Following the great success of Campout 2023, Campout 2024 happened between 8-11 August at a new venue, the Three Pools permaculture farm, in the hills of Wales just west of Abergavenny, less than an hour's drive from Bristol and close to the motorway and rail networks.
A PHOTO GALLERY is available on our Campfire Network
The event was co-created by the Campfire community in association with many co-collaborators. We put together an Invitation page around our collective ethos and values for this year's event as well a theme for each day. We lit a Beacon for world harmony with our opening fire ceremony on Thursday.
Campout 2023 was nothing short of remarkable given what was accomplished in less than 90 days, culminating in 4 days within the beautiful grounds of Braziers Park where we explored the relationship between personal empowerment and systems change. The magic that unfolded was a testament to the strength of our community and the power of open hearts and minds.
The Three Pools Farm's vision is around a truly sustainable farming system, one that benefits the environment, community and is economically viable. Connecting with nature and good quality food is so important for our health and wellbeing. There is much we can learn from the land and from nature and the benefits of permaculture design extend beyond the natural environment. Campfire is very happy to be working with Three Pools on a farm environment designed to include people in the landscape.
The farm offers a great combination of indoor and outdoor spaces, where we can convene workshops, talk sessions, arts and crafts, live music and DJ sets, food and drink and wellbeing, with a sauna and outdoor natural pool for swimming and relaxing.
Three Pools Farm https://www.threepools.co.uk/
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I seriously did not know places like this could exist. You've shown a little taste of heaven right here on earth. I am satiated beyond expectation. The love, care and respect we shared with each other is extraordinary. " Lisa van de Plas
"What a field of love and full of such an abundance of beautiful souls. The depth of my experiences over all these days with Campout is and will continue to be unfolding within me. I feel absolutely blessed to know you all and how very NOT alone I am in this fabulous beautiful world of ours. I love you all" Ruth Fox
"It was beautifully life-changing for me" Julie Moffat
"So many connections and explorations going forward" Tamara Alferoff
"I loved every minute. My soul is nourished" Debra Sophia Magdalene
"I feel a strong sense of ethical principles aligning with my own. Pete Lawrence and Campout are bringing together activision, passion for the planet and pleasure. Perfect for fuelling Eros, our potent dynamic life-force energy, much needed to make a difference in the world" Steve Ross (Quinky)
"My heart has been filled with so much joy and gratitude. I want to thank each and everyone of the amazing Campfire Soul Family for sharing your smiles, joy, creativity and peacefulness at this wonderful gathering. I loved it beyond words" Ambika Bosna
"This was the BEST of gatherings on so many levels!" Yael Hochenberg
"A delight to be surrounded by music, good food, and interesting, warm hearted humans."Zelda Hall
"Thank you to everyone for making us feel welcome at this important, creative and regenerative event. It was fabulous to make contact and build links with so many like-minded people. Pete Lawrence and Campout, you have created an amazing event series, another way to help us all to rebuild a more peaceful and loving world" Andy Hickson
"The most exquisite weekend of gentle beauty, in community and nature. Campfire Convention is a winner, it was an honour to share at and be part of such a sweetness" Lucy Hill
"My heart is full too. Thank you beyond words, and what an inspiration for what is possible." Jessica Mallock