TOB 2025 Welcome Packet and Informations
TOB 2025
@ Camp Colton
30000 Camp Colton Dr
Colton, OR 97017
Welcome!
Dear Sister,
We are so honored to welcome you into the sacred weaving of The Temple of Belonging 2025. This year is shaping up to be one for the books! We are humbled and thrilled to welcome you into the arms of this beautiful ecosystem of community, connection and creativity rooted in the honoring of the feminine.
This is more than a gathering, it’s a living village. A remembering. A place to set down your burdens, let your hair down, and step into the beauty of kinship, care, and co-creation. Together we will share joy, intimacy, belly laughs, and the simple, profound act of belonging.
This letter holds everything you need to prepare: arrival details, what to bring, booking 1:1 sessions and what to expect as we come together to build this sacred container.
Please read this with care, as it should answer any and all questions you have about your attendance and participation :)
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Downloadable Map and Schedule are at the bottom of this page.
What's Included:
44+ workshops, skill shares & ceremonies (some have materials costs, and you can see this information on the offerings page HERE)
3 delicious meals a day (BYO dishwater and cups etc)
Morning practices: qigong, yoga, meditation
Evening gatherings: singing, dancing, storytelling under the stars
Camping (BYO all gear)
Parking (all is fairly close to event)
Spa & Healing Arts Sanctuary access (please book with practitioners individually HERE )
Tattoo Parlor access(please book your sessions HERE)
Tea Lounge and night time Kava
Elixir Bar (Cash, card or Venmo)
Girls Camp & Kids Camp during workshop hours
Makers Marketplace - OPEN DURING MEAL HOURS
Full bathrooms, showers, and a Red Tent sanctuary
Trails, creeks, hammocks, and plenty of places for spontaneous naps and spontaneous joy
A community of kind and wild women to connect with !
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WORKSHOP SIGN UP'S:
Each morning at breakfast, each workshop/ class/ skill share facilitator that is offering that day will introduce themselves, and take sign-up for their class (only if there is limited capacity).
Arrivals:
Early Arrival :
Sunday, August 10th | 5:00–9:00 PM
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Requires Early Arrival Ticket. If you haven’t purchased one yet and wish to arrive early, you can still add it to your ticket HERE. Select "add on to ticket" and choose early arrival. Early arrival gives you time to settle in, set up your camp, and enjoy a slower, more spacious landing with a few cozy evening and morning offerings.
*BYO dinner for Sunday evening. Meals begin with breakfast on Monday.
Regular Arrival:
Monday, August 11th | 7:00–10:00 AM
Plan to arrive in time to set up camp and be present for the Opening Ceremony
Late Arrivals:
If you anticipate arriving outside of check-in times, please let us know. The gates will remain open and check-in staff will leave information for latecomers.
Departure:
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Friday, August 15th | All guests must depart by 11:00 AM.
This will be a wild morning where it’s all hands on deck to get all bodies off the land by 11 am!
CHECK IN:
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You’ll be greeted with smiles and music at our Welcome Table, where you’ll receive your welcome info, map, and event schedule.
Welcome attendants will guide you and help with unloading and where to park.
After unloading, you’ll park your car and return to bring your things to your campsite.
Wagons or carts highly recommended!
Volunteers will be on hand to help those needing assistance. (Car camping requires a pre-purchased Car Camping Pass.)
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There are designated areas for:
Family Camp, ADA camping, Car & Trailer Camping, Volunteer and General Camping
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*all camping is close to the event (within 5 min walking) and is carried part shade/ part sun. Camping and parking is on a first come, first serve basis.
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***If you have ADA Needs - please tell the person at check in and we'll get you where you need to go.
Camping/ Lodging
Unless you’ve booked onsite lodging, this is a fully camping event.
Please BYO EVERYTHING you need for your tent, bedding, comfort and camping needs.
Prepare for natural terrain—and for hot days and cool nights.
All camping will be on grassy. gravel or dirt areas.​ Camping will be tight with other sisters camping near you :)
Bathrooms & Showers: Private showers with hot water and full bathrooms onsite and spread around the property for easy access.​
Charging & Cell Service: Cell service is available but no Wi-Fi. Limited charging stations for essentials. Be mindful of phone use.​
Cooking Policy: Personal camp stoves are allowed (no open fires).
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LODGING: All lodging has currently been spoken for. You’ll receive the key to your space when you check in. If you still have lodging needs, reach out to us directly to discuss options. Otherwise, please prepare to camp and get what you need to be comfortable.
What to bring:
Tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag & all camping gear
Hat, sunglasses, sun protection
Warm layers, hot daytime clothes , sturdy shoes, swim suit - it will be hot!
Flashlight/headlamp + extra batteries
Reusable water bottle, coffee mug
*dishes & utensils (zero-waste)
Yoga mat, journal, sacred altar items
Towel, toiletries and shower/ personal goods
Extra snacks or dietary supplements
Cash for Marketplace, Elixir Bar, workshop materials
Drums, rattles, instruments, offerings, sacred items
Blanket or camp chair for workshops
Cart or basket for carrying items
Gifts or barter items
Fun extras: costumes or a hammock for napping
Food and Nourishment
​Three Organic, Nutrient-Dense Meals Daily
Morning & Afternoon Coffee & Treat Bar– Available for purchase
Donation-Based Tea Lounge – A cozy space for reflection and connection.
Elixir Bar & Marketplace Goodies - Available for purchase
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What to expect (please read!) :
3 fully-organic meals a day, with animal proteins for 2 of those meals.
While we can’t accommodate dietary preferences or nuanced intolerances (such as nightshades, high histamine foods, specific grains, etc), we try our best to consider common allergens & restrictions and exclude those from the overall menu. There will be vegan options at every meal. Keep in mind that we are serving over 300 women this year, so if you have a heavily restricted way of eating, please plan accordingly and bring supplemental food.
Shared meals are all gluten free, but Adrienne & Aleya will also be offering both glutinous & non-glutinous treats for sale this year!
Expect to volunteer to help serve at least one meal. If everyone volunteers once, no one has to volunteer twice. This is village life! We will have a signup board posted at the kitchen and will be asking folks to sign up for their meal time each morning.
Bring all of the utensils, plates, bowls, and cups that you and your family will need. We will have a self-wash station set up outside. We will not be providing these items.
Kids & Girls Camp
You have purchased a ticket for your kiddo, please use it!
Many of the workshops are not kid friendly, and we have super loving and skilled staff sisters who are offering care, play, education and guidance for your little ones. Let us be the village with your little ones!
Please make sure to attend the kids and girls camp orientation on Monday August 11th at 10 am (just before opening ceremony) to meet the team, ask questions and make friends.
Kids Camp (ages 0–6) offers 7 hours of professionally staffed childcare each day, providing a safe and creative environment for little ones while allowing mamas to fully participate in workshops, rituals, and yoga.
Girls Camp (ages 7–13) weaves together play, storytelling, creativity, and embodied practices that support young women in stepping into their strength, confidence, and self-expression.
Parents remain responsible for children outside Kids Camp hours.
Full kids camp and girls camp schedules will be sent to the mama’s!
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Kids/ Girls Camp officially opens Monday afternoon at 2:30.
Booking 1:1 sessions for:
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- Spa/ Healing arts
- Tattoo's
- Photoshoots
- 1:1 Council with Elders
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SPA/ WELLNESS/ TATTOO BOOKINGS:
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We are thrilled to offer a fully decked out spa and wellness area, as well as our tattoo corner again!
Booking:
Each practitioner will be responsible for their own booking.
If you’d like to pre-book your tattoo or healing sessions (highly recommend) please reach out to that practitioner via email or the link on our wellness page.
See all of our wellness offerings and practitioners HERE!
You are also available to book sessions on site if people still have space in thier schedule! There will be a beautiful spa lounge where you can go and check on the availability of each practitioner.
Please treat these sessions as you would in the ‘real world’, where late cancellations or no-shows are treated often with a fee. These women are here in service and we ask that all time is honored in both directions.
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1:1 PHOTO SESSIONS:
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We have a few talented and heartfelt photographers who are offering 1:1 photo sessions during the gathering this year, for those who would like to capture a little of the magic!
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Please check out the offerings HERE, and reach out to each photographer indivudaly to book.
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1:1 SESSIONS WITH ELDERS:
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To be an elder in this world is no small thing. There are unnamable wisdom's that come from experience , and those who have chosen to walk the path of elder hood are here to help clarify the truth, and guide the way for the generations to come. This year we are welcoming Sweet Medicine Nation, and Grandmother Sarah to hold this role, of ceremony, of guidance and of council.
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They will be holding the anchor for our opening and closing ceremonies, facilitating classes, and will be available for 1:1 sessions during the gathering. They would prefer to take bookings on-site to honor the capacity and needs of the moment. Please approach them with reverence and regard when asking for a session :)
Here is their info:
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Village Agreements:
The Temple of Belonging is co-created by all who enter.
To support a brave, sweet, and sacred space:
Leave No Trace: Pack out all belongings and waste.
Substance-Free Space: Please refrain from drugs and alcohol onsite.
Self-Responsibility: We encourage integrated and mature relating, where we get to show up in our honesty way, and also take full accountability for our projections, assumptions and needs.
Participation: This is your village. Take space when you need it, rest, and follow what feels good. This is a space for you to enjoy being fully alive.
DEIA Commitment: We honor, celebrate and cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility to the best of our ability. All women—across races, identities, bodies, and abilities—are welcomed and valued. Please hold these values as living practices with us.
Emotional Support: We have women who will be able to hold space throughout the gathering.
Come in Service: Please support a culture where we help each other when we need, let mama's and elders eat first, and support each person's body in feeling held and honored here.
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Email thetempleofbelonging@gmail.com to inquire. These would be women who would wear a band on them to signify they are avail for space holding when needed.
Herbal first aid is available onsite.
For emergencies, a fire department is nearby.
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Please be prepared to share the labor and the beauty of being in community together.
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This is a brave space, that is not able to guarantee safety or belonging. Here, we recognize the many honest and sweet challenges our modern culture has created for us that limit our capacity to hold loving regard for others, and loving responsibility for ourselves. We are here to practice coming back together in right relationship with each other, with our own heart, and the great spirit of all things that binds us together.
We will see you soon, and all will be well.
We are real world, local women who are here to inspire, support and deeply enjoy the many facets of what it means to be a woman in this community. Your presence and participation here is a gift to us all, and all our relations. We look forward to gathering with you very soon!
*TICKET TRADE/ SALES: If you have sold your ticket to another sister, please EMAIL US who you sold it to! No ticket trades have been transferred yet, so if you have sold yours or given it away, please email us ASAP to make the correct changes at thetempleofbelonging@gmail.com.
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With so much love and joy -
The TOB Team :)​
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Here is the map and schedule, which will also be printed and posted around the property.
