The Essentials
Key Info
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What
A small, deep three-day gathering for the core community, plus a larger midsummer celebration on Saturday night — live music, shared meal, dancing — open to a wider circle.
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When
Friday 19th June (from lunchtime) to Sunday 21st June (lunchtime). You can also arrive early from Thursday 18th afternoon. Saturday celebration open to all from 1pm.
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Where
Roundhill Barn, Kelston, Bath, BA1 9AF. A hilltop barn and grounds on the Cotswold Way, between Bath and Bristol.
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Who
Members of the Life Itself network — collaborators, previous Hub residents, research community contributors, friends — and newcomers curious to discover more. About 20 people. Not only for the UK community.
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Why Come
- Step out of habitual context for reflection and nourishment
- Connect with others exploring paradigmatic change, contemplative practice, community, and more
- Be together on the land at midsummer, on one of the most beautiful hilltops in Somerset
Playfulness · Curiosity · Creativity · Care
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Cost
Camping from £75. Bell tents and other options available. Trust-based scholarships on request.
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About the Gathering
Intention & Place
Intention
This gathering is a chance for the Life Itself community to come together in a remarkable landscape: to meet each other, deepen connections, and enjoy being together on the land.
It's also an opportunity to touch into the spirit of Life Itself: to tune into the question of what it means to cultivate radically wiser worlds, through our way of being together as much as through the topics and activities we explore.
The gathering builds toward a midsummer celebration on Saturday, open to a wider circle. By then the core group will have spent time together — walking, talking, cooking, making. We want to bring that into the larger gathering too.
Structure & Activities
What Might Happen
We use Open Space Technology as the primary format, creating the schedule together. In the spirit of collective care, we prepare food together. Some things planned in advance; others emerge on the day.
Programme
Schedule
Thursday 18th June (optional early arrival)
From 4pm — Early arrivals welcome; settle in, pitch tents, informal evening together
Friday 19th June
From 12pm — Arrival, settle in, pitch tents
Afternoon — Gathering begins: opening session, first activities on the land
Evening — Welcome dinner together
Saturday 20th June — Midsummer Celebration
Morning — Final gathering sessions for core group
From 1pm — Wider celebration begins. Guests arrive, take in the hilltop
2pm — Short opening ceremony to mark the solstice
Afternoon — Activities on the hill: walks, conversations, open exploration
Evening — Shared meal, then ceilidh with live band
Families Welcome
Children are very welcome. We're putting together a dedicated kids programme — craft activities, water rockets, archery, and more — with the aim that everyone thinks the kids are having more fun than everyone else. Please let us know if you're bringing children so we can plan accordingly.
Investment
Cost
All prices include food for the duration of the gathering.
Camping
£75
Bring your own tent or stay locally
Shared Bell Tent
£295
Large bell tent, two per tent, mattress provided
Solo Bell Tent
£415
Large bell tent to yourself
Trust-based scholarships available — email us to discuss. If camping isn't for you, Bath is only 5km away.