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Salt Lake City airport. It's about 75 mins away.Ogden airport (with only a few airlines) is roughly 40 mins away.
Yes, we have an limited Early Arrival tickets. You can arrive on Thursday from 3p-8p, if you purchase this ticket.
No animals allowed, unless they are service animals as defined by the ADA, AND you have sent us an email to approve your pet. Email celestfest at gmail.com
We'll have a shuttle running to and from a nearby private lot, when we run out of onsite parking, or for those wanting to pay less for parking. The shuttle option is now available on the ticketing site.
From where you drop off your things, you'll be anywhere from a 1 min walk to 7 min walk. We’ll provide wagons to get your stuff easily to your campsite.
There are grassy areas and woodland areas, and some campsites are further away. Some are shaded by trees. There isn't a ton of sun, since Camp Kiesel is cradled by mountains.
Yes, spring water and Kangen water.
Yes, both. There are 8 showers up near the bunkhouse beds. Bathrooms near the Lodge/Bunkhouse & also near the main campsites. Compost toilets available near campsites as well.Be mindful of the time you take! Don’t leave your toiletries in the shower, unless you want others to use them.
Look up Huntsville, UT and plan for slightly cooler than there.It could be as hot as mid 80s during the day, and cool at night (in the 50s, maybe 40s).Plan for layering.
The spring-fed, clear lake and streams are available to dip in. Swim at your own risk, as there won't be an official lifeguard on duty.
Please do not set up an easy-up, and please use a tent that suits the amount of people staying in it. For example, don't bring a large bell tent for just 2 people. Campsites are for camping tents.
We are asking that you take care of your own trash. There is a dumpster in the parking lot you can utilize.
Festival Gate Schedule:Open: Fri 11am. Recommended Arrival: 11am-4pmClose: Mon 6pDaily Gate Schedule:Fri 11a - 9pSat 7:30a - 2p & 6p-9p. (*closed 2p-6p for grief ritual), People with come & go parking will be able to arrive and leave from 7:30a-12a Sat & Sun, and 7:30a-6p Mon.
Entry for Fri-Mon, meals from Friday dinner to Monday lunch, plus a campspot (bring your camping gear, or rent what you need)
— RV/Trailer spots without hookups— Pre setup 4 person tents with or without a sleeping pad.— Bunkhouse beds— Offsite yurts, sleeping 4 adults (only 3 available)— Parking— Cacao for purchase during the fest
Littles 5 and under are free.$55 Kids 6-12$95 Teens 13-17This covers meal costs.
$375 - Tier 1: Gifter Festival TicketTier. For those in financial abundanceYour gift allows a Tier 3 ticket to become available for someone in need.$315 - Tier 2: Anchor Festival TicketTier. For those coasting financially.$255 Tier 3: Receiver Festival Ticket .For those in need of financial support.
Feel the love when you bring offerings like: organic or local veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds, or butter for the kitchen; tea, honey, sugar, or milk (plant-based or dairy) for the Tea Temple; your voice, your songs, your stories; tobacco, cedar or other plants to offer for the Sacred Fire.
While we are substance free, we understand if you need cannabis for medical purposes. If you smoke for medical purposes, please do so discreetly.
Wake up to hot water ready for tea before moving your body at yoga or sitting in meditation. Gather for breakfast. Sing a fun call and response song during Morning Circle and learn about the goings on of the day. Drop your kids at the Kids Korner while you enjoy somatic movement, singing songs, forest bathing, guided breathwork, and other offerings. Meet your kids and make new friends at lunch. Then enjoy sharing your truth at freestyle singing, cold plunging, or exploring nature. Dinner time! Live performance and dancing! Share songs and stories by the sacred fire at night. Feel held by the stars. Tuck in and rest well.
During a song circle, “Songs are shared that are simple, easy to learn and memorize, and then sung together, sometimes with layering harmonies and different parts! You don’t need to be an expert at singing at all. Not only is it a powerful way to sing outside of societal ideas of what a “good singer is” but to practice stepping into opening your voice in a supportive and loving group container. In my experience it’s an incredibly euphoric experience of belonging.” ~ MacKenzie Madrone
At this time, we are almost full and are only seeking a couple movement based facilitators.If you want to offer something while there and have a group of people who want to join you, feel free to self organize! (just in a space that isn't being used).
We ask that all ticket purchasers volunteer 2-3 hours to the village we are creating. This may look like helping in the kitchen (we get repeat customers cause it's honestly fun to work with the kitchen crew!), helping keep the tea temple tidy, assisting in the dish washing station, helping keep bathrooms clean, etc..
A Pod is a group of narwhals ;).. A pod is a small group circle, for authentic relating games and time to share (about 10-15 people per pod). Each pod will have a facilitator creating a safe container for each person to listen with an open heart and practice taking ownership of their story. The people you meet in your pod will be a great anchorpoint during Celest Fest. Pods will meet Fri, Sat, and Sun, and each person will have a chance to speak, to be heard, and to listen.
A comfy area, providing hot water and some pre-brewed tea, honey, plant based milks, sugar. It will be serviced by our Tea connoisseur and volunteers (maybe you!).
We plan to have a Closing Circle on Monday from 2p-3:30p
Yes and no. In lieu of vendors during the entire festival experience, we'll hold a Marketplace on Monday during Breakfast and lunch (9a-10:30a & 12:30p-2p), where anyone attending can sell or trade their gifts and crafts. This way, vendors participate and then everyone can focus their time on all the beautiful crafts during the Marketplace. Purchase your ticket and you're good to go! There is no extra charge to sell during the Marketplace.The only selling during the entirety of the festival will be by Cacao Breath (providing cacao), and possible band merchandise during eve concerts.
On Monday from 9a-10:30a & 12:30-2p, anyone at the festival can sell or trade their crafts, art, gifts, etc... Besides meals, The Marketplace will be the only thing planned, so everyone will get a chance to explore each other's gifts and crafts. This way, vendors get to experience the festival and still offer their crafts.
Yes! We welcome live art! You are welcome to set up during a workshop, offering, or music to paint, draw, etc. Be mindful of the space and clean up after yourself.If you have a pop-up tent you'd like to set up, just approve it with us first at celestfest at gmail
Possibly... We are considering adding a massage table in the large Tea Temple, but this would be a space where anyone could go and receive or give bodywork, not a space to receive payment for services. It would be considered an offering/gift to our village.
First off, we understand you may have some nerves around this.. We’d like to say that we will spend time at the festival to fully prepare you for the space we will enter during this ritual. The simple structure: First a storytelling time, then gathering in our Pods, then the ritual, facilitated by grief tenders to hold space and create a container where grief will feel safe to come out to express itself in whatever way it needs.
We invite you to read about the 5 gates of grief, as presented by Francis Weller in The Wild Edge of Sorrow. Spend some time letting any grief arise related to any of the 5 gates. This isn’t mandatory, just an opportunity to deepen your relationship with grief. It is welcome here. If you wish, you can bring a significant item to the festival that speaks to you in regards to grief.
While you immerse yourself in morning movement and daily offerings, your kids can enjoy a world of creativity and play under the expert guidance of our facilitators. From crafts to nature adventures, there's something for every young adventurer! (Kids can join workshops with you too)
It’s open during all workshops and movement offerings, but not during meals or evening performances since we hope your kiddos will enjoy those with us! Generally 11:00a-1:00p, 3p-6:30p.
Friday arrival dinner, Breakfast/lunch/dinner on Sat & Sun, breakfast & lunch on Monday.Vegan, vegetarian & Omnivore options.Organic and/or local ingredients. Gluten free (unless you want sourdough bread)Possible Breakfast: oatmeal or porridge, eggs, sourdough bread, with yummy fixings of fruit, nuts, avocado, nut butters, and other goodies for all tastes and restrictions.Lunch and Dinner to include veggies (raw or cooked), organic meat (if omni option), plant protein (legumes, tofu, etc), living dips, a grain (rice, rice noodles, quinoa, corn, etc).*** Bring a bowl or plate and silverware. We'll have washing stations and want to minimize our footprint.
No. All meals are included, plus we'll put out some snacks! But if you need to supplement, please bring whatever snacks/food you need.
Know that our chefs are quite experienced in keeping most common allergen foods out of our meals (gluten, dairy, tomatoes won't be in any main meal). If you are concerned, please email us any foods you need to avoid - celestfest at gmail
- If you are bringing any snacks, store your food in a vehicle, or a critter-safe food box by or in your tent.- There is no fridge available for public use. It will be utilized by our kitchen staff.
No, these are more primitive trailer spots in prime areas in the festival venue.
You can run a generator from 8am-11pm, if needed. Be mindful if it is a noisy generator, and turn it off when not using. RV/Trailers will be close to camping areas.
