Harvest Fest

The Gathering

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Sukkot is a holiday of impermanence and abundance. We leave the comfort of our homes and enter the Sukkah, a simple shelter open to the elements, reminding us of life’s fragility, beauty, and interconnectedness.

Harvest Fest is a community gathering to co-create.
It is not a festival to consume.

We welcome the Ushpizin, honored guests, into our sacred space, and open our hearts to community.

A community potluck table laid out in the garden

What you bring is what will be

Tentative Schedule

A rhythm for the weekend

A gentle flow of ceremony, creativity, and rest, held loosely, so there’s room for the unexpected.

Friday

Oct 2

Gates open at 3pm
Arrive and settle into our shared village
Opening circle at 6 pm
Community potluck dinner, add your dish
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat beneath the stars
Fireside connection and song

Saturday

Oct 3

Community breakfast (included in ticket)
Workshops, teachings, movement, music, and play
Time to lounge, wander, connect, and create
DJs and LIVE music sets throughout the day
Havdalah ceremony at sunset
Bonfire jam session and evening celebration
Food available for purchase throughout the day

Sunday

Oct 4

Community breakfast (included in ticket)
Food available for purchase throughout the day
Yoga, workshops, chill
Open space for whatever wants to emerge
Closing circle and farewell ceremony

Your Part

Bring your talent or gift

This gathering is shaped by the people who attend it. Whether you lead a workshop, play music, hold space, offer a skill, create beauty, or simply show up with an open heart, your presence is part of what makes this gathering possible.

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We are all participants.We are all guests.

Come harvest the season with us. Come build the Sukkah together. Come celebrate the beauty of temporary things, the abundance of community, and the magic that emerges when we gather with intention.

The Venue

The Hidden Gardens of Santa Cruz

We are returning to the hidden gardens for the second year, a hillside of terraced beds, ancient trees, and fire circles. It’s a place made for wandering, resting, and coming into connection.

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Ancient trees

A secret space to explore beneath a canopy of tall, old trees.

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Terraced gardens

A hillside of terraced beds and hidden corners to wander and rest.

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Fire circles

Gathering places for song, story, and warmth after dark.

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Tent, RV & cabins

Room to make camp among the trees, arrive by car or RV, or sleep in a cabin.

Exact location shared with ticket holders before the gathering.

Moments

Photos of last year’s gathering

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Tickets

Join the gathering

Weekend tickets include breakfast on Saturday & Sunday, plus all workshops and ceremonies.

All cabins and RV sites are now sold out. Tent camping and day passes are still available, and going fast.

Tent and car camping among the terraced gardens — Camping at the hidden gardens: tent & RV sites, cabins, and open sky

Start here A canvas tent pitched among the trees at dusk

Tent Camping

Bring your own tent and make camp among the trees.

$238$280 / adult

Early bird ended · grab a spot before it sells out

Kids 5–18: $100
Under 5 free
Breakfast Sat & Sun, workshops & ceremonies
Car parking available: $40 per car

Reserve this

A welcoming garden gateway into the oasis

Day Pass

Join us for a single day.

$100$118 / adult

Early bird ended · grab a spot before it sells out

Kids 5–18: $88
Under 5 free
Workshops & ceremonies
Food available for purchase throughout the day
Car parking available: $40 per car

Reserve this

Sold out

A vintage camper van in a garden clearing

RV Camping

Park your rig and settle in.

$916 / site

Covers up to 2 adults & 2 kids
Breakfast Sat & Sun, workshops & ceremonies

Sold out

A rustic wooden cabin glowing in the garden

Cabin Stay

A bed under a roof, for two.

$840 / cabin

Covers 2 people
Breakfast Sat & Sun, workshops & ceremonies

Sold out

Large Cabin

Room for the whole crew.

$1,800 / cabin

Covers 4–6 people
Breakfast Sat & Sun, workshops & ceremonies

Sold out

No one turned away for lack of funds. Sliding-scale and work-trade options are available, reach out and we’ll make a way.

Volunteer With Us

Help shape the magic behind the scenes

We need hands for setup, shared meals, facilitation, the children’s space, breakdown, and more. Every shift is an act of gifting to the whole community.

Offer your hands

Setup & village-building
Shared meals & kitchen
Workshop facilitation
Children’s space
Fire tending
Breakdown & closing

Q & A

Questions & answers

What should I bring?

Your tent or camping setup, warm layers for cool nights, a reusable plate/cup/utensils, a water bottle, and a dish or offering for the community potluck (sign up for what you’re bringing). Most of all, bring your gift, whatever that means to you.

Who’s playing? What will there be to do?

We will start announcing our facilitators and musicians soon. The full music lineup is being finalized right now, along with the workshops and the rest of the programming, and it is all coming very soon. Grab your ticket and you’ll be the first to hear.

Are meals included?

Breakfast is included on Saturday and Sunday. Friday night is a potluck Shabbat dinner (we’ll provide some food to go along with it). The rest of the time there will be food available for purchase, or you can bring your own and cook by your campsite.

Is there parking?

Yes. Car parking is $40 per car and can be added when you book a tent camping or day pass ticket, here.

Can I come with kids?

Absolutely, this is an all-ages, family-friendly gathering with a dedicated children’s space. Kids 5–18 have reduced ticket rates, and little ones under 5 are always free.

Do I have to be Jewish to attend?

Not at all. Harvest Fest is rooted in the spirit of Sukkot, and everyone who comes with an open heart is welcome to celebrate, learn, and co-create with us.

What if I can’t afford a ticket?

No one is turned away for lack of funds. We offer sliding-scale pricing and work-trade options, reach out and we’ll find a way for you to join us.

What’s the cancellation policy?

Tickets purchased more than 30 days before Harvest Fest (before September 2, 2026) are fully refundable. Between 30 and 14 days before the event (September 2 – September 18, 2026), tickets are 50% refundable. Within 14 days of the event, tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable, so feel free to gift your spot to a friend. In the rare case that Shevet needs to cancel or reschedule the gathering, all tickets will be fully refunded.

Where exactly is it?

The gathering is held in a hidden garden oasis, a private hillside garden. The exact address and directions are shared with ticket holders in the days before the event.

Harvest Fest

A Community Sukkot Gathering

October 2–4, 2026 · A hidden garden oasis

Come harvest the season with us. Come build the Sukkah together.

Questions? tal.nimrodi@gmail.com