Where is the festival taking place?
The festival will be a at the Hunter Valley Retreat Center - 626 Sandy Creek Rd, Quorrobolong NSW 2325, Australia - The venue is less than 2 hours from Sydney. We will send location details, directions and parking information as part of your welcome packet.
Is there transportation to and from the festival?
We will create a closed FB group for ticketed participants to support ride shares, hosting for travelers, etc. If there is ample need, we will explore contracting with a shuttle service.
What is Tantra?
Tantra is elegantly simple at it’s core. It invites us to bring consciousness to that which was unconscious. That is all. And it is enough. From this consciousness we find the building blocks to fulfill two great desires:
*Know who I am
*Love myself
Tantra is not about learning something new, but remembering who we are. And what we are: Complete expressions of divine love.
Tantra a journey of uniting of our heart and mind. body and soul. sexuality and spirituality. Tantra supports the release of guilt, shame and fear which hinders us in fulfilling our purpose and experiencing maximum joy and ease in this life.
The word Tantra is derived from Sanskrit root “tan” meaning to increase, expand or stretch, with tantra meaning to weave, loom or woven together. Thus it can be said to mean we increase as we bring together, we expand as we integrate. Tantra is a path to embodied bliss. It is a path of Yes. Tantra is the only practice which includes everything. Excludes nothing.
The practical application of Tantra to our modern lives offers the key to find the freedom we yearn for and intimacy of connection we desire.
May I join if I am a beginner or very new to Tantra?
Yes, absolutely! In fact many people have their very first experience of tantra at a festival, because it is go at your own pace & you have a choice of workshops or to relax versus committing to a journey with one group or teacher. It is also the perfect place to get many flavors & styles of tantra so you can discover what is for you and what is not.
Do you have discount tickets?
We have volunteer discounts and early bird tier pricing, so if you are called to be in service as a volunteer then click here for more info on the opportunities available, otherwise the sooner you buy the lower the price!
Can I come and teach a workshop?
Thank you for your interest in presenting. You are invited to fill out our application form and we will be in touch asap to let you know if there is space on the program for this year.
Is there space to join as a healer or vendor?
Yes, we have both vending and healing spaces available at the festival. Fill out our application form and we will reach out asap to let you know if there is still space for your offerings.
Can I join as an artist or performer?
Art and performance are some of the most potent ways to share the magick of the Esoteric Arts & Sciences, such as Tantra. We love to include such at our festivals and invite you to fill out this application form, so we may explore if your offering may be a fit for this year.
Do you belong to any specific tantra school?
No, we are a mix of independent teachers who come from a variety of backgrounds of tantra including teachings which are relevant but not branded “tantra” at all. Tantra include anything which helps us to be more present and in ease with all that we are and all that we feel.
May I come to the festival alone or should I bring a partner?
You are most welcome with a partner, with friends or on your own! We will have a large mix of singles and couples.
Will there only be workshops for couples?
No, there will be workshops you do on your own and some (very limited) which will ask you to bring a partner which you can find in ease at the festival.
Are children welcome?
No, the age limit is 18 years.
Where can I see the schedule for the festival?
The tentative schedule will be available on the website approximately 1 month before the event.
Is there any required nudity at this festival?
There are no workshops where you have to be naked, however there may be some where this is an option. It will be noted upfront & again it will always be at your option
What are the lodging options?
All tickets include an option to camp in your own tent or camper. We have indoor lodging available in rooms which range from private to triple occupancy.
What is your refund policy?
Tickets are for the right to attend the event and are non-refundable. However they may be transferred. You just need to send us the name and email of the new holder and a $40 transfer fee, which may be paid by buyer or seller. In addition, if/when we sell out we will create a wait list on the website. You may opt to offer your ticket(s) for sale in the transfer portal and we will do our best to resell them for you. This is a service we provide, but not a guarantee of success.
What do I need to bring?
Best to bring a refillable water bottle, change of clothes as you may move, dance and experience sweat or changes of body temperature, your own items of comfort such as yoga mat, cushions and sarong, cash for vendors, a sense of humor, open heart and your curiosity!
Please do not bring any intoxicants, drugs, alcohol, etc. We are creating an environment where we can dive deeply into our senses – dulling them with intoxicants will not be needed and will inhibit your experience and be grounds for removal from the festival.