REVELAR
São Paulo
19-23 February 2025
THE VENUE
A sweet and cozy place surrounded by nature, quiet, full of light and peace that supports a deep immersion into our own journeys.
CEE Centro de Experiências Existenciais
Only 90 minutes from of São Paulo, in a privileged natural area with a swimming pool, fire pit, orchard and beautiful vegetable garden.
NOURISHMENT
We will serve fresh vegetarian meals each day.
Food is prepared with care and diversity of cultures and flavours. The main menu will be ovo-lacto-vegetarian with vegan and restricted dietary option (e.g. lactose, gluten, etc.) available .
ACCOMMODATION
The venue has beautiful and cozy rustic-style chalets surrounded by nature. The rooms are spacious with wooden furniture and exposed brick walls. In addition to a small camping area for those looking for a more economic option.
COMMON SPACES
Beautiful dance studio, communal dining area, cosy living room and lots of open, outdoor spaces await.
OUTDOORS
The venue is embraced by acres of woods.
FACILITIES
Swimming pool
The voltage of the sockets is 110v and 220v, it has Wi-Fi internet and cellular connection from the operator Vivo. The nearest village is only 5 minutes by car.
PRACTICALITIES
GUIDELINES
GETTING THERE
Once registered you will receive the exact address and a link to a Ride Share board to self-organize carpooling.
ARRIVING
On-site registration for all participants: 4:00pm – 5:00 pm on Feb 19th 2025
This event is a closed container. No late arrivals permitted. Participants are expected to stay for the full duration of the retreat. In case you leave early please check-in with an organizer.
DEPARTURE
Last day at 3:00pm
Contact
hello@touchandplay.org
You belong here
Bring a sparkle to your relationships
COMMUNITY CARE
offer support and feel supported
Embrace the opportunity to both provide and receive support
Touch&Play can be an intense and introspective experience. While it is not a therapeutic space and we kindly request all participants to arrive prepared to manage their own triggers, there are ample opportunities within this pulsating environment to connect, feel supported, and extend your support to others.
It takes all of us stepping-in to co-create a safer space. This event is also more enriched and enlivened by what we all weave into it.
If you are currently experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties and you have questions to decide if this retreat is a good match we encourage you to reach out to us.
SOOTHE&CARE TEAM
Intrapersonal
When you register you will be asked if you want to be part of the Soothe & Care team.
The Soothe&Care Team is a group of volunteers who are available throughout the event for inner-personal support. The intention is to cultivate a community of co-regulation. Volunteers choose when they have the capacity to be of support which can look like deep listening, breathing together, offering validation, or taking a walk.
Learn more
In order to create a safer container we invite volunteers (participants, teachers) to form part of the Sooth&Care team. This means contributing a little of your time supporting participants in processing their experiences (e.g. co-regulation, deep listening, being present, finding a container for emotional release).
As part of the Sooth & Care team you will need to attend a short pre-festival briefing online and/or onsite by the Soothe & Care Team Lead(s) usuallt in the afternoon the festival starts.
During the festival you will meet once or twice as a team to share your observations and experience of the group.
The commitment to the role doesn’t require much times and it is flexible so it aligns with your own needs and boundaries. Within the team you’re mutually supporting each other and it’s a lovely way to bring your contribution.
PEACE COUNCIL
Interpersonal
We come with such diverse backgrounds and we go deep into interpersonal exploration that eventually consent and conflict more broadly can arise.
In case some interpersonal support is needed during the event we have conflict support and mediation.
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MEDICAL & EMERGENCY SUPPORT TEAM
Unexpected
When you register please let us know if you are a medical doctor/counselor/therapist/first aid trained or crisis intervention specialist and are open to being contacted by an organizer during the festival in case of an emergency.
Self-regulation
Self-regulation is a key aspect of the Touch&Play experience, which can be wonderfully intense.
At Touch&Play, we, collectively, create a supportive environment for intense and transformative experiences. While the container offers structures and a culture of support, we do expect participants to bring the gift of self-regulation.
In order to come it’s essential that you can handle your own emotions and triggers. In other words, you should be able to regulate yourself and deal with what comes up during the explorations.
Is this a therapeutic space?
No. Touchandplay is a transformative space, often with therapeutic qualities, but it’s important to clarify that it is not therapy or it is not a substitute for professional therapy.
To attend Touch&Play, it’s essential that you can self-regulate physically and emotionally.
Touch&Play is an experience of inquiry, liberation, and self-discovery for people who want to grow within a community of like-minded individuals, while improving their relationships.
Is this an event for me?
This is an intimate body event. It is suitable for those who have the ability to self regulate their emotions and are comfortable with and have some understanding of sexy environments.
If you are dealing with significant levels of trauma (specifically sexual or relational) or PTSD this may not be the event for you.