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SUMMARY:Yarra Valley Spoken Word Friday 8th May 2026: Gabby Higgins Mud Brick Poet
DESCRIPTION:Yarra Valley Spoken Word Friday 8th May 2026: Gabby Higgins Mud Brick Poet\nOur Fabulous Feature Poet in May is Gabby Higgins aka Mud Brick Poet.\n\nConnection is a recurring theme for Gabrielle Higgins (@mudbrickpoet)\, a poet\, bookbinder and designer\, living on Gadigal Country in Sydney and off grid on Wurundjeri Country in the Yarra Valley.  \n\nHer poetry publications include Cordite\, Contemporary Australian Feminist Poetry\, Paper Wasp\, Whiptail\, Rochford Street Review\, Plumwood Mountain\, Australian Haiku Anthology 2024 and Kokako. \n\nRecent work includes combining gel print images with haiku and creating hopeful poems in the pages of a rescued war novel. She enthusiastically encourages people to engage with their creativity\, as a way of being in and responding to the world around them. \nWelcome to our Yarra Valley Spoken Word Community. \nThe original custodians of the Yarra Valley were the Wurundjeri people. Their wisdom travelled through time in songs\, art\, stories\, mentorship and dance. We acknowledge this land’s indigenous ancestors and elders\, oral historians of the dream-time. This poetry gathering sits on the shoulders of countless generations of wisdom keepers and spoken word story tellers. \nWe meet at The Dreaming Space Dome at Yarra Valley ECOSS\, Wesburn on the second Friday of the month and welcome you to join us and share your musings. \nOurs is a space to share the power of the spoken word\, be inspired by our community of artists and learn to write and share life’s depths through this life changing art form. \nFamilies are welcome until after supper\, we have a feature artist each month and then Open Mic. \nSpoken Word is an inclusive project.\nEntry and Supper is by donation\, we never turn people away!\nSuggested Donation:\n$15 Full / $10 Concession\n$5 Supper\, $5 Chai \nProgram\n6pm – Doors open/Music/chat/settle\n6.30 – Poetry workshop & open mic\n7.00 – Supper\n7.30 – Feature poet (12yrs+)\n8.00 – Open mic\n9.00 – Chai & Chat \nWe request punctuality\, and silent\, respectful listening during performances. \nFor more information call Andy: 0415 734 744 or Chris: 0414 306 772\nor search Yarra Valley Spoken Word on Facebook.
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/yarra-valley-spoken-word-friday-8th-may-2026-gabby-higgins-mud-brick-poet/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Barton-Johnson":MAILTO:marketing@ecoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T180000
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SUMMARY:ECOSS 20th Birthday Dinner & Fundraiser Sat 16th May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Yarra Valley ECOSS 20th Birthday Fundraising Dinner Celebration!\nYarra Valley ECOSS is 20 years old this year and a big 20th birthday celebration dinner and fundraising auction is being held in the COOP on Saturday\, May 16 from 6pm. \nThe Committee would like to invite all the people who have been involved in ECOSS since its earliest days. \nECOSS has come a long way since its inception in 2006 as a community environment hub and is now a vibrant centre offering a huge variety of programs\, enterprises and projects. These range from the Upcycles bike project to the All Abilities Crops for Community program\, the schools’ environmental education program\, the Food forest\, the Silvertine Biodynamic Market Garden\, the community Pottery Studio and many more. ECOSS is widely known for its outstanding events such as the annual Ecotopia festival.The emphasis remains on the environment and the community! \nFrom a very humble beginning and with an outstanding staff contribution and significant support from the Yarra Ranges Council and other funding bodies ECOSS is now seen as the major Yarra Valley community hub. \nWe would like to invite you to come and join us for a delicious meal\, drinks\, music and some reminiscing over the long road that has led us to this point. There will also be a fundraising auction during the evening. The entertaining auctioneer will provide lots of fun and enthusiasm and the auction will include many desirable items such as weekends away and paintings by local artists. \n20th Birthday Dinner Tickets!
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/ecoss-20th-birthday-dinner-fundraiser-sat-16th-may-2026/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260523T140000
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SUMMARY:Storytelling - Pathways to Belonging 23rd May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling – Pathways to Belonging \nPresented by Permaculture Yarra Valley & Singing Blackbird Enterprises \nExploring pathways to creatively respond to the deep wound of not belonging in the Australian Landscape. \nSaturday 23rd May 10am- 2pm\, ECOSS\, Wesburn \n$40 unwaged/$50 underemployed/$60 waged \nTickets: humanitix.com/storytelling-belonging
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/9896/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:Food and Farmers- ECOSS Valley Market  Saturday 23rd May\, 10am-2pm
DESCRIPTION:Food and Farmers – ECOSS Valley Market  \nSaturday 23rd May\, 10am-2pm \nJoin us at Yarra Valley ECOSS for the launch of the Food & Farmers Valley Market! \nHeld on the 4th Saturday of each month\, this vibrant new market celebrates the best of local produce\, delicious food\, and artisan treats. \nSet within a stunning 17-acre permaculture-designed environmental hub\, the market offers a unique and welcoming atmosphere for the whole community. Come and explore a variety of stalls featuring fresh local produce\, great coffee\, rich chocolate\, and mouthwatering eats. \nEnjoy offerings from local favourites including Jigsaw Jumps\, Upcycles\, Tonantzin Chocolate (serving tacos\, coffee\, and chocolate)\, and LaCantina with their irresistible empanadas and alfajores. \nBring your friends and family\, soak up the beautiful surroundings\, and support local growers and makers—we can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/food-and-farmers-ecoss-valley-market-saturday-23rd-may-10am-2pm/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:Oneness Meditation @ ECOSS 24th May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Oneness Meditation Blessing Event \nYou will: \n\nhave an experience of mindfulness/relaxation/connection\nreceive a “hands on” Deeksha\, or Oneness Blessing.\n\nWHERE: ECOSS – 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\nin The Dreaming Space Dome \nWHEN: Second Sundays 10th & 24th May \nTIME: 4pm – 5pm \nCOST: $15 or $10 concession \nFACILITATORS: Rochelle & Brandon \nCombining Mindfulness with the Oneness Blessing\ncan bring about:\nfeelings such as peace\, calm\, joyfulness\, compassion\, connection\, and well-being\na positive neurobiological shift in the brain\nharmonious relationships\nan ability to enjoy the simple things in life \nhttps://www.theonenessmovement.org/
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/oneness-meditation-ecoss-24th-may-2026/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Barton-Johnson":MAILTO:marketing@ecoss.org.au
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SUMMARY:Hearts Hub Opening Celebration Friday 29th May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hearts Hub Opening Celebration\n\nThe Heart Hub at Yarra Valley ECOSS\n\nYou are warmly invited to join us for the Opening Celebration of the Studio collective\, a small constellation of studios devoted to well-being\, expression\, and connection.\nOn this autumn afternoon\, we open the doors and invite you to wander through the space\, meet the practitioners\, and feel what lives here.\n\nFree Live Music from 4 – 5.15pm\nSpecial guest\, Neave – 4pm\nFox & Darling – 4.30-5pm\n\nWithin The Heart Hub you will find:\n\nSoulsSong Studio with Szara Fox:\nConnect with your SoulSong through voice\, healing and being heard.\n– Singing lessons\n– Vocal & performance Coaching\n– Natural therapies\n– Counselling\n\nIntegrative Counselling and Psychotherapy with Hayden:\nSpace to be heard and supported.\n\nLomi Lomi Massage with Leanne Hall:\nGrounding touch and restoration.\n\nAs the afternoon softens into evening\, we’ll share warmth\, food\, and music.\nThere will be dips to share\, firelight to gather around\, and space simply to be together.\nCome as you are\, bring a friend or your curious self.\nWe warmly welcome you. \n\nStay for music\, connection\, and celebration as the entertainment will continue with Live and Local event in the Coop.\n\nFree to attend and all are welcome.\n\nOpening Celebration – The Hearts Hub\n Friday\, May 29\n 3:30pm – 5:30pm
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/hearts-hub-opening-celebration-friday-29th-may-2026/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:Live 'n' Local in The Coop! 29th May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Live ‘n’ Local in The Coop!\nGet ready for an unforgettable night of live music as Live ‘n’ Local takes over the Coop at ECOSS.\nWe’ve curated a powerhouse lineup of local talent\, ranging from ethereal folk and indie-pop to high-energy Afro-Celtic fusion.\nCome support the sounds of our community in the heart of Wesburn!\n\nThe Lineup\nLothlorienFresh from the iconic stages of the Woodford Folk Festival\, Lothlorien is bringing their legendary energy to ECOSS! This Afro–Celtic folk fusion powerhouse has been connecting communities through dance and story for over three decades. Expect an immersive\, high-vibe performance that is guaranteed to get everyone dancing.\nHoney ThunderHailing from Naarm/Melbourne\, this 5-piece Indie-pop outfit brings infectious energy and lush melodies. Featuring Glen Zimmermann-Ratten on lead vocals\, they are a must-see for fans of vibrant\, local indie sounds.\nAwol MonksThis Melbourne-based acoustic duo fuses soaring vocals with captivating rhythms. Influenced by legends like Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley\, their performance shifts seamlessly from theatrical\, dance-worthy grooves to soulful moments that will silence the room.\nMichael ArvanitakisThe perfect start to our evening! Michael will be warming the stage\, setting the tone with his signature local sound and preparing the crowd for a massive night of music.\n\nEvent DetailsWhere: The Coop @ Yarra Valley ECOSS\nWhen: 29th May 2026\nVenue: 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\n\nWhat: A full evening of live\, local music\, community vibes\, and great company. \n\nJoin us for a night that celebrates the diverse musical landscape of our region!
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/live-n-local-in-the-coop-29-may/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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SUMMARY:Climate Ready Farm Tours & Seminar 30th May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Climate Ready Farm Tours & Seminar 30th May 2026\nYARRA VALLEY ECOSS presents: \nClimate Ready Farm Tour & Seminar \nSat. 30th May ~ 9.30am-2.45pm \nGET DROUGHT READY & FINANCIALLY PREPARED \nWILDRIDGE & ECOSS FARM TOURS \nEXPERT SPEAKERS \nCATERED LUNCH \nFREE EVENT REGISTER ESSENTIAL \nWWW.ECOSS.ORG.AU \nTHIS EVENT IS BEING DELIVERED BY YARRA VALLEY ECOSS ON BEHALF OF AGRICULTURE VICTORA AS PART OF THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT’S STATEWIDE DROUGHT SUPPORT PACKAGE. \nTicket link: https://events.humanitix.com/climate-ready-farm-tour\nFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/784671894471197\n\nManaging Your Rural Property Conference at the Memo. in Healesville:\nEvent details: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Explore-Yarra-Ranges/Events/Managing-Your-Rural-Property-Conference\nFB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/789651314218976?active_tab=about
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/climate-ready-farm-tours-seminar-30th-may-2026/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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