My partner and I went to the Wild Heart Gathering last weekend, an intimate camp-out in the heart of Sussex, where we took part in singing workshops, 5 Rhythms, Enlightenment Intensives, ritual storytelling, listening to talks by very inspiring people and watching some great live music, such as Avalon Roots.The event is described as neither a festival nor a retreat and the emphasis is on a coming together and sense of community. There were a lot of raw food practitioners there and a strong shamanistic/Celtic influence, with the founders of Spirit Horse leading many of the workshops as well as the closing ceremony on the Sunday, the main focal event of the gathering.
The site is beautiful, with enchanted woods, a lake to swim in and a cosy barn hosting the main events. My favourite bit was sitting in the sauna - a proper wooden sauna I might add - before running down the hill to jump in the freezing cold lake, having a tranquil swim whilst being serenaded with sweet guitar music, and then doing it all over again!
Oh and if you're wondering what the "sweet dreams" refers to, a few days ago I apparently woke up in the middle of the night, said "cupcake" out loud and then went back to sleep again. Bizarre!
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I Love Wildheart, would recommend it to anyone.
ReplyDeleteThe Spirit Horse community are all lovely... especially the lovely Irishman who leads the ceremonies. Last year was very moving.