Joy of Spring Festival

Fun - Togetherness - Renewal

25th - 29th March 2027
with Navanita & friends

Celebrate the return of the light

Join us this Easter Bank Holiday for the 5th edition of The Joy of Spring, a heartful celebration of life, creativity and community as the land awakens after winter.

Come and dance, play, connect and enjoy four days filled with music, movement, workshops, ceremony and laughter.

Whether you come on your own, with friends or with family, there is space to join in, slow down, explore something new or simply enjoy being together in the beauty of the Leela land.

A joyful, family-friendly festival to reset, reconnect and welcome the energy of spring.

Festival Summary

Begins on:
Thursday 25th March at 5pm

Ends on:
Monday 29th March at 2pm

Duration:
5 days / 4 nights

Hosted by:
Navanita & friends

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Festival Highlights

Expect a colourful mix of experiences across the weekend, including:

💜 Dance, movement and embodied workshops

💜 Live music, DJs and ecstatic dance

💜 Creativity, singing and self-expression

💜 Ceremony, meditation and reflection

💜 Playful connection and community

💜 Activities for children and families

💜 Sauna, treatments and healing sessions

💜 Time in nature and around the fire

💜 Delicious vegetarian food from the Leela Kitchen

There will be plenty to explore, while still leaving space to relax and follow your own rhythm.

Who’s this for?

The Joy of Spring is for anyone who wants to celebrate life, connection and the changing season in a warm and welcoming community.

Come if you would like to:

⭐️ Dance, move and express yourself

⭐️ Try inspiring workshops and new experiences

⭐️ Spend meaningful time with friends or family

⭐️ Meet new people and feel part of community

⭐️ Enjoy creativity, music and celebration

⭐️ Relax in nature and reconnect with yourself

⭐️ Welcome spring feeling refreshed, open and alive

Come solo, bring your friends or bring the whole family.

The Joy of Spring is an invitation to celebrate life together with movement, laughter, creativity and connection.

A family-friendly festival

The Joy of Spring is a family-friendly festival, with a playful programme especially for children and families.

Activities may include:

⭐️ Creative arts and drama

⭐️ Music and song making

⭐️ Nature connection

⭐️ Dance, movement and dressing up

⭐️ Games and family activities

⭐️ Fire, outdoor play and creativity

⭐️ Kids disco and chill-out spaces

⭐️ And, of course, the Leela Easter Egg Hunt

Children can enjoy their own adventures while still being part of the wider festival atmosphere.

Your invitation

Music and movement are at the heart of The Joy of Spring.

Dance to live music, enjoy uplifting DJ sets, join a choir or movement workshop, or simply let yourself be carried by the atmosphere of the weekend.

There will also be opportunities for performance, creativity and plenty of spontaneous Leela fun along the way.

Festival & Accommodation Costs

Arrival and departure times:

  • Arrival Thursday March 25th @ 5:00 pm

  • Ends Monday March 29th @ 2:00 pm

Festival Price:

Ticket includes full programme, all meals*

First release: £275

Second release: £310

Third release: £340

*Private or indoor accommodation can be added at an additional cost when booking. Check out our accommodation here.

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Payment Plan

We understand that everyone's financial situation is unique, so we've designed our payment plan with flexibility in mind.

Secure your place by spreading the total cost into manageable instalments. We offer the option to pay a deposit and spread the balance over the remaining months before the payment deadline which is a few weeks before the start of the event. There is a £5 charge for using this payment plan option, and payment dates will be clearly outlined when you book.

Cancellation & Refunds

Our Cancellation policy can be found here.

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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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