The Open UP Festival 2011 will be held from Monday, August 8 through Saturday, August 13. Co-creators from Friday, August 5 through Monday, August 15. For more info check:
http://www.unitedpositivity.org
The Festival is about feeling connected with yourself, with nature and with each other; both within (through meditation) and outwardly (through creating in the world).
Themes and values of UP: depth, warmth, sharing, fun, joy, play, togetherness, giving meaning, sharing, caring, gratitude, creativity, strength, beauty, dissolving illusion, simplicity, experiencing nature, transformation, connection, reaching out, saying yes, nourishing, feeling, opening to touch, abundance, authenticity...
After five years in Uffelte, Drenthe, Open UP Festival now moves to the south of the country in the beautiful green surroundings of Baarlo in Limburg. Castle De Berckt welcomes us on their estate and the Open UP convoy alights.
Surprise yourself, get carried away, take the lead, take on the adventure, make real friendships for life. Open UP adds up to an intense week full of possibilities.
It is only possible to experience the whole 6 days of the festival. It's about the journey we take together, the adventures we live together, the experiences that you undergo and the self-reflection and insight that you learn on the way. It is a weeklong in-depth experience.
For six days you surround yourself with people who are consciously working on self-development and conscious creation and who are dealing with one another in a loving way. You open to the possibilities of discovering your own potential and your talents, as well as having fun and experiencing many surprising and trans formative elements.
A week to get away from it all, to recharge your batteries and to be inspired, through nature, workshops and through music and musicians who take you on a journey to a “wonder-full reality”.
Every day you can create your own program, choosing what you feel would serve you in the moment and for that day. There are always several workshops offered at one time so there is a lot to choose from. Also, sweat lodge rituals have an important role in the festival.
Confirmed workshops/music for 2011
Family constellations , 5 rhythms, The Work, tango, Willemijn Bessem ( mediumship ), golf, yoga, Biodanza, meditation, rebalancing, sweat lodge and more. Workshop leaders include Galitta Tassa (IL), Guy Barrington (UK), Caiseal Mor (AU), the shaman Peter Aziz, tai chi master Bart Smythe (USA) Heart-dance with Pratibha (DK) and trance-healing with Kailash Kokopelli (SE).
The theme for the evenings is music, dance and play. Open UP is organizing the best party ever with professional musicians from home and abroad. This year we have some great musicians including Goloka , Subhira , Praful and Lucas Stam . There are soundhealings and (lounging) concerts. Great nights of dancing will be created with exciting dj's like DJ Kareem Raïhani , Brahma and DJ G Shanto of Nataraj who invite you to be a part of ecstatic scenes in the ballroom of Castle De Berkt.
We are going to sing again with Martine Boerstra . She has mastered the art of creating connection and celebration within a large group of people. Further, you can also book individual sessions throughout the festival with specialized therapists: massages, hangab, energy work, warm water rebirthing, or relaxing in a hot tub, etc.
Every day a sharing group takes place for everyone at the Festival. To deepen the experiences you are having, to learn to know yourself better, to dive into your own depth and to learn from others by listening without reacting. The Sharing places you and the other at the center point of the Festival.
Also, every day you are internally pampered with your daily vitamins in the form of fresh organic produce made into delicious meals by professional cooks.
Live your passion, talent and success!
Besides our main flow that is about deeper connection to yourself, others and nature, we will also dive more into entrepreneurship this year. With workshops such as Huub van Zwieten (Dreamjob Guru), Manfred and Victor van Doorn (Leadership) and Kees van Zijtveld (Flow & the Art of Doing Business).
Want to help?
As co-creator you can help setting up and taking down the festival as well as by maintaining the atmosphere while the festival is running. There are several co-creator features. You pay less, you are there longer and you are part of creating a wonderful festival. As co-creators we take a journey together by building up and co-creating the festival, experiencing as a group what it means to work and share together as a community with new and old friends. Co-creators work 4-5 hours a day. The work itself is a daily workshop in connection and focus. How do we bring about a harmonious and effortless collaboration without setting ourselves aside or manipulating others? What is your contribution to this party of a lifetime?
Accommodation
This summer we have 300 camping spots, and more than 200 beds available. So besides camping there is also the possibility to book a room. It has long been a wish to be able to offer comfortable accommodation at Open UP to the older crowd and those who don’t want to or cannot camp.
Furthermore, we can swim, play golf, make noise (music, djembes), walk in the forest, along the river and dance in the castle chapel. The festival is a celebration for everyone. During the festival inner- transformation takes place through the workshops, music, nature, by developing focused attention and by simply being together.
Children
Children have a special place in our hearts. The children's program is for children from 4 years old and up and consists of inspiring workshops, activities and entertainment. This year includes a choice of rap, sports, yoga, dance, theater and, of course, the atelier for creative handiwork. Every afternoon there is a workshop for parents and children together.
United Positivity Foundation
The Open UP! Organisation is non-profit. Everything we "earn" goes towards the quality of the Festival. We have a beautiful location, great tents, good technical facilities, quality workshops, musicians and DJs from home and abroad, good nutritious organic food and a top quality children's program.
Prices for Summer UP
Prices include camping, three meals a day, concerts, parties, theater and workshops. This does not include a room in the castle or individual sessions with a therapist.
Co-creator price-395 euros
Participant price- 595 euros
Children aged 0-3 years- 25 euros
Children aged 4-17 years- 275 euros for the first child, 200 euros for the second child, 125 for the third and the fourth child and more are free.
Before May 31, 50 euro discount
Before June 30, 25 euro discount
You can book your ticket here:
http://www.unitedpositivity.org/Default.asp?pageid=60&language=en
You have questions? mail Marjolein at info@unitedpositivity.org
Day scheme 2011
07.00 - 08.00 Early bird programme (yoga, tai chi)
08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
09:30 - 10.15 Singing, moment together, surrender
10:30 - 13.00 Workshops 2,5 uur
13:00 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 15.00 'Free'
15:00 - 16:00 Sharing
16:30 - 17:15 Family workshops
16:30 - 18:00 Workshops 1,5 uur
17:30 - Children can eat
18:00 - 19.00 Supper
21:00 - 23:00 Evening program
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