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SUMMARY:Yarra Valley Community Playgroup Fridays 9-11
DESCRIPTION:Yarra Valley Community Playgroup\nHello and welcome to Yarra Valley Community Playgroup – Fridays 9-11 AM at ECOSS with gold coin donation.\nYVCP is an independent\, not-for-profit playgroup established by two local mums eager to offer a place of connection to the local Upper Yarra community of babies\, toddlers\, young children and their caregivers.\nYVPG will be located at the ‘Coop’ at Yarra Valley ECOSS – however is not an ECOSS initiative.\nWith care\, Pip and Jess.
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/yarra-valley-community-playgroup-fridays-9-11-3/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260816T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260816T110000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - Weekly Sunday Tea Ceremony 16th August 2026. See other dates and stay tuned for Friday and Saturday Market tea ceremonies!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/weekly-sunday-tea-ceremony-16th-august-2026-2/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260814T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260814T210000
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SUMMARY:Yarra Valley Spoken Word Friday 14th August 2026: Christopher James
DESCRIPTION:Yarra Valley Spoken Word Friday 14th August 2026: Christopher James \nThe feature poet for August\, many of us know as the larrikin of the valley\, who started Yarra Valley Spoken Word with Andy Travis 4 years ago on the day.  \nHe’s a circus Performer (and thus juggler) of being father of 4 children\, married for 17 years and builder of this dome which is run as a youth circus by The Funky Monkey Family. \nAfter studying acting at Wollongong University Chris traveled overseas to over 23 countries performing a play he wrote before achieving a masters of teaching in secondary Drama and English at University of Melbourne.  \nHe then went off to start a business called The Dreaming Space and Melbourne Stretch Marquees which he still runs today with his wife Claire providing exceptional entertainment to live shows and events.  \nHe is a songwriter\, scriptwriter and poet whose passion is the transformation of the soul through theatrical writing and literary education.  \nChris feels happiest when we are all together and co-creating as a community\, and so he invites everyone to be an interactive crowd\, laugh out loud\, be wild\, boo if you feel compelled!  \nStrap in and welcome our very own Christopher James\, as the next 30 mins is going to be an exhilarating ride… \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-14th-august-2026-christopher-james/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Barton-Johnson":MAILTO:marketing@ecoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260809T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260809T110000
DTSTAMP:20260731T061017Z
CREATED:20260731T061017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T061017Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Tea Ceremony 9th August 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/weekly-sunday-tea-ceremony-9th-august-2026/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260808T143000
DTSTAMP:20260710T055025Z
CREATED:20260710T053917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T055025Z
UID:10110-1786183200-1786199400@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:How to Cultivate and Identify Fungi 8th August 2026
DESCRIPTION:How to Cultivate and Identify Fungi \nAbout\nHear two mushroom experts speak about cultivating mushrooms at home and how to recognise different types in your yard or on your walks. \nAt this event you will:\n• learn the different techniques for home cultivation of 5-6 types of gourmet mushroom\n• see 5-6 different methods and techniques to cultivate mushrooms\n• learn about the diversity of fungi growing in the Yarra Valley\n• take a walk to find and learn about wild fungi (please note we will not be foraging for wild fungi) \nLunch\nLunch is available for purchase from Tonantzin Mexican Tacos and Chocolate or BYO picnic lunch. \nAccessibility\nThe presentation and facilities are accessible. The fungi walk is not suitable for those in a wheelchair. \nPresenters \nThomas Bell\nTom is the founder of Fungiifind. He is a commercial mushroom farmer and content creator who runs cultivation workshops and wild mushroom tours\, teaching people how to grow and identify Australian fungi. His mushroom passion began almost ten years ago\, which drove him to start making online mushroom content\, and experiment with simple\, easy ways to grow mushrooms at home. \nMelvin Xu\nMelvin Xu is an mycologist\, researcher\, and environmental educator specializing in fungal ecology and entomopathogenic fungi. Through his leadership roles in MYCOmmunity and the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria\, he works to advance fungal conservation\, citizen science\, and public engagement with mycology. His work also explores the vital relationships between native orchids and their fungal partners\, with a focus on conservation and ecological restoration. Alongside all of this he has spent the past 6 years professionally in Australian natural resource management to view land management with a fungal lens. \nDate\nSaturday 8 August 2026 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM (UTC+10) \nLocation\nYarra Valley ECOSS\n711 Old Warburton Road\, Wesburn Vic 3797 \nTickets\nhttps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1606511
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/how-to-cultivate-and-identify-fungi-8th-august-2026/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T110000
DTSTAMP:20260703T045239Z
CREATED:20260703T044949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T045239Z
UID:10094-1786093200-1786100400@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Yarra Valley Community Playgroup Fridays 9-11
DESCRIPTION:Yarra Valley Community Playgroup\nHello and welcome to Yarra Valley Community Playgroup – Fridays 9-11 AM at ECOSS with gold coin donation. \nYVCP is an independent\, not-for-profit playgroup established by two local mums eager to offer a place of connection to the local Upper Yarra community of babies\, toddlers\, young children and their caregivers. \nYVPG will be located at the ‘Coop’ at Yarra Valley ECOSS – however is not an ECOSS initiative. \nWith care\, Pip and Jess.
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/yarra-valley-community-playgroup-fridays-9-11/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260802T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260802T110000
DTSTAMP:20260731T060856Z
CREATED:20260731T060811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T060856Z
UID:10137-1785663000-1785668400@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Tea Ceremony 2nd August 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/weekly-sunday-tea-ceremony-2nd-august-2026/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260731T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260731T110000
DTSTAMP:20260703T044641Z
CREATED:20260703T044617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T044641Z
UID:10089-1785488400-1785495600@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Yarra Valley Community Playgroup Fridays 9-11am
DESCRIPTION:Yarra Valley Community Playgroup\nHello and welcome to Yarra Valley Community Playgroup – Starting Fridays 9-11 AM at ECOSS with gold coin donation from 31st July 2026. \nYVCP is an independent\, not-for-profit playgroup established by two local mums eager to offer a place of connection to the local Upper Yarra community of babies\, toddlers\, young children and their caregivers. \nYVPG will be located at the ‘Coop’ at Yarra Valley ECOSS – however is not an ECOSS initiative. \nWith care\, Pip and Jess.
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/10089/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260726T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T073231Z
CREATED:20260619T072319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T073231Z
UID:10035-1785058200-1785063600@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Tea Ceremony 26th July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Sunday Tea Ceremony at ECOSS\nA gentle practice of presence\, community and connection through tea.\nJoin us in the peaceful surrounds of ECOSS for a shared tea ceremony\, a simple yet profound practice of slowing down and coming into relationship with ourselves\, each other and the living world.\nThrough the ritual of preparing and drinking tea together\, we create a space to step away from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with what is often overlooked beneath the noise and busyness.\nTea has a unique way of bringing us back to ourselves. In the quiet moments between cups\, there is an opportunity to listen more deeply\, cultivate awareness and experience the richness of simply being here.\nNo prior experience is necessary. Whether you come seeking stillness\, community\, clarity\, or curiosity\, you are warmly welcome.\nFacilitated by Michael\, whose work is devoted to creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves\, others and the natural world through presence\, authenticity and meaningful conversation.\nSessions run for 1.5hrs (1hr tea ceremony and up to 30min post tea sharing) \nCost: Opening exchange of $25 per participant \nMichael 0481 778 114\n@badgercreektea
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/weekly-sunday-tea-ceremony-5/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T075300Z
CREATED:20260622T075300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T075300Z
UID:10053-1784476800-1784480400@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Oneness Meditation Blessing Event July 19th 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: Sunday 19th July 2026 \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-blessing-event-july-19th-2026/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Barton-Johnson":MAILTO:marketing@ecoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T073211Z
CREATED:20260619T072157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T073211Z
UID:10033-1784453400-1784458800@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Tea Ceremony 19th July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Sunday Tea Ceremony at ECOSS\nA gentle practice of presence\, community and connection through tea.\nJoin us in the peaceful surrounds of ECOSS for a shared tea ceremony\, a simple yet profound practice of slowing down and coming into relationship with ourselves\, each other and the living world.\nThrough the ritual of preparing and drinking tea together\, we create a space to step away from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with what is often overlooked beneath the noise and busyness.\nTea has a unique way of bringing us back to ourselves. In the quiet moments between cups\, there is an opportunity to listen more deeply\, cultivate awareness and experience the richness of simply being here.\nNo prior experience is necessary. Whether you come seeking stillness\, community\, clarity\, or curiosity\, you are warmly welcome.\nFacilitated by Michael\, whose work is devoted to creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves\, others and the natural world through presence\, authenticity and meaningful conversation.\nSessions run for 1.5hrs (1hr tea ceremony and up to 30min post tea sharing) \nCost: Opening exchange of $25 per participant \nMichael 0481 778 114\n@badgercreektea
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/weekly-sunday-tea-ceremony-4/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260712T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T073151Z
CREATED:20260619T072041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T073151Z
UID:10031-1783848600-1783854000@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Tea Ceremony 12th July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Sunday Tea Ceremony at ECOSS\nA gentle practice of presence\, community and connection through tea.\nJoin us in the peaceful surrounds of ECOSS for a shared tea ceremony\, a simple yet profound practice of slowing down and coming into relationship with ourselves\, each other and the living world.\nThrough the ritual of preparing and drinking tea together\, we create a space to step away from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with what is often overlooked beneath the noise and busyness.\nTea has a unique way of bringing us back to ourselves. In the quiet moments between cups\, there is an opportunity to listen more deeply\, cultivate awareness and experience the richness of simply being here.\nNo prior experience is necessary. Whether you come seeking stillness\, community\, clarity\, or curiosity\, you are warmly welcome.\nFacilitated by Michael\, whose work is devoted to creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves\, others and the natural world through presence\, authenticity and meaningful conversation.\nSessions run for 1.5hrs (1hr tea ceremony and up to 30min post tea sharing) \nCost: Opening exchange of $25 per participant \nMichael 0481 778 114\n@badgercreektea
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/weekly-sunday-tea-ceremony-3/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T213000
DTSTAMP:20260702T065323Z
CREATED:20260702T065323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T065323Z
UID:10083-1783706400-1783719000@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Yarra Valley Spoken Word Friday 10th July 2026: Marcus Albe Draper
DESCRIPTION:Yarra Valley Spoken Word Friday 10th July 2026: Marcus Albe Draper\nPlease join us in welcoming one of our younger community members to his first time as Feature Poet of Yarra Valley Spoken Word!\nMarcus was born and raised in the unique landscape of the Yarra Valley where its natural values rubbed off on him and inspired him to participate in the conservation of this natural environment we share. \nMarcus’ other passion is speaking. Since being in primary school and given the opportunity to speak in front of a crowd\, Marcus has felt a drive to share his\, at times\, irreverent and at others\, striking performances\, looking to colour the many shades of being.\nAnd so with that\, as our Fabulous Feature Poet in July 2026\, Marcus is going to share his personal journey of discovery through the trials and tribulations of growing up in the here and now.\n\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-10th-july-2026-marcus-albe-draper/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Barton-Johnson":MAILTO:marketing@ecoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T011140Z
CREATED:20260626T011121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T011140Z
UID:10069-1783692000-1783695600@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Leigh Gorman Tote Bag School Holiday Workshops July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Leigh Gorman Tote Bag School Holiday Workshops\nLilydale Round Bird Tote Bag designing (* Friday 3rd July 12-1pm) $35 \nLilydale Round Bird Tote Bag designing  (* Friday 3rd July 2-3pm) $35 \nWarburton Koha Community Cafe Tote Bag designing (*Monday 6th July 12-1pm) $35 \nWarburton Wellspring Tote Bag designing (*Monday 6th July 2-3pm) $35 \nEcoss Community Hall Tote Bag designing (* Friday 10th July 2-3pm) $35 \nBooking Form
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/leigh-gorman-tote-bag-school-holiday-workshops/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260705T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T073130Z
CREATED:20260619T071902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T073130Z
UID:10029-1783243800-1783249200@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Tea Ceremony 5th July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Sunday Tea Ceremony at ECOSS\nA gentle practice of presence\, community and connection through tea.\nJoin us in the peaceful surrounds of ECOSS for a shared tea ceremony\, a simple yet profound practice of slowing down and coming into relationship with ourselves\, each other and the living world.\nThrough the ritual of preparing and drinking tea together\, we create a space to step away from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with what is often overlooked beneath the noise and busyness.\nTea has a unique way of bringing us back to ourselves. In the quiet moments between cups\, there is an opportunity to listen more deeply\, cultivate awareness and experience the richness of simply being here.\nNo prior experience is necessary. Whether you come seeking stillness\, community\, clarity\, or curiosity\, you are warmly welcome.\nFacilitated by Michael\, whose work is devoted to creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves\, others and the natural world through presence\, authenticity and meaningful conversation.\nSessions run for 1.5hrs (1hr tea ceremony and up to 30min post tea sharing) \nCost: Opening exchange of $25 per participant \nMichael 0481 778 114\n@badgercreektea
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/weekly-sunday-tea-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260628T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260628T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T073113Z
CREATED:20260619T071222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T073113Z
UID:10024-1782639000-1782644400@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Tea Ceremony 28th June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Sunday Tea Ceremony \nA gentle practice of presence\, community and connection through tea.\nJoin us in the peaceful surrounds of ECOSS for a shared tea ceremony\, a simple yet profound practice of slowing down and coming into relationship with ourselves\, each other and the living world.\nThrough the ritual of preparing and drinking tea together\, we create a space to step away from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with what is often overlooked beneath the noise and busyness.\nTea has a unique way of bringing us back to ourselves. In the quiet moments between cups\, there is an opportunity to listen more deeply\, cultivate awareness and experience the richness of simply being here.\nNo prior experience is necessary. Whether you come seeking stillness\, community\, clarity\, or curiosity\, you are warmly welcome.\nFacilitated by Michael\, whose work is devoted to creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves\, others and the natural world through presence\, authenticity and meaningful conversation.\nSessions run for 1.5hrs (1hr tea ceremony and up to 30min post tea sharing) \nCost: Opening exchange of $25 per participant \nMichael 0481 778 114 \n@badgercreektea
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/weekly-sunday-tea-ceremony/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T081100Z
CREATED:20260622T080942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T081100Z
UID:10061-1782554400-1782568800@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Food & Farmers Saturday Monthly Market 25th July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Yarra Valley ECOSS for the Food & Farmers Valley Market!\n\nThe Market is held on the 4th Saturday of each month\, this vibrant new market celebrates the best of local produce\, delicious food\, and artisan treats.\n\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.\n\nEnjoy offerings from local favourites including Upcycles\, Tonantzin Chocolate (serving tacos\, coffee\, and chocolate)\, and LaCantina with their irresistible empanadas and alfajores.\n\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-farmers-saturday-monthly-market-25th-july-2026/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260515T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T013455Z
CREATED:20260403T024000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T013455Z
UID:9857-1778866200-1778877000@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Ecstatic Bass Dance @ ECOSS Friday 15th May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Freedom of Movement:\nEcstatic Bass Dance @ ECOSS Friday 15th May 2026\nFreedom of Movement is being created to offer a safe space for you to drop into your body and allow the music to move through you. Join us to embrace and honour your connection to yourself\, these lands that hold us and the people around you. \nWHEN: Friday 15th of May 2026.\n– 5:30pm doors open\n– 6pm opening circle\n– 8:30pm closing circle \nWHERE: Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Road\, Wesburn. (The Coop) \nTickets: $25 full. $20 concession. $10 kids.\nCash on the door. \nThe theme for this Freedom of Movement dance is: Ecstatic Bass! \nI\, Akira\, will be taking you on an embodied journey through sound\, movement and connection. \nJoin us after the ECOSS Valley Market at Yarra Valley ECOSS – Community Environment Hub. Set on a beautiful 17acre permaculture designed property on Wurundjeri Country.
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/ecstatic-bass-dance-ecoss-friday-15th-may-2026/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260426T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082544Z
CREATED:20260407T011928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T082544Z
UID:9875-1777219200-1777222800@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Oneness Meditation @ ECOSS Sundays Fortnightly
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness/Oneness 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: Sunday 12th April (then every second Sunday) \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/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Barton-Johnson":MAILTO:marketing@ecoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260402T002157Z
CREATED:20260402T002032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T002157Z
UID:9847-1775844000-1775854800@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Yarra Valley Spoken Word April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Yarra Valley Spoken Word Friday 10th April 2026: Andy Travis\nOur Feature Poet in April is co-founder of Yarra Valley Spoken Word\, Andy Travis. \nAndy runs a counselling service specialising in addiction recovery\, love\, sex and relationships\, and men’s well being. \nAndy writes for an online magazine (https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/andy-travis) and this month’s feature spot will include excerpts from his latest article: ‘Becoming Your Own Loving Parent’\, which is about finding and nurturing your inner child. \nAndy’s poetry and prose explores themes of healing\, creativity\, psychological fitness and spirituality.\n \nWelcome to our Yarra Valley Spoken Word Community. \nThe original custodians of the Yarra Valley\, the Wurundjeri people\, didn’t write. Their wisdom travelled through time in songs\, stories 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 so that speakers are not interrupted and individual internal reflection may occur.  \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-april-2026/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Barton-Johnson":MAILTO:marketing@ecoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260313T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260220T034833Z
CREATED:20260220T034833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T034833Z
UID:9769-1773424800-1773435600@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Yarra Valley Spoken Word 13th March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our Yarra Valley Spoken Word Community. \nThe original custodians of the Yarra Valley\, the Wurundjeri people\, didn’t write. Their wisdom travelled through time in songs\, stories 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 Academy 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\n6.15 – Poetry workshop & open mic\n7.00 – Dinner\n7.30 – Feature poet (12yrs+)\n8.00 – Open mic\n9.00 – Chai & Chat \n\nCall Andy: 0415 734 744 or Chris: 0414 306 772\nor search Yarra Valley Spoken Word on Facebook \nPlease join us in welcoming Felicity Odgers to Yarra Valley Spoken Word as Feature Poet on the 13th March 2026. \nFelicity is a poet\, parent\, and play therapist who writes from deep within the mess and mayhem of life. Her work seeks to make sense of a collapsing world\, the drive for social justice and the complexity of raising little humans through it all.  \nAn emerging artist\, she values courage over perfection and truth over cleverness — trusting in the magic that happens when sharing from a place of rawness and authenticity.
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/yarra-valley-spoken-word-13th-march-2026/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Barton-Johnson":MAILTO:marketing@ecoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260213T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260202T080919Z
CREATED:20260202T080919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T080919Z
UID:9736-1771005600-1771016400@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Yarra Valley Spoken Word - Friday 13th February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our Yarra Valley Spoken Word Community. \nThe original custodians of the Yarra Valley\, the Wurundjeri people\, didn’t write. Their wisdom travelled through time in songs\, stories 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 Academy 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\n6.15 – Poetry workshop & open mic\n7.00 – Dinner\n7.30 – Feature poet (12yrs+)\n8.00 – Open mic\n9.00 – Chai & Chat \nCall Andy: 0415 734 744 or Chris: 0414 306 772\nor search Yarra Valley Spoken Word on Facebook or Yarra Valley ECOSS website. \n__________________________\nYarra Valley Spoken Word Friday 13th February 2026: Feature Poet “The No Guilt Writing Group”\n\nWelcome to 2026\, poetry lovers! We hope you’ve had a great start to your year. We’re excited for our first session at the dome\, and for production team member Melissa’s writing group to be our first feature poets for the year!\n\nThe “No Guilt Writing group” evolved from a course of six weeks on-line Life Writing Workshops run by playwright and novelist\, Hannie Rayson\, and ABC arts journalist\, Michael Cathcart in early 2022. \n\nThe participants of the workshops were committed to writing\, but felt they would benefit from the on-going support of a group to maintain and develop the participants’ writing goals. The group meets online once per month for around one and a half hours.   \nThe first rule of the group is that while celebrating each other’s achievements\, there is to be “No Guilt” when individual writing goals are not met. The group format is flexible\, always adapting to what works best for the participants. Generally\, the group begins with each member sharing their writing and life experiences\, followed by sharing a writing exercise that the group sets for itself each month.   \nOver the years\, the participants have bonded\, writing output has increased and a fascinating journey has occurred\, revealing a varied range of voices and a broad variety of writing goals.\n\nGroup Bios:\n\nKaz Paton \nI have worked in the arts for many years in roles requiring a great deal of writing.  No longer working full time gives me time to return to a creative focus that has had scant attention in recent years – and to brush away the cobwebs from shoe boxes of unfinished stories. \nCarole Branch \nSince retiring\, I have concentrated on writing. I have just completed a piece with Victoria Writers under the banner ‘Streets & Stories – Hidden Characters in the City’\, which will be published in early 2026. \nHeather Hill \nHaving spent the past 40 years living and breathing dance therapy and person-centred practice with people with dementia\, I am in the midst now of co-writing a book on bringing dance to people with dementia. \nGeoff Pankhurst  \nI have always had a fascination with words. The 26 letters of the English language can be arranged to create stories that evoke many moods and images. That’s the attraction of writing for me. I’m currently writing my memoir. I see myself as an educator; a man living with Cerebral Palsy. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to be published in denominational magazines of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. My memoir will tell my story of “A Stone In My Shoe.” \nMelissa Gunner \nI have always had an interest in writing. Lately\, I have a particular focus on the accessible\, the ordinary\, the every day and the amusing. In the last few years\, I have been delighted to be part of the “No Guilt Writing Group” to help support my goals to achieve more writing.  I now feel confident to say\, “I am a writer and poet”\, because that is what I do. It has proven very helpful to be part of a supportive group that keeps me accountable with “No Guilt”.
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/yarra-valley-spoken-word-friday-13th-february-2026/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Barton-Johnson":MAILTO:marketing@ecoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251230T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251230T130000
DTSTAMP:20251205T061806Z
CREATED:20251205T061806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T061806Z
UID:9706-1767096000-1767099600@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Kids Art Workshop 2
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/kids-art-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251229T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251229T130000
DTSTAMP:20251205T061529Z
CREATED:20251205T061459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T061529Z
UID:9701-1767009600-1767013200@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Kids Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/kids-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251212T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251212T210000
DTSTAMP:20251121T060942Z
CREATED:20251121T035056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T060942Z
UID:9673-1765553400-1765573200@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Ecotopia Summer Twilight Market 2025
DESCRIPTION:Ecotopia Earth Festival & Summer Twilight Market\n\nCelebrating Sustainability\, Community & Culture \nJoin us for a magical summer evening at Yarra Valley ECOSS\, where the much-loved Ecotopia Earth Festival joins forces with the vibrant Summer Twilight Market for a celebration of sustainability\, community connection and cultural diversity. \nSet on our stunning 17-acre permaculture-designed property in Wesburn\, this family-friendly event features a rich mix of live music\, a bustling eco-market\, local arts and crafts\, global food stalls\, and a diverse program of workshops\, performances\, and kids’ activities. \nExplore our gardens\, take a site tour of our inspiring environmental initiatives\, learn from local sustainable innovators\, and connect with community groups leading the way in climate resilience\, food security\, and cultural education. \nKim Chi Making Workshop\, Little Yarra Steiner School performances\, Lizzy and the Woods\, LOTHLORIEN and more! \nCome for the market\, stay for the movement. Let’s build a kinder\, more connected\, and sustainable future – together. \nAccessible by public transport and wheelchair-friendly. \nThis is our big fundraiser! \n$20 Adult/$15 Concession – Kids free! \nPay on the door. \nOr Volunteer- marketing@ecoss.org.au \nDate: Friday 12th December 2025 \nTime: 3.30pm-9pm \nAddress: Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd Wesburn \nThank you to our sponsors: Yarra Ranges Council & Upper Yarra Community Enterprise.
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/ecoss-summer-twilight-market-2025/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20250725T060838Z
CREATED:20250627T065625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T060838Z
UID:9402-1765011600-1765036800@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Permaculture Design Course Aug - Dec 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/permaculture-design-course-aug-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251205T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251205T210000
DTSTAMP:20251121T065235Z
CREATED:20251121T064143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T065235Z
UID:9682-1764957600-1764968400@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Yarra Valley Spoken Word - Friday 5th December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Yarra Valley Spoken Word – Friday 5th December 2025 \nNOTE: December’s Spoken Word is on the FIRST Friday of December due to the fabulous Ecotopia Summer Twilight Market being on the 12th… \nJoin us in wrapping up a wonderful year of words with the people that brought it to you – The Yarra Valley Spoken Word Team! \nOur monthly night of words and wonder has been going for 3 years now and we will reflect upon this time of change\, expansion and growth\, both in size and capability\, with gratitude! \nThanks to everyone who has supported us and contributed to the success of these marvellous evenings. We have become a close knit community of creativity and collaboration\, and have welcomed so many new members and friends to the group. \nSpoken Word is an inclusive project\, gratefully made possible by sponsorship from Yarra Ranges Council. \nEntry and Supper is by donation\, we never turn people away! \nSuggested Donation: \n$15 Full / $10 Concession \n$5 Supper\, $5 Chai\,\,\,\,\,\, \nProgram – PLEASE NOTE THE NEW START TIME OF 6.15PM. \n6pm – Doors open/Music \n6.15 – Poetry workshop with open mic (be on time to experience the power of the workshop\, latecomers will not be admitted until dinnertime) \n7.00 – Dinner \n7.30 – Feature poet (PG) \n8.00 – Open mic \nCall Andy: 0415 734 744 or Chris: 0414 306 772 \nor search Yarra Valley Spoken Word on Facebook \nWelcome to our Yarra Valley Spoken Word Community. \nThe original custodians of the Yarra Valley\, the Wurundjeri people\, didn’t write. Their wisdom travelled through time in songs\, stories 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 Academy 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.
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/yarra-valley-spoken-word-friday-5th-december-2025/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Barton-Johnson":MAILTO:marketing@ecoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251116T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251116T123000
DTSTAMP:20251114T035114Z
CREATED:20251114T035114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T035114Z
UID:9659-1763289000-1763296200@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Bicycle Repair Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bicycle Repair Workshop\nSunday\, 16 November 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM \nGet your bike back on the road in this hands-on workshop! \nYou’ll learn the essentials of bike safety\, repair and maintenance\, and have the opportunity to practice your new skills on your own bike. \nOpen to participants aged 8 upwards. \nhttps://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Explore-Yarra-Ranges/Events/Bicycle-Repair-Workshop
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/bicycle-repair-workshop/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251114T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251114T210000
DTSTAMP:20251020T031235Z
CREATED:20251020T031235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T031235Z
UID:9652-1763143200-1763154000@ecoss.org.au
SUMMARY:Yarra Valley Spoken Word - Friday 14th November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our Yarra Valley Spoken Word Community. \nThe original custodians of the Yarra Valley\, the Wurundjeri people\, didn’t write. Their wisdom travelled through time in songs\, stories 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 Academy 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. \nYarra Valley Spoken Word – Friday 14th November 2025\nPlease join us in welcoming a new Feature Poet into our community in November! \nRussell Boyle lives in Balwyn North\, Melbourne and was on our mailing list but requested to unsubscribe. I politely asked him his reason and he stated that as he is retired he only attends free spoken word events. I let him know that our evening is now by donation only and accessible to all and he replied thanks… I then clicked on his link to his poetry and saw how prolific he is and I really loved his poem House by the Sea. I asked him if he’d be interested in being a Feature Poet and the team agreed he’d be great and so here we are! \nKismet! Synchronicity! Co-inside-ences! Fate! Magic! Faerie… \nRussell Boyle Bio: \nRussell Boyle started writing poetry in 1999. He has written five anthologies\, each one published as a PDF\, that can be purchased online using secure PayPal checkout and supplied by email. Some poems in his first three volumes have adult themes and contain sexual language. His published oeuvre comprises 205 poems. He recently retired from his much-loved lifetime career in secondary mathematics. Since then\, his primary focus has been poetry\, performing at more than one hundred and forty open-mic events around Melbourne. His preference is to recite\, rather than read his poems\, as this better enables him to connect with the audience. What he loves most about poetry is the ability to convey powerful\, emotional themes with just a few words. \nHouse by the Sea \nhttps://russellboyle.com/housebythesea.mp3 \n\n  \nPlease note the new start time of 6.15pm for the Poetry Workshop. \n\nDue to the growing popularity of our event we are recommending you arrive in time for the increasingly valuable workshop\, and as it is first in best dressed for Open Mic 8 till 9pm\, latecomers may miss out on performing…\n\nTo ensure as many people as possible are able to share\, we are requesting a short 3 minutes maximum open-mic per person. That’s then about 20 people that get to share… and you can continue to share afterwards over chai.\n\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\n6.15 – Poetry workshop & open mic\n7.00 – Dinner\n7.30 – Feature poet (12yrs+)\n8.00 – Open mic\n9.00 – Chai & Chat\nCall Andy: 0415 734 744 or Chris: 0414 306 772\nor search Yarra Valley Spoken Word on Facebook.\n\nAnd just a heads up; our December event will be on the first Friday\, 5th December\, due to the fabulous Ecotopia Summer Twilight Market being on the 12th! :D\n\nThat way we get to do both…
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/yarra-valley-spoken-word-friday-14th-november-2025/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Connecting To Place @ ECOSS 25th Oct
DESCRIPTION:Connecting to Place\, Saturday October 25th\, 2 -5pm.\n\nThe facebook page for this event (which contains the booking link) is here:\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/741256248510110/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
URL:https://ecoss.org.au/event/connect-to-place-ecoss/
LOCATION:Yarra Valley ECOSS\, 711 Old Warburton Rd\, Wesburn\, Victoria\, 3777\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events
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