Held on Darug Land

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we hold the Conference. We recognise and celebrate the ongoing connection between land, sky, water and community and the beauty and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with deep respect for the ongoing traditions of health knowledge and treatment which have been practiced for generations.

Venue Information

Our Conference takes place at Outdoor Adventure Camp, situated 60km northwest of Sydney in the beautiful Hawkesbury Valley. Located on Webbs Creek, Wisemans Ferry, a tributary of the mighty Hawkesbury River, the 300 acre camp venue provides a refreshing outdoors experience in a natural and pristine bush setting just one hour fifteen from Sydney CBD. The surrounding Yengo and Parr National Parks provide extensive opportunity to interact with the nature and Webbs Creek offers an ideal setting for water-based activities.

Accomodations are camping, with optional upgrades to Cabins and Glamping.

This is a fully catered event.

Facilities

  • established toilet blocks with

    • warm showers

    • flushing toilets

  • drinking water in the Dining Hall

  • 24-hour first aid services

  • Healing Space - a co-creative space of healers offering nourishing options

  • Marketplace - various vendors selling beautiful and inspiring products

  • support, information and counselling services at the Red Tent

  • all cabins have air conditioning and power (cabin accomodation available as optional upgrade purchased with Conference Registration )

Fully catered ethical, nourishing meals

Food is medicine. That's why we provide fresh organic meals at the conference. We have a commitment to providing the best sourced organic, ethical, local and healthy whole foods as much as possible. We give deep gratitude for this nourishment and for the many hands involved to create this precious gift of sustenance.

Your meals, morning and afternoon tea, as well as an array of herbal teas and coffee are included with your registration starting with Friday Lunch and ending with Sunday Lunch. If you have special dietary needs, please indicate so on your registration form. We are able to accommodate all needs.

The entire venue is nut-free. Please do not bring nuts to the conference. If you do, please leave them in your vehicle and do not touch them while on the campgrounds. Thank you for your cooperation.

Over the years we’ve developed a lovely relationship with the Schumacher family, who caretake this very special piece of land. Lynda provides our meals, and her family are on staff, keeping our space beautiful.

Our Vollies serve the delicious feast Lynda and her team have prepared.

Have a listen to our podcast with Lynda, where we discuss the lengths she goes to for our organic, ethical, nourishment. . .

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Accommodations at Conference

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  • BYO Camping (includes vans)

    Bring-your-own-tent / van / caravan camping is included with your registration.

    At the venue you will find established toilet blocks with warm showers & flushing toilets

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  • Cabin Optional Upgrade

    Upgrade to a shared or private Cabin. Mattresses are provided for cabin dwellers however, you will be required to bring your own bedding and pillow. Each cabin will house 5 adults.

    All cabins have air conditioning and power.

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  • Glamp Optional Upgrade

    Glamping tents come with beds, linens, blankets, pillows and side tables.

    Three different packages on offer.

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Getting to the Venue

Take your time to enjoy the natural beauty while you slip quietly across the Hawkesbury River on one of the four ferry services. It is a brief 10 minute ferry ride, free of charge . There are four vehicular ferries running on a daily basis, so you won't wait long.

256 Webbs Creek Road,
Wisemans Ferry NSW 2775

All ferries are operated by the State Government and ferry trips are free! There is no public transportation to the venue.

Be sure to follow the detailed directions below - Don't follow your Maps App - it will take you on a crazy windy road! 

 
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From Sydney

IMPORTANT: IF USING NAVIGATION SOFTWARE, MAKE SURE YOUR SETTINGS INCLUDE FERRY CROSSINGS, OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE DIRECTED TO 20 KM OF ROUGH DIRT ROAD, CALLED THE BICENTENNIAL ROAD.

Once your reach Wisemans Ferry you need to cross Webbs Creek car ferry, not the main Wisemans Ferry

  • Take the Old Northern Road to Wisemans Ferry. From Dural you will pass through Glenorie and Maroota. From Windsor you will travel through Pitt Town, Maroota and Wisemans Ferry Road.

  • When you reach the base of the hill that descends into the township of Wiseman’s Ferry immediately turn left – do this before the hotel.

  • The turn is signposted for . You will pass the police station on the left hand side. The ferry waiting bay is 300m downhill. (Sign says Wait Here for Ferry). 

  • Cross the Hawkesbury River on this ferry. (Ferry crossing takes about 5 minutes, is free and runs 24 hours per day)

  • After disembarking from the ferry on the other side, drive about 100m. Take the first road on the left. This is signposted for The Outdoor Adventure Company

  • After 200m there is an intersection with the bitumen continuing left and a dirt road to the right. Take the dirt road (this is Webbs Creek Road, and is signposted for Castle Mountain & The Outdoor Adventure Co.

  • Follow this road for 3km until you reach the Outdoor Adventure Camps sign and Castle Mountain entrance (large logs flanking the road with Castle Mountain carved into them).

  • 400m past the entrance you will pass the manager’s house (on right), and 50m after this the dirt road bends left to the suspension bridge.

  • Cross the suspension bridge and follow the dirt road into the Castle Mountain campsite (400m)

From Newcastle + Central Coast

IMPORTANT: IF USING NAVIGATION SOFTWARE, MAKE SURE YOUR SETTINGS INCLUDE FERRY CROSSINGS, OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE DIRECTED TO 20 KM OF ROUGH DIRT ROAD, CALLED THE BICENTENNIAL ROAD.

  • From Newcastle and north of Gosford, take the freeway south. Take the Peats Ridge turn off (onto Peats Ridge Road), then 2nd exit to Mangrove Mountain and Wisemans Ferry (onto Wisemans Ferry Road).

  • From Central Coast, head south toward Sydney. At Kariong, drive past Mount Penang and the BMW dealership (both on the right) and turn right at the next set of lights (onto Wisemans Ferry Road).

  • Continue on Wisemans Ferry Road through the localities of Mangrove Mountain, Spencer and Gunderman until you reach the Gosford approach to the car ferry at Wisemans. Cross on the ferry. (Ferry crossing takes about 5 minutes, is free and runs 24 hours per day)

  • Drive through the township of Wisemans Ferry. You will pass a Shell Service station on your right. Take the next turn right, at the school, onto River Road. If you start climbing the hill and reach a hairpin bend, you have gone too far.

  • The turn is signposted for . You will pass the police station on the left hand side. The ferry waiting bay is 300m downhill. (Sign says Wait Here for Ferry).  Cross the river again.

  • After disembarking from the ferry, drive about 100 metres to the toilet block and fire shed. Turn left. This is signposted for Del Rio.

  • Drive 200 metres on the tar road and turn right onto the dirt road. (Webbs Creek Road)

  • Follow this road for 3km until you reach the Outdoor Adventure Camps sign and Castle Mountain entrance (large logs flanking the road with Castle Mountain carved into them).

  • 400m past the entrance you will pass the manager’s house (on right), and 50m after this the dirt road bends left to the suspension bridge.

  • Cross the suspension bridge and follow the dirt road into the Castle Mountain campsite (400m)

What to expect

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    Early Arrival

    Thursday Optional Upgrade

    includes

    • Early Setup

    • Thursday Dinner

    • Friday Breakfast

    you must be pre-registered for this option

    Check-in 2pm - 8pm

    Evening Event 7:30 - 8:30pm

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    Preconference

    Sessions with some of Australia's best educators

    For Early Arrivals Optional Upgrade

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    Intensive Workshops

    Thursday 4.00-7.00pm

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    Check-in

    Friday Check-in

    7am - 9am

    Conference Begins 830am for Opening Circle

    Accomodation mostly camping with optional cabin / glamping upgrades

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    Opening Circle

    Welcome to Country ​on Darug Land

    Official Opening

    Friday 8:30am ​

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    Bring your grandma, mum, sister, daughter...

    There’s something for all ages.

    Be part of claiming space for connected women across the generations. Elder Tickets, Maiden Circle and Kids Camp make this event accessible for all ages.

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    Sessions

    30+ Educational Sessions

    Herbal Wisdom, Holistic Healing, Women's Mysteries & Community

    Sessions are recorded and available to attendees after the weekend.

    Panels, 3 sessions each day & Evening Events

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    Song and Celebrations

    When Women sing together, everyone sounds beauty-full.

    We share song space all weekend. Reclaiming voice and space with woman-centred songs, woven throughout our program and celebration events.

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    Kids Camp

    Childcare in Kids Camp for ages 3 - 10

    Mamas! Enjoy the sessions while your babes are occupied, making friends and having fun

    Qualified facilitators are here to make your child's conference experience extra enjoyable

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    Healing Space

    Open all weekend

    A co-creative space where practitioners of various modalities offer sessions.

    Book in for some nourishment : Lomi Lomi, Reiki, Sound Therapy, Shiatsu, Womb Massage and more...

    Healers Apply
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    Ceremonies and Circles

    We open in Ceremony on sacred Darug Ground, with guidance from the Indigenous women of our community.

    We finish as we began; women being, with respect for the land and each other.

    Opening Ceremony 830am Friday

    Closing Circle 3pm Sunday

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    Babes Welcome

    Mums with babes in arms, toddlers and kids all have a place at Wise Women Gathering.

    Kids Camp and Maiden Circle provide care for kids while mum enjoys the educaional sessions. Babes in arms go along with mum, except in our Container Room, which is baby-free for deep emotional work.

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    Fully catered

    Nourishing, Ethical, Organic Meals lovingly handmade from the best quality ingredients we can find.

    Herbal Teas and Delicious Snacks from our sponsors

    All meals included in the ticket price.

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    Maidens Circle

    Sacred Space for our Maidens ages 11-14

    Maiden Girls have their own special space, led by a passionate and inspiring mentor, with a schedule made especially for their group.

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    Wisdom Panels

    Panels featuring our Educators

    ​Herbal Wisdom - Women's Mysteries - Holistic Living - Community

    Wise Women Talking... Morning and Afternoon Panels and Discussions..

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    Red Tent & Sacred Spaces

    Whether you want to share space or take time to yourself, we’ve created sacred places to rest, regenerate and revive your deepest self.

    Nourishing spaces wherever you are onsite.

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    Open Mic Night

    Share your gifts and share your love.

    Everyone from first timers to professional performers share the stage for an evening of open hearted entertainment.

    Saturday 7pm

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    Relax and Nourish

    Relax, Play, Swim, Shop and Connect with other women, or take time for yourself... make this time your own.

    Connect and learn, and go home with new sistars…

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    Marketplace

    Open all weekend

    Be sure to bring some cash to enjoy our wonderful community marketplace, full of ethical, beautiful and inspiring items.

    Books, Oils, Herbs, Clothing, Plants, Medicine, Decor, Drums, Soap and more... ​

    Vendors Apply
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    Trauma-Informed Space

    Our Weavers are trauma-therapists and ‘safe space’ is a priority in every way.

    Counsellors onsite all weekend, and debrief follow-ups available when you go home.

    Your heart is safe with us.

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    Dance and Embodiment

    Conscious Dance and Somatic Movement Sessions to shake your body and dream into future possibilities.

    Special Dance Event Friday 730pm

    Adults Late Night Dance Party Saturday 10pm

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    Sistarhood Foreva

    Arrive alone, leave with a community.

    We pride ourselves on creating a connected, collaborative space to nourish friendships and inspire ongoing real-ationships.

    An online platform to stay connected when you go home.

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    Late Stay

    Sunday night late stay allows you to gently pack up and head home without the rush.

    Sunday dinner and Monday breakfast are included.

    Late Check-out 10am Monday

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