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MUJERES
PIONERAS
(Portrait of Pioneer Women)
Creative Documentary & Tour
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RETRATO DE
MUJERES
PIONERAS
(Portrait of Pioneer Women)
Creative Documentary & Tour
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RESEARCH GROUPS
RESEARCH GROUPS
CURATING
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THE SPINE ACTIVATION
PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
> PRACTICALITIES
LANGUAGE
English (though with the help of participants, translation to Dutch, French, Spanish is possible).
ARRIVAL, DEPARTURE & ENAGAGEMENT
Arrival is on the 14th of July at 9:30 am & departure on the 17th of July at 18:30. The experience requires full time engagement. Arriving later or leaving earlier is not possible.
BODY SCORES & FACILITATORS
The practice of body scores in THE SPINE include soft movements or breathing exercises, performed while laying down, sitting or standing, with or without the eyes covered. These scores do not involve touch, nor the ingestion of recreational substances or psychedelic plants.
The team of facilitators is composed of artists and practitioners trained in various body work and healing techniques, ranging from Inner Alchemy to fire walking.
SCHEDULE
On the first day, we begin at 10am. On the following days, we start early in the morning, with activities continuing until 10pm, including breaks, intervals, lunch and dinner. The detailed schedule will be provided on the arrival day.
LODGEMENT IN THE HOUSE OR CAMPING
Lodgment is provided in the renovated farmhouse property. Individual comfortable beds (with clean bed sheets) in shared rooms and bathrooms. Alternatively, you can bring your own tent and set it up in the garden next to the house, with direct access to a toilet.
FOOD
3 vegetarian meals are provided daily and healthy snacks, fruits, water, tea and coffee are offered throughout the day.
ADDRESS & TRANSPORT
Moutstraat 29, 9500 Geraardsbergen.
TRAIN STATION GERAARDSBERGEN / GRAMMONT: If you come by train, transport is provided from and to the train station. Pick up on the 14th of July at 9am & drop off on the 17th of July at 7pm.
CAR: If you wish to come by car, there is free parking.
Note: Transport costs: train tickets or gas are the responsibility of the participant.
WHAT TO BRING?
Comfortable clothes and trainers that can get dirty, couple of bathing suits, a pair of flipflops and two towels. THE SPINE is prepared in case of rain, but please bring an umbrella and an anti rain coat.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Come as you are, no need to do any specific diet prior to joining.
NOTICE
No recreational drugs, nor ingestion of alcohol are allowed.
> CONTRIBUTION & REGISTRATION
CONTRIBUTION
To join the experience we ask for a contribution of - pay what you can - :
99 € 155 € 222 €. This contribution helps cover lodgment, food and other costs, for a group of 15 people (including 10 participants and 5 facilitators). If by any chance this amount exceeds your reality, don't hesitate to let us know and we will find solutions.
REGISTRATION
We have 10 participation spots available. We follow first come first served policy.
> If you are interested in participating please let us know by email the 22nd of June 2026 latest.
> Then we will get back to you to confirm your spot, sending you a participation form and the instructions for the deposit.
> QUESTIONS
Have you any questions, email Marieke, Teresa or Isabel
