Festival Take Down & Gardening Week

Projects - Connection - Community

21st – 25th September 2026
with Ramana & Andy

Autumn Grounding

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 spring time at no cost!

With autumn fully arriving, this week continues festival takedown alongside seasonal gardening and maintenance.

The work is practical and grounding, helping the land and community settle after a busy summer. A quieter rhythm begins to emerge, with attention on care, completion, and preparation for winter.

Event Summary

Begins on:
Mon 21st September at 17:00

Ends on:
Friday 25th September at 13:00

Duration:
5 days / 4 nights

Hosted by:
Ramana & Andy

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Person in outdoor clothing laughing while pulling a tight tent rope.
Three women smiling and gardening outdoors near a small plant with a garden fork on the grass.
Young man painting a wall in a bedroom, holding a paintbrush, wearing a beige hoodie and a baseball cap, with bed and window in the background.

We offer…

  • We offer you three tasty vegetarian meals including fresh salad and veg from the gardens

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

  • There will be nourishing activities such as a sauna, a group sharing to support bonding with the team, mindful nature connection as well as the usual Leela medicine of meditations, morning gatherings and hugs (all optional)

  • Would you like to spend some time in this vibrant community where you can meditate, dance, hug, and connect as well as support the place to thrive?

  • First and foremost you are welcomed into the Leela Community with no fee

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)

A person kneeling on grass, working on a wooden plank, with a power saw nearby.
Group of six people gardening in front of a greenhouse, smiling and posing for the photo.
A woman wearing a purple hoodie and red gloves is gardening, using a hand tool to tend to plants in a garden with green foliage, a fence, and trees in the background.

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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Bright bedroom featuring a bed with gray and purple bedding, white nightstands with lamps, a wicker shelving unit, and various houseplants in white pots. Light-colored walls and a patterned rug complete the cozy space.
A cozy bedroom with a large window, light gray curtains, a floral bedspread, red pillows, a bedside lamp, a potted plant on the window sill, and a wooden bookshelf with books and decorative items.
Small wooden bedroom with a metal bed frame, pink floral bedding, a small window, and a wooden nightstand.
A cozy bedroom with wooden paneled walls and ceiling, a bed with polka dot bedding, a small bedside table with a yellow lamp, a window with white curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
Interior of a room with several wooden ladders leaning against loft beds, large windows with curtains, and hardwood floors.

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.

A plate of assorted foods including a green salad with cherry tomatoes, a slice of bread, a piece of beetroot, a serving of guacamole, and a baked cheese dish. In the background, there's a small bowl of soup or sauce.