
Welcome to Dancing Tree Festival 2025, a soulful, community-centered gathering where nature, music, and healing arts come together. Now in its 10th year, we remain intentionally small and intimate, welcoming around 300 attendees to co-create a deeply connected and transformative experience.
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June 26-29, 2025
๐ Blue Ridge, Georgia
๐ฟ Sober | Inclusive | Healing
๐ณ About Dancing Tree Festival๐ณ
Unlike larger festivals, Dancing Tree Festival is an intimate, heart-centered event that focuses on authentic connection, local talent, and transformational experiences. Our festival is substance-free, family-friendly, and intentionally curated to foster meaningful relationships with yourself, your community, and the Earth.
We believe in the power of local artistry and healingโwhich is why our lineup features mainly regional musicians, healers, movement facilitators, and teachers who bring their gifts to create a truly organic and homegrown experience.
โจ A Grounded & Nourishing Experience
Dancing Tree Festival is a deeply rooted and grounded gathering, designed to feel like living in a village for a long weekend. Each day unfolds with immersive workshops, while the evenings transition into music, dance, and drumming around the fire.
Two community meals per day bring everyone together, offering a time to connect, share, and nourish both body and spirit.
๐ฑ What Makes Us Unique?
โจ A more intimate settingโwith space to truly connect
โจ Music & performances by local and regional artists
โจ Daytime focus on workshops, embodiment practices & healing
โจ Nights filled with live music, bonfire drumming & ecstatic dance
โจ A village-like atmosphere with two shared community meals per day
๐ Natureโs Playground
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, our festival space offers a pristine pond with a sandy beach, perfect for swimming and canoeing. Kids especially love playing in the water, making new friends, and exploring nature freely. Whether you're taking a refreshing dip, lounging in the sun, or paddling across the pond, the water is a central part of the festival experience.
๐ Festival Kickoff
๐ช Gates open at 10 AM on Thursday, June 26
๐ The first workshop begins at 2 PMโsettle in, set up your space, and step into the experience.
๐ Want to be part of the magic? Apply now!
๐ https://linktr.ee/dancingtreefestival
โจ Join us in co-creating a sacred space for music, movement, healing, and conscious community. ๐ฟ๐ซ
๐ฟ What to Expect
โจ Natureโs Playground
๐ Camp under the stars, swim in a pristine pond with a sandy beach, and explore creeks and forest trails.
๐ต Enjoy community meals while listening to live music, speakers, and storytellers.
๐ถ Music & Performance
๐ฅ Dance at the main stage, experience ritual performances, and join the bonfire drum circle that energizes the soul.
๐งโโ๏ธ Wellness & Embodiment
๐ฟ Engage in yoga, sound baths, meditation, energy healing, and bodywork to restore balance and awaken joy.
๐ฅ Community Connection
๐ Gather for healing circles, storytelling, earth songs, and deep conversations that create lasting bonds.
๐ Workshops & Learning
๐ Expand your skills with primitive skills classes, movement workshops, and conscious living teachings.
๐ Artisan Market & Nourishing Food
๐ Browse a vibrant marketplace of handmade crafts.
๐ฒ Enjoy delicious, nourishing meals from our outdoor kitchen and healthy snacks from the on-site snack bar.
๐ฟ Facilities & Comfort
๐ป Expect porta-johns, handwashing stations, hot showers, morning coffee, and water refill stations for a grounded and comfortable experience.
๐ฟ The Healerโs Village
Step into a sacred space where energy work, bodywork, and emotional & spiritual healing are available.
๐โโ๏ธ Offerings include:
โ๏ธ Thai Bodywork
โ๏ธ Reiki
โ๏ธ Intuitive Readings
โ๏ธ Trauma Release
โ๏ธ Massage
โ๏ธ Somatic Therapies
โ๏ธ Holistic Wellness Practices
๐ก Four Transformational Workshops Happening at ALL Times!
From sunrise to sunset, four concurrent workshops offer unique experiences, allowing you to create your own transformational journey.
๐ฟ On the Deck:
๐ Movement practices like yoga, qigong, ecstatic dance, and breath-body movement.
๐ซ In the Healing Tent:
๐ง Sound baths, Kirtan, trauma release, breathwork, Yoga Nidra, meditation, and energy healing.
๐ฅ At the Primitive Skills Tent:
๐ฑ Learn ancient skills like fire-making, foraging, survival techniques, and natural crafting.
๐ค On the Main Stage:
๐ถ Enjoy inspiring speakers, live music, performances, and community experiences.
โจ Every moment is an opportunity to grow, heal, and connect.
๐ Our Commitment to Inclusion & Respect
Dancing Tree Festival is a sober event that is LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-friendly. We are dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming space for all, including families and children.
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What we stand for:
๐ฟ Conscious connection, respect, and inclusion.
๐ซ No alcohol, no drugs.
โ No discrimination or harassment.
๐ Anyone not upholding these community values will be asked to leave.
We are here to co-create a space of healing, joy, and unityโwhere everyone is honored for who they truly are.
Schedule
Join us at the primitive skills tent, the flow deck, the talking tree tent, the sacred circle tent and the stage.
Primitive Skills Tent
THURSDAY
2pm Frea Forager - Whisk Broom Making
5pm Brandon Cofino - Friction Fire
6pm OPENING CIRCLE
7pm DINNER
FRIDAY
9am Gray Taylor - Forged Metal Spoon Making
9am Kayla Jacquelyn - Flatbread Making on Coals & Sourdough Discussion
11am Andrew Lee - Bark Basket Making
12pm BRUNCH
1pm Frea Forager - Willow Spiral Basket Making
4pm Liberty Grant - Wild Elixir & Herbal Alchemy
5pm Eric Love - Carved Wooden Spoon Making
6:30pm DINNER
7:30pm Gray Taylor - Forge Welding Demonstration: Tomahawk Head
SATURDAY
9am Nancy Basket - Ribbed Woven Basket Making
12pm BRUNCH
1pm Fuz Sanderson - Didgeridoo Making
4pm Nancy Basket - Freeform Woven Basket Making
6:30pm DINNER
SUNDAY
9am Angela Morris - Free Form Weaving with Nature
10am Gray Taylor - Forged Metal Spoon Making
11am Elijah Rowe - Entomophagy: Eating Insects
12pm BRUNCH
1pm James Clinkscales - Interactive Flint Knapping
3pm Rosemary Lovesmith - Alchemy of Honey Presentation
5pm DINNER
6:15pm CLOSING CIRCLE
Flow Deck
THURSDAY
5pm Alison Gurevich - Moving into Gratitude
6pm OPENING CIRCLE
7pm DINNER
FRIDAY
7am Gavin Myers - Morning mantras & Salutations
9am Frani Green - Harmony in Motion: Yoga, Music, & Mindful Movement
10am Shane Orfas - Tai Chi Qi Gong Energy Healing
11am Royal Tee - The Mud Pit: An Embodied Storytelling Playshop
12pm BRUNCH
1pm Erica Leib - The Dance of Liberation
2pm Gershone & Gina - Embodied Resonance Workshop
3pm Danny Wasserman - Acro Yoga
4:30pm Marisa skolky - Beyond Limits Conscious Dance
5:30pm Anneli Virkhaus - Contact Improv
6:30pm DINNER
SATURDAY
7am Gavin Myers - Morning Mantras & Salutations
9am Nick Portolese - Elements of Movement
10am Nataly Baiz - Kundalini Re-birth Experience
11am Kelsey Wishik - Catharsis: Movement for Emotional Alchemy
12pm BRUNCH
2pm Chandra Sosebee - Tribal Yoga
3pm Stephy Joy - MURMURR: Move. Understand. Relate. Moving United in Rhythm We Rise.
4pm Katie Scott - Twerk Medicine
5:30pm Marissa Hinds - Zouk Partner Dance
6:30pm DINNER
SUNDAY
9am Nico Sohn - Spring Forest QiGong 5 Elements Practice & Meditation
10am Amanda Boekhout - The Universe Within - Embodying the Laws of the Universe
11am Estra Grace - Somatic Spirals
12pm BRUNCH
2pm Tzipporah Gerson - Breath, Voice, and Body: Honoring Your Dharma Through Embodiment
3pm Jacquelyn Howard - Partner Yoga
4pm Ed Flemming - Intro to Reiki, Movement, Tantra
5pm DINNER
6:15pm CLOSING CIRCLE
TALKING TREE TENT
FRIDAY
8am Steven Carpenter-Dragon Dreaming Workshop 9am Caitlin Nisos - Aliveness: A Pathway to Liberation & Wholeness
9:30am Carlos Vivas - Asking the Divine for Help
10am Bradley Morris - Unleash Your Wild Woman/Man Through Martial Arts
12pm BRUNCH
1pm Samuel Blackstone - Medicinal Mushrooms 101: Researched Benefits & Separating Quality from Snake Oil
2pm Serico Sabeel - Cellular Regeneration and Preventative Medicines
3pm Kelsey Beth Creates - Color Meditation: Spirit Painting
5pm Elizabeth Stein - Intuition: Our Innate Super Power
5:30pm Cody Maria - Embodied Fathers
6:30pm DINNER
SATURDAY
9am Mariah Macmathuna - Rooted in Truth: Somatic Workshop for Staying Balanced
10am Ashley Clair Skywalker - From Allergic to Aligned: How I Reversed Hundreds of Allergies (and How You Can Too)
11am Erika and Todd Coleman Jupiter Space - Adventure Chess
12pm BRUNCH
1pm Caitlin Nisos - Wild & Alive: A Sacred Activation Workshop
2pm Jon Handelman- Song Leading Training
3pm Bradley Morris - Parenting a New Species of Human
4pm Madisyn Alberry - Self Portraits as Medicine
5:30pm Angel Teresa - The Art of Mediumship
6pm Bradley Morris-Parenting a New Species of Human
6:30 DINNER
SUNDAY
9am John and Gaiea Lash - Peacemaking Circles for Building and Strengthening Community
11am Alison Gurevich - Grief Honors Love
12pm BRUNCH
1pm Robert Klein - Ground and Fill for Balance and Healing
3pm Joanna Faith - Unlocking Self Healing
5pm DINNER
6:15pm CLOSING CIRCLE
Sacred circle tent
THURSDAY
2:30pm Dawn & Nash - Conscious Love Story in Song
4pm Christina Law - Group Tapping and Letting Go
5pm Rosemary Kimble - The Crystal Palace: Reawakening the Third Eye
6pm OPENING CIRCLE
7pm DINNER
9pm Michael Wakefield - Evening Yin Yoga
FRIDAY
8am Sean Owen & โโCody Moniz - The InnerCurrent Breathwork & Sound Journey
10am Paige Hampton - Balancing Boundaries
11am Caroline Dunham - The Yogi's Path of Meditation: The Inner Science of Observation & Curiosity
12pm BRUNCH
1pm Lisa Jacobson - Aligning with Your True Self: Introduction to Human Design
2pm Amanda Carmichael - Sacred Conversations: Talking to Kids About Sex with Love & Awareness
3pm Benny Silva & Aria Moon - Embodied Alchemy: A Somatic Clearing & Sound Healing Experience
4:30pm Sandra Carpenter- Integrating your Masculine & Feminine Energy-A Journey of Reconnection
5:30pm Jessi Rae - Yin Yoga
6:30pm Dinner
SATURDAY
9am Ann Waters - Self-Energy: Expanding the Light Within
10am JHENYA - Conscious Singing Song Circle & Voice Activation
11am Tammy Roth - Introduction to Family & Systemic Constellations
12pm BRUNCH
1pm Ian & Margo - Cosmic Sound Mandala Immersion
3pm Gershone, Freeman & Josh Klein-Qawwali - Kirtan & Free Flow Jam
4pm Terra Currie & Emily Bryson - Singing Through the Chakras
5:30pm Riya Rose - Heart Bloom: Tantric Connection
6:30pm DINNER
SUNDAY
9am Elizabeth Stein - Men & Womenโs Pelvic Health & Awareness
10am Nikki Bennish - Kundalini Yoga & Group Reiki Class
11am Gina & Gershone - Ecstatic Chants: Mantra Music Experience
12pm BRUNCH
1pm Radha Rose & Josh - Ecstatic Kirtan Singing Circle
2pm Bren Olsen - Conscious Integration Circle
3pm Hara Maria - Womb Sovereignty
4pm Lara Pettit - Meditation: 1% Brighter Every Day
5pm DINNER
6:15pm CLOSING CIRCLE
STAGE
THURSDAY
7pm Dawn Loves Nash
8:15pm Captive Eddies
9:30pm Jeffrey Vernon
FRIDAY
8am Kayla Jacquelyn - Morning Song
10am Andrew Lee - Interactive Presentation โAncient Tools & Technologyโ
11am Bren Olson - Intuitive Nature Walk: Fill Your Cup with a Walk & Wellness Message
12pm BRUNCH
12pm Gavin Myers
1pm David Moll - Embodied Walking
2pm Maureen โMomoโ Freehill - Dancing Nature's Oracles: Erotic Landscapes of the NewHumAnimal
4:30pm Erika and Todd Coleman Jupiter Space-Adventures of the Mind and the Art of Curiosity
6:15pm Amelia Doll
6:30pm DINNER
7:15pm Hair of the Dog
8:15pm Deni Phoenix & the Fervor
9:15pm Ecstatic Dance - Katie Scott
10:30pm Jess Goggans Band
SATURDAY
8am Madisyn Alberry
9am Fuz Sanderson - Birding class: Ornithology, Ecology, and Other Mythologies
10am Josh Wayne - Learn to Forage
12pm BRUNCH
12pm Selah Samarah
1pm Olive Oconnell - Music is Medicine for kids
2pm Sarah Hawkins - Kid Friendly Wild Mushroom Foray
3pm Dana Weber Rogers - Family Yoga
4pm Alysia-Bird Fork Farm - Summer Plant Walk
5pm Sarah Hawkins - Mushroom Sculpting Activity
6:30pm DINNER
6:15pm The Bhakti Brothers
7:15pm Flying Mystics
8:15pm Nomadic Love Mesa
9pm Sol Dance - Scott Houston & Maya Lemberg
10:30pm Drum Circle
SUNDAY
9am Nancy Basket - Storytelling
11am Sarah Hawkins - Wild Mushroom Bingo/Matching Game
12pm BRUNCH
12pm Indee Star
5pm DINNER
5pm Open Mic
6:15pm CLOSING CIRCLE
Vendors & Healing Artists
Be One Collective
Safe Haven Wellness
Earth to Spirit
Samyama
Samarah Thai Body Works
Ravenz Wing Healing
Aumdocโs Rattle Head
Jupiter Space
Archaic Roots
Hive Holistics & The Hive Botanical Experience
AWE!Some Crochet by GinaRenay
Matt Cone-Chattanooga Culture
TarahBelle Designs
Enrapturing Entertainment
Star Fall Fairy Hair
Nature's Artificer & Grand Rising Retreats
Mindfull Mycology LLC
Secondhand Sisco
The Bardo/Altered States
Paradise Farms
Stem + Stipe
Psychic Mediumship Readings w/ Kristi Snellgrove
Bird Fork Farm
Rainbow Gem Adornments
Jessica Thill Photography
Linzi's Earthbound Treasures
Godโs Art
Southern Love Forever
Dasa-Lakshmeez Luving Gifts
Green Mountain Treasure
๐ Whatโs Included in My Ticket?
Your festival pass gives you access to:
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Workshops & Classes โ Explore movement, healing, music, and conscious living.
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Live Music & Performances โ Enjoy a vibrant lineup of artists and firelit drum circles.
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Parking โ Complimentary on-site parking.
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Morning Coffee โ Start each day with a free cup of fresh coffee.
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Swimming in the Lake โ Take a refreshing dip in our pristine pond with a sandy beach.
Camping is included in the 2-4 Day passes, we offer day passes without camping and 2-Day Passes, Ages 16 and under enter for free admission except for the food pass.
๐ซ Food is NOT included in your ticket. If you plan to join our community meals, you must purchase a meal ticket in advance.
๐ฝ Food at the Festival
๐ IMPORTANT: Meal Tickets Must Be Purchased in Advance!
All brunch and dinner meals require a meal ticket, which must be purchased ahead of timeโno on-site sales. This helps us plan and prepare enough food for everyone.
There are no food vendors except a small snack bar, so if you donโt purchase a meal ticket, please bring your own food unless you plan on eating just from the snack bar.
๐ฝ Whatโs Included in the Meal Ticket?
The meal ticket covers:
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7 meals โ Brunch + Dinner from Thursday dinner-Sunday dinner
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Gluten-free & vegan meals with gluten and diary on the side
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Basic morning coffee included
๐ Meal ticket sales close a few weeks before the event. Donโt wait!
๐ Festival Menu
๐ Brunch (Served Daily at Noon)
๐ฅ Roasted Potatoes, Veggies, Grits, Eggs
๐ฒ Friday Dinner
๐ฅ Veggie Stew & Salad
๐ถ Saturday Dinner
๐ฎ Vegan Chili, Rice, Sour Cream, Cheese, Tortillas & Veggies
๐ฅฆ Sunday Dinner
๐ Stir Fry Veggies & Rice
๐ฟ Healthy Snack Bar (Curated by Adria Chancey)
(Snack bar menu & pricing coming soon!)
๐น Specialty Drinks by Liberty Grant
๐บ Beautiful herbal & fruit-infused drinks
๐ต Nourishing elixirs
(Drink menu & pricing coming soon!)
โบ Arrival & Departure
๐ Festival Timeline June 26-29, 2025
๐Wednesday 1pm Early arrival for vendors & volunteers, RV's and campers
๐ Thursday doors open at 10am and first workshop starts at 2pm
๐ถ Friday โ Activities officially begin.
๐ Sunday at 9 PM โ Festival closes.
๐งน Monday โ Stay to help with cleanup if you camp overnight.
๐ Location: 459 Johnson Rd, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
๐ Directions:
- Take I-75 North to Exit 268 onto I-575 North.
- Continue 18 miles, merging into SR-5 North toward Canton.
- Drive 31 miles on SR-5 North.
- Left on Maxwell Rd (0.7 miles) โ Right on Johnson Rd โ Follow signs to registration.
โ Festival FAQs
๐พ Are dogs allowed?
No, unless pre-approved. Dogs must be on leash at all times, and no aggressive or barking dogs are allowed. This is a barefoot-friendly spaceโplease respect our rules.
๐ Can we drive to our campsite to unload?
No. Park at the woods entrance to unload, then move your car to the designated parking lot. Wheelbarrows and helpers will be available!
๐ Can vehicles remain at campsites?
No. Once you unload, your vehicle must be parked in the designated parking area.
๐ท Is alcohol allowed?
No. This is a sober event. No open beer, public intoxication, or disruptive behavior. Violators will be asked to leave.
๐ง Is drinking water available?
Yes! Bring a refillable water bottleโno plastic bottles provided. Well water refill stations are available at the snack bar sink.
๐ป What are the bathroom facilities?
Porta-johns and handwashing stations are available on-site.
๐ Are showers available?
Yes! Hot showers are available.
โก Is there electricity at the campsites?
No, but some campsites have fire pits. All camping spots are first-come, first-served.
๐ Join the Experience
We canโt wait to share this transformational experience with you! ๐ฟโจ๐ถ
Purchase your tickets today!
Please send all questions and inquiries to dancingtreefestival@gmail.com

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