Into the Wild is a unique opportunity to experience what it is like to live erotically for an extended period of time in a natural bush setting. It is a chance to explore the full potential of your capacity to connect with others and to gain new perspectives on sexuality, creativity, intimacy and friendship.
The theme for the 2020 Autumn Edition is Reconnecting with ourselves, with others and with place. How can this reconnecting bring us a greater sense of belonging? How can it bring us more into alignment with where we come from and what we need to do in this life? How can it help to build in us a deeper sense of trust and confidence? Indigenous Tasmanian cultural practitioner and mentor, Michelle Maynard, will be joining us, as well as Chris Johns, Georgia Munro, Ceclia Barker & Peter Banki, Ph.D.
There will also be opportunity for organic creativity where participants play a role in developing the program under the guidance of experienced teachers, as always.
Into the Wild will be held at a sanctuary in the Blue Mountains near Katoomba. It will go from Friday evening until Monday morning (March 20-23). We strongly encourage you to arrive on the Friday night (preferably by 8pm). The location of the retreat is 10 minutes drive from Katoomba centre in the midst of spectacular nature. It has two studios for group activities, as well as diverse sleeping and living rooms and a big dining room.
Practical Information
The festival will take place at a beautiful retreat sanctuary near Katoomba. It was originally a Buddhist sanctuary. As it was built for monks, there is only single bed accomodation available. Camping or caravan is also possible. There are single bed rooms as well as shared accomodation. Please let us know your preference when you book. These will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Because of the arrangement we have the owners, whether you stay in a room at the retreat or camp, caravan or stay off-site, tickets are all the same price.
If you would like a queen or king-sized bed, we recommend you book at the nearby Carrington Hotel in Katoomba or via Airbnb. The Sanctuary is only a 10 minute drive from Katoomba station (exact location given on booking).
Tickets are now on sale.
It is possible to purchase tickets through a Payment Plan here, if you purchase before March 15. Please click here, if you want to purchase a payment plan
Reduced priced (helper) tickets are only available to those who experience genuine financial hardship. For the sake of the sustainability of the festival, we ask you not to take advantage of the helper reduction, if you have a regular income. If you wish to apply for a reduced price (helper) ticket, please click here.
After you book we will ask you to fill out an additional form to help us to learn a bit more about you and what your hopes and expectations are of the festival. This will help us with our festival planning and to make a better experience for you.
You can self-cater or purchase catering directly from the on-site caterer, who will be there for the entire week-end. Click here for catering and menu payment options Catering is priced according to the number of meals you purchase. Catering at the retreat will be provided by Richard Peard. It is possible to book for the whole retreat or for a part thereforeof. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available. Please let us know when you book.
It is possible to book for either 2 nights or 3 nights. For the safety of the group, all participants must attend the opening ceremony on Friday evening 20 March @ 8pm. All tickets include accomodation, whether single bed, camping, caravan or if you decide to stay off-site.
All Prices are currently Early Bird. All Prices will rise by $50 on March 1
If you are under 30, contact us for a 30% Discount
