Where is the festival taking place?
The festival will be a at Earthdance Retreat Center - 252 Prospect Street, Plainfield, MA 01070.
What are the nearest airports?
Nearest airports are: Albany (90 minutes), Hartford (1hr 15 min), Boston (2 hours), JFK/LGA (3 hours 15 min) - Times approximate.
Is there transportation to and from the festival?
We do not have a festival shuttle, but will have a private group for ride shares
What is Tantra?
Tantra is elegantly simple at it’s core. It invites us to bring consciousness to that which was unconscious. That is all. And it is enough. From this consciousness we find the building blocks to fulfill two great desires:
*Know who I am
*Love myself
Tantra is not about learning something new, but remembering who we are. And what we are: Complete expressions of divine love.
Tantra a journey of uniting of our heart and mind. body and soul. sexuality and spirituality. Tantra supports the release of guilt, shame and fear which hinders us in fulfilling our purpose and experiencing maximum joy and ease in this life.
The word Tantra is derived from Sanskrit root “tan” meaning to increase, expand or stretch, with tantra meaning to weave, loom or woven together. Thus it can be said to mean we increase as we bring together, we expand as we integrate. Tantra is a path to embodied bliss. It is a path of Yes. Tantra is the only practice which includes everything. Excludes nothing.
The practical application of Tantra to our modern lives offers the key to find the freedom we yearn for and intimacy of connection we desire.
Do you belong to any specific tantra school?
No, we are a mix of independent teachers who come from a variety of backgrounds of tantra including teachings which are relevant but not branded “tantra” at all. Tantra include anything which helps us to be more present and in ease with all that we are and all that we feel.
May I come to the festival alone or should I bring a partner?
You are most welcome with a partner, with friends or on your own! We will have a large mix of singles and couples.
Will there only be workshops for couples?
No, there will be workshops you do on your own and some (very limited) which will ask you to bring a partner which you can find in ease at the festival.
Are children welcome?
No, the age limit is 18 years.
Where can I see the schedule for the festival?
The tentative schedule will be available on the website approximately 2 months before the event.
Is there any required nudity at this festival?
There are no workshops where you have to be naked, however there may be some where this is an option. It will be noted upfront & again it will always be at your option
May I join if I am a beginner or very new to Tantra?
Yes, absolutely! In fact many people have their very first experience of tantra at a festival, because it is go at your own pace & you have a choice of workshops or to relax versus committing to a journey with one group or teacher. It is also the perfect place to get many flavors & styles of tantra so you can discover what is for you and what is not.
Do you have discount tickets?
We have volunteer discounts and early bird tier pricing, so if you are called to be in service as a volunteer then click here for more info on the opportunities available, otherwise the sooner you buy the lower the price!
Can I come and teach a workshop or offer a performance?
We love hearing that you are inspired to be part of the festival! As you can imagine we have a lot of past presenters who are invited back, however we also strive to create space for new facilitators and offerings, so fill out this form and register your interest and we will be in touch re where things stand with the program for this year.
Can I attend the festival as a Vendor or Healer?
We do have space for both vendors and healers. Fill out this form and a team lead will get back to you with our space availability and terms.
What are the lodging options?
We have shared dorm rooms and camping options. Dorms are bunkbeds with standard Twin size options as well as Queen beds for couples or those who wish a bit more sleep space to themselves. Dorms range from small to large with 4-12 beds per room. All the dorms are in one large housing space with modern showers and restrooms, as well as a common area. There are only 60 dorm beds available. Camping is available throughout the 200 acres of land on site. Double Rooms are sold out.
What meals are included and what kind of food and options?
Food service begins with dinner on the 13th, then 3 meals per day until Sunday the 17th where we serve breakfast and Lunch. The program closes before lunch, but you are welcome to enjoy the meal and have some goodbyes, before vacating by 3pm. We have a base of vegetarian options with an add on option to have meat options available at some of the meals. The meat option is added at check out. Also at check out we have a form for you to fill in any preferences, dietary requirements or food allergies which is shared directly with the lead chef.
What is your refund policy?
Festival tickets are non-refundable, however they may be transferred with a $25 transfer fee. As ticket prices rise over time, this tends to be an easy process. All we need is the name and email of the new ticket holder and the fee may be covered by either party. We will confirm the transfer is complete once all these elements are in place.
What do I need to bring?
Best to bring a refillable water bottle, change of clothes as you may move, dance and experience sweat or changes of body temperature, your own items of comfort such as yoga mat, cushions and sarong, cash for vendors, a sense of humor, open heart and your curiosity!
If you are staying in a dorm, bring your own bed linens or you can rent (limited supply!) for $20 on site. Pillow and blanket are provided.
Bring your own towels - we suggest one for showers and one for the sauna. Towels are also available for rent for $10 each on site.
Please do not bring any intoxicants, drugs, alcohol, etc. We are creating an environment where we can dive deeply into our senses – dulling them with intoxicants will not be needed and will inhibit your experience and be grounds for removal from the festival.