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A Child-First Festival

 

July 28th - August 3rd 2025.

 

In the Magic Mountains, São Pedro do Sul, Portugal

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We believe conscious parenting is the bright future...  

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...and that the experiences you share as a family should be expansive and rich. 

...and that the experiences you share as a family should be expansive and rich. 

Let’s weave together our own needs with the needs of our little ones, in a healthy, balanced + joyful way.

Entering this space of joy, transformation and quality time designed for families is one of the most beautiful collective experiences we’ve ever had! Different from ‘family friendly’, this is family centered - everyone comes out feeling nurtured.

Festival Mamma

Come and enjoy deep quality time with your family, immersed in nature with like-minded folks. Together, let’s recharge, play, and centre in Love all with a powerful blue moon overhead, before we shift into Autumn.

Programme

We are creating a programme where the needs of our children can be fully met, whilst also meeting the often depleted needs of us parents & caregivers...

 

Check out last year's timetable for an idea of what to expect.

 

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  • Play for all ages

    Space to connect

    Movement workshops

    Parent workshops

    Nature

    Art and Creativity

  • For the Little Ones

    • Woodland Children + Caregiver Sessions
    • Waldorf-inspired crafts & nature rituals
    • Aware Parenting: Play observation + parent reflection
    • Old-but-New Games
    • Body Painting (natural paint)
    • Bubble Land
    • Emotional expression through movement, 6-12 year olds
    • Circus Play
  • Grown Ups

    • Men and Women’s Circles
    • Breathwork
    • Parenting ourselves and our children
    • Couples Relating
    • Yoga
    • Somatic Movement
    • Voice Activation
    • Massage + Bodywork
  • All Togetherness

    • Ecstatic Dance
    • Forest walks
    • Storytime: Interactive musical journeys
    • Music, improvisation, concerts
    • Play & observation sessions
    • Sound Healing
    • Organic plant based meals
    • Pizza Night
    • Group dance class – all ages!
    • Talks & discussions
    • Live music

Family Gathering: The Principles

  • Intention

    You step back into your life with LOVE in your heart: feeling safer and more secure in relationship with yourself, your children, your partner and in your parenting.

    Think village

    We ask parents/caregivers to be present for their kids at all times.

    There will be a lot of little ones, so there must be a grown-up responsible for kids under 6 during ALL activities. This year we will have more extra hands so that we can all relax and enjoy the sessions and workshops to the max.

  • Tag-in, Tag-Out: Family Support

    Whether you’re coming as a single parent or a couple, we strongly encourage you to bring someone along: maybe a friend, family member or care helper, so as parents you can tag-out to have take much deserved time to rest and receive.

    …Many families last year said they wished they had done this!

    Also a beautiful way for a best pal, sibling or grandparent to enjoy some precious time with the kiddos. Child carers also most welcome!

  • Wholesome Togetherness

    This is not a summer camp or daycare where you can ditch the kids. This gathering is all about multi-generational togetherness!

    Also not a big music festival (we expect 120 adults max) for getting messy (think a glass of wine and/or other calming plant allies, all in moderation).

  • No kids, but want to join?

    Non-parents most welcome too! This is what creating the village is all about.

    So if you’re expecting, curious about conscious parenting, or simply love kids and family vibes, your presence is valued and we welcome you with open arms!

I felt supported by an entire community at the festival, and I helped support an entire community. Being a parent, I felt that I had the space that I needed to partake in the sessions and they were incredibly enlightening in many ways.

Our kids were free and always an arm’s length from love. It was great to experience for them and they loved it.

Festival Pappa

Space For You To Go Deep

Transformative work with breath, sound journeys, somatic movement and a spacious programme so you can rest.

Supporting Parents to Shine

Space, Connection
& Support

Inner Work

Deeper Together

Sympathetic Schedule

Repeated sessions
so we all get a turn

The Place For You

A stunning location with everything you need for a fun holiday whilst benefiting from a retreat like experience.

A Beautiful Escape

A glamping experience

Adventrous

Family Time together

Good Food

Made with Love, Nutritious & Mostly Vegan

Tickets & Accommodation

All ages welcome!

7 day passes

All tickets include activities and camping.

Glamping

from €21 per night

  • Beds, bedding and lights included
  • Turn up and enjoy without all the gear
  • Standard & Comfort options

7 Day Passes

  • Adults (16+): €400
  • Teenagers (12-16): €250
  • Children (4-12): €180
  • Toddlers (1-4): €90
  • Babies (0-1): free

 

We're committed to diversity and want this gathering to feel welcoming for every type of family. As a small festival, we’ll do our absolute best to support your needs. When filling out the form, please share as many details as you can—we'll carefully review them and do our best to accommodate your family within our capacity.

Location

New Festival Location – The Magic Mountains of Portugal

Retiro da Fraguinha / Fraguinha Nature – find it on google maps

  • Stunning mountain views & deep connection with nature
  • Plenty of shady spots for relaxing during the day
  • Spacious camping & exclusive glamping inside festival grounds
  • Dedicated RV/Camper/Van area
  • Free showers & well-maintained facilities
  • Beautiful open spaces designed for community & connection
  • Immersed in the heart of the forest, where magic unfolds

 

 Getting there

If you’re flying, Porto airport are your option.

The closest town is Termas de São Pedro do Sul which is around 20 min away by car from the festival area.

We recommend everyone attending the festival to come by car for a couple of good reasons:

  •  The Magic Mountains have many incredible hidden natural treasures that you can visit, but those will be way easier to reach if you have your own way of transportation;
  •  The area where the festival takes place is remote so it’s not the easiest place to get public transportation especially when you want to leave the festival.

Distance by car from main cities with airport:
1-hour drive from Porto, a 3-hour drive from Lisbon, and a 4-hour drive from Madrid. 

Try rentalcars.com and flights.google.com for research

Carpools are being organised once your bought your ticket.

 

Accommodation

With your ticket camping is included and the option to bring a van for €150!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Who Are We?

The KIND Family Gathering Festival is a co-creation between us: Jayna, George & Rise.


We created the pilot festival in 2022 as a reaction to the lack of child first places to be in community and have fun - so we built it ourselves (in just 5 weeks). It was so much more profound and beautiful than we could have ever hoped for, so here we are for year two!

 

Jayna's work is KIND Matters, where she guides women into their highest connection and power through their natural cycles and innate wisdom.

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