EMBER: ESSENCE

NOVEMBER 2025


“THE BEST GIRLS WEEKEND EVER”

A 3 day, 2 night camping retreat in pristine nature 1.5 hours north of Sydney.

Thought-provoking panels and interviews, skill-enhancing workshops, enriching learning sessions, captivating DJ sets and live performances, markets, and much more.

This inclusive gathering warmly welcomes those of all ages who identify as a woman and/or gender fluid.

Ember Annual Gathering offers:

✧ A huge lineup of workshops including movement, educational, skill-building and fun

✧ Fun and sexy live performances

✧ Girlboss DJ sets

✧ Gorgeous fresh river

✧ Blanket bazaar and flea markets

✧ Free thrift shop

✧ Unique live music

✧ Massages, tarot, astrology and naturopath readings

✧ Clothes swap shop

✧ An inclusive atmosphere

✧ Lush green surroundings to explore

Join us for the next gathering!

Join us for the next gathering!

    • Increased amount of higher-cost performances and workshops

    • Contributors are paid for sharing their experience and knowledge

    • Multiple new spaces to cater to more activities and diverse people

    • Reinvestment in our beloved site

    • Increased decor and infrastructure budget

    • 10% of profits donated to the education of Rohingya teenage girls living in refugee camps in Bangladesh

      We are offering the below entry passes

    • 10 full and half-scholarship passes offered

    • 30 volunteer positions (entry pass in exchange for x amount of work)

    • Reduced price tickets for women aged 50+

    • Reduced price tickets for First Nations

    • Free entry for companion carers when attending with a client

      More than one-third of attendees (35-40%) at the event do not contribute towards an entry pass:

    • Contributors (workshop hosts, performers, etc.)

    • Event organisers

    • Scholarship tickets

    • Volunteers

    • Our Mums

Ember Co’s Annual Gathering isn't a healing retreat or a wild party, and it certainly isn't the Girl Scouts. To some, it encompasses all or parts of those aspects, to others it’s none of the above…It is an inclusive and eclectic festival, created by a diverse group of women, for all women-identifiers.

We warmly welcome outdoor enthusiasts, free spirits, conformists, non-conformists, artists, adventurers, spiritual folks, women with wombs, women without wombs and everything in between.

An Ember gathering is what you make of it. No scheduled item is compulsory, and the gathering land and schedule are for your own exploration and enjoyment. Whether you attend solo, or with friends, we guarantee your time will be filled with connection, warmth, and curiosity.

SHARING THE LOVE: PAST EVENTS

  • “I can't even put that into words!!! THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH WIERD WOMEN CREW and thank you to every woman who attended, who ran a workshop or spoke in panel - you are all SO Beautiful and amazing and inspiring. That was beyond what I imagined… Can we make this a bi-annual event??!?”

    Amity Bliss

  • “Woooooooweee heart is still overflowing with happiness. Thank You my very deliciously weird women! And to the organisers, holy guacamole that blew all expectations, every year you guys have stepped it up. Eternally grateful for your time and skills.”

    Symone Curtin

  • “Thank you so so much for your magnificent efforts to create such a beautiful festival. It was my first time joining, and it’s been one of the most ‘cup’ filling experiences. Can’t wait to join you again next time."

    Sophie Russel

GET INVOLVED

All applications are currently open until June 31st 2025. If you wish to apply in a way that is not listed, please email us!

  • We would love to hear your general suggestion to improve our event or hear about a contribution you would like to see!

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SCHOLARSHIP TICKETS

We understand that financial barriers should not hinder anyone from experiencing the magic of an Ember Gathering. That's why we're excited to offer a limited number of scholarship tickets to deserving individuals who may not otherwise have the means to attend. Scholarship recipients will receive full access to Ember Gathering.

    • Must be 18 years of age or older.

    • Must identify as a woman and/or gender fluid.

    • Open to individuals from marginalised or disadvantaged groups, including those who experience socio-economic hardships or similar challenges.

  • Please email us at [email protected] with the subject line "Ember Gathering Scholarship Application - [Your Name]". Be sure to include your contact information and tell us a little about yourself and why you would like to attend Ember.

  • Scholarship recipients will be selected Ember team of directors. We have mulitple tickets available for scholarship applicants and encourage you to apply!