AUGUST 12-16, 2026
AUGUST 12-16, 2026
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WildHeart Center for Performance & Embodiment Practice
Hudson Valley, Wallkill, NY
WildHeart Center for Performance & Embodiment Practice
Hudson Valley, Wallkill, NY
WildHeart
Queer Arts Festival
is a five-day journey of joy and whimsy featuring dance, music, theatrical performances, and more.
Our mission is to expand our community in the Hudson Valley and NYC by creating delightful, informed, active experiences for audiences of all ages. We will gather on the beautiful campus of WildHeart Center with like-hearted people to witness the transformative power of the arts.
We are queer people of every age, gender, body type and background, from all races, nationalities and beliefs — or none at all. We connect with life and with each other through: the gifts of nature and the strength of the heart, by listening to and sharing our stories, through body and mind, humour, costume, music, cooking, drumming, trance, massage, rituals, games, and the power of eros.
We are queer people exploring life together in community, in harmony with nature. Gay, lesbian, bi, trans, and non-binary individuals who value cooperation and kindness. We cultivate awareness in our connections with one another, guided not by dogma or religion, but by a deep sense of spirit.
We reject hierarchy and embrace consensus wherever we gather, creating communities rooted in the heart. Welcome to WildHeart, a sanctuary for queer people in the USA.
IMAGINE OTHERWISE - JOIN US ON A FIVE-DAY JOURNEY OF JOY AND WHIMSY FEATURING DANCE, MUSIC, THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES, AND MORE.
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
Wednesday Aug 12
2 - 6pm Arrivals 4pm WildHeart tour 6pm Dinner 8pm Kickoff Campfire
Thursday Aug 13
8am Soundbath 9am Breakfast 10am Opening circle 12pm Group shake 1pm Lunch 3pm Solo practice - Meditation, Journaling, Drawing, Crafts, etc 4pm Storytime 6pm Dinner 7pm DJ Dance party
Friday Aug 14
6am Sunrise Hike 8am Yoga 9am Breakfast 10am Catalyst workshop 1pm Lunch 3pm Panel Discussion: Queer Activism, History, and Research 6pm Dinner 7pm Live Music/Performance/Dance Party
Saturday Aug 15
8am Meditation 9am Breakfast 10am Devising Workshop 1pm Barbecue Lunch/Pond hang 6pm Dinner 7pm Music
Sunday Aug 16
8am Sound bath 9am Breakfast 10am Seminar: Future of WildHeart queer fest 1pm Lunch 2pm Full campus immersive scavenger hunt 4pm Closing circle/farewells 5pm Group clean 7:30pm Campfire
** Sunday night dinner is not provided - those of us still there we can eat leftover - but it’s not cheffed.
FESTIVAL PACKAGES
FESTIVAL PACKAGES
FULL FESTIVAL PASSES
Early Bird pricing is available until July 15, 2026 - save 15% on your purchase! After this date, standard pricing applies
All inclusive!
5 festival days / 4 nights / Food included
Camping: $399.00 - Early Bird: $339
Dorm: $499.00 Early Bird: $425
Double: $599.00 - Early Bird: $509
Single: $759.00 Early Bird: $645
PARTIAL FESTIVAL PASSES
All inclusive!
3 festival days / 2 nights / Food included
Camping: $299.00 - Early Bird: $255
Dorm: $379.00 Early Bird: $319
Double: $409.00 - Early Bird: $345
Single: $499.00 Early Bird: $425
DAY & OVERNIGHT PASSES
DAY & OVERNIGHT PASSES
DAY PASSES
Daytime access / Food and overnight passes can be purchased if desired
1 Day: $99
2 Days: $139
3 Days: $179
4 Days: $219
5 Days: $259
1 Workshop: $25
OVERNIGHT
1 night (according to availability)
Camping: $30
Dorm: $45
Double: $60
Single: $100
FOOD TICKETS
Breakfast food is provided for you to cook your own meal. - Lunch and Dinner are cheffed meals - Everyone on the meal plan does one kitchen shift per day (according to availability)
1 Day: $40
2 Days: $75
3 Days: $105
4 Days: $140 (full festival food pass - Dinner on Wednesday through Lunch on Sunday)
1 Meal: $20
A note on food
We pour a lot of love into every aspect of our food system, and pride ourselves on being able to accommodate a wide range of dietary needs. We serve meat and dairy daily, and always have vegan and gluten-free options available. If you send us your dietary preferences in advance, we will do our best to make sure there is good food for you at each meal! All living accommodations have access to a full kitchen (separate from the main/commercial kitchen). We will provide breakfast groceries for you to prepare and eat on your own. Lunches and dinners are communal shared meals with participants helping 1 hour per day either with meal prep or clean. Drinks include: coffee and tea, dairy and non-dairy milk, lemon and lime juice for water, red and white wine.
Refund policy
In advance of 2 weeks - full refund (less processing fee)
Within 2 weeks - no refund
(This policy stands even in case of sickness so we encourage participants to plan accordingly)
Illness policy
To protect the group, please don’t come if you have any symptoms of any kind of illness.
BIPOC spots
We are offering 2 free spots for BIPOC folx. Please follow the registration process and select BIPOC spot from the drop down. If you do not see this option it means the spots have been filled. To get on the BIPOC spot waitlist, please email contact@wildheartcenter.art
FESTIVAL LOCATION
FESTIVAL LOCATION
WildHeart is located on 46+ beautiful acres in the Hudson Valley. You will have the option to stay in a single room, double room, dorm, or camping in either our main retreat center or in private two-bedroom cabins. All options have access to shared kitchens and bathrooms. Daily events will take place in the studio, shared common spaces, and outdoors. You are welcome to enjoy the lawns, walk in the forest, and swim and boat in the lake during yourstay!
More info about directions and transportation options HERE
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