Resilient. 

A Convergence of Community Reliance and Ecological Remediation

DEC 12 - 15

At Mandala Springs. Barnardsville,NC

We are excited to offer an immersive event featuring hands on building, workshops, courses, music and MORE!

This weekend is designed to empower our community with essential skills for cultivating self-reliance. It’s a unique opportunity to learn valuable practices while connecting with like-minded individuals who share a vision for creating a more beautiful world.

And because balance is key, each evening we’ll unwind and celebrate with incredible live music from our talented collaborators—because learning and fun go hand in hand.

If you are interested in joining for as a participant please grab your ticket HERE!

Camping - Is available free on-site, and we also are going to have warm sleepover space if you want to bring a mattress pad and sleep here for the weekend.

Food - There will be organic, seed oil free, vegan food available. You MUST purchase your meal tickets in advance. Schedule and More info HERE.

Volunteers - We have a select amount of volunteer spots available, if you are interested in volunteering apply HERE

Sauna - Is Available from 5pm-6pm Thursday - Saturday

5:00-5:30 - 1st Group 5:30-6:00 - 2nd Group

(12 max Must Sign up on in person to guarantee Sauna Space)

(Bring 2 towels, one to sit on in the sauna and one to dry off with please!)

Waivers - You MUST Sign both our liability waiver and general agreements HERE Please do this before coming to the land as we often have spotty service.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to mandalatrevor@gmail.com

Schedule

Thursday

7:30am : Arrival

7:30-8:30am : Check in/Orientation

8:30-11am : Choice of Sawmill or Zome Building

11:00-12:00pm : Brunch*

12:00-2:30pm : Choice of Sawmill or Zome Building

2:30-3:00pm : Intermission

3:00-5:00pm : Tradd Cotter Myco Presentation

5:00-6:00pm : Open Sauna / Cold Plunge

6:00-7:30pm : Dinner*

7:30-10:00pm : DJ set w/ Dobarae

Friday

7:30am : Arrival

7:30-8:30am : Check in/Orientation

8:30-11am : Choice of Sawmill or Zome Building

11:00-12:00pm : Brunch*

12:00-2:30pm : Choice of Sawmill or Zome Building

2:30-3:00pm : Intermission

3:00-5:00pm : Michael Numinous & Scott Bunn Presentations

5:00-6:00pm : Open Sauna / Cold Plunge

6:00-7:30pm : Dinner*

7:00-8:30pm : “Down the Rabbit Hole” w/Tradd Cotter

8:30-10:00pm : DJ set w/ Devon Love

Saturday

7:30am : Arrival

7:30-8:30am : Check in/Orientation

9:00-5:00pm : Alan Booker Community Food Security Course**

9:00-12:30pm : Zome Building

12:30-1:30pm : Lunch*

1:30-5:00pm : Zome Building

5:00-6:00pm : Open Sauna / Cold Plunge

6:00-7:30pm : Dinner*

7:30-10:00pm : Noah Proudfoot (DJ Set)

Sunday

7:30am : Arrival

7:30-8:30am : Check in/Orientation

9:00-5:00pm : Alan Booker Community Food Security Course**

9:00-12:30pm : Zome Building

12:30-1:30pm : Lunch*

1:30-5:00pm : Zome Building

5:00-7:00pm : Dinner* and Depart

* Must Purchase Meal Ticket in Advance

** Full Schedule For Alan Booker Found HERE

  • Nope!

    It would be great to have everyone stay involved all weekend, but you can purchase single day tickets

  • Yes! The price is still the same $25 for any amount of time you want to come!

    Sauna is on from 5-6 and dinner at 6!

  • Absolutely!

    We will need volunteers helping with parking, orienting attendees, and more.

    You can fill out our form HERE and list any preferences/experiences you have. We will reach out ASAP!

  • We are encouraging camping, which is free on site. Please be self-sufficient in everything you need to camp comfortably.

    If you would like to bring a mattress pad and sleep over we will have a heated space available to those that want to stay the night but don’t want to camp.

    Would love to have you here the Whole time!

  • Per Day - $25

    Full Weekend Thursday-Sunday

    $60-$150 sliding scale

    Purchase HERE

    If cost is an issue, you can volunteer and come for FREE HERE!

  • We will have parking attendants on site. If you are staying for the entire event we will park you in a different lot, so please share that upon arrival.

  • Sorry— for this event there will be no animals welcome.

  • Yes! But please be aware of the big machinery and tools we will be using.

  • Please sign both our liability waiver and agreements form HERE

    It’s important to do this before you come to the land because service can be spotty and this will speed up everyone’s check in process! Thank you!