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Registration for SARIRA is open now

From now on, if you like to join last minute, please send a direct message to Ocean on WhatsApp or Signal.

Ocean WhatsApp/Signal 0031636156335

If you do not get any reaction contact Scrambled eggs 0031611297939

Dear friend,

The Eurofaeries are delighted to welcome you to SARIRA, an international radical faerie gathering held in the east of the Netherlands. This is a community based, non profit event. Together we will celebrate the summer season, the full moon and the anniversary of 30 years of Eurofaeries. Everyone is welcome, also if it is the first time you join a faerie gathering. Every time the group is different and more people will come alone.

We did rent a charming private spot in the forest. There is a lovely house with a living room, kitchen, bathrooms and bedroom dorms.

You can also join with your tent, caravan or campervan. There is a huge field available.

The area is really quiet and at night you can see the milky way.

More information about the place Holtingerzand (Please do not contact the accommodation by yourself)

We hope you to meet at SARIRA. The facilitators Scrumbled eggs, Adam and Ocean 🤗🙏🌊

Dates (10 days)

Arrival starts from Friday, August 8, 2025, 15:00 pm

Departure Sunday, August 17, 2025, 17:00 pm

You are very welcome to join for the full gathering but you can also join for several days (with a minimum stay of 3 nights to get the full experience)

Who is it for?

This gathering is for queer people and LGBTQ+ people of all genders and all ages.(18+) This means the gathering is open for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgenders and other queer people. The Radical Faeries are a worldwide queer community. No prior experience within the faerie community is necessary. Many participants will be attending alone or for the first time.

The main language at the gathering will be English, although a translation into Dutch or French at the gathering will be possible.

Everyone will give you a different answer of what the faeries are, but if you like to have some general information about the Radical Faeries click here.

More information aubout the Eurofaeries.

Where is it located?

The event is in Uffelte, near to the city of Meppel in the province of Drenthe, Netherlands.

What is the contribution?

This is a community-based, non-profit event. The contribution is for food and lodging. Recommended a minimum of €30 a day to cover the costs. See also the guidelines for the contribution.

Guidelines contribution:

€25 - €30 a day low income

€30 - €35 a day middle income

€35 a day or more, high income

So for example if you stay 3 nights (=4 days), you contribute something between €100 and €140 (recommended at least 4x€30=€120 to cover the costs)

! Extra donations are very welcome to make the gathering accessible for everyone.

NOTAFLOF (no one turned away for lack of funds) policy: please let us know if you are on a budget and cannot afford the minimum rate.

How to get to the Gathering?

By Car:

The house is approximately a 2 hour drive from Amsterdam to Uffelte. Detailed information will be provided after registration. We will also try to arrange car sharing.

By public transport:

The closest train station is Meppel; from there, you can take a bus to the village Uffelte (Anserweg). From the busstop we will arange pick ups by car to the house.

Or if you like to walk that will be about 30 min

By Bus or BlaBlaCar:

You can also consider Flixbus or BlaBlaCar.

Nearest Flixbus: Groningen (or Arnhem)

Direct Flixbus from Groningen to Amsterdam, Berlin, Hamburg (from there to Kopenhagen) and Brussel.

Flights

Nearest airports is Schiphol Amsterdam and Eindhoven Airport

Tip: For the best/cheapest flight you can check sites like:

SkyScanner

Kayak

Google Flights

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Sarira

In Buddhism sarira refers to pearls or chrystal-like bead-shaped object that are found among the cremeted ashes of Buddhist spiritual masters.

We do celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Eurofaeries and also commemorate the faeries who left us and as their legacy they left us a spark or radiant jewel. So please bring your christals, (fake) pearls or other object as rememberance of queer people who passed away (friends or faeries) so we can create a circle of love with these objects under the full moon.

Pearl

The Eurofaeries do exist for 30 years, the first European faerie gathering was held in the Netherland. The pearl is symbol of a 30 year anniversary. The pearl is connected to the moon and as born in the water they are often seen as tears of happiness and they support a deep inner healing proces. The pearl is also a symbol of wisdom and protection.

The program

The theme of the gathering is healing. Healing by being in nature, by diving into the pure water, by eating power food, by sharing our stories, by creativity, trough dance, bodywork, by making deep connections and singing.

Some program higlights are listed, the program is not fixed and due to the preferences of the group and participants will add their own workshops/activities. It will also perfectly fine to skip some of the activities if you need some time off.

Program Highlights:

Massage exchange

Swim and relax at a stream and a lake

Power Walk and Forest bathing

Creativity: there will be a creativity table and creative workshops

Spiritual: Participate in various activities, including body work and exploring oracle cards.

Ecstatic Dance: Move freely on amazing songs.

Singing Circle: Sing powerful matras and songs.

Full moon commoration ritual (August 9)

Play: boardgames and a no-talent show

Heart Circle: Share from the heart in a supportive circle.

Excursions: optional there will be excursions to visit the surrounding nature and/or cities

Contribution and Collaboration

We will create this gathering together, and your ideas and contributions are highly welcome. Whether it’s a workshop, artistic expression, body movement activity, game, spiritual session, or nature-related experience, your input will enrich our time together. Music and instrument ideas are also encouraged.

Every morning there will be a practical circle where everyone can bring in practicalities, workshops/activities and we will divide the tasks of the day.

Additional Features

There will be a cross-dressing/drag room. Please bring fancy clothes, decoration materials, altar items, and creativity supplies. Items connected to the healing theme are especially appreciated, like oracle cards, singing bowls and chrystals.

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The place is surrounded by forest and meadows with horses. Directly from the house you can make great walks in nature. More information about the nature reserve Holtingerveld

On walking distance there are several dolmen (hunebedden, see picture) and burial mound from ancient times. These are places of power and healing and it is great to visit them.

There is a nearby stream where you can swim Oude Vaart

There is a beautiful lake with a nudist beach at 15 km distance, called Engelgaarde

Closest supermarket is in the ancient village Havelte or the city Meppel.

Groningen, a cosy city is one hour away with several musea and places of interest. Tourist information

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The accommodation with the camping fields

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🍃 Substances free: This is a gathering without the use of substances to make a deeper connection with ourselves and others. Please do not bring or use any alcohol, soft or hard drugs, marijuana/weed, psychedelics inside or around the house of the gathering. Drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes outside will be fine.

There is a request not to use any hard drugs (like LSD, paddo's, chems) during the period of the gathering, also not outside the grounds of the gathering. It can be really disturbing if you come back to the gathering high on drugs or drunk. Please keep in mind that some people join the gathering especially because they prefer to be in a substance free environment and some people might be in rehab.

🤝 Community Awareness: This is a communal gathering, which means tasks such as cooking, doing dishes, shopping, cleaning, and taking care of each other will be shared. Decisions are made by consensus. While facilitators are present, the gathering is a shared responsibility of all attendees. We strive to create a safe space for everyone, so please reach out to us if you have any special needs.

♿ Accessibility and Special Arrangements: If you have a physical disability or a mental health condition that requires special accommodations or care, please contact us directly. Although the house is not wheelchair accessible, we will do our best to ensure everyone has a comfortable and enjoyable experience by making necessary adjustments and arrangements wherever possible.

Please let us know if you want to bring your pet and we will look at the possibilities (there are also horse stables)

🌱 Food and Dietary Restrictions: The communal food will be vegan and gluten-free options are available. Please inform us of any specific dietary restrictions you may have at the form.

🌈 Inclusivity and Respect: There is no room for racism, transphobia, objectification, toxic behavior, body shaming, or ageism at the gathering. The event welcomes people from diverse spiritual and non-spiritual backgrounds.

📱 Privacy and Technology: Please limit phone and computer use and refrain from taking photos of participants without their permission. Do not publish any photos on social media.

❤️ Sex-Positive Environment: The gathering is sex-positive although not sex-oriented. Sexuality is seen as a natural and healthy part of the human expression. A love temple will be available for those who wish to be intimate in privacy. Always be aware of consent and respect a 'no' at any time. Most attendees will welcome cuddles and massages. If there will be an erotic element in a workshop it will be stated beforehand. (if you have any questions about this you can have a talk with one of the (angel) facilitators beforehand)

🔒 Liability: The facilitators cannot be held liable for any personal theft or damages occurred during the gathering.