Ancient Connections Gathering 2024 - Voyage into the Heart

Ancient Connection Gathering ~ September 17th - 23rd, 2024 ~ Rovinj, Croatia

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For lifetimes untold, ancient voyagers have sailed across uncharted seas, guided by the stars and a shared longing to explore, connect, and remember. From every corner of the globe, these voyagers came together, their cultures as diverse as the stars in the night sky. United by a common purpose, they sought to rediscover the ancient connections that bind us all.

Today, the souls of these voyagers live on, scattered across the modern world. They dwell in cities and villages, among mountains and by the sea, carrying the legacy of their ancestors—a flame of exploration and wonder that never dims. Though the world has changed, their spirits remain the same, ever yearning for the ancient connection that once bound them together.

This mystical reunion is not merely a gathering of people but a convergence of souls, taking place in sacred locations throughout the Balkans, and spiralling outward into the world. These gatherings mark the whisper of ancient winds and deep oceans of love and mystery. As they arrive to the “Ancient Connections Gathering”, each voyager brings the wisdom and stories of their journey. They share dreams and fears, triumphs and challenges, forging bonds that transcend time and space. They find peace in knowing that they are part of a continuum, a lineage of explorers who have always sought to understand existence and their place within it. This gathering becomes a space where hearts open, and changes are made, from within and out. Through a week-long conscious practice of connection to Spirit - through Ourselves, One Another, Nature, and Magic in every curious moment, participants immerse themselves in an adventure every voyager will always remember, and pass down the stories of inspiration to the following generations.

The weekend will be Slavic-oriented, featuring workshops, live music, dance sets, and ceremonies as on Sunday evening we celebrate the Equinox. A time of balance between day and night, symbolizing a harmonious connection between the Earthly and the Divine. In Slavic culture, it is a time of gratitude and renewal, marked by rituals that honour the cycles of nature. There will be a lot of dancing, playing, celebration, and music, but also many Earth-based practical workshops with the land.

As the gathering draws to a close, voyagers carry the spirit of the gathering back to their homes, spreading its light and wisdom wherever they go. The Ancient Connection Gathering is not an end, but a beginning—a playful, mystical reminder that we are never alone, and that the legacy of exploration and wonder will continue to live on in our souls, courageously guiding us, and the generations to come, right back home.

Join Us

**Registration forms are officially open** for workshops, ceremonies, group and individual therapies, as well as for market sellers and music or performance artists.

**Tickets for Ancient Voyagers (guests) are available now!**

#### Ancient Voyager Ticket Includes: - **7-Day Ancient-Styled Program**: Authentic music, performances, practical Earthwork, and spiritually oriented workshops. - **Meals and Snacks**: 2 meals per day, plus morning and evening snacks. - **Beautiful Beaches**: 2 beautiful private pebble beaches below us. - **Essential Amenities**: Drinking water, showers, compost toilets. - **Sleeping in Nature**: Space to put your tent/hammock in the forest above the sea. - **Special Gifts**: Ceremonial Cacao and a Reusable, Biodegradable Cup to keep. - **Commitment to Zero Waste**: Help us achieve our goal of creating minimal waste this year.

For more information and to register, visit our website: http://www.ancient-connections.com

Be part of this mystical reunion, where ancient souls converge and new stories begin. 

HRV/CRO Ancient Connection Gathering ~ 17. - 23. rujna 2024. ~ Rovinj, Hrvatska

Čitavim životima drevni putnici plovili su neistraženim morima, vođeni zvijezdama i zajedničkom čežnjom za istraživanjem, povezivanjem i sjećanjem. Iz svakog kutka svijeta ti su se putnici okupili, a njihove su kulture bile raznolike poput zvijezda na noćnom nebu. Ujedinjeni zajedničkim ciljem, nastojali su ponovno otkriti drevne veze koje nas sve povezuju.

Danas duše ovih putnika žive i dalje, raštrkane po modernom svijetu. Žive u gradovima i selima, među planinama i uz more, noseći nasljeđe svojih predaka – plamen istraživanja i čuđenja koji se nikada ne gasi. Iako se svijet promijenio, njihovi duhovi ostaju isti, uvijek žude za drevnom vezom koja ih je nekoć povezivala zajedno.

Ovo mistično ponovno okupljanje nije samo okupljanje ljudi, već konvergencija duša, koja se odvija na svetim mjestima diljem Balkana i spiralno se širi prema svijetu. Ova okupljanja označavaju šapat drevnih vjetrova i dubokih oceana ljubavi i misterija. Dok stižu na "Ancient Connections Gathering", svaki putnik donosi mudrost i priče o svom putovanju. Dijele snove i strahove, trijumfe i izazove, stvarajući veze koje nadilaze vrijeme i prostor. Oni pronalaze mir u spoznaji da su dio kontinuuma, loze istraživača koji su oduvijek nastojali razumjeti postojanje i svoje mjesto u njemu. Ovo okupljanje postaje prostor u kojem se otvaraju srca i vrše se promjene, iznutra i izvana. Kroz jednotjednu svjesnu praksu povezivanja s Duhom - kroz sebe, jedni druge, prirodu i magiju u svakom znatiželjnom trenutku, sudionici uranjaju u avanturu koju će svaki putnik zauvijek pamtiti, prenoseći priče o nadahnuću sljedećim generacijama.

Vikend cijeli će biti Slavenski orijentiran, s radionicama, živom glazbom, plesnim setovima i ceremonijama, jer u nedjelju navečer slavimo ekvinocij. Vrijeme ravnoteže između dana i noći, koje simbolizira skladnu vezu između zemaljskog i božanskog. U slavenskoj kulturi to je vrijeme zahvalnosti i obnove, obilježeno ritualima koji poštuju cikluse prirode. Bit će puno plesa, sviranja, slavlja i glazbe, ali i mnogo praktičnih radionica sa zemljom.

Kako se okupljanje bliži kraju, putnici nose duh okupljanja natrag u svoje domove, šireći svoju svjetlost besramno, i mudrost kamo god krenuli. "Ancient Connection Gathering" nije kraj, već početak – razigran, mističan podsjetnik da nikada nismo sami i da će nasljeđe istraživanja i čuda nastaviti živjeti u našim dušama, hrabro vodeći nas i generacije koje dolaze.

Pridružite nam se!

**Obrasci za prijavu službeno su otvoreni** za radionice, ceremonije, grupne i individualne terapije, kao i za prodavače na tržnici i glazbene ili izvedbene umjetnike.

**Ulaznice za Ancient Voyagers (goste) su također dostupne!**

#### Ulaznica za Ancient Voyager uključuje: - **7-dnevni program u drevnom stilu**: Autentična glazba, predstave, ceremonije, praktični zemljani radovi i duhovno orijentirane radionice. - **Obroci i grickalice**: 2 obroka dnevno, plus jutarnji i večernji međuobroki. - **Prekrasne plaže**: 2 prekrasne privatne šljunčane plaže ispod nas. - **Osnovni sadržaji**: Pitka voda, tuševi, kompostni zahodi. - **Spavanje u prirodi**: Prostor za postavljanje šatora/viseće mreže u šumi iznad mora. - **Posebni darovi**: Ceremonijalni kakao i višekratna, biorazgradiva šalica koju možete zadržati. - **Minimaliziranje otpada**: Pomozite nam da ove godine postignemo naš cilj stvaranja minimalnog otpada.

Za više informacija i registraciju posjetite našu web stranicu: http://www.ancient-connections.com

Budite dio ovog mističnog ponovnog susreta, gdje se drevne duše spajaju i započinju se nove priče.