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New SoulPlay Format

We are thrilled to announce the biggest evolution in SoulPlay history thus far!!

SoulPlay 2024 will span two incredible weekends, along with the option to immerse yourself in smaller group deep dives in between weekends!

Attend the entire experience, or mix and match to create the experience you most desire.

The 3 Parts of SoulPlay 2024:

✨Weekend 1: June 6 - June 9, 2024
4 days of expansive workshops, heartwarming connections, and legendary music and pool parties!

✨Immersions: June 10 - June 13, 2024
Alongside a small committed group, you’ll embark on a facilitated retreat closely aligned with one of SoulPlay's core themes, such as movement, play, relationship, vulnerability, or social justice. It's a special opportunity to dive deeper into yourself in an intimate, structured, and supported setting. You will be prompted to choose which of the Immersions you'd like to join in the checkout questions.

✨Weekend 2: June 14 - June 16, 2024
3 days of incredible workshops and performances, expansive connection, and heart-integrated community with an added benefit of being open to families and kids of all ages.
+ There is an option for "early arrival" on Thursday evening.


Who comes to SoulPlay?

Beautiful, curious, open-minded souls come out to Play at SoulPlay.

A full spectrum variety:

  • fresh-seekers who have never attended any workshops, retreats or festivals
  • Individuals and couples who are keen on delving deep and getting fresh perspectives
  • Experienced yogi’s and dancers who have been making the festival rounds for years
  • Inspired souls who want to experience what it's like to thrive and be themselves in community

SoulPlay is a welcoming festival environment to people who desire to go deeper than that first superficial layer, those who want to see beneath the skin, beyond the eyes, and into the soul. People who have a longing for more presence and intentionality in their life.

Can I attend alone?

Yes! It's for everyone!

SoulPlay is a great place to experience community.

For singles, it is a great way to meet new friends. For couples, it is a great way to deepen, strengthen and grow the relationship.

What is SoulPlay like?

Connection! Connection! Connection!

This isn’t a solo journey. The core of the SoulPlay experience is relating! Consciously relating with others in movement, touch, communication, intellectual stimulation, singing around the campfire and of course light-hearted laughter and play! It's a great place to meet new friends and grow connections.

It’s also about choice. There are typically 5 different workshops to choose from at any given time, allowing you to explore a full range of potential human experiences. You may also choose, instead, to spend time lounging in our clothing optional pool, getting a professional massage in the Healing Sanctuary, shopping in the Vendor Marketplace, enjoying a nature hike, splashing in the creek or playing in the pond with kayaks or stand up paddle boards.

Your experience is yours to craft.


How is it different from other festivals?

SoulPlay takes place in nature surrounded by rolling hills, flowing water and big beautiful trees, with all the fresh scents, sounds and delights nature provides.

It’s a festival, but it is also summer camp, and a personal growth intensive, and a fun celebratory weekend with your closest friends and family - or the people who you will soon refer to as SOUL family! Your experience is yours to craft and only limited by your imagination.

SoulPlay is an alcohol and drug free environment, though the experience of deep love and connection will get you HIGH. Instead of feeling depleted after the weekend, you will feel energized, charged up, with new skills and insights that are fully integratabtle into your daily life. It's truly LIFE CHANGING!

Venue

Mandala Springs Wellness Retreat Center
Located just 2 /12 hours north of the Bay Area in Lake County, Mandala Springs is a brand new retreat center dedicated to providing a sacred and tranquil environment for individuals and groups to experience the interconnection of nature and spirit.

Mandala's breathtaking surroundings make it an ideal place to connect and rejuvenate. With miles of walking trails with expansive views of the Mayacamas Mountains, you will be surrounded by nature around every turn. There is a large pond that is perfect for paddle-board or boating activities and a sweet creek to splash around and explore.

Expect an amazing playground with fresh air and sunshine surrounded bynatural beauty. Endless Fun. Endless Memories.

* * Mandala is also a vegetarian and substance-free facility. It is their desire to create a peaceful and sacred atmosphere for all guests and visitors. They do not allow the cooking of any animal products on our property, which includes meat, fish and eggs.

Directions

Mandala Springs Wellness Retreat Center

Main SoulPlay Entrance - 14117 Bottle Rock Rd, Cobb, CA 95426

Located less than forty miles north of Santa Rosa and 90 miles north of San Francisco.

2.5 hours from OAK or SFO

2 hours from Sacramento Airport

1.25 hours from the Santa Rosa Airport

30 minutes From Clear Lake

Packing

What to Bring!

• Wagon/cart for moving camping gear around - parking lot is located much farther from campsites this year
• Warm clothes for the night time. Don't underestimate the chill factor once the sun goes down!
• Water bottle, camp mug if you like
• Hat for sun - It's gonna be hot!
• Yoga mat - if you have one
• Bathing suit, sarong, towel, flip flops, sunscreen. There is a pool, pond & creek. Pool is clothing optional.
• Headlamp or flashlight for walking at night.
• Camp showers if you have one (there are hot showers on site but at peak times there may be lines)
• Mosquito repellent or bug spray (especially fo you are sensitive) ~ it's nature and there may be bugs there. :)
• Musical instruments - it's highly likely you’ll walk into an impromptu jam session!
• Yummy snacks and refreshments to keep you energized throughout the day.
• Your authentic self

What Not to Bring!

• Meat, fish or eggs - these are the venue guidelines based on their spiritual practice
• Pets - not allowed. The is a no pet venue. This includes emotional support animals. Documented service dogs are ok.
• Cynical comments
• Camp stoves or any open flames
• Alcohol or other mind-altering substances


Arrival Time & Festival hours

~ Weekend 1 (June 6th - 9th)~

Gates open at 12:00 pm (noon) on Thursday, June 6th.

Registration will be open:

Thursday June 6th - 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Friday June 7th - 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

Please do not arrive earlier than this as we will not be set up to serve you.

Gates will be closed from Thursday at 11pm to Friday at 8am. All guests must check-in upon arrival to receive welcome packet and orientation.

Workshops begin at 3pm on Thursday, June 6th and will end at 5pm on Sunday, June 9th. There will be no workshops / activities at night between 1am - 8am. Everyone must vacate the premise by 6pm, Sunday, June 9th.

Only those registered for mid week Immersions will be able to stay on site after 6 pm on Sunday, June 9th.

~ Weekend 2 (June 14th~ 16th) ~

Gates open for all other ticket holders at 9:00 am on Friday, June 14th.

Gates open for Early Arrivals on Thursday, June 13th at 6:00 pm

Registration will be open:

- Thursday June 13th 6 pm - 11 pm (for those who purchased an early arrival pass only)

- Friday June 14th - 9 am - 11 pm

- Saturday June 15th - 8 am - 11 pm

Please do not arrive earlier than this as we will not be set up to serve you.

Gates will be closed between the hours of 11pm and 8am. All guests must check-in upon arrival to receive welcome packet and orientation.

2nd Weekend Workshops begin at 10:00 am on Friday, June 14th and will end at 5pm on Sunday, June 16th. There will be no workshops / activities at night between 1am - 8am.

Everyone must vacate the premise by 6pm, Sunday, June 16th.

~ Immersions (June 10th~ 13th) ~

Gates open at 2pm Monday, June 10th.
Immersions start between 4-6pm depending on the decision of the faculty.
Once you are registered for an Immersion, you will receive additional communication and details specific to your course.

Everyone must vacate the premise by 5pm, Thursday, June 13th.
Only those registered for Weekend 2 will be able to stay on site after 5 pm on Thursday, June 13th.


Accomodations

There are several options for accommodations at SoulPlay Festival:

1. Tent Camping (included with ticket) - Bring your own choice of camping set-up and build your home away from home. The camping area is centrally located with easily accessible water spigots. Hot Water Showers and bathrooms are also available throughout the venue. Please bring your own toiletries and towels.​

2. Dreamy Cottages (sleep up to 4 people or even more if you bring floor mattresses):​ Several beds with bedding, kitchenette, air conditioning, private bathroom and deck. These are ideal for groups. And like the name suggests, they are dreamy.

3. Private Lodge Rooms (Sleep 1-3 people): Choose a room in a luxurious lodge that comes complete with bed and bedding, bathrooms and showers in the lodge, and a shared deluxe kitchen and cozy living room. A/C in the lodge as well.

4. Glamping Bell tents (sleep 2-3): Comfortable luxurious bell tents, set up with bed, heater, and power. Regular and large options available.

5. Car Camping: A limited number of centrally located car camping spots will be available that are mixed in with tent camping. Drive right up without having to haul your gear. Hot Water Showers and bathrooms are also available throughout the venue. Please bring your own toiletries and towels.

6. RV Sites with Hookups: Roll right in.

Hot Water Showers and bathrooms are available throughout the venue. Please bring your own toiletries and towels.

Carpooling

We encourage everyone to carpool to SoulPlay, to help make for an easeful parking situation and because it's the right thing to do for the environment.
We have official carpool pages:
Carpool Weekend 1
Carpool Immersions
Carpool Weekend 2

Alternatively, you can post on the Facebook Community Group or Facebook Event and find your carpool buddies that way.

We require a Car Parking Pass for every vehicle. This pass can be purchased from the tickets page.

Food

Mandala Springs is a VEGETARIAN ONLY venue. NO MEAT or animal products are allowed on site.

Our lovely kitchen staff will be providing healthy meals for us to nourish ourselves over each festival weekend.

Your festival ticket includes 2 meals a day (lunch and dinner). Immersions include 3 meals a day.

Exact meal times for festival weekends and Immersions will be shared in the weeks before the event. There will be options for vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and non-dairy eaters. If you have any special allergy, please let us know when you arrive so that the kitchen can try to accommodate your needs.

There will also be a couple of vendors on site during each festival weekend for those of you who need a little something extra. These items will be offered at an additional charge.

You are welcome to bring your own food and snacks!

Limited ICE will be available for purchase to stock your coolers.

No fridge space or communal kitchen available.

Facilities

Mandala Springs offers many amenities that will be available to us the entire weekend• Coffee, snack and drinks from the venue store

  • Sitting area with books for purchase and a library for reading
  • Meditation Garden
  • Pool, pond and creek for water play
  • Nice bathrooms with hot showers
  • Healing Sanctuary for professional massages
  • Hiking Trails

There is no WIFI at the venue. Cellular reception should be available, although we encourage you to stay connected in other ways during your weekend with us. Take the opportunity to fully disconnect from your technology. Reconnect with yourself, the people around you, and nature. It will be glorious and nourishing. We promise!

Age Requirements

SoulPlay Weekend 1 and Immersions are adult only events. All participants must be 18 or over.

SoulPlay Weekend 2 is open to all ages!

ADA Accessibility

The venue has relatively flat terrain and should be easily accessible to all. For specific inquiries regarding ADA accessibility please contact info@soulplayfestival.com

Refunds & Ticket transfers

We’re sad that you won’t be joining us! But we understand that life happens, so we’re here to help you transfer or refund your ticket if needed.

Transferring tickets to someone else:

Scams are very prevalent these days. Please be careful when buying or selling with anyone you do not know, or do not share mutual friends with on Facebook.

2 options for transfer:

1. Independent transfer (only do this if you trust the person you are transferring with)-

- The new ticket buyer should provide the original ticket holder with the following:- First Name- Last Name- Email- T-shirt size- Gender (optional)- Age - any severe allergies.

- Login to Humanitix → edit the details on the ticket and replace your contact information with the contact information of the person to whom you are transferring your ticket.

- Handle any money transfer on your own

2. Secure ticket transfer/sale using Tixel - CLICK HERE TO LIST TICKET ON TIXEL

Transferring tickets between events:

Transfers between weekends are possible up May 16th. After that date no transfers will be possible.
The policy:
- WE1 to WE2 - the WE2 ticket will also include an Early Arrival pass for Thursday evening, June 13th. No additional refund will be given.
- WE2 to WE1 - a rate difference will be charged based on the rate available at the time of the request.
- Regular Parking passes can be transferred with no extra charge.
- Transfers of Car camping passes,RV passes, and upgraded lodging are subject to availability.
- Transfers of Immersion passes will be handled on a case by case basis and settled based on rate differences at the time of the transfer.

Please reach out to tickets@soulplayfestival to request a transfer.

Refunds:

Refunds are only available until May 23rd (2 weeks before the event starts)

If you must refund, a $200 cancellation fee will be charged per ticket.
When requesting a ticket refund - Lodging and Parking passes will be refunded in full.

To request a refund please fill out the REFUND REQUEST FORM