Perseidsfest
COME UNPLUG & REWILD WITH US!
Join us for our 2nd annual campout!
August 9-11, 2024
JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND OF WELLNESS!
Perseidsfest 2024
Join us the weekend of the Perseids Meteor Shower for our 2nd annual campout at Hickory Hills Park!
Enjoy a relaxing and blissful weekend of Aya dancing, yoga, drum circle, camping, meditation, paddling, 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 for a lovely summer weekend outdoors!
August 9th-11th, 2024
Hickory Hills Park, LaPorte, Iowa
Please stay tuned for more info as we get closer to the event date. Thanks so much!
Special Offerings
AYA
DANCING
with Dani
A delicious blend of simple movements with bursts of freeform bliss, this guided Aya dance meditation will get you up and moving in joyful, friendly community!
DRUM CIRCLE
with Myquawn
Join the flow and enjoy being a part of a community drum circle. Please bring your own drum if you have one, but we'll also have a variety of drums and instruments along to share.
YOGA
with Sarah
Move, breathe, stretch, strengthen, and align in body, mind, heart, and spirit with a lovely guided yoga practice surrounded by the beauty and serenity of Hickory Hills.
HEALING
SOUND BATH
with Tim
Bring a blanket and pillow, or chair to make a comfy spot, and simply lie back, rest, and rejuvenate as you receive the healing vibrations of the singing bowls.
Join us for any of these special offerings guided by our lovely team of facilitators!
Donations appreciated & will help to keep this event a sustainable annual offering.
Sample Friday (from 2023, stay tuned for 2024)
• Arrive anytime
• 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
• 7:30 PM - Welcoming drum circle with Myquawn
• 9:00 PM - Enjoy s’mores, hangout fireside, or enjoy a hike among the fireflies
• 10:00 PM - Stargazing - enjoy the beauty of the Perseids Meteor Shower
• 10:30 PM - Farewell to folks who aren’t camping
Sample Saturday (from 2023, stay tuned for 2024)
• Complimentary oatmeal breakfast
• Free time to unplug, relax, and enjoy the park
• 3:00 PM - Yoga with Sarah
• 4:15 PM - Healing Sound Bath with Tim
• 5:00 PM - Dinner break - Enjoy veggie kabobs, brats, & hot dogs with us (provided)!
• 7:00 PM - AYA Dance Meditation with Dani
• 8:15 PM - Energy Healing Meditation with Ashley
• 9:00 PM - Enjoy s’mores, hangout fireside, relax and listen to / make some music
• 10:00 PM - Stargazing - enjoy the beautiful Perseids Meteor Shower
• 10:30 PM - Farewell to folks who aren’t camping
Sample Sunday (from 2023, stay tuned for 2024)
• Complimentary pancake breakfast
• 10:30 AM - Morning Aya & Yoga class with Sarah & Dani
• 11:45 AM - Break for lunch
• 1:00 PM - Closing drum circle with Myquawn
• Stay and enjoy the park as long as you'd like
• Hugs & farewells until next time!
So much to enjoy at the park!
HIKE
Enjoy a peaceful walk along the well-marked hiking trails throughout the park.
PADDLE
We'll be bringing our canoes and kayaks to share. Feel free to borrow one to enjoy a relaxing paddle out on the lake.
PLAY
Grab a frisbee or ball, and head on over to the playground, basketball court, sand volleyball pit, 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!
FISH
Love to fish? Come on out to Casey Lake, where you'll find bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, and catfish!
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
Once in the park, simply follow signs for "group camp"
Stay tuned!
Please stay tuned for more details such as final event schedule, camping info, how to register, donations, and more! Thanks so much!
A super-sweet summer collaboration.
Tim Thomas
Healing
Sound Bath
Special thanks to these beautiful souls for sharing their passions with us this weekend!
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.
