The Gathering
Women’s Business*
February 16-18th 2024
workshops, talks, movement and connection - a celebration deep in the mystery of nature
We will will heal, learn, laugh, move, be heard and create together through movement, talks, workshops and music.
*The Gathering invites anyone who identifies as woman or resonates with sisterhood to participate in this event
What to bring
This is a WASTE FREE event.
Please plan & pack accordinglyBYO Plate, cutlery and cup.
Meals are provided as a part of your ticket, however we request that you please bring your own utensils in order to minimise waste.
Meals provided are as follows:
Friday- dinner
Saturday- lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
Sunday- lunch and afternoon tea
*** Please note- we do not provide breakfast, so please bring your own breakfast for Saturday + Sunday mornings, as well as any snacks you may be needing over the weekend***Be sure to bring comfortable clothing that you can move in and warmer clothes for the evening
Swimmers for the creek
Toiletries and towel for showers
All camping equipment and needs
Bedding if staying in the Bunk Rooms
Flashlight for the night
Yoga mat
Small Babies in arms welcome but we ask if you let us know if you are bringing other children so we can co-ordinate volunteers for our kids space
Tips and Hints
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
Please bring a cup, cutlery, a water bottle and a plate and we ask that no packaged goods or plastic water bottles come on site.
2. Respect Wildlife
Do not harass wildlife. Remember, The Returning is not a place for dogs or other pets. Please be careful while driving to the event and while you are on sacred land.
3. Car Pool
We are gathering in a natural environment and we encourage all who can to carpool to the event to minimise our environmental impact. All attendees with vehicles will have to purchase a car pass. No car pass, no entry.
Inclusivity
The Gathering is a women-only event, where we create a sacred container for our sisters, elders and children to come together and recognise the powerful support women can be for one another. This day event is about sharing women’s business, about opening fully to one another and exploring all things womanhood.
What about trans / non-binary people?
Recognising that, as a society, our understanding of gender is evolving and expanding, The Returning welcomes anyone who identifies as a woman.
This includes cisgendered women, trans women and non-binary people who want to participate in and explore the feminine energy.
We use gendered language and pronouns in our communications, reflecting our identity as a women-only space. If you identify as a woman, but prefer non-gendered pronouns, please feel free to let us know and we will seek to use your preferred terminology.
We are continuously learning, and we are open to ongoing, respectful conversation around our approach.
As an Indigenous run event, it is important culturally that we maintain women’s only spaces for women’s business. We recognise that some non-binary and trans people may not feel comfortable in a gender-specific space. Indeed, neither do some cis-gendered people. As such, The Returning might not be the best fit for everyone.
Fundamentally we gather to connect in joy and exploration to reach our highest potential as individuals and the collective and welcome all who feel called to join us.
Accessibility
We believe in breaking down barriers that cause inequality and creating inclusive spaces. If you have have specific accessibility needs, please reach out to us so that we can make sure that you are adequately cared for at The Gathering.