Into the Wild is our most important event of the year. It is a unique opportunity to experience what it is like to live in a sex-positive space for an extended period of time in a natural bush setting.
It combines 6 days and 6 nights of workshops, play and artistic installations, parties and performances. You can come either for the whole festival (Tuesday to Monday) (highly recommended) or for the three days only, i.e., Friday to Monday or Tuesday to Friday.
The theme of the 2020 summer edition is Living Erotically. What does it mean to live erotically? How can it help us to feel more alive and be in the moment? How can an erotic state of mind help us to deal with life’s adversities as well as grief? The program this year is designed specifically to give you not only amazing experiences, but also to provide you with mentoring and support in your erotic journey, so that you can take what you have learned into your lives. In short, it will give you opportunities to take a serious look at yourself, at your erotic patterns, your blockages and help you to discover potential you may not know that you have. The festival is for people at all stages of their sex-positive journey, from beginners to those who have a lot of experience and are even leading.
Our scheduled teachers for the 2020 summer edition include Peter Banki, Ph.D, Ira Zev, Sarah Roffey, Natalia Je, Chris Johns, Ron van Twuiver and Marion Ellyard. 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.
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 will be love spaces set up and available to use throughout the festival.) 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.
Catering for the retreat is purchased separately through Amanda from Thoughtful Food Co. Self-catering is also possible. Amanda’s retreat menu is visible by clicking on her page.
It is possible to purchase tickets through a Payment Plan here, if you purchase before January 15.
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.
