The Leela New Year Gathering

Celebration - Ceremony - Community

29th December 2026 - 2nd January 2027
with the Leela team & friends

Join us for five days of celebration, connection and community as we say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new together.

The Leela New Year Gathering is a chance to step away from everyday life, reconnect with yourself and share this turning point of the year with others.

Expect a rich mix of movement, meditation, music, creativity, workshops, ceremony, sauna, nourishing food and plenty of time simply to connect, relax and enjoy being together.

There will be moments to dance and celebrate, spaces to slow down and reflect, and opportunities to follow your own rhythm throughout the gathering.

Come for connection. Come for celebration. Come to begin the year feeling refreshed, inspired and alive.

The full programme and this year’s New Year theme will be announced soon.

Festival Summary

Begins on:
Tuesday 29 December at 5pm

Ends on:
Saturday 2 January at 2pm

Duration:
5 days / 4 nights

Hosted by:
Leela team & friends

Booking link coming soon

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Gathering Highlights

A varied programme will unfold across the five days, with opportunities to experience:

💜 Music, dancing and celebration

💜 Meditation, movement and embodiment

💜 Workshops and creative experiences

💜 Ceremony, reflection and New Year rituals

💜 Sauna, rest and quiet spaces

💜 Connection, friendship and community

💜 Time in nature and around the fire

💜 Delicious shared vegetarian meals

The programme is designed so you can move between activity and rest, joining what calls you and taking space when you need it.

New Year’s Eve at Leela

At the heart of the gathering will be our New Year’s Eve celebration.

We’ll come together for an evening of food, music, dancing, connection and ceremony as we honour the year that has been and welcome the year ahead.

This year’s theme and full programme will be revealed closer to the gathering.

Whether you feel like dancing into the early hours or welcoming the New Year more quietly, there will be space to celebrate in your own way.

New Year’s Day at Leela

New Year’s Day begins gently.

A day to land, rest, reconnect and begin the year surrounded by community, with nourishing food and opportunities for meditation, movement, reflection and togetherness.

No rush. No pressure.

Just space to arrive in the new year.

Who’s This For?

The New Year Gathering is for Leela friends old and new, and anyone looking for a different way to celebrate the turning of the year.

Come if you would like to:

⭐️ Welcome the New Year with meaning as well as celebration

⭐️ Dance, play, rest and reconnect

⭐️ Spend time in a warm and welcoming community

⭐️ Enjoy music, workshops, ceremony and shared experiences

⭐️ Step away from the usual New Year rush

⭐️ Begin the year feeling connected, refreshed and inspired

Come as you are and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter with us at Leela.

Ready to celebrate life with us?

Join us for five days of celebration, connection and community.

Dance.
Rest.
Reflect.
Reconnect.

Move with music.
Share food and laughter.
Explore workshops, meditation and ceremony.
Relax in the sauna.
Spend time in nature.
Gather around the fire.

The Leela New Year Gathering is an invitation to celebrate the turning of the year together with space for joy, reflection, connection and new beginnings.

Gathering & Accommodation Costs

Arrival and departure times:

  • Arrival Tuesday December 29th @ 5:00 pm

  • Ends Saturday January 2nd @ 2:00 pm

Gathering Price:

Coming soon

Full ticket includes full programme, all meals*

*Private or indoor accommodation can be added at an additional cost when booking.

Booking link coming soon

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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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