Festival Take Down & Gardening Week

Projects - Connection - Community

1st – 4th September 2026
with Sefton & Andy

Clearing & Integration

An opportunity to come and nourish yourself by connecting to nature and the land, and to support us to Beautify the grounds of Leela this autumn time at no cost!

As summer festivals conclude, we come together to dismantle structures, clear spaces, and return the land to simplicity.

This week supports integration — physically and collectively — through careful takedown, tidying, repairs, and early autumn gardening. A satisfying transition from high activity to reflection.

Event Summary

Begins on:
Tue 1st September at 17:00

Ends on:
Friday 4th September at 13:00

Duration:
4 days / 3 nights

Hosted by:
Sefton & Andy

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Three women smiling and kneeling on grass in a garden during daytime, with a young girl on the left, a woman with glasses in the middle, and another woman with red hair on the right, surrounded by plants and trees.
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We offer…

First and foremost, you are welcomed into The Leela Community — there is no fee to join these weeks.

In exchange for your time and contribution, we offer

• Three nourishing vegetarian meals each day, including fresh organic vegetables and salads from our gardens

• Shared accommodation (or bring your own camper van or caravan)

• A supportive, co-creative environment rooted in connection, care, and presence

Alongside the practical work, there are nourishing, optional offerings, which may include:

  • Sauna sessions

  • Group sharing circles to support connection and team bonding

  • Mindful nature connection

  • The familiar Leela medicine of meditations, morning gatherings, dancing, and hugs

  • All activities are optional — you’re invited to listen to your own needs and capacity.

A typical day includes…

  • 6.50am Morning Meditation (optional)

  • 9-9.30am Community Morning Gathering – Dancing and Hugging (optional)

  • 9.30-11am Working on projects

  • 11am Coffee break

  • 11.30-1pm Working on projects

  • 1pm Lunch and a break

  • 3-5.00pm Working on projects

  • 5.20pm Meditation (optional)

  • 6.00pm Dinner

  • 7.30pm Evening Activity (optional)

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A woman in a purple hoodie, gray pants, and red gloves is gardening with a hand tool in a garden with green plants and a wire fence.

An Invitation

Would you like to spend some time in this vibrant community, meditating, dancing, connecting, and contributing, while supporting the land and the place to thrive?

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Costs & Accommodation

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Includes dorm accommodation. If you would prefer a private room, this can be booked at an additional cost which can be selected when you register.

Please note that it will not be possible to stay beyond the agreed dates, as the space is needed for another event.

New participants will be asked to complete a short questionnaire, which will be emailed after booking.

Cancellation & Refunds

Our cancellation and refunds policy can be found by clicking here

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A bedroom with a bed covered in a floral blanket, two pink pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with green curtains, a potted plant, and a wooden bookshelf with books and decorative items.
A small wooden bedroom with a metal bed and pink floral bedspread, a gray nightstand, and a small window, inside a shed or cabin.
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Food at Leela

All food is vegetarian, drawing inspiration from cuisines from around the world. Garden produce is used when available including green salads and culinary herbs.

There is a separate tea making area with a wide range of beverages which include herbal teas, coffee, decaf, green and black teas, hot chocolate, plus cow’s milk and alternative milks.

We cater for the following diets …

  • Dairy-free / Egg-free

  • Gluten Free

  • Sugar conscious

  • Vegan and vegetarian

Food is prepared in a shared kitchen where allergens are present. See our food information page for details.

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