Events

“Discover where sex meets spirit, where the dancer becomes the dance and where the whole of your being unites as a passionate embrace of life.” If you’ve ever been interested in exploring the full range Tantra – from spiritual awakening, to sacred sexuality, to just delighting more in the taste of your food and sensing the nature around you – then this is the place to do it! You will be held in a safe and encouraging space that respects all choices and aids in deeper intimacy with your own deep being. Set in the beautiful nature beside the Sequoia National Park area in California, this 5 day gathering will bring the cream of Tantra teachers to create and unforgettable experience. Teachers include: Laurie Handlers * James Stevenson * Kamala Devi * Eugene Hedlund * Monique Darling * Shawn Roop * Peter Petersen * Richard Bock * Cathleene Cienfuegos * Macaya Miracle * Rachel Rickards  Super Earlybird Camping Ticket is $415 per person – fully inclusive of food from Dinner on the 13th. Super Earlybird Dormitory Ticket is $455 per person – fully inclusive of food from Dinner on the 13th. Earlybird Weekend Ticket is just $270 for Camping and $290 Dorms per person – arrive friday evening, fully inclusive of food from dinner on the 15th at 7pm. RVs are welcome for camping tickets but there are no hookups available. 

If you’ve ever been interested in exploring the full range Tantra – from spiritual awakening, to sacred sexuality, to just delighting more in the taste of your food and sensing the nature around you – then this is the place to do it! - You will be held in a safe and encouraging space that respects all choices and aids in deeper intimacy with your own deep being. Set in the beautiful nature of the Saratoga Springs Retreat Center in Northern California this 5 day gathering will bring the cream of Tantra teachers to create and unforgettable experience. Tantra is only the start we have a plethora of delights to set your soul on fire, including 5 rhythms, Kundalini Yoga, Biodanza, Sharing Groups, Morning Meditation, Live Concerts and DJs. - WHEN AND WHERE: - The California Tantra Festival is open for normal entry from 11am on Wednesday the 12th September and runs until 3pm on the Sunday 16th September 2018. The festival will officially begin with a Special Opening Ceremony at 6pm on the 12th. - The festival is held at Saratoga Springs Retreat Center in the Mendocino County: 10243 Saratoga Springs Rd, Upper Lake, CA 95485 - YOU ARE IN TIME FOR THE SUPER EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTED PRICES! - *These prices are 20% off the regular price and will go up on July 15 - Early Entry Camping Ticket is $459 per person – arrive early on the 11th fully inclusive of food from Dinner on the 12th. - Early Entry Dormitory Ticket is $579 per person – arrive early on the 11th fully inclusive of food from Dinner on the 12th. - Camping Ticket is $419 per person – fully inclusive of food from Dinner on the 12th. - Dormitory Ticket is $539 per person – fully inclusive of food from Dinner on the 12th. - Weekend Ticket is just $289 for Camping – arrive on friday afternoon, fully inclusive of food from dinner on the 14th at 7pm. - Luxury Private Room in Shared Cabin for whole Festival $739 per person – Early entry and shared between 2 persons – perfect for couples or those wanting more private space. - RVs are welcome for camping tickets but there are no hookups available – also no fires are allowed on the grounds. - -

Welcome to the California Tantra Festival 2019 - We’re super excited to announce the 5th year of the original Tantra Festival in mainland USA! At our new venue in Northern California we are blessed with incredible nature, ourdoor swimming pools and hot-tubs and some of the best International Facilitators. Stay tunned as we add more Presenters, DJs and Musicians to make this an experience you will never forget! - If you’ve ever been interested in exploring the full range Tantra – from spiritual awakening, to sacred sexuality, to just delighting more in the taste of your food and sensing the nature around you – then this is the place to do it! - You will be held in a safe and encouraging space that respects all choices and aids in deeper intimacy with your own deep being. Set in the beautiful nature of the Saratoga Springs Retreat Center in Northern California this 5 day gathering will bring the cream of Tantra teachers to create and unforgettable experience. Tantra is only the start we have a plethora of delights to set your soul on fire, including 5 rhythms, Kundalini Yoga, Biodanza, Sharing Groups, Morning Meditation, Live Concerts and DJs. -

-

Big Gigantic, Greyboy Allstars, Dumpstaphunk, Emancipator, The Floozies, Kung Fu, Stick Figure, Twiddle, TAUK, The Nth Power, Orgone, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Zach Deputy, Turkuaz, Moon Hooch, Turbo Suit, The Movement, The Malah, That 1 Guy, Big Daddy Love, Spiritual Rez, Big Something, Pgrass, The Fritz, The Broadcast, ELM, Jackass Flats, The Hornitz, Dead 27s, People’s Blues of Richmond, DELTAnine, Mighty Joshua and the Zion 5, Deaf Scene, Moogatu, Cara Kelly and the Telltale, MH & his Orchestra, BSide Shuffle, Fletcher’s Grove, Buddha Council, Murphy’s Kids, Major & the Monbacks, Dale & the ZDubs, The Dharma Initiative, Second Self, Matt Jones & the Bobs, TreeHouse!, Shawn Owen Band, doby, Galaxy Dynamite, Aquafuture, Imperial Blend, Sol Frequency, Ricochet Red, Urth, The Company Stores, Micah Foxx & the Hounds, Cloyd the V, Nicky C & the RSB, D. Bacon, The Deems, The Reef, Dub Architect, Rasta Miles, Righteous Dub

Featuring a rotating cast of top, independent music acts from across the county and the eastern seaboard. Arts, Crafts and Food Vendors -- bringing the finest local handcrafted arts and crafts; as well as, a variety of delicious foods, all available to the public. The Kids Zone, featuring a safe, structured, and most of all fun area for kids of all ages to play and enjoy activities, as well as, the featured entertainment for attending families.

2011 Line Up:

The Disco Biscuits, Cut Copy, Wiz Khalifa, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, Death From Above 1979, MSTRKRFT, Ghostland Observatory, Yeasayer, Rusko, Lotus, Wolfgang Gartner, Skrillex, Neon Indian, Nero, Break Science with RJD2, Holy Ghost!, Lettuce, Easy Star All-Stars, Beats Antique, DFA Records Tent, Damon Dash's DD 172, Das Racist, Mad Decent Tropical Tent, 12th Planet, Up Until Now, feat. David Murphy of STS9, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Treasure Fingers, The Hood Internet, Nadastrom, Emancipator, araabMUZIK, The Magician, Paper Diamond, Bluetech, Two Fresh, Tobacco, Savoy, Nickodemus, Opiuo, Papadosio, MartyParty, SBTRKT, Archnemesis, Pimps of Joytime, Tokimonsta, Mr. Lif, KRAZ, Auto Body, and many more!

2012 Line Up:

Line-up TBA!

Summer Camp at The Bohemia Preserve. -

Camp Grace is a four-day immersion to create radical and steep shifts in all aspects of your life. -

Camp Kind is a music and arts festival located on the beautiful countryside of Waterman, IL.

2011 Line Up:

The Natti Love Joys, Scholars Word, Jet, Fat Penguin, I.R.E., Graham's Number, and more!

Chris Brown, "Brother" Louie Martin ,Bob Masters,Tony Fernandez,Jester Groove, Darrell Steamen, Shaun Gallagher, Jim Jackson, Frostie, Andy Coles, Chris D Smith, Jamie Taylor, Jonny Layton & Mr Messy,Dave Fifield, Reg Stickings,Mark Goddard, Phil Spreadbury,Andy Beggs, Jackie Hocking, Steiner & Little 2 days and 2 nights of jazz, funk, and soul with a true music fest atmosphere!

Camp Spiritfire is summer camp for adults in AA recovery. It's a weekend about supporting & feeling supported, discovery & exploration. Deepening our understanding of who we are in recovery & celebrating it through sharing and laughter. -

Adult summer camp for folks in recovery - registration required. -

Camp Spiritfire is happening Labor Day Weekend in Julian - just two hours southeast of Los Angeles outside of San Diego. That's Friday, August 30th, to Monday, September 2nd. There are tons of activities throughout the weekend depending on what you're looking for - meetings, sunrise meditation, arts & crafts, s'mores and sharing around the campfire, a talent/no talent show Saturday night, & so much more! -

-

It's like Summer Camp but with Dancing!

Catapult! The National Contra Showcase is a new, one-of-a-kind, 4-day contra dance festival showcasing the next wave of exciting contra talent ready to sweep across the country.  Join us in Atlanta over Memorial Day Weekend 2012.

2012 Line up:

The Bands: - Floorplay (VA), Gypsy Caravan (CO), La Banane Enchantee (MA), The Noteboys (IA/OH/WI), On The Fly (FL), and Sassafras Stomp (MT/ME) -

Techno: dJ Improper (MD)

- The Callers:

The Callers: - Jean Gibson-Gorrindo (CA), Michael Hamilton (OH), Valerie Helbert (VA), Rachel Shapiro (MA), Susan Taylor (MD), and Mary Wesley (VT)

Catapult! The National Contra Showcase is a new, one-of-a-kind, 4-day contra dance festival showcasing the next wave of exciting contra talent ready to sweep across the country.  Join us in Atlanta over Memorial Day Weekend 2012.