Click on discussion for even more details! Day pass is $40 age 16 and older. Kids are free. See Enrichment 4 Kids below.
A 3 DAY COMMUNITY GATHERING PROMOTING SUBSTAINABLE AND ECO-FRIENDLY LIVING with Hands-On Workshops; Live Music; Enrichment 4 Kids; Nature Walks; Yoga; Organic Food; Community Discussions; Green Presentations and loads of Love!
Experience all this wholesome fun and education in the beautiful, natural setting on 189 woodland acres. Come for one day or experience all 3!
We come together as a community by supporting organic, earth-friendly decisions, with a strong focus on solutions. We seek harmony by reducing our material waste. We promote a lifestyle designed to uplift one another, adopting holistic and sustainable practices that support health and wellness for our families and the planet.
Mount Eden Retreat and Touch Mother Earth events are alcohol, smoke and drug-free
• 36 intriguing, experiential workshops for adults, kids and families with enriching activities. "Bio-Dynamic Farming" by Brian McGuire, "Planting a Butterfly and Beneficial Insect Garden" with Debbie Zodkoy or "Hiking and Foraging for Medicines and Food" with Dan de Lion from Return to Nature are some of what will be offered.
• Yoga classes with Bobbie Ellis, Bharti Carla, and Alison Miller.
• Lectures that answer questions about vaccines, nutrition and digestive health, non-GMO and whole organic foods with Agatha Repice, Afsar Barlas, Savash, Grace Sunga Asagra and DALIEN aka 13 HANDS (Daniel McBride).
• Reiki, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Women's Issues, Sacred Song, Meaning of Feathers, Organic Farming, and other life-enhancing presentations with Makiko Fliss, Shaka Georges, Savash, Leticia Gutievas, Deva Vidya, Josephine Paredes and others.
• Enrichment Programs 4 Kids guides children to handle snakes, reptiles and manage pets responsibly; learn to juggle; make origami, do yoga, make percussion/drums and learn about soil, compost, earthworms and get to build a butterfly garden as a permanent installation with Katrina Green, Afsar Barlas, Makiko Fliss, CStacey LaMell, Carol Brozzetti, Michelle Fradkin, Debbie Zodkoy, others.
• Bless our Peace Pole • Walk the Labyrinth • Chant Kirtan • Return to Nature - 2 day program • Join the EarthMovers Drum Collective; Drum Circle • Shop our Quality Vendors • Visit our Healing Practitioners • Reunite with Kindred Spirits • Make New Friends and Contacts
FRIDAY NIGHT (our kick-off) 6 – 10 pm Mystical Sound Bath with Mirabai Moon & Karttikeya followed by a JourneyDance led by Arielle Wortzel.
SATURDAY Music 11 am White Lotus featuring Naomi Smith – Jazz, Blues & Soul 12 pm Barry Holmes – Rhythm and Blues, Dance 1 pm Peace Pole Dedication and Blessing of the Flags~Nganga Akinyele Onisegun Karade 2 pm Sharon Silverstein and the Peace Project – Original Rock & Sacred Chant 4 pm Gypsy Funk Squad – Middle Eastern World Fusion/Belly dancing featuring Melania 6 pm One Voice, One Prayer – Bhakti Kirtan 8 pm Dalien 13 HANDS (Daniel McBride) – Interactive, World Chant, Kirtan & Song...w/ Meditative, Multi-sensory and healing LIGHT SHOW in the BARN!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SUNDAY Music 11 am DianaMaria Soulshine – Sonic Church - Gong Bath 12 pm Pan & Koko – Originals w/ Jimmy Clark & Arne Erickson 1 pm PermaJam – Funky Gospel Earth Revival 2 pm EarthMovers Drum Collective – African-Latin Drum Circle 4 pm Mirabai Moon – Mystical Kirtan, Soundscape 6 pm Jodee James – Celtic Tales/Welsh
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SATURDAY Kids 11 am Painting Prayer Flags Without Borders ~ Cheryl Wright-Smith 1 pm Peace Pole Dedication and Blessing of the Flags~Nganga Akinyele Onisegun Karade 2 pm Juggling for eye-hand coordination ~ Afsar Barlas 3 pm Sounds of Nature & Songs in Spanish ~ Liz Jekaph 4 pm Planting of Butterfly Garden and Earth Talk ~ Debbie Zodkoy 6 pm Kids Yoga ~ Stacy La Mell
SUNDAY Kids 11am Make Percussion from Recycled Materials ~ Dona Carter 1 pm Guided, Visual Meditation Michelle Kania 2 pm Snakes, Reptiles & Proper Pet Planning by Katrina Green 4 pm Touch Worms & Get Your Hands Dirty Composting 101 ~ Michelle Fradkin 5 pm Creative and Decorative Origami ~ Makiko Fliss 6:30 Kids Yoga ~ Carol Brozzetti ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TICKETS ARE $4O adults either Saturday or Sunday kids under 16 are free. All workshops included. FOOD is $10/plate - organic and healthy $5/kids.
FAQ: What about the food options? We will be serving organic meals to satisfy vegans, vegetarians, low-fat and gluten-free diets. Our meals will be served line-style on biodegradable plates and utensils. We will have onsite well water and healthy drinks. You are encouraged to bring your own drinking vessel.
NO GLASS.
Is there an emergency contact number? You may call 908-705-5635
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Write to: touchmotherearth2016@gmail.com
Are you still accepting Vendors? We are still accepting vendors that offer products that promote health, low impact to Earth's resources, promote solar, wind and alternate resources on and off grid, are made from recycled or repurposed materials, support fair labor, are homemade or handmade, source organic, non-toxic, hemp or natural fibers, and have a low carbon footprint, etc.
What onsite sleeping options exist? We offer quality beds in shared rooms of 2 and 3 people. Contact: touchmotherearth2016@gmail.com
Is there public camping? Sorry, we are not able to offer camping this year. Contact: touchmotherearth2016@gmail.com for alternate locations.
Are there age restrictions? Children under 16 are free with a paid adult. All minors must have an adult at the festival.
Are cameras permitted? Yes, you may film at the event.
Is my registration/ticket transferrable? Yes but you must contact us: touchmotherearth2016@gmail.com
What is the alcohol policy? This is a Sacred Retreat Center and there is a zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol to maintain peace and protect patrons from getting hurt. We make no policy on what you do in the privacy of your own home.
What is the tobacco policy? In order to accommodate and include smokers, we will have a designated area near to the parking area and away from the event activities. We have no policy on vaping.
May I bring a dog? Only service dogs will be permitted.