Culture Camp April 22-26th 2024

The Returning invites you back to Country for four nights and five days to return, learn, listen and heal.

Hidden at the base of Mount Wollumbi we spend 5 days out on country, connecting, resetting our nervous systems and building deep relationship with self, community and our more than human kin.

This is a chance for our Indigenous and non-Indigenous brothers and sisters to sit around the fire, to listen, learn and to find their unified story.

A real life experience at intergenerational community living with country. Surrounded by a beautiful river and acres to explore. This is a safe and trauma informed space to regain time with your self and Country.

This program is in collaboration with East Coast cultural workers, facilitators and leaders, we come together to share our stories, teachings and being for the healing of our Country and each other from a First Nations Perspective .

Right now, the world needs healing. We can create healing through this offering by learning from each other's ways through diverse workshops focussing on Sustainable and slow arts, movement, reflection, decolonisation and exploration of self.

The focus of all workshops is grounded upon healing, health, remembering, returning and actioning.

Your investment contributes to providing scholarship positions for aspiring young Indigenous leaders and mentors in our local community to bridge privilege gaps that exist and provide for those who are in need.

The fire has been lit, now time to show up for yourself to finder deeper connect and respect for self, community and the land.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

4 nights accommodation at Midginbil Eco Retreat
5 days of workshops and activities
Three organic and local meals each day (Meat and Diary all Organic)
Nature Observation Walk with Jirrayne Gorogo Rawson
Bunyarabugalma Indigenous Yoga Daily
Grounded and Connected Meditation with Jarmbi
Fireside Songs with Nidala Barker
Fireside Songs with Angel
Screen Printing with Belle Buden
Clay Play with Rubyrose Bancroft
Fireside stories with Uncle Mark
Contemporary Indigenous Dance with Waangenga Blanco
Wayapa Wuurrk + Breathwork with Jem Stone
Weaving with Kylie Caldwell
Somatics with Country with Kirilly Dawn

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

A unique, magical destination nestled in the mountains. With a variety of accommodation needs to suit all.

CAMPING (SHARED TOILETS AND SHOWERS)

BUNK BED WITH ENSUITE (6 TO A ROOM)

GLAMPING TENTS WITH DOUBLE BED, LIGHTS & LINEN PROVIDED

SAFARI DELUX TENTS WITH ENSUITE, LINEN PROVIDED AND WATERFALL VIEWS (This accommodation is located away from the camp site, about 10 minutes walking distance, up a steep hill)

**Cars can be driven to all accommodation options**

MIDGINBIL ECO RESORT

The property boasts a spectacular 400acres, with views out to the escarpments of the heritage listed “Night Cap” National Park. Surrounded by lush, green sub-tropical rainforest.

Midjinbil Eco Retreat are committed to preserving our environment & minimising their impact on the planet, not just for us, but for future generations.

What we have started doing in our backyard

- Food scraps go to our chooks & guinea fowl instead of landfil

- Use of solar power

- Power saving globe

- Focus on minimal power consumption

- Composting – our goal is no food wastage in the bin

- Use of combination of tank water & treated bore water in accordance with NSW Health

- Purchase our toilet paper from “Who Gives A Crap” a sustainable & ethical business that gives back

SCHOLARSHIP TICKETS (FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ONLY)

Please fill in a scholarship application here.

- We ask for a minimum of $75 non refundable deposit for all adult tickets which covers your accommodation and food for the week.

- Please let us know asap if you cannot make the camp, as we have to pay for your accommodation and food for catering.

- If you feel you can contribute more and are not in financial hardship, please contribute more to our camp by entering your own amount to support us in our work and others in the future.

DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR SINGLE MAMAS

Please contact jinjila@thereturning.com.au for a discounted ticket price, or email us with your question or inquiry.