Venue & Practicalities
July 27th- August 1st 2024
A retreat to embrace our light and darkness.
VENUE
This year, we return to our home for four consecutive years just outside of Glastonbury. The rich landscape and history of this place support the natural unfolding into a wider sense of ourselves. The center itself offers a good dose of comfort and nourishment to ground and feel looked after for our six days together.
We will dance, explore and play at a high quality retreat center in a beautiful landscape between two nature reserves; and just two minutes walk from St Andrew’s church, which has within its cemetery a yew tree of 1,800 years old. The seventeenth century farm buildings have been beautifully restored and specially converted for use as a venue. They are set within seven acres of fields and gardens.
The complex is based around a converted 52′ (15.5m) long barn, with oak timbers, reed torching (lining the inside of the roof) and stone walls. The feeling is medieval, but with modern comforts such as under-floor heating and a large wood stove. The high roof and skylights create a light, airy atmosphere.
EarthSpirit Center
Just five miles from Glastonbury, on the edge of Compton Dundon village in Somerset, EarthSpirit lies within the ‘temenos’ (sacred enclosure) of Avalon. The centre is situated in a beautiful landscape between two nature reserves; and just two minutes walk from St Andrew’s church, which has within its cemetery a yew tree of 1,800 years old. The seventeenth century farm buildings have been restored and specially converted for use as a venue. They are set within seven acres of fields and gardens.
Glastonbury has available 4 large supermarkets, petrol stations and health food shop – beside an interesting array of tourist shops the Abbey, the Tor and historic Challice well.
Big Dance Space, 2 Indoor Workshop Spaces
Dungeon, Love lounge, Hot Tub, Sauna, Woodlands, Hot showers
Nourishment
Three delicious vegetarian meals per day.
Vegan, gluten free or dairy free diets available
Tea’s and coffee’s on tap.
SPECIAL DIET
A part of that, if you require a special diet, please make sure to specify your needs during the registration process. If the kitchen team is able to accommodate your requirements, there will be an additional fee of £35, payable in exact cash at the door. Thanks for your understanding.
The kitchen team trys to accommodate non-trace nut allergies but cannot garantee trace allergies of any type (as there isn’t a trace-free kitchen or prep area).
Occasionally the kitchen team can provide an area where those with very detailed diets can prepare food for themselves.
Economic contribution
TICKETS
Tickets starts at £655
DISCOUNTS
Discount tickets are available for folks who need an economic support or wants to be part of the Work-exchange assistant team
Apply for Supported tickets
Apply for the Work-ex assistant team
CHOOSE A MORNING CLASS
All participants are asked to choose between one intensive. An intensive is a class taught each morning with the same group and teacher. While we aim to accommodate your preferences, we cannot always guarantee your first choice. However, we can assure you that participating in an intensive offers an intimate journey with a smaller group, fostering a more grounded and meaningful experience throughout the festival.
We aim to make this event accessible while also valuing our dedication to the project. We are grateful for your economic contribution and beyond.
Sliding scale:
Your ticket purchase covers the essential costs of organizing the retreat. The amount you choose to contribute as part of the sliding scale helps sustain our efforts in T&P and makes the retreat more accessible by supporting the provision of subsidized tickets to those who may need them.
Subsidised ticket:
T&P includes people with varying personal economies by providing a limited number of subsidised tickets. These tickets have a £115 discount applied. We are aware that this is still beyond some peoples means.
Work-exchange assistant:
These tickets have a £200 discount applied. If you need an economic help, are new to the T&P gatherings and/or you are coming alone, being a helper can be a foundation to land in and become part of a team which meets each day and you can add a practical hands on element to your journey.
ACCOMMODATION
There is a diverse choice of accommodation at the venue. From camping, to dorms, to shared rooms, private roms and ensuite with bathrooms.
All included
6 Day Touch&Play Gathering Ticket Festival + Accommodation + Nourishment
Amenities: Includes high quality retreat center, accommodation, meals, hot drinks and snacks, hot tub, sauna, workshops and other facilities, in the rich mythic landscape of Dundon.
What does include?
- All inclusive meals: Each day we share breakfast, lunch and dinner, lovingly provided by the luxurious venue.
- Three ‘Intensive’ tracks: At the beginning of the event each participant will choose to be part of a closed group that will journey together for 5 days, meeting each morning to explore an intensive deep dive along with a skilled facilitator.
- Afternoon taster workshops: Each day there will be a smorgasbord of delights available for your choosing, allowing you to freely choose what peaks your interest in the moment and allowing you to meet others outside of the intensive group.
- Held Rest And Digest Spaces: This year we want more time for digestion, but with some availability of ‘holding’. These include things like bodywork, verbal connection, led walks and meditation spaces. Part of this is to recognise that our nervous systems can be activated by the intense experiences at these wonderful events and so support is sometimes needed. We want to support this process.
- Unstructured rest: You can of course access the hot tubs, sauna, wild spaces, cuddle corner and dining room anytime to allow for rest and/or connection.
TOUCH&PLAY UK
Shadow Dance
27 th of July to the 1st of August 2024
Practicalities
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Check in: is from 5:00pm 27th July
Check out: 3pm 1st August
The gathering is a 6 day event. Unlike a festival this is not something you can drop into as and when. Please when booking make sure you can arrive on time at the beginning of the event.
You are expected to stay until the end. In case you need to leave earlier, we ask that you have a check in with the organisers. We respect the container we are creating for the well-being of all. Thank you
HOW TO GET TO THE VENUE
Lockyers Farm, Peak Ln, Compton Dundon, Somerton TA11 6PE
How to get to Earthspirit center in the landscape of Dundon, 5 miles from Glastonbury.
Once you register you receive a document to self organize shared rides.
WHAT TO BRING
Things you might consider bringing:
* towels (towels are not included, we recommend 1 for bathing and 1 for sauna. Bed linen is included, except if you are camping)
* slippers for indoors
* water bottle with a lid (please no glass bottles in studios)
* dancing clothes (long sleeves are recommended to dance contact)
* rain gear
* light clothes for sunny days and warmer layers for cooler nights
* camping gear if camping
* flashlight or headlamp
* toiletries and earplugs
* insect repellent
* business cards, handmade products or other things you make or sell
* personal journal and pencil
* instruments, toys, costumes…
* any personal items to feel more comfortably at home