Ecstatic Festival is back with 4 full days of workshops including heart-opening connection, blissful dance, invigorating yoga, and much more. June 9-12, Lair of the Bear, Pinecrest, CA. More info at www.ecstaticnow.com

(photo: Margot Duane)

4 Days. 40 Presenters. 60 Workshops. All-Inclusive Experience.

Learn, dance and celebrate life while basking in the glorious natural beauty of the Stanisluas National Forest.

Interested in diving deep into community?

Want to learn about new ways to connect with yourself, with the people around you, with nature?

Feel like a long weekend of fun, relaxation and bliss?

Join us for this all-inclusive, (includes food and lodging) full-service festival.

Ecstatic is 4 full days of Dance, Connection and Nature. Well-known facilitators, practitioners and speakers will present 60+ workshops including Contact Improv, Ecstatic Dance, Yoga, BioDanza, Authentic Relating, Tantra, OMing, Massage, Meditation, and more! Get inspired by live musical performances by the fire or relax with friends in our warm and hot pools. Ecstatic is about experiencing life in its fullest glory.

(photo: Margot Duane)

60+ workshops in 6 activity areas:

• Ecstatic Ballroom - Elevate your spirit with music and dance, build intimacy through genuine communication, heal past wounds and deeply connect with one another.

• Spirit Cove - Dive deep into the inner realms of yourself. Meditation, self-reflection, breathwork and healing are found here.

• Touch Temple - Explore the magic of human touch. Experience the ebb and flow of energy as it moves through us.

• Move Grove - Shake your body in delight and awaken your soul. Learn different modalities of movement and share your happiness with the world.

• Sacred Fire Theatre - Let the divine sounds and words nourish your being as you receive beautiful love offerings from our sacred performers.

• Noa's Oasis - Chill yourself in the sparkling blue waters during the day. Create special moments with friends in the hot tub at night.

(photo: Marissa Pfenning)

Not feeling like entering a workshop? No sweat!

In addition to the workshop areas you will have access to an open pool, hot tub, Ecstatic marketplace (vendors), hiking trails, lake nearby with canoeing (extra cost), spa with massage therapists (extra cost), and more.

With your purchase you will receive:

• Admission to Ecstatic Festival

• Full access to all live shows, ecstatic dance journeys, yoga sessions and workshops (subject to space limitations)

• Bed(s) in a shared / private Tent Cabin

• Two meals a day (brunch and dinner)

• Access to pool area (warm and hot pools)

• Parking for your car near the venue

• Additional surprises!

(photo: Margot Duane)

Accommodations

Your ticket includes accommodations in tent cabins at Ecstatic. The cabins include simple camp beds, a shelf, a lamp, and an electrical outlet. Shared (4-6 person) and Private (2 person) cabins are available. If you wish to reserve a room in a separate venue nearby, feel free to do so. However, this will not reduce the price of your ticket.

Upon the purchase of your ticket, you will have the opportunity to state with whom you will be sharing your cabin. If you do not have a preference, you will have the opportunity to meet new friends in your cabin. YAY!

Bedding will NOT be provided. Please bring your own sheets, pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, etc.

(photo: Marissa Pfenning)

Food

Our lovely kitchen staff will be providing healthy meals for us to nourish ourselves. Your ticket includes 2 meals a day (brunch and dinner). Meal times will be published at a later date. You may state your meal preferences when you purchase your ticket.

We will have a store, snack bar and coffee shop available for those of you who need a little something extra.

These items will be offered at an additional charge.

Facilities

Our camp at the Lair of the Golden Bear includes various amenities that we will have access to for the entire weekend. These include:

• Pool

• Heated kiddie pool (aka Hot Tub)

• Newly renovated bathrooms and showers

• Dining hall

• Snack bar (additional charge)

• Coffee shop (additional charge)

• Healing space / Spa for massage and other treatments (additional charge)

• Amazing hiking trails

• Pinecrest Lake nearby with Canoeing

Lair of the Bear website: http://alumni.berkeley.edu/lair/general-information/about-lair

(photo: Marissa Pfenning)

FAQs

Festival Hours

Gates will open for registration 1pm on Thursday, June 9th. There is no option for early arrival.

Workshops will start 3pm on Thursday, June 9th and will end 5pm Sunday, June 12th.

There will be no workshops /activities during 1am-7:30am at night.

We must vacate the premise by 6pm, Sunday, June 12th. There will be no option to stay on premise after the event is over.

What to bring? What not to Bring?

Bring:

• Bedding - sheets, pillows, blankets (or sleeping bags). It can get pretty cold at night due to the elevation (avg. night temp in June - 50 degrees). Please plan accordingly.

• Warm clothes for the night time

• Yoga mat - if you have one

• Bathing suit, sarong, towel, flip flops, sunscreen. Yes, we have a pool (and a hot tub!).

• Headlamp or flashlight for walking at night.

• Musical instruments - you never know when you’ll walk into an impromptu jam session!

• Your authentic self

• Yummy snacks and refreshments to keep you energized throughout the day.

Not to Bring:

• Pets - As much as we love them, please leave Pooch and Purr at home.

• Cynical comments

• Camp stoves

Is Ecstatic family friendly?

Unfortunately not at this time. The programming at Ecstatic 2016 will not support the participation of children under age 18. We intend, in the future, to build a more comprehensive program to allow for families to participate.

Is there ADA accessibility?

Unfortunately, the venue cannot support wheelchair access due to the nature of the terrain. However, some cabins are available for people who can walk with the assistance of a cane or walker. For specific inquiries regarding ADA accessibility please contact info@ecstaticnow.com .

Cancellation policy

Life happens! You’re so clear you want to be there, and yet something pops up. We get it. At the same time, we know you understand the challenges of planning a live event.

Here’s what we think is fair. If you cancel four weeks or more before the event, we’ll refund you 90%, keeping 10% for administrative costs. If you cancel within 4 weeks of the event, there is no refund, but you are more than welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else.

Of course, if you have something truly tragic happen, a death in the family for instance, God-forbid, please talk to us.

Your ticket does not include transportation and additional offerings such as snacks and beverages between meals, private massage treatments and private coaching sessions.

"You already are the light at the end of the tunnel. You already are the wisdom, you already are the peace, you already are the joy. You already are awakened, you already are perfect. All that's left is for you to discover that you are."

_Teal Scott_