
Perseidsfest
COME UNPLUG & REWILD WITH US!
Join us for our 3rd annual campout!
August 15th-17th, 2025




JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND OF NATURE, RELAXATION, MOVEMENT, & TOGETHERNESS!
Perseidsfest 2025
Join us the weekend of the Perseids Meteor Shower for our 3rd annual campout at Hickory Hills Park!
Enjoy a relaxing and blissful weekend of Aya dancing, yoga, drum circle, camping, meditation, hiking, stargazing, relaxing, and more with super friendly folks.
Come for an hour… a day… or stay over and enjoy the whole weekend! Families definitely welcome. Bring the kiddos out for a lovely summer weekend outdoors! Activities are open for all, and also totally optional.
August 15th-17th, 2025
Hickory Hills Park, La Porte City, IA
To find us: follow the signs for "group camp"

Friday, August 15th
• 2:00 PM - Campers can register & set up tents at our group camp anytime after 2
• Enjoy the park - unplug, relax, explore, or simply hang out and unwind
• 5:30 PM - Potluck Dinner*
• 7:00 PM - Welcome Aya dance + somatic meditation with Dani & Ashley
• Sunset - Drum circle with Myquawn & music-making
• Afterward - Stargazing the Perseids Meteor Shower
*Please bring something to share, along with your own dishes & tableware to use.




Saturday, August 16th
• 8:00 AM - Complimentary pancakes
• Free time to unplug, relax, and enjoy the park
• 12-2:30 PM - Canoe, kayak, and paddleboards available to borrow
• 3:00 PM - Yoga with Sarah
• 4:15 PM - Healing Sound Bath with Tim
• 5:30 PM - Potluck Dinner*
• 7:00 PM - Aya dance with Dani
• Sunset - Drum circle with Myquawn & music-making
• Afterward - Stargazing the beautiful Perseids Meteor Shower
*Please bring something to share, along with your own dishes & tableware to use.







Sunday, August 17th
• 8:00 AM - Complimentary oatmeal*
• 10:00 AM - Aya dancing with Dani
• Hugs & farewells until next time!
• Stay and enjoy the park as long as you'd like
*Please bring your own dishes & tableware to use for meals.



Donations appreciated
Although no registration or fee is needed to attend Perseidsfest activities, donations are encouraged, very much appreciated, and will help to keep this event sustainable year after year.
We have 3 ways you can donate:
1) We'll have a donation jar on-site
2) You can Venmo @ayadance (located in the business tab)
3) You can donate online here
Not sure how much to give?
Recommended donation: $10 / guided activity
Thanks so much for your support!

Camping Info
Want to camp with us? Wonderful!
We'll have a large group camp area available for tent camping.
Please bring $13 via cash or check per tent (per night) to pay directly to the park upon setting up your tent.
You can begin setting up anytime after 2PM on Friday.
Thank you!
So much to enjoy at the park!

HIKE
Enjoy a peaceful walk along the well-marked hiking trails throughout the park.

PADDLE
The lake is back! Woohoo! It is only 3/4 full, but there's water, baby! We'll be sure to bring our canoe, kayaks, & paddleboards to share!

PLAY
Grab a frisbee or ball, and head on over to the playground, basketball court, archery field, or disc golf course!

EXPLORE
The park is beautiful and full of wildlife. Enjoy the bison and elk exhibit, deer, butterfly & firefly chasing, birdwatching, and more!
Unplug. Relax. Connect. Play. Rest and rewild in awesomely friendly community.
Want a glimpse?
Here's a sweet little peek of where we'll be!
Location
Hickory Hills Park
3338 Hickory Hills Rd
La Porte City, IA 50651
To find us:
Once in the park, follow the signs for "group camp"
FAQs / Helpful info
What is it like?
Here's a glimpse back at 2023!

A super-sweet summer collaboration.
Special thanks to these beautiful souls for sharing their passions with us this weekend!





Sarah
New Dawn
Yoga
Ashley
Heal & Rise
Movement
Myquawn
Drum
Iowa
Tim
Tim's Healing
Sounds
Dani
Aya Dance
Meditation
We hope you can join us!
Questions? Please reach out anytime.
Maps
To find our Perseidsfest area, you can simply follow the signs for Group Camp (no map needed).
However, these maps may be helpful if you'd like to explore more of the park or hiking trails.



