Festival Take Down & Gardening Week

Projects - Connection - Community

21st – 25th September 2026
with Sefton & 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 autumn time at no cost!

With autumn fully arriving and the festival season now ended, this week continues with festival takedown, apple picking, 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:
Sefton & 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…

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)

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.

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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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.

Mixed green salad with cherry tomatoes, radishes, and fresh herbs, topped with sprouts and slices of bread or crackers, served with a portion of sliced cantaloupe.