"It takes a Village to Raise a Family."

Our humble festival began in 2021, when a small group of grassroots entrepreneurs decided to go out on a limb and bring a small 1 day yoga festival to Cheekye Ranch in Squamish, BC. We were inspired to create an inclusive, conscious gathering that brings people together simply to enjoy local artists and holistic health experts. We knew our friends had incredible gifts & talents to share, and we wanted to set the stage for them to be seen! It was just the medicine we needed, when the world was being divided and people were experiencing such unhealthy levels of disconnection.

It has since blossomed into more than we could have ever imagined. We knew we had to continue creating spaces for all the incredible souls to deepen the connections they'd made, and further weave the web of co-creation that had begun. We gathered for monthly full moon ecstatic dances for the majority of the year, growing our network and celebrating Beltane with a 1 day fire festival in May 2022. By August 2022, we pulled off a full 3-day festival at Willowcraft Garlic Farm, nestled amongst the mountains, flowers and trees. 

We lost one of our close friends that year, Andrew (Bobo) Beaumont. It wasn't all perfect, in fact parts of it were unbearably painful, but as a community we pulled through and we were able to honor Bobo by creating the most magical weekend of our lives. He loved dancing, and his presence was felt throughout the weekend as our feet danced upon the belly of the earth. 

Over the years, our founders have experienced profound transformation and attained new levels of freedom and expression by attending festivals across the country and all over the world. There is something truly magical about spaces that cultivate love, and show us the power of giving, co-creation and celebration.

We've gathered inspiration from international festivals such as Envision in Costa Rica, Tribal Gathering in Panama, Burning Man, AfriKa Burns & other regional burns, Shambhala, Basscoast, She is Wild, Heart of Tantra and more. Having such a wide variety of experience, we like to think we've hand picked the most impactful and transformational aspects of many types of gatherings, to curate a journey that is sure to inspire and unite people from all over, as one family. The founding team loves talking about philosophy and consciousness as much as we love throwing down on the dancefloor! We strive to bring together amazing people, good vibes, deep connection, healthy nourishment, new ways of learning/growing, along with a deep reverence for mother earth and all that she offers.

"By remembering this precious relationship we have with her, we are reminded about the importance of taking the time to come together to celebrate this gift of being alive!"
- Much love,
Your Enliven Team