Where is the festival held

6 Kent Road Riddells Creek. Within the Macedon Ranges Riddles Creek is located in the Macedon Ranges Victoria 1 hr from Melbourne’s CBD or 30 Minutes from Tullamarine Airport. 7km from Riddells Creek Train Station. 183 Acres of natural bush land complete with a fairy garden

What is The Gathering Of The Goddesses

A Gathering of women of all ages from all walks of life coming together over 3 days and 2 nights to share experiences and making friends / family Over the 3 days there will be a variety of workshops, sessions held where we share our talents, skills, ideas, concerns and philosophies in a caring fun loving and tolerant atmosphere. Performances, art and craft workshops, dances, music, food stalls, markets, street theater, a dedicated children’s festival Life-Transforming Leadership journeys and support platforms. The gathering of the goddesses provides a safe and secure place to women of all ages This gathering appeals to a diverse range of women of all ages and many nationalities. It’s a magical experience, and one not to be missed. Who organised The Gathering of the Goddesses 3 women brought together through their own life adversities. They supported each other and wanted to share this support and love to as many women of all ages. Here is your village of Goddesses. Please note we welcome all women and those who identify as women.

The Gathering of the Goddesses Funds:

Proceeds from The Gathering of The Goddesses Festival will be going towards improving the mental health of children and adolescence in Victoria. Thank you for being apart of this movement and helping make a difference.

How much are tickets:

We have partnered with Eventbrite for our ticket sales. See our Ticket page fro details on prices. Eventbrite charge a booking fee (bf)

What Do I bring?

Please see our What to bring page

What happens when I arrive?

1. On arrival you will go to the marked gate area.
2. Staff will be at the gate to meet and greet you.
3. Staff will ask for your ticket and scan it. You can supply paper or on smartphone version.
4. Staff will provide you with a wristband, program and festival map.
5. You will then be directed to your allocated camping/ glamping or Dorm area and parking area if you have a car pass.
6. If you are staying for one day - you will be shown to the day parking area if you have a car pass

What is a Day Pass?

Day Pass ticket is valid just for one day of the Gathering. It allows you entry from 8.00 am on the day of your ticket until 8pm. If you’d like to participate in any activities before 8am or after 8pm activities, you will need a weekend ticket. The Gates open at 8.00am and close at 8pm. All Gates will be staffed during this time. Access through the gates will not be available outside these hours unless an emergency.

​ What if I have friends coming too?

At ticket selection you have the chance to tell us who you would like to be allocated with. Or you can contact us after purchasing to tell us. We encourage you to carpool, with friends or via our Facebook carpool connection page

I need a Travel / Gathering Buddy?

Join our Facebook page, car pool or chat with our festival goers. In the heart of our Gathering we have a meeting place as well as a hub setup in our camping area.

Do you have Student/pensioner concession tickets?

No. We aim to keep our festival tickets prices as low as possible for everyone and provide payment plans. We also have an extensive volunteering program where people can volunteer for 2 x 2. 5 hours at the festival in exchange for a Volunteer ticket. You can apply for a volunteer ticket under our Apply Now

Do you offer payment plans for tickets?

Yes, we have payment plans! Click here for tickets

Whats included in my ticket

Your standard camping ticket includes all workshops, presentations, health and fitness classes, arts and crafts, women's circles, performances and Childrens festival. Optional extras would be if you would like a reading or healing experience and any purchases from our market and food vendors.We have made sure that the majority of optional experiences are affordable - for example readings from our healers tent is $40 for a 30 minute reading/healing.This will be available via a booking sysytem open exclusive to ticket holders.

Do I pay for parking?

Yes. You will need to purchase a Vehicle Pass. Cars will not be able to be driven on the site at night due to safety reasons.

Can I sleep in my vehicle?

Yes,We welcome Vans, Class B campervans, Poptop 4wheel drives, camper Trailers, Roof Top Tents, Annex. No caravans allowed on site.

How do I book for workshops?

We will display our program closer to the gathering date to enable you to start selecting what you want to do. Online program booking will be made available exclusive to ticket holders. Workshops are free to all ticket holders.

Animals

The property is home to an abundance of native flora and fauna. For this reason we only allow assistance animals. Please see our Animals Terms and Conditions page contact us if you require to bring an assistance animal.

Can I purchase Food/ drinks and Ice on site?

Yes you can. There will be a variety of food stalls available for you to choose from. We encourage Eco- Friendly food stalls and catering to all food requirements. We will have water fountains around the gathering site to fill up your water bottle as well. Ice will be available for purchase daily at the general store.

Do you have mobile phone reception?

Yes we do. The entire festival has 3g coverage in 2020. 2021 will see 5g upgrades to the area. We will also have a power up station area to charge up your mobile phones. You may want to bring your car charger connection though too.

​ What social media do you have?

Check out our Instagram & Facebook pages. Please use our hashtags: #thegatheringofthegoddesses #TGOTG2020

Workshops – Age Limits and Bookings

Childrens Festival Workshops do not require bookings and are generally suitable for all ages up to the age. Children must be accompanied by a guardian/parent. If your children are alone you will be contacted by security to come and get them. General Workshops are generally suitable for age 16+. Some may be suitable for young adults and it will be dependent on the person running the workshop as to whether they accept under 16s. Please email to confirm before booking.

How do I pay?

There is an ATM is conveniently located in the heart of the Gathering precinct. Most stallholders accept cards.

Accessibility Camping /Parking

This gathering has a designated accessible camping area situated close to the entertainment precinct entrance available for season campers with disabilities, and a dedicated accessible overnight camping area. Camping sites have access to power (for life support equipment only) and all have access to accessible shower and toilet facilities. These camping sites are limited and must be pre-booked using the following forms. We ask that you email us prior to attending– this way we can best cater for your needs.

Camping Areas

Every Camper is allocated a site and car space if purchased. Bring our own tent or select a glamping tent. Sleep in your van, campervan, small class B motorhome or pop up 4 wheel drive. No caravans. You will have access to flushing toilets, hot showers and power charging station

Are Males Allowed?

This gathering is for women of all ages, holding content primarily for women. We want women of all ages to share experiences, be role models, build support networks, grow in leadership and come together as a tribe. Some women would not be able to access these services should men be invited to attend. The gathering of the goddesses provides a safe and secure place to women of all ages. There are a variety of Male only/ all gender/ family festivals you can attend if you would like this option. Please note however, that we may at times throughout this gathering, we could be required to have male contractors on site, or the site warden, if there are issues relating to infrastructure or power. ​

What do I do with my rubbish

We have a focus on ‘minimal waste’ or ‘Leave no trace’. Please take all your rubbish with you as you leave the event. Please minimise the packaging you bring. Remove things from their cartons. Please do everything possible to take all your rubbish with you when you leave. Please do not leave your rubbish in the gallon drums around the sites, these are intended for water for fire safety.

Can I take photos or record at The Gathering of the Goddess?

We encourage you to. Please be respectful and seek permission from others. Please remember that there are some attendees who do not wish to have their photos / recording taken. Some photos and recordings will be taken throughout the festival for creative and marketing purposes by event management. This will be announced beforehand to allow those not wishing to participate to leave the area. All Photos, Video and recordings are rights to The Gathering of the Goddesses. #thegatheringofthegoddesses

What happens if there is a problem or emergency?

We plan before we arrive to avoid any possible problems. Please let us know if you have any potential emergencies via email. We will have setup information spots throughout the 74 hectares. These areas will be shown to you on arrival. Please speak to our staff. Our event management plan includes a detailed safety, emergency and incident management plan that meets the strict requirements outlined in by Workplace Health and Safety Act, Safety Regulation Act and Risk Management Standard AUS/NZ. During the festival we have 24/7 personnel in Fire First Response, VIC Police, Paramedics, VIC Fire and Emergency Services, and security along with festival organisers and staff. An Emergency Communication Centre (ECC) operates 24/7 during the festival to facilitate communications between these services. Event Staff will co-ordinate timely and appropriate responses to all incidents reported. Incidents will be escalated according to their severity. If an evacuation is required, this will be coordinated in conjunction with VIC Police, VIC Fire and Emergency Services and festival organisers. Information will be communicated to our patrons in person, via text alerts, social media and through our PA systems.

Medical

There is a first aid Centre in the heart of the Gathering. We do encourqage you to bring a few basics examples: panadol, bandaids. ESSENTIAL MEDICATIONS STORAGE Limited cold storage of medications will be available if required, however may attract a small fee. Should you require this service, please contact us on by set date here so that adequate storage space can be arranged.

Please Note

Parents/ Guardians need to be responsible for their children at all times. We do not provide child minding services. Only assistance animals are allowed. No Pets No fires, gas stoves, fire crackers, pyrotechnic, sparklers or flares No drugs or alcohol There will be no cooking facilities on site. If you require a fridge, you will need to bring an esky and you can order ice daily. Wearing appropriate footwear is recommended. The Gates open at 8.00am and close at 8pm. All Gates will be staffed during this time. Access through the gates will not be available outside these hours unless an emergency. Full Nudity is not recommended, feel free to be creative and use some form of coverage

Can I speak to someone

Yes - you can request a call back. One of the Founders Julz or Emma will call you back.

Glamping Whats Included

Queen bed or single beds - Queen bed is shared bed option only. Option selected at ticket checkout Linen. Towels. Cushions. Rugs. Blankets. Rechargeable warm light USB lantern. Chairs.

What ages can male children attend

Unfortunately we had to draw the line somewhere with an all-female festival. Any gender Children under the age of 3 years are welcomed to the festival and are free entry. If your child is over the age of 3 years please stay tuned for our upcoming festivals which will be inclusive to all.

Car Pass

Every car entering the festival site requires a car pass. We encourage you to carpool. Car Pass is to be purchased before entry to site. They are limited and there is no parking outside the festival. You will need a festival pass additional to the car pass. Two types of car passes are available Small to Medium Car Pass Large Vehicle Pass for Class B vehicles Parking next to your accomodation will mean you are unable to leave the site unless emergency during festival times. Parking in day parking enables you to leave the site during festival times. Restrictions can be put in place regarding moving to and from site for safety purposes. You will be fully informed of these restrictions if put in place where it is possible. No caravans to be brought onto site. The Gathering of the Goddesses are not liable to any damages to vehicles on site. You will be parking under and around forest area.