Gathering of the Tribe- Spring 2017

Event Description

It's time to gather and create once again, tribe! We are excited to be hosting the 4th Gathering of the Tribe! 

This gathering is organized for the Medicine Tribe.

Cost for the ENTIRE event is a minimum donation of $30 per adult, plus an item to donate to the Gathering Community Kitchen. Children 15 years old and under are free. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. 

100% of proceeds will go toward creating the event, this is profitless gathering, unless we are talking about spiritual and community profit. Donations beyond the entry price are strongly encouraged! 

There will be workshops, drum circles, group meditation, live music, vending, sacred ritual, and much more! 

We hope to see you there! 

FAQ

➸WHAT IS MEDICINE TRIBE? CAN I JOIN?

The Medicine Tribe is a collective of like-minded individuals who believe in the power of love and healing, who care for planet Earth, who wish to be the change, and who were brought together by the love of conscious music! Everyone is welcome! You can join our online community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/506543842777348/

➸GATE HOURS

The gate will officially open at 9 am on Friday, May 12th, 2017, However, early entry will be allowed for volunteers (see info below about volunteer opportunities). The gate will be closed at 11 pm each night to ensure safety. If you intend to arrive after 11 pm, please contact the organizer ahead of time. DRIVE SLOW when approaching the gate, the road is curvy at the gate entry and on a hill! No one will be allowed to enter without a general admission ticket and these can be purchased in advance or at the gate. Be sure to bring proof of your ticket purchase if purchased in advance.

 

➸WHY TICKETS? WHY FOOD DONATION?

The Gathering of the Tribe will be held at a private farm property under the care and stewardship of a fellow tribe member. Ticket and food donation are required for entry. No profits will be taken from ticket sales. 100% of the ticket proceeds will go back into creating the most magical Gathering we can.  Hosting a gathering of this magnitude takes resources and funding. Our goal is to provide for the tribe as much as we can and do it in a sustainable and self-sufficient way.  Tickets are available online and at the gate.  If you find the ticket price unaffordable, there will be VOLUNTEER opportunities so that you may give back through service to the tribe rather than monetary giving. IMPORTANT NOTE:  Everyone entering the event grounds will need a Ticket, unless you are a volunteer. Regardless of weather, changes to your schedule, personal choices, sickness, family emergencies or any other reason, all TICKET SALES ARE FINAL, 100% NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-RETURNABLE. By purchasing a ticket you understand & agree to all the information provided on the ticket website. Tickets are however transferable & you are encouraged to gift your ticket if circumstances arise where you cannot make the event. See the sections about Volunteer Opportunities and Donation on the FAQs for more information.

 

➸DONATION

This event requires a MINIMUM admission cost of $30 per person. While that entry fee will help make this event happen, any additional donations are WELCOMED! We want to make this gathering as beautiful and healing as possible, but we need your help! Even if you cannot attend the event, you may still donate through the ticket website. If you find yourself in a position of abundance and feel called to share with the Tribe, we will put those funds to good use! In addition, if you wish to sponsor a particular project with materials or monetary contributions so you can directly see the results of your generosity, we will be forever grateful! Here are some projects needing funding:  building covering for stage, building more footbridges for trails, building a sacred space (yurt, teepee, etc.), canopies for gate entry, creating play space in kid village, providing materials for kid village activities, feeding the masses with the kitchen help, building a sacred fire, etc. If you wish to donate, you may do so on the ticket website by selecting the donate option or by donating at the gate. This event is powered by YOU!

 

➸VOLUNTEER

Volunteer opportunities are available for anyone who cannot afford the admission cost or who feel called to serve the Tribe. Please register online at https://goo.gl/forms/kdF5VRoWJe1U2uut1 if you are interested in volunteering. Some volunteer roles will include set-up, parking posse, gatekeeper, peace keeper, kid village mentor, workshop facilitator, kitchen help, and more!

 

➸CAMPING, RVs & BUSES

This is a PRIMATIVE camping event with NO HOOKUPS or electric available. There will be several camping sections designed to meet everyone’s needs and to create an intimate environment. There will be car camping available in some pasture areas for people who need or prefer that. There will be a family camping section next to the kid village. There will also be forest camping, but that will require gear to be hiked in. RVs and Buses will be allowed in the car camping sections. Please be aware that this is farm pasture terrain.

 

➸VENDORS

Come one and come all vending! We encourage vending of your DIY and homemade crafts, art, services, foods, and more! If you are interested in vending, please register online at https://goo.gl/forms/Xps17u2MAQmrz8UB2 . You will be required to submit an application to reserve your space and there will be a vendor fee of $30. This fee will be in addition to ticket entry into the event. Vending spots will be in the main event area, and will allow enough space for a canopy and camping. Don’t take more space than you need please.

 

➸SECURITY & SAFETY

This is mostly a self-regulated event where Tribe members are expected to speak out and stand up for what is right. Don’t be a jerk, bring only good vibes, and always remember that LOVE is the answer. However, appointed Peace Keepers will be available throughout the event if needed to ensure everyone’s safety.  In this Tribe, we take care of each other and strive to create a SAFE SPACE for all! Please be sure to respect each other and listen. 

 

➸HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY

We will do everything we can to make this event accessible to all. There will be parking within walking distance from the main event area. However, the grounds are not designed for handicap accessibility. If you have any special needs to be considered, please reach out the event organizers so that we may try our best to accommodate you. NOTE: The event grounds are typical of Indiana farm terrain. Trails & foot paths are often curvy, rough, grassy & hard to maneuver for some. Therefore we do not consider this land to be accessible for all.

 

➸LEAVE-NO-TRACE

This is a LEAVE-NO-TRACE event! It's simple: leave the place you visit the same or better than you found it. This property is an actual family farm where people live, treat it the way you would want others to treat your own home. If you see others not honoring the LEAVE-NO-TRACE motto take some time to explain to them why it's important & nicely ask them to pickup after themselves. Recycle bins will be placed around the property so it will be easy to clean up around your campsite. Please be sure to use them! Attendees found disrupting the natural beauty of the event farm will be removed from the grounds without refund, we are serious here folks! LOVE MAMMA EARTH!

 

➸PETS

Pets will be allowed, but please be responsible. Take care of your pets, keep them safe, and don’t bring aggressive dogs. There are farm animals on the property, DO NOT allow pets to disturb the animals who call Sturgeon Acres home.

 

➸FAMILY AND KIDS

This gathering is a very family and kid friendly event. There will be a family camping section and a kid village with many activities for children. Children age 15 and younger are FREE! Please be aware that we encourage freedom of expression at this event, so take precaution for your own family and knowing what you are ok with your children being exposed to.

 

➸RULES, REGULATIONS & PROHIBITED ITEMS

·        BRING GOOD VIBES and LOVE

·        DO NOT BE A JERK

·        GLASS – be responsible with it please and act like adults.

·        NO FIREWORKS or explosives of any kind

·        NO MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (Including: ATVs, Golf Carts, or UTVs)

·        NO UNDERAGE DRINKING

·        NO DRIVING around event grounds

·        NO DRINKING & DRIVING

·        CAMPFIRES will be allowed at each campsite. Keep it reasonable and practice fire safety. Don’t be a jerk and burn up the field or forest.

·        NO DUMPING OR LITTERING

·        LEAVE-NO-TRACE & RECYCLE

·        DO NOT CUT DOWN, HARM OR SCAR ANY STANDING TREES

·        DO NOT VANDALIZE OR CAUSE DESTRUCTION TO ANYTHING

·        RAIN or SHINE Event

·        TICKET SALES ARE FINAL, non-refundable & non-returnable

·        RESPECT the beauty of Sturgeon Acres, please use recycling bins & consider your neighbors

·        LISTEN TO & Respect all Attendees, Peace Keepers & Volunteers, your safety is our #1 concern

·        ALL PERSONS BEHAVING IN AN ILLEGAL, OFFENSIVE OR DISORDERLY FASHION WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUNDS WITHOUT REFUND.

·        BY ENTERING THE GROUNDS YOU AGREE TO ALL THE TERMS & CONDITIONS AS SEEN ON ONLINE at https://www.facebook.com/events/418430025171151/