Beloved friends,

There comes a moment in every season when the soul is called home—back to the circle, back to the land that holds our roots, Back to the Garden. We return to that timeless rhythm. Beneath the Hudson Valley sky, with our feet upon the soil of Nyack, we step into a shared journey of renewal.

We gather on the sacred homelands of the Munsee Lenape people—original stewards of this valley, the river, and the forests that cradle us. The Mahicantuck, known today as the Hudson River, flows beside us still—its name meaning the river that flows both ways. In its currents we feel the ancient reciprocity between land, water, and spirit, reminding us that belonging is not owned, but tended. With gratitude, we honor those who have cared for this place before us and those who continue to do so today.

Through authentic relating and community creation circles, we weave the golden threads of connection. In ecstatic dance journeys, we remember the body as storyteller, the heartbeat as guide. By the fire’s glow, in ceremony, we lay down what no longer serves and call forth what is waiting to be born. Gentle sound baths wash over us like starlight, while movement workshops awaken our bodies to the joy of being alive together. And always, the land whispers its ancient invitation: return to the garden, remember you belong.

This is more than a campout. It is a homecoming—a chance to be nourished by community, healed by nature, and reminded that, in the great story of life, we walk together.

🌿 Come as you are, and leave with your spirit renewed in the embrace of our vibrant hometown family.

✨ Back to the Garden: Ecstatic Dance Nyack Campout ✨
📅 August 29-30, 2026
📍 MARYDELL Nyack, NY

This overnight retreat invites you to reconnect with community, the land, and yourself. Experience authentic relating, community circles, and ecstatic dance journeys that deepen your connection to communal wellness. Participate in a transformative fire ceremony, soothing sound baths, and invigorating movement workshops designed to enrich your connection with nature and each other.

Pre-sale tickets are available now to reserve your spot and save the date!

Event schedule to follow, stay tuned.

Back to the Garden: An EDN Summer Campout

Back to the Garden: An EDN Summer Campout