Refuge Outdoor Festival is a 3-day outdoor recreation and camping experience geared toward people of color.

Schedule Of Events:

6:30 am – 7:00 pm - Artist Talk w/ UnEarthed Artist Yam Pate
Yam Pate
Hear from Yam Pate as she shares her process and vision as our UnEarthed Artist.

7:00 am – 3:00 pm - Camp Kitchen Open Hours
Camp Kitchen
The Camp Kitchen is a communal space where guests can prepare their meals at any one of our seven cooking stations. After cooking up your feast, grab a seat at a nearby picnic table to break bread and rice with friends, old and new. Please make sure to clean up after yourself so...

7:30 am – 9:30 pm - Registration
Registration Desk
Stop by the registration desk to check in, buy tickets, find your campsite, for first aid supplies, and to learn more about the festival. We got you!

8:00 am – 9:00 am - Nourishing Breathwork Meditation Ceremony
Beach
Heather Adams
We breathe all day, the life force of our mind, body and soul, and we don't even notice it. In this workshop ceremony we’ll use our time to reconnect with our breath, create space between our thoughts and ground our energy to the rhythm of the surrounding nature. We’ll open the sessio...

8:00 am – 10:00 am - Morning Bird Stroll
Flag Pole
Hanae Bettencourt
Ellie Yamanaka
A morning stroll to different habitats where we will learn how to identify birds from field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Binoculars will be provided.
Binoculars will be provided for attendees.

8:30 am – 9:30 am - Devotional Yoga + Kirtan
Movement Zone
Dany Srey-Snow
Devyn Pedrano-Snow
Join us for Devotional Yoga Asana & Kirtan, a heart-centered practice blending movement, breath, and sacred sound. Through intentional yoga asana, we will prepare the body and spirit to receive the healing vibrations of kirtan—call-and-response chanting that opens the heart and deepens ...

9:30 am – 10:30 am - Peace & Poetry (with Āish da poet)
Meeting Circle
Aisha Williams
Poetry is a pathway to expression in how we interact with our many senses; movement, taste, smell, balance, etc. Tapping into our inner emotions while focusing on these senses are just one step. Creating an image with words brings it to another level. Write with...

10:00 am – 12:00 pm - Meander Still - Nature Connection with a Forest Therapy Guide
Shelter
Dannette Lombert
Folks are welcomed to (re)connect with nature, ourselves, and each other. From sitting still to moving around, a certified Forest Therapy Guide will provide invitations that may encourage embodiment, mindfulness, playfulness, and exploration, as we take a moment...

10:15 am – 11:45 am - Moving through Memory: connecting to our personal histories of being outside through dance
Movement Zone
Akoiyah Harris
Dance and rhythm can be considered universal languages. In this workshop, participants will get the chance to use dance to communicate their memories and histories of being outside. No formal dance experience is necessary, anyone who has an interest in movement is welcome. We will learn ways that...

10:30 am – 5:30 pm - Outpost Open Hours
Outpost
Stop by the Outpost to purchase exclusive swag or pick up the gear you reserved from the Gear Library.

11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Catch Fish and Feelings: An Introduction to Fly-Fishing and Connecting with Aquatic Ecosystems
Festival Lawn
Anna Le
Mark Steudel

11:00 am – 12:00 pm - Kite Flying! Make a kite and learn to fly it
Meeting Circle
Stacey Gevero Swanby, Community Advisory Board (CAB) member
Kite flying is a joyful way to spend time outside! At this all-ages session you will make your kite and learn to fly it. You'll be able to choose from two designs to build and then decorate. There will als...

11:30 am – 1:30 pm - (HOLD) Flowing Reflections: Nurturing Connections with Water and Community
YOUTH SUMMIT
Beach

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm - Liberation & Rest - A Restorative Sound Medicine Meditation
Amphitheater
Tory Trujillo, Still Point Healing Arts & Voices Rising LGBTQ of Color Arts & Culture
Rest is resistance, rest is revolution, rest is self and mutual care. During this sound bath, Tory Trujillo will play Quarts Crystal Singing Bowls, A Mayan Ocean Drum, and will incorporate Vocal Toning to support healing, grounding, and restoration. Participants will be lead into the experience w...

12:45 pm – 2:45 pm - Foundations of Anchor building: An introduction to bolted top rope anchors
Meeting Circle
Genevive Walker
Acquiring the knowledge to safely build anchors is a fundamental skill to climbing outside. In this course you will learn how to build a few different bolted anchors in a sport climbing setting. We will also cover a few knots that are heavily utilized in outdoor climbin...

12:45 pm – 2:15 pm - Big Joyful Boundaries
Shelter
Nacala Ayele, Founder, Joy Actualization Coach, Joyful Practices

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm - Grief Tending Walk with Wild Grief
Flag Pole
Atlas Tan
Jacqueline Burgara
Marisol Morales
Join Wild Grief guides for a gentle walk in nature to tend to your grief. We will collectively create a safe space to breathe, remember, and share the weight of loss with others who understand what we are going through. This walk is for those mourning a death in their lives, be it recent or in th...

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm - Healing With The Elements: A Mediative Workshop
Movement Zone
Nicole Allen, Executive Director, Through The Trees Collective
Through the practice of ritual, mindfulness, and intentional movement - participants will be encouraged to ground their spirit, honor their ancestors, and cultivate a sense 

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm - Drumming Together: Creating Bonds and Beats
Amphitheater
Udie Chima
In this hands-on workshop, participants will experience firsthand how taking part in a drum circle builds communal bonds and personal upliftment. Designed for all ages and skill levels, this session invites you to explore the natural rhythms of hand drumming and experience the unique euphoria kno...

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm - Songs by the Shore w/ Gael Gallegos
Gael Gallegos
Enjoy music on the beach where the Tolt and Snoqualmie Rivers meet. 

Gael Gallegos El G, is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and graphic artist with 20 years of creative musical fusion his music reflects a rich blend of influences—from the Latin clas...

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm - The Story Beneath Our Feet: Unearthing Our Voices by Planting Our Stories
Shelter
Patheresa Wells
Our stories are rooted deep within us, just like the earth beneath our feet. The Story Beneath Our Feet is a generative writing workshop that invites participants to ground themselves in the land and tap into their personal narratives. We will explore how stories serve as a source of healing, lib...

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm - River Connection with Oshun Swim School
Beach
Chandrika Francis, Founder & Lead Facilitator , Oshun Swim School

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm - Survival Firemaking
Amphitheater
James Thompson
In this class, you'll learn about the art of firemaking in emergency survival situations. We'll discuss safety, finding materials, and the importance of developing this skill. You'll get hands-on with the tools and materials. If you like to work with your hands, make smoke, and spark flames, come...

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm - Introduction to Watercolor: Observing Nature through Painting
Meeting Circle
Sophia Trinh
Suzannah Yu, Training and Leadership Development Coordinator, Washington Trails Association
In this hands on watercolor workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore the art of observing nature through the medium of watercolor painting. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with watercolors, this class offers a fun and interactive way to enhance your artistic s...

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm - Spice Up Your Camp Cuisine: The Art of Camp Food Cooking without the Convenience of Home
Camp Kitchen
Lestarya Molloy, CEO/Founder, Fridie Outdoors
This workshop unlocks the secrets of creating delicious and easy camp food, even without the convenience of your kitchen. Learn how to adapt your favorite recipes, harness the power of spices, and be comfortable using your camp cooking gear. Get ready to transfo...

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm - Camp Kitchen Open Hours
Camp Kitchen
The Camp Kitchen is a communal space where guests can prepare their meals at any one of our seven cooking stations. After cooking up your feast, grab a seat at a nearby picnic table to break bread and rice with friends, old and new. Please make sure to clean up after yourself so...

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm - Community Market
Barn
This event is more than just a fun weekend - it's about connecting community for ongoing engagement. Come meet our Partners & BIPOC-owned small businesses for this year's festival!
Partners
Birds Connect Seattle

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm - Crosscut Saw Demonstration - Learn from a WTA Trail-Building Expert
Barn

7:50 pm – 8:10 pm - Festival Family Photo
Summit Lawn
Join us for our annual tradition of taking a Festival Family Photo! Sunset is at 8:06 pm so you know we'll be glowing in the sun's golden light.

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm - More S'mores!
Festival Lawn
Cozy up and enjoy more s'mores courtesy of our friends at REI. A casual spot to chat with your friends, enjoy the show, and build community.

8:15 pm – 10:00 pm - Saturday Night Concert feat. The Beatbox Panda and Sage Lacapa
Main Stage
Sage Lacapa
The Beatbox Panda
Alison Mariella Désir, RIDC
Vincent Bantasan Aka The Beatbox Panda has 20 years of beatbox experience and is Seattle’s Beatbox Champion. He has opened up for celebrity acts such as Snoop Dogg, Childish Gambino, Pentatonix and more

9:30 pm – 11:30 pm - Deep Sky Hunters - Traveling Light Years through Telescopes with Sirius Astronomy
Flag Pole
This is a drop-in style activity. Feel free to join anytime from 9:30pm- 11:30pm.
Clear skies are needed for this activity.
Sirius Astronomy is a BIPOC and multiracial led astronomy loving community. We'll aim to bring the night sky to life by utilizing various telescopes to travel ...

10:00 pm – 11:59 pm - Silent Disco Under the Stars feat. deejays Exesive, Kimere, & Yung Barong
Main Stage
Yung Barong
Dj Exesive
Dj Kimere

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