
There will be 6 bell tents (tipi style tents) located in our campground.
They are 5 meters in diameter, and furnished with thick queen size mattress, fresh crisp linen, warm duvets and duvet covers, blankets, queen size bed, LED lights, side tables, rugs and other decorative touches.
Guests are required to use the campground amenities, with toilets & showers.
Glamping tent price is not included in event ticket price. This is an additional cost.
INDIVIUAL BEDS AVAILABLE in GLAMPING TENTS ; THIS IS SHARED TENTS Sleep : 4 women.
Please bring your own own pillows, linen, toiletries & towels. Comfy Bedding supplied ..
SHARED GLAMPING price is not included in event ticket price. This is an additional cost.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
These programs are apart of YOUTH TICKET PRICESThe Youth Programs will be running all weekend : Some Programs have a limited number of spots, and others will have an age restriction. We don't want the children to miss out and there will be extra activities scheduled for the over flow or children not being about to attend certain programs.
Scholarships / ELDERS TICKETS : FIRST NATIONS WOMENS
Scholarship tickets are based on camping, van or car camping & volunteer support for set and/or pack down.
Please email us at songlinedreaming@gmail.com
To apply for Volunteers :
Volunteers must be 15yrs and over.
If you are pregnant, injured or unable to lift please refrain from applying to
volunteer as we need able bodied women for these support roles.
Only 1 volunteer positions available ( other positions have been filled as of 31st DEC )
Please email us at songlinedreaming@gmail.com to apply
Parking :
Parking is included in your ticket.
If possible we highly recommend ride-sharing to minimize the impact on the land and space taken by cars. We can help at this end too..
Reach out : email songlinedreaming@gmail.com
Phone Service :
There is Little to no reception on site so please bring cash for all healing offerings, food, and market stalls.
Our mission :
Create a culturally safe space to showcase the women behind their First Nations businesses. Re-learning and remembering the sacred ways of being in deep reciprocity with the land and everything that lives upon it.
Our motivation :
Correct the fact that all Australian Community Gatherings, Wellness Festivals, & Design Exhibitions are showcasing & supporting less than 1% of FIRST NATIONS OWNED, OPERATED or WOMEN LEAD BUSINESSES.
THIS IS A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE EVENT
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