# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ice Garden Obon - Honoring Spirit, Awakening Through Breath and Ice - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: A community gathering at Gill Tract FarmAbout this EventIce Garden Obon: An Obon-Inspired Gathering on the FarmJoin us at Gill Tract Farm for a community gathering inspired by the Japanese tradition of Obon—a time of remembrance, connection, and joyful celebration.Throughout the day, we’ll move through guided Wim Hof–style breathwork accompanied by live drumming and acoustic soundscapes, followed by an invigorating cold plunge experience. From there, we’ll transition into communal rhythm and dance, with an invitation to learn a few traditional Obon dance steps and move together in a relaxed, welcoming space.This is an open, supportive environment where you’re encouraged to participate at your own pace—whether you’re breathing, plunging, dancing, or simply witnessing and resting.Please arrive on an empty stomach. Wholesome food will be served.Come as you are. Let’s gather, remember, and share the ground together. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/15322cf0-74f7-11f1-a87c-552e322304e6-rimg-w1200-h593-dc0577df-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/16840150-74f7-11f1-a6ed-5146a8713f7b-rimg-w472-h740-dc030102-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTBb9Ly8j_4Can't come to our event but would like to stay connected? Please fill out this form to keep in touch. We will add you to our email list. Join the circle!Agenda?: 01:30 PMDoors open Info: Park, check in, and relax on the land. Event will start promptly at 2:00pm. ?: 02:00 PMOpening CircleInfo: Performance by Zero Ground Collective, Opening Circle, Intentions, Introductions?: 02:30 PMGrounding and MovementInfo: Movement, voice, breathing, and Dance instructionBreath work IntroductionInfo: Wim Hof Method Breath work explanation and instruction?: 03:20 PMBathroom Break?: 03:30 PMBreath work Info: Practice run, Q&A, and breath work session with live drums and soundscapes?: 04:30 PMLight MealInfo: Wholesome food will be served. ?: 05:00 PMChange and bathroom breakInfo: Prepare for cold plunge/ice bath on the land. Change into bathing suits. ?: 05:30 PMIce bathInfo: Two tubs ready for plunging. Participants are also invited to join the musicians during this portion. Help your friends get through cold immersion! ?: 06:30 PMBreakInfo: This time will be used to change out of your bathing suits and get ready for some Obon dancing. Wear a traditional robe or any costume you wish to wear! Be creative! ?: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMObon Dancing Info: Music by Zero Ground Collective. We dance to honor and remember those who have passed. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/ice-garden-obon-honoring-spirit-awakening-through-breath-and-ice/100001989366609080 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: UC Gill Tract Community Farm - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 87.21, max: 87.21, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Albany - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: UC Gill Tract Community Farm - **lat**: 37.8862535 - **long**: -122.2981748 - **full address**: UC Gill Tract Community Farm, 1050 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ice Garden Obon - Honoring Spirit, Awakening Through Breath and Ice - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f2465e0e6572f8a24b2491ee7d62981700b34c8144c2c2c2290d0c1961dd768e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc628ca8-gmir.jpg?v=1778762311 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ice Garden Obon - Honoring Spirit, Awakening Through Breath and Ice being held? - **A:** Ice Garden Obon - Honoring Spirit, Awakening Through Breath and Ice takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at UC Gill Tract Community Farm, 1050 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ice Garden Obon - Honoring Spirit, Awakening Through Breath and Ice? - **A:** Ice Garden Obon - Honoring Spirit, Awakening Through Breath and Ice is organized by Zero Ground Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ice Garden Obon - Honoring Spirit, Awakening Through Breath and Ice is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albany, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ice Garden Obon - Honoring Spirit, Awakening Through Breath and Ice sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Ice Garden Obon - Honoring Spirit, Awakening Through Breath and Ice", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f2465e0e6572f8a24b2491ee7d62981700b34c8144c2c2c2290d0c1961dd768e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc628ca8-gmir.jpg?v=1778762311", "startDate": "2026-07-18", "endDate": "2026-07-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/albany/ice-garden-obon-honoring-spirit-awakening-through-breath-and-ice/100001989366609080", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "UC Gill Tract Community Farm", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1050 San Pablo Avenue", "postalCode": "94706", "addressLocality": "Albany", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "37.8862535", "longitude": "-122.2981748" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A community gathering at Gill Tract Farm", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-09", "availabilityEnds": "2026-07-18", "validFrom": "2026-09-09", "lowPrice": "87.21", "highPrice": "87.21", "price": "87.21", "url": "https://allevents.in/albany/ice-garden-obon-honoring-spirit-awakening-through-breath-and-ice/100001989366609080" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-09", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-09", "url": "https://allevents.in/albany/ice-garden-obon-honoring-spirit-awakening-through-breath-and-ice/100001989366609080", "price": "87.21", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Zero Ground Collective", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/zero-ground-collective/26322092", "description": "We are Zero Ground Collective — a circle of artists, musicians, and healing practitioners dedicated to creating immersive, transformative experiences through breathwork, live music, and performance art.Our work lives at the intersection of healing and the arts — a space where magic becomes possible, creativity awakens, and our sense of humanity is restored. In today’s overstimulated and disconnected world, what we need isn’t more information — it’s embodied experiences: joyful, somatic, grounded, and heart-opening.Through a fusion of breath, sound, and creative expression, we offer one-of-a-kind gatherings - happenings - that invite deep presence and playful discovery. Each event is crafted with care, combining the unexpected with the sacred — always approachable, always powerful.Our collective brings decades of experience, including:Wim Hof Method breathworkTaiko drumming and multi-instrumental sound immersionVisual and performance artsHealing practicesMusic composition, sound design, and event productionMeet the artists behind the collective:John Whitaker – Wim Hof Method instructor & artistKallan Nishimoto – Multi-instrumentalist & sound producerKumi Uyeda – Pianist & creative artistYukiyo Takaishi Payne – Taiko drummer & holistic bodyworkerJoin us for a new kind of happening — where breath meets beat, and spirit meets art - in a beautifully absurd way.Follow us on Instagram @zerogroundcollectiveFor booking inquiries, please email us at zerogroundcollective@gmail.com" } ] } ] ```