REAL AWAKE

Ten Gatherings

Ten weekends in woodland and wild places across England and Wales, from March 2022 to March 2026 ✨ Music, ceremony, fire and deep connection

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Ten Gatherings

THE REAL AWAKE EXPERIENCE

Groups of around 25 people spent a magical weekend together in woodland and wild places. We wild swam, ran workshops, ate together, danced, sat in the hot tub, made friends for life, and had lots of fun.

2022 – 2026
England & Wales
Around 25 People
10
Gatherings
4
Years
9
Places

As Always, Expect

  • Fire Pit
  • Hot Tub
  • Ceremonies / Circles
  • Medicine Music / DJ
  • Games / Workshops
  • Food / Walks
Salsa Dancing

Key Features

  • An equal mix of Men & Women
  • No Children
  • No Dogs
  • Alcohol Free (Sober Curious)
Group Connection

Wanted

  • Workshop Facilitators
  • Medicine Musicians
  • Ecstatic Dance DJs
  • Videographers
Workshop Vibe

To keep our weekend affordable, costs are kept to a bare minimum—just to cover essentials. Everyone contributes financially, while also sharing skills, workshops, and enthusiasm. We're all participants and facilitators, co-creating as equals with no free entries, volunteers, or exchanges.

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VIDEOS

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THE VENUE · PRIVATE WOODLAND

A private woodland glamping site — yurts, tipis & bell tents, hot tub, fire pit, river & marquee.

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For anything at all — a memory, a photograph, a question.

benlowreyhimself@gmail.com

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