This is not a festival or retreat. This is a 'co-created gathering'. Bringing together conscious, driven & playful humans from across the world.
Join us – as we reconnect to our innate being. By immersing ourselves in lush nature. By inviting transcendence – ecstatic dances, moving meditations, deep conversations & dirty DJ sets. Oh ... and also by giving ourselves space, to let things unfold organically.
A Screens-Free Experience
Everyone who comes adds to the vibe by helping with setup, running an event, or bringing proactive energy. All backed by three meals per day, provided by us.
This is a place where you can express yourself, share freely, and receive abundantly.
(Oh, and we'll have an opening ceremony where you hand in your phone. For four days ... let's be fully present in real life!)
In Deep Nature
We'll be at 'The Garden' in north Portugal. A private 23 acre estate full of lush forests, burner vibes and mischief.
We'll enjoy a private lake, established forest gardens, pool, sauna, giant hot tub, moonboard climbing wall, villas, two grand halls & embodiment space, four kitchens, gym, yoga decks, giant dance floor, cork dojo, circus arts, fitness studio, two swimming springs, jam space full of instruments, fruit orchards & more.
The Schedule Is An Adventure
We'll keep the schedule light. Giving space for people to hangout, create spontaneously and enjoy the lakes together.
Expect an opening and closing ceremony. Morning flows & dynamic meditations. Afternoon sessions like authentic relating, contact improv, falling angels, ecstatic dances & sound baths. And at night – bonfires, intimate socials, kirtans, DJ sets & shenanigans.
Reconnect To Your Innate Being
Through these three pillars, you'll spark lifelong friendships, new ideas & epic stories. And maybe even glimpse your innate being – of presence, strength & bliss.
| Gather lovely people
We've met so many fantastic people over 14 colives at Innate. Conscious, down-to-earth & quirky. It's also a lovely opportunity for new people to get involved.
| Cultivate space
Abundant nature; screens free; meditative practices; plenty of unscheduled time ... All so that we can cultivate space. From there something truly new can emerge within us.
| Create together
Let's express ourselves openly, & celebrate the experiments. This is a time to let go of the "I" and melt into the "we". Contributing to something beyond ourselves.
Come As A Contributor
Want to run an event? This is a safe space to try it out. It's how we grow.
Want to offer a service? Like reiki sessions, or taking pics with a pro camera?
Want to create something artistic?
As a contributor, you can come for 2 days extra, meals included, for free. And get involved in our pre-gathering shenanigans ; )
(You’ll also have access to desks & fast wifi for those days.)
Apply for a contributor ticket on the checkout page. Or email connect@innate.global
Remember – this is a playful experiment amongst grounded & kind people. The ideal place to try offering something.
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When & where does it start? And end?The Gathering will happen at The Gardens; near Viana do Castelo. The closest airport is Porto. Exact address for the gates to the venue entrance: R. da Regedoura 221, Geraz do Lima (Santa Maria), Portugal You can arrive anytime after 2pm on 4th October. It ends on 8th October, after a morning brunch. So book your exit flights later in the afternoon/eve that day; it's about a 50 mins drive to the airport. For people who are contributing an event to the Gathering, or helping to setup stuff ... they can come from 2nd October – getting two days of vibes and meals for free : )
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How do I get there?We generally recommend getting to Porto, and then renting a car, or sharing a Bolt directly here with another attendee for ~€40 [€20 per person] - it takes about 45 minutes. Car rentals are stupidly cheap in Porto during October, so we'd highly recommend. Address for your car: R. da Regedoura 221, Geraz do Lima (Santa Maria), Portugal We'll open a Gathering whats app with attendees to help you coordinate your travels. If you'd prefer to take public transport, you can train to Viana do Castelo and then a taxi to the Garden. 70+15 minutes to the Garden --> €5+€15.
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Can I bring my friends along?Definitely! We don't want this Gathering to be open to everyone ... only people that resonate with Innate. If you know of someone or multiple people who do, then bring them along : )
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What is the cancellation policy?Let us know if you can't make it at least 3 weeks before. And we'll cancel your place. You'll then be able to use your payment for any other experiences at Innate.
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Do I have to contribute something?Nope. But we'd love it if you did! Afterall, this is a co-created event. Apply as a contributor, and come a couple of days early for the pre-gathering shenanigans. A creative workshop, a movement session, dancing, a socialising idea ... you name it, we're open to it. Just email connect@innate.global if you're unsure. There's very fast wifi, and deskspaces, at the venue. Which you'll be able to use during the two days before the gathering : )
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Can I have my phone at some point during the 4 days?You can use your phone before the opening ceremony, and after the closing ceremony we run. From 7pm on the 4th October, until 7pm on the 7th, we'll be screens free. There is very fast wifi at the venue, and workstations too; so if you come a day or two early as a contributor, it's very easy for you to get some remote-work done.
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What do you mean by a co-created experience ?The people who attend the experience, bring it all to life. Most of the events on this gathering are created and run by the people attending it. Giving them a chance to shine. And creating a varied and adventurous schedule(!) Trust us, our team has run these types of co-created experiences for over 6 years. They're magical. Afterall, it's all about bringing the right people together, in an inspiring setting... and then letting things flow.
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What are my accommodation options?First you'll buy a ticket that gives you full access to the venue & facilities. As well as 3 chef-prepped vegetarian meals per day, & coffee/tea. Then you can buy accommodation separately. Coming in your own tent or van is free. A tipi, fully setup with single mattress and sheets, is €120. Bell tents with double-mattresses are around €170. And private rooms are pricier.
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Can I help setup the gathering?Yes! Message connect@innate.global We're assembling a small crew, who are down to come a couple of days early. You'll get those days (meals included) for free, and a lower price too. There's very fast wifi, and deskspaces, at the venue. Which you'll be able to use during the two days before the gathering : )
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What's the policy on alcohol & smoking?The Garden (our venue) is alcohol, smoke, & vape free. You're free to outside the entrance gate. However, we have negotiated to have a couple of glasses of local wine each evening, per person ... to fit Innate's 'middle path' philosophy
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What are the donations for?We're charging the costs we encounter to the venue, to create this Gathering. Ontop of that, you can pay a donation; which is how our team will get paid. There's a lot of work that goes into creating this Gathering. Finding the venue, and setting it up. Marketing it, selecting the right people, enticing good facilitators, creating the schedule, co-ordinating the event itself ... and more. Harry, Tobias, Valerie & Adrian are collectively putting a lot into this – and rely upon the donations to be able to cover our own living expenses. But if you're on low income, you have the option to lower the amount, to just cover our costs. And if you're financially abundant, feel free to pay a higher amount. We're doing it this way to give you – our community – trust. We want to empower you to give to this vision from a place of inspiration & co-creation; being fully transparent in our prices. 😊