Dearest Enliven Family:

First and foremost, thank you for being part of this beautiful community. Some of you have been with us since the beginning, and it has been an incredible journey to witness the evolution of Enliven together. We are continually blown away at the healing power of simply coming together, in circle, in ceremony, and in celebration.

As many of you know, finding a long-term home for our gathering has been a challenge, one that has required us to call upon our creativity, resources, and the help of humans near and far to whom we extend so much gratitude. While we’ve maintained good relationships with land stewards over the years, navigating the bureaucratic process of event production and local district permitting has not been easy, to say the least.

We were thrilled at having settled in Birken, believing we had finally found a place to deepen our roots. However, in February, we learned that it would not be possible to permit the land for our festival, forcing us to seek another location once again. Sigh.

The good news is that, in our search for a permanent home, we’ve found a promising piece of land! However, it requires significant preparation to make it safe and welcoming, and after much reflection, resistance and tears... and by choosing to deeply listen to the wisdom of our team, our bodies, and our spirits, we have made the difficult decision to postpone Enliven 2025. We strive to embody regenerative leadership, and in order to continue serving our community with the energy and intention it deserves, we recognize the need to pause, replenish, and realign with the natural cycles of life.

In plain terms: Given the circumstances we are faced with (new land, and various shifts within our internal team), there simply is not enough time between now and the event to sustainably put together the quality festival that you have all come to know and love, without burning our team out.

Interestingly, this aligns perfectly with the wisdom of this year’s festival emblem—the Bear—who teaches us the importance of rest, healing, and deep renewal. We find ourselves embracing this message, trusting that this pause will allow us to return even stronger after this season of hibernation.

This is not goodbye! We are hopeful that this will become the long-term home for our gathering, allowing us to offer an even deeper, more intentional experience. By postponing, we will be able to connect with the land without rushing, and sustainably build the foundation for something greater—something that will hold and uplift this community for years to come. We will also take this time to nurture ourselves and to build a relationship with the local Band in this particular territory.
We share this news in transparency and deep gratitude for each of you. We know there are many beautiful gatherings this summer to keep you connected, inspired, and embodied, and we look forward to weaving magic together at other upcoming events, as well as land preparation work parties.

Until then, we invite you to reflect on the spirit of Bear: How can you honor rest and renewal in your own life?

NEXT STEPS:

OPTION 1: If you purchased a ticket and would like a refund, instructions will be emailed to you by March 21st with directions on exactly how to obtain your refund.

OPTION 2: All 2025 tickets will be valid for 2026. If you would like to keep your ticket for 2026, we encourage you to do so as you will be guaranteed to be locked in at the price you purchased at, and the funds will help support us to build the festival throughout this year, and prepare it for your arrival in 2026!

Unfortunately we cannot use the Enliven ticket funds towards other Enliven-endorsed events, so please kindly choose option 1 or 2 and then purchase your other event tickets separately.

If you submitted an application, we will keep these safe until next year and your application will automatically be entered amongst the 2026 applicants.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your understanding and for your continued love and support. We look forward to building our relationships this year in creative ways, and supporting YOU and your offerings through our network. Is life calling you to rest? Is life calling you to create? We encourage you to tune into that inner wisdom, and receive the guidance that life is presenting you...

With tender love, appreciation, and a collective sigh of both grief and relief,

The Enliven Team