values

Our mission is to create dynamic, immersive experiences that explore and expand your capacity for authentic self-expression and personal growth. Through meaningful connection and play, we invite you to uncover new depths, embrace your truth, and step boldly into the fullness of who you are.

SoulPlay aspires to build a world where:

Creative play fuels learning, risk-taking, and self-discovery—individually and collectively.

We trust the intelligence of the body as deeply as the reasoning of the mind.

We nurture curiosity, collaboration, and repair, holding boundaries that foster safety and trust.

We honor collective rituals of celebration, grief, and support as catalysts for meaningful change.

We support bold shifts toward a liberated, inclusive, and equitable society.

Our Values

WE CARE

We believe care flows from many sources, both within ourselves and from those around us. We encourage everyone to nurture themselves by practicing the art of asking for what they need and desire, while honoring their personal boundaries. We like to think of SoulPlay as a community filled with caring humans who are ready to lend support to anyone in need. Our SoulSupport team is your festival family—a peer-to-peer network there to help when challenges arise.

WE PLAY

Play is our way of dancing with freedom and curiosity, where we savor the journey rather than racing to a finish line. We believe play isn't just something we do—it's our purpose, our compass, and our path to growth. Explore new paths, shake up your routine, and welcome moments of lightness. Embrace learning as an adventure with unexpected twists and delightful discoveries. And yes, we definitely have a soft spot for the goofballs among us.

WE INCLUDE

We celebrate inclusion as a beautiful collaboration between our organization and SoulPlayers. Together, we create magic! Our organization joyfully provides accessible spaces, clear norms, and thoughtful leadership, while embracing feedback as a gift. SoulPlayers bring their authentic selves, enriching our community through self-reflection, open-hearted listening, and courageous growth. As we learn and evolve together—sometimes stumbling, always rising—we weave a vibrant tapestry where everyone belongs. This shared journey of welcome creates the extraordinary community we all cherish.

WE STAY CURIOUS

Be curious and explore new territories, whatever that means for your journey. SoulPlay offers a playground for stepping beyond your comfort zone, stretching your boundaries to expand your horizons and elevate your personal growth. Bring that same curiosity to understanding others—their unique perspectives, rich experiences, moments of challenge, and sparks of joy. When we approach each other with genuine wonder, we discover the world through new eyes and open doors to unexpected connections.

WE TRUST

We encourage sharing deeply, which requires genuine trust. Be your most trustworthy self by recognizing your comfort, stretch, and stress zones. Find your sweet spot in that growth zone—that's where the magic happens! Seek support when needed and honor confidentiality by sharing only your own experience. This mutual trust creates the foundation where authentic connection and transformation flourish.

WE SUPPORT GROWTH

We ask participants to stay open to receiving insights with curiosity, allowing those discoveries to guide you toward your best self. Practice offering feedback with care and intention, as a gesture of respect and support, rather than criticism. Through this exchange, we create a space where honesty and understanding nurture progress, and everyone feels seen, heard, and valued on their unique journey.

WE HONOR FEELINGS

SoulPlay is an opportunity to dive deep. We welcome the full spectrum of human experience, whether you're feeling expansive and joyful or constricted and reflective. Whatever you're experiencing, remember that others may be in different emotional landscapes. We encourage you to engage within your window of tolerance, knowing support is always available. Everything is an invitation, and we welcome you to honor yourself by saying no or stepping away from any activity that doesn't serve you in the moment.

WE CONNECT

Treat each interaction as a chance to truly see and be seen, to honor the unique stories and humanity within one another. Let connection come from a place of genuine curiosity, not utility—seeking understanding, not advantage. Approach each person with kindness, integrity, and the respect they deserve, as though they carry a treasure you have yet to discover. In doing so, we weave a tapestry of trust and authenticity, where relationships are not transactions but meaningful exchanges that enrich us all.