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A Conscious Partner Dance Gathering

INTIMACY • RITUAL • CONNECTION • PLAY

OCT 22–26, 2026 · CEDAR SPRINGS RETREAT

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Harvest Fusion Festival is an intimate partner dance gathering creating a culture of connection, sacredness, and play—this year at Cedar Springs Retreat Center in North Fork, CA.

No partner necessary. All levels and modalities welcome.

Come discover skills to enrich your language of partner dance and authentic relating. Join us for an exploration into connection and culture on the dance floor.

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What kind of dance culture do we create?

Our Culture
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Partner dance

Everything at Harvest grows from and returns to partner dance, as an art form, relational practice, communication language, and source of connection.

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Honor Lineage and Evolution

We honor the mastery of established partner dance forms and use strong foundations to authentically explore what partner dance can become.

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Attunement and Care

Consent and care create the trust from which freedom, creativity, intimacy, and meaningful connection can emerge.

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Joy, intimacy and Eros

We honor the full spectrum of aliveness available through dance—from childlike joy and playful vulnerability to tenderness, sensuality, intimacy, and eros. We meet each dance without agenda: allowing connection to emerge authentically. We seek to serve the dance itself, not take from it.

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Gather with Intention

Ritual, ceremony, nature, shared meals, music, celebration, and community deepen our gathering and help us arrive fully, connect meaningfully, and create something together.

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Practice Beyond the Dance Floor

The skills we cultivate through partner dance—listening, trust, communication, creativity, consent, play, intimacy, and shared responsibility—can enrich our relationships and the communities we build beyond it.

the program

how do we gather and dance together?

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partner dance

Fusion · Brazilian Zouk · West Coast Swing · Tango · Forró · Bachata & Salsa · Micro Fusion · Contact Improv

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Embodied Wellness

Smush & Mush · Art of Embrace · Sensual Dance · Partner Massage · Yoga · Meditation

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Authentic Relating

Reclaim the Empowered Self · Consent · Dance Modalities · Navigating Eros On and Off the Dance Floor · Intimacy Building

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Ceremonial Commune

Ecology of Dance · Soul Intimacy · Cacao Ceremony · Full Moon Magick, Ritual & Intention Setting · + More!

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Also on the Schedule

  • Live DJs, musicians, and nightly curated dance spaces

  • Sound healing, tea lounge, and morning practices

  • Community panels and connection circles

  • Performances and creative offerings from the community

see last year's schedule
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the land

venue, accomodations, and nourishment

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CEDAR SPRINGS RETREAT

56887 Shinn Cabin Lane, North Fork, California 93643

Nestled in the Sierra foothills near Yosemite, Cedar Springs offers expansive forest and canyon views, swimming, gathering spaces, and room for our Harvest village to spread its wings.

The property is approximately 45 minutes from Yosemite's South Entrance.

This is a natural, hillside property with uneven terrain, trails, inclines, wildlife, and some distance between festival spaces. Come prepared for a real retreat into nature.

DANCE SPACES

We'll have multiple environments for dancing and gathering, including:

✨ Two hardwood sprung dance floors
✨ A third foam dance floor
✨ Indoor + outdoor gathering spaces
✨ Late-night music and dancing in designated areas

Bring your dance shoes and comfortable outdoor footwear with good traction.

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A Sanctuary for Renewal, Celebration, and Connection

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accomodations 🏕️

  • 🏕️ Tent camping included with your weekend pass — 72 tent sites plus open-field camping across the land

  • 🏡 Rustic and winterized cabin lodging available for an additional fee — first come, first served

  • 🛖 Blue Cube Glamping and trailer lodging also available for an additional fee

  • 🚐 Car camping and RV/bus (dry camping) available for an additional fee

  • 🚿 Showers included with your weekend pass 🧼 — two bathhouses on-site

  • 🍽️ Communal dining hall + outdoor dining deck and Shady Grove dining area

DREAM STEAM MOBILE SPA

$25 • Full Weekend Access

An optional steamy sanctuary for warming up, winding down, and restoring your dancing body throughout the weekend. Capacity is limited.

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Nourishment 🥕🥙

Organic meals provided with your weekend pass, prepared in Cedar Springs' own commercial kitchen by chefs who can accommodate a wide range of dietary needs. Nourishment is central to our shared experience — each meal lovingly crafted to replenish our bodies, support our movement, and keep our energy aligned. Gathering around the table lets us break bread, deepen connection, and stay in rhythm with one another throughout the journey.

  • Dinner on Thursday

  • Brunch & Dinner on Friday / Saturday

  • Brunch on Sunday

  • Coffee & continental breakfast provided each morning

  • Vegan, gluten-free, and omnivore options available.

the people

meet the team

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coming soon—our teachers, facilitators, djs, and artists

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tickets

GET YOUR HFF 2026 PASS

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Limited Capacity

200 tickets available!

Tickets include days of programming, camping, meals, and community experiences. No partner required. All levels and modalities welcome.

Ticket Tiers

Legacy Pass

Volunteer — $222

Early Bird — $395

Tier 1 — $444

Tier 2 — $495

Tier 3 — $545

Full Weekend Pass: FRI - MON | 5 Days / 4 Nights | 6 meals: Thurs/Fri/Sat Dinner | Fri/Sat/Sun Brunch + Tent Camping.

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Car Camping

RV/Bus Camping

4 Nights Blue Cube Glamping

Dream Steam Spa

Legacy Passes

Visionary — $777

Founder — $1,111

Work Trade

Interested in being more involved with our event team? Applications to volunteer for a discounted pass are open — email us with why you are a good fit and what skills you bring to the table.

Want to Vend?

Want to vend, offer your service, or sell your products at our event? Email us at harvestfusionfestival@gmail.com.

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faq

frequently asked questions

  • Check the weather and come prepared for the forecast; it's usually pretty accurate.

    Sleep, Camping & Comfort

    • Complete camping setup — if you’re tent or car camping, bring everything you’ll need for cool fall nights, including your tent, bedding, and other camping essentials.

    • Bedding — sleeping bag or blankets, sheets, pillow, etc.

    • Bathrobe and/or towels — for the steam bath and showers

    • Earplugs & sleep mask — especially if you’re a light sleeper

    • Your favorite mug — for coffee/tea

    • Trash bags or bins. Pack in, pack out please.

    Clothing, Costumes & Dance

    • Layers & warm clothing — October mountain temperatures can shift significantly between day and night

    • Comfortable dance clothes & shoes — we’ll be dancing on hardwood floors, soft foam floors, and the earth itself. Bring footwear that supports your feet and allows ease of movement while dancing.

    • Extra shirts & deodorant — if you tend to sweat

    • Swimsuit — for the lakefront

    • Costumes, cozy layers, adornments & whatever makes you feel fabulous

    • Theme Nights: Magical Creature & Highest Royal Self

    • Dance accessories — knee pads, dance socks, fans, etc., if you use them

    • Mints or peppermint oil — for fresh breath. Your future dance partners will thank you!

    • LED flow toys

    • Your dancing feet!

    Music & Play

    • Instruments — for song circles, open mics, and impromptu jam circles

    • LED Flow Toys

    Body Wellness

    • Massage balls, foam roller, buffers, and other body-wellness tools you like to use

    Outdoors & Weather

    • Outdoor shoes — with good traction for trails and uneven terrain when not dancing

    • Rain protection — just in case

    • Sunscreen

    • Insect/tick repellent

    • Small day bag — for carrying essentials around the property

    Nighttime & Campsite

    • Flashlight or headlamp — highly recommended for navigating the property at night

    • Fresh batteries — for your lights

    • Outdoor/decorative lights — to decorate your camp and help you find your way through the dark at night

    Food & Personal Essentials

    • Reusable water bottle — water will be available

    • Any supplemental food/snacks you need for your personal dietary needs

      • Please note: Food may not be stored in tents due to bears. Communal refrigerated and dry-food storage will be available.

    • Personal toiletries & medications

    • Phone charger / portable battery

    Altars & Sacred Space

    • Altar items — to add to and bless up our altars

    Cash & Venue Info

    • Cash — vendors and Sunday Night Dinner are CASH ONLY. If you plan to buy passes at the door or purchase from vendors, please plan accordingly. Wi-Fi is not reliable at the venue.

    Please Do Not Bring

    • Personal camp stoves or cooking equipment— personal cooking is not permitted at Cedar Springs.

    • Candles

    And Most Importantly…

    Curiosity, kindness, consent, playfulness, and your dancing feet. 🍂✨

  • Day passes are not guaranteed. We are reserving our limited capacity spots for weekend pass holders first. Day passes, such as Sunday overnight passes, may be released closer to the event date depending on remaining capacity, since we have a limited number of folks we can accommodate at the venue. 

    • All included meals will have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options

    • What meals are included?

      • Full weekend pass holders: Thursday dinner, Friday brunch, Friday dinner, Saturday brunch, Saturday dinner, Sunday brunch are included with your pass

      • Lite continental breakfast with fruit, coffee, bread, and assorted snacks will be provided and available throughout the day.

    • What about Sunday night dinner?

      • No formal meal service is offered; however, a Sunday dinner option will be available for purchase. Please bring CASH ONLY.

    • Can we cook our own food?

      • No personal stoves are permitted at Cedar Spring.

      • Feel free to bring any supplemental food/snacks you need for your personal dietary needs

        • Please note: Food may not be stored in tents due to bears. Communal refrigerated and dry-food storage will be available.

  • Check out who you could rideshare with. Add your name and info, then match up with others in your situation.

  • No.

  • Participant Check-In:
    Thursday, October 22 • 3:00 PM

    Checkout:
    Monday, October 26 • 12:00 PM

    Detailed driving, parking, check-in, accommodation, and arrival information will be emailed to registered participants before Harvest.

    Cedar Springs venue quiet hours are 11:30 PM–8:00 AM.

    Harvest will have designated spaces and times for music and late-night dancing.

  • Lake Manzanita is adjacent to Cedar Springs and offers another way to cool down, connect with nature, and restore between dances.

    Swimming is at your own risk. Lifeguards are not provided.

    Bathing suits are required at the Lake Manzanita lakefront.

    Secluded swimming holes are clothing optional.

    Please:

    • Swim with a buddy
    • Do not dive from the dock
    • Wear a life vest when using watercraft
    • Follow all Cedar Springs water-safety rules

  • Please do not store food in your tent.

    The area may include bears, mountain lions, snakes, ticks, insects, and poison oak.

    A communal refrigerator + designated communal dry-food storage area will be available for personal food.

    Clearly label anything you bring.

    When exploring the property, stay on established paths when possible and check yourself for ticks after spending time in wooded, grassy, or brushy areas.

  • Personal cooking and camp stoves are not permitted.

    Personal fires, fire pits, candles, incense, and fireworks are prohibited.

    Any festival fire may only take place in Cedar Springs' designated fire area with venue approval and a designated fire tender.

    Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.

  • Cedar Springs is a natural hillside property with uneven terrain, inclines, trails, and distances between some festival spaces.

    If you have mobility or accessibility needs, please contact us before purchasing your ticket—or as early as possible after registration—so we can discuss the property and how we may be able to support you.

    We'd rather be transparent about the realities of the land than promise accessibility the venue cannot provide.

  • Harvest photographers and videographers will be documenting the weekend.

    We also respect participants' ability to choose whether they appear in identifiable event media.

    Photo/video consent preferences will be collected during registration and communicated through our onsite identification system.

    Please respect anyone who has opted out of photography or video.

  • All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

    If you're unable to attend, you may transfer or resell your ticket to another person.

    All transfers must be officially submitted to Harvest, and the new participant must complete registration, required waivers, and agree to the Harvest Code of Conduct.

    Programming, schedules, artists, activities, and event details are subject to change and do not qualify for refunds.

    If Harvest Fusion Festival itself is cancelled, ticket holders will be contacted regarding available refunds, credits, rescheduling, or other options based on the circumstances.

    Harvest is not responsible for participant travel or other personal expenses.

    Participants removed for violating the Harvest Code of Conduct, venue policies, or safety requirements are not eligible for a refund.

    By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.

  • CONTACT

    HarvestFusionFestival@gmail.com

    Facebook: Harvest Fusion Festival
    Instagram: @HarvestFusionFestival

  • Tent camping is included with your weekend pass.

    Optional accommodation upgrades are available in limited quantities:

    Car Camping — $65

    RV / Bus Camping — $105

    Blue Cube Glamping — $350

    Four-night private furnished tent/cube.

    Available configurations include Queen air mattresses and Twin beds.

    Table + two chairs included.
    Bedding not included.

    Private Trailers — $550

    Private upgraded accommodation including:

    Bed + bedding
    Refrigerator
    Private bathroom with toilet + shower

    No cooking permitted.

    Rustic Cabins

    Four-night stay in shared bunk-style cabins.

    Each cabin contains 4 bunks / 8 beds.

    Bedding not included.

    Full Cabin — $600
    Individual Bed Spot — $175

    Accommodation quantities are limited and available while inventory lasts.

    🚿 Showers are included with your weekend pass.

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