Festival Take Down & Gardening Week

Projects - Connection - Community

5th – 8th October 2026
with Sefton & Andy

Completion & Closure

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!

This week focuses on final festival clear-down and autumn maintenance. It’s about closing cycles well, storing equipment, repairing wear and tear, and supporting the land as it moves toward rest.

A good week for those who value finishing things thoroughly and working with the seasonal shift inward.

Event Summary

Begins on:
Mon 5th October at 17:00

Ends on:
Thursday 8th October at 13:00

Duration:
4 days / 3 nights

Hosted by:
Sefton & Andy

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Three women smiling and kneeling outdoors in a garden, planting or tending to plants in the dirt, with green trees and a white tent in the background.
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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 gardening outdoors, wearing a purple hoodie and red gloves, using gardening tools to work in a garden with green plants and purple flowers.

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 cozy bedroom with a window, green curtains, and a floral bedspread. There is a small plant on the windowsill, a bedside lamp, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.
A small wooden bedroom with a bed, a pink floral blanket, and a metal headboard, seen through open wooden shutters.
A cozy bedroom with wooden walls and ceiling, a bed with red and white polka dot bedding, a window with white curtains, and a small bedside table with a yellow lamp.
A bright room with wooden floors and large windows, featuring two bunks with ladders and dark curtains.

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.