A joyful gathering in friendship and community

We warmly invite you to celebrate and co-create with us the 3rd Annual Sacred Music and Dance Festival in the quaint village of McGregor, Western Cape, South Africa…

This event is limited in size, which allows for connection and an intimate atmosphere, while recognising the need for individual space and silent contemplation.

A FEAST FOR THE BODY, HEART and SOUL

This festival is a celebration of all spiritual paths.

The time we find ourselves in at present reveals that there is a greater need than ever before to find common ground, to unite and bring peace to the world. By coming together we can learn about, open to, and sing and dance the unity of creation, while respecting and honouring each unique spiritual path toward the One.

This is a journey of creativity and joy through sharing heart songs, sacred chants and peace dances from various traditions accompanied by live music. They will be led by local as well as international facilitators.

You are welcome to participate as much or as little as you wish.

The festival is a not-for-profit event.
Ticket prices have been kept to a minimum to allow people with all size pockets to attend.

Our very special venues for this event are Temenos Retreat Centre and The Wisdom School in the village of McGregor, Western Cape, South Africa.

There are also unique spaces for being alone in meditation. There is a meditation room adjacent to the Wisdom Hall which is open to everyone. And the “Garden of the Beloved” at Temenos is renowned for its beauty, its shrines, and hidden treasures.

McGregor is approximately 2 and 1/4 hours drive from Cape Town, South Africa.

'Bring-a-Friend' and get 20% off both tickets!!
OR
'Bring-two-Friends' and get 30% off all three tickets!!

FEELING CALLED TO MOVE AND BE MOVED?

Read more on our October promotion HERE

Ticket prices include all events and one shared vegetarian/vegan lunch on Sunday. EXCLUDES ACCOMMODATION.

Thank you to those who are able to buy tickets at full price, we appreciate your support.

If you are able to sponsor an extra ticket for someone without the financial means to attend but who would love to be there, our deep gratitude for the gift of your giving!

If you would love to participate and can't afford the ticket price - please contact us directly as there might be sponsorship available or the option of volunteering.

BOOK YOUR OWN ACCOMMODATION
Temenos Retreat | +27 23 6251 871
* Self catering cottages set in a beautiful garden.
The Old School | +27 72 224 7674
* Right next to the Wisdom School, has large self-contained rooms, with common spaces including a
garden area.

MORE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
All sorts of accommodation options are available, including on farms or basic camping just next to the village. If you can’t find what you are looking for or have queries relating to the SAMAD Fest please don’t hesitate to contact us.

To find out more contact:
McGregor Tourism | Email | +27 23 625 1954
Robertson Tourism | Email | +27 23 626 4437

For SAMAD Fest queries contact:
Harold Epstein | Email | +27 72 836 5142

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

Opening Fire Ceremony, directed by Robert Yule
Intuitive Expressive Dance, with Lana Kenney
Ancient Voices, Indigenous African music, with Nomapostile and Ntombe
Contemporary and African dance - the McGregor First Step Ballet school
Sacred Drum Songs, with Conny
Biodanza, with Zephne
Montagu Acapella Choir sings Taize, Sacred, African
Songs of Light, with Ashleigh
Cacao Ceremony & Mantra Chants, with Maya Joy
Circle Dances of the World, with Fleur
Sattva Yoga, with Lana. A blend of Hatha, Kundalini and Vinyasa
Dances of Universal Peace, with Anja, Harold, Rukmini and friends
Shakti Flow, with Maya Joy
Monochord Morning Attunement, Introduction to Sufi Practices, with Anja
Qi Gong, with Charisse
A Night of Sufi Poetry and Music - a co-creation with Mohammed and friends
Jewish and Sufi songs and chants, with Harold and friends
A delicious vegan or vegetarian communal Sunday lunch
Closing Ceremony with song and dance

And, of course, indulge in all the beauty the village has to offer...
Starry skies
Hiking
Saturday morning market
Coffee shops
Restaurants
Temenos garden
Meditation spaces
The local dam for swimming… and more!

Follow the pull in your heart, we’d love to see you there!!