

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Awakening Earth: A Spring Arts Gathering at Sage Valley
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: As the land begins to wake up and the wildflowers bloom, it’s time for us to come together once again. We are thrilled to invite you to our 9th annual Spring Gathering, a four-day immersive celebration of music, art, and the spirit of community.

This isn't just a festival; it’s a transformative experience where we bridge the gap between artist and observer, neighbor and friend. Whether you are here for the workshops, the music, or the simple peace of camping under the stars, there is a place for you here.

What to expect:

We begin Friday night with an opening fire circle and informal jam sessions. Feel free to bring your instruments and play around the fireside, or simply just vibe.

Create &amp; Learn: Dive into workshops led by incredible talent, including painting, flow arts, drumming, and storytelling.

Enjoy diverse live performances from local and traveling musicians throughout the weekend.

Family Magic: From the Mystical March costume parade and the Kid's Glow Party to the Sunday Variety Show, our Kid Village is designed to spark wonder in our youngest community members.

A Gathering for Everyone
In keeping with our values of inclusion and accessibility, this event is donation-based with free camping. We believe that financial barriers should never stand in the way of cultural connection. 

It is our team of dedicated volunteers and donors who keep this space running, so there are many ways to get involved including musical performances, workshop leadership, vending, and more in exchange for admission.


🎶 Stage Request Form: 
https://forms.gle/p6BN9YxxisC1yf7L6

🛍️ Vendors: 
https://forms.gle/sw819oxZACBv4yCu5

🤸🏽‍♂️Workshop Leaders:
https://forms.gle/TDpvNbFitqtkmqXN6

🤹‍♀️ Children's Playshop Leaders:  
https://forms.gle/YztG9Q4vHxqWqMHB8

👐 Volunteer Request Form: 
https://forms.gle/EV4nnrPPnN3ZCGCcA


ALL individuals 16+ must fill out a Registration Form in order to enter the event. There will be a device at the gate to fill it out upon arrival, a QR code to scan to fill it out on your own device, or you can fill it out now to save some time once you arrive! 

Everyone will need to fill this out regardless if you are a volunteer, a vendor, resident, stage artist, have attended events at Sage Valley before, or any other circumstance. This is NOT the same as the other links above! We must have one completed for ALL event attendees in addition to your ticket, volunteer, stage, and/or vendor form. 

✍️ Registration Form: https://forms.gle/T4xqrEE2RXc9tVLC6


This gathering is hosted by Sage Valley, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All proceeds go towards creating the event and growing the projects and programs at Sage Valley! Donations of time, resources, or monetary energy beyond the suggested donation are encouraged. 

Suggested donation to camp at this event is on a sliding scale of $30-$100 per adult or family, in addition to one or more items to donate to our vegan kitchen, which provides free meals throughout the event. 

Children 15 years old and under require NO admission donation. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. 

We do accept alternatives to monetary donations, here's our list of acceptable donation items: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lXlLmt3BiOfK6FckOlQ8j5zSouwGEaDCURkqN_Mzivs/edit?usp=sharing



FAQ
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➸11:11 MEETINGS
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday there will be a community-wide meeting at 11:11 am! This is the time to receive all the information you need to make your experience as wonderful as possible. Please aim to attend daily to stay updated on the day's flow, ask questions, offer your input, and get to know our team and community members! 


➸GATE HOURS
The gate officially opens at 10AM on Friday, May 1st. ((Early entry will ONLY be allowed for registered and pre-approved volunteers.)) The gate will be closed at 9PM each night to ensure safety. Entry after 9PM will not be permitted. 

DRIVE SLOWLY when approaching the gate, the road is curved at the gate entry and on a hill!


➸WHY MONETARY DONATION? WHY FOOD DONATION?

Admission and kitchen donations ensure we are all giving what we can. As a nonprofit, No profits are taken from donations. Donations go into creating the most magical gatherings we can now and in the future. Hosting a gathering of this magnitude takes resources and funding. Our goal is to provide as much as we can in a sustainable way. Donations can be made online and at the gate.

Everyone entering the event grounds will need to give a donation of money, time, or accepted food to the community. If you find the suggested minimum donation unaffordable, there are volunteer opportunities and other creative alternative donations for admission. 


IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL ONLINE DONATIONS ARE FINAL, NON-REFUNDABLE, &amp; NON-RETURNABLE. 


By donating you understand &amp; agree to all the information provided on the donation/ticket website. Tickets are transferable &amp; you are encouraged to gift your ticket if circumstances shift and you're unable to attend.

➸CAMPING, RVs &amp; BUSES
This are NO hookups available at Sage Valley. 

There are designated spaces spaces for RVs, busses, and Vans. They'll be pointed out to you join arrival!

➸CAMPING
Sage Valley is off-grid and camping is PRIMITIVE. Please plan accordingly. There are several options for your camping experience including areas for car camping, tent camping, family camping, &amp; forest camping. (Forest camping requires all gear to be hiked in as it is not accessible by vehicles. If you need help with transporting gear, we have a UTV and may be able to help! Just let those at gate check-in know.)


➸FOOD AND WATER
Sage Valley's vegan kitchen will provide plant based meals throughout the weekend! You're welcome to bring in additional food for nourishment between provided meals. Though wildlife is minimal during gathering season, please prepare as if you were camping anywhere outdoors. If you need advice on how to store your food, let someone know! 

You may use a small camp stove at your campsite. You may NOT build a fire at your campsite unless there is a fire pit already present when you arrive. You may NOT cook at the sacred fire. If you need a fire for cooking please let someone know and we will show you where to go!

Sage Valley's water is pumped from the well underneath the land and filtered for our drinking. You're encouraged to bring your own water in addition! 

➸DRIVING/PARKING DURING EVENT
View our Driving/Parking Policy here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15QonFI5hLlNJzZVp933DeYyaUrGZs8gOzNg14hh2ePI/edit?usp=sharing. 


➸VENDORS
Come one and come all vendors! We encourage vending of your DIY and homemade crafts, art, services, foods, and more! If you are interested in vending, please register here so that we may plan the space accordingly and have a spot reserved for you: https://forms.gle/6kiQoDN4h3eM6BLH9



➸SECURITY &amp; SAFETY
This is primarily a self-regulated event where attendees are expected to speak out and stand up for what is right. Appointed Peace Keepers will be available throughout the event to promote safety. We take care of each other and strive to create a safe space for all! Please be sure to respect and listen to one another.


➸HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
We do everything we can to make this event as accessible as possible to all. Parking is within walking distance from the main event area, however, the terrain is naturally very uneven. If you have any special needs to be considered, please reach out to the event organizers so that we may try our best to accommodate you.


➸LEAVE-NO-TRACE
This is a LEAVE-NO-TRACE event! It's simple: leave the place you camp the same or better than you found it. Pack it in and pack it out. This property is an actual ecovillage where people live. Please treat it the way you would want others to treat your own home. If you see others not honoring the LEAVE-NO-TRACE motto, take some time to explain to them why it's important &amp; nicely ask them to pick up after themselves. All trash brought onto the land must be carried off of the land. Trash removal costs money &amp; uses resources, energy, and time. Attendees found disrupting the natural beauty of the land will be promptly and peacefully removed from the gathering.


➸EARTH FRIENDLY
We are a Certified Nature Preserve. Only biodegradable and earth friendly soaps, cleaners, and chemicals should be used at Sage Valley. Let us all be kind to the delicate ecosystems around us. Harmful chemicals can leach into the water systems surrounding us and create a ripple effect with a big impact.


➸SMOKING / TOBACCO USE
Cigarette butts should be properly disposed of and never left on the ground. Smoking should be done in the designated smoking area in the parking lot, away from others and outside of any sacred, kitchen/food, or family spaces. To protect those allergic, asthmatic, or too young to decide, this is the ONLY place where cigarette smoking is permitted. 


➸SACRED FIRE
The main Sacred Fire should be honored, cared for, and enjoyed with respect. When coming into this area, please stay mindful. Offerings to the fire are encouraged and permitted items include tobacco or other organic materials. Please do not cook at this fire or burn trash in it - there is a fire in the dining area or in the forest that can accommodate these needs.


➸PETS
Pets are allowed under the premise that they are not aggressive. Non-residential pets or those who are new to Sage Valley must be leashed and cared for at all times. There are farm and resident animals on the property. DO NOT allow pets to disturb the animals who call Sage Valley home. Sage Valley is not responsible for the care and well-being of pets. You will be asked to sign a pet waiver at check-in.


➸FAMILY AND CHILDREN

This Gathering (and Sage Valley in general) is a family centric space. There is a family camping section and Kid Village is available for all. We ask everyone attending to help protect this area and the children around it. Children age 15 and younger require no admission donation! 



➸RULES, REGULATIONS &amp; PROHIBITED ITEMS

• NON-CEREMONIOUS CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED - all persons visibly intoxicated will be removed from the Gathering promptly and peacefully.

• ALL ILLEGAL DRUGS ARE PROHIBITED

• GLASS – don’t bring it unless you can be responsible

• NO FIREWORKS or explosives of any kind

• NO UNDERAGE alcohol consumption

• NO DRIVING around event grounds. 

• CAMPFIRES will only be allowed at campsites that already have a fire pit. We encourage you to commune around our community fires.

• NO DUMPING OR LITTERING - bring a trash bag and take your trash with you when you go!.

• LEAVE-NO-TRACE - pack it in and pack it out - take everything you bring into the gathering space with you when you leave

• DO NOT CUT DOWN, HARM OR SCAR ANY STANDING TREES - use towels/a barrier of some sort if you hang a hammock

• Vandalization/destruction of any natural scape, structure, or property of Sage Valley will not be tolerated

• This is a Rain or Shine Event! Please be aware of the forecast ahead of time and prepare accordingly.

• ONLINE DONATIONS/TICKETS ARE FINAL, non-refundable &amp; non-returnable, but ARE transferable!

• We have a NUDITY POLICY: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1isITtfrzIigRS2sziPlI8Jkr4m-agwL_0J62CQ8XJlk/edit?usp=sharing

• RESPECT the beauty of the land - if you see something out of place, put it away or ask where it belongs, pick up any trash you might find, and remind those around you to do the same. We're in this together!

• LISTEN TO &amp; RESPECT all Attendees, Peace Keepers &amp; Givers

• All persons behaving in an illegal, offensive, or disorderly manner will be removed from the Gathering promptly and peacefully 

• BY ENTERING THE GROUNDS YOU AGREE TO ALL TERMS &amp; CONDITIONS
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/worthington/awakening-earth-a-spring-arts-gathering-at-sage-valley/200029638385803
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, trips-adventures, camping, art, workshops, meetups, music, entertainment, festivals, fine-arts, fireworks, parties, live-music, kids, parades, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 162

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.sagevalley.org/event-details/awakening-earth-a-spring-arts-gathering-at-sage-valley?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=worthington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Worthington
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 9975 N State Rd 67, Worthington, IN, United States, Indiana 47471
- **lat**: 39.16777
- **long**: -86.91903
- **full address**: 9975 N State Rd 67, Worthington, IN, United States, Indiana 47471

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Sage Valley (https://allevents.in/org/sage-valley/14872390)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 9975 N State Rd 67, Worthington, IN, United States, Indiana 47471
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Sage Valley
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, trips-adventures, camping, art, workshops, meetups, music, entertainment, festivals, fine-arts, fireworks, parties, live-music, kids, parades, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Awakening Earth: A Spring Arts Gathering at Sage Valley ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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