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Ruigoord gets the spirit (23/11)

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Get back to yourself and nature with this crackling program!

It is with great pride and pleasure that Ruigoord participates in the first edition of "The Spirit of Amsterdam. The whole weekend is in the theme of animism and takes place around the Ruigoord Church. For the entire program in the church on both Saturday and Sunday you can purchase a day ticket for € 44,44 or purchase your own ticket per program section.

You are welcome to walk into the church 10 minutes prior to each section. All activities outside the church are outside the day ticket. Participation in the plant walk in the village, The High Tea in the Salon or the Sweatlodge ceremony is via a separate ticket.

Opening hours
14:00 - 23:00

Tickets
Tickets can be purchased for the individual elements or for the entire ceremony.

The Salon
The salon will be open to visitors all weekend and can provide you with snacks and drinks. Dinner will also be available on both days. For the high tea only, it is important to place a reservation in advance by purchasing a ticket.

Saturday program

12:30 - 14:30 - Avalon - AfroMix workshop with live percussion

Avalon Brown teaches AfroMix dance classes: big, earthy, uplifting moves at full power! Dance with your whole body and feel free! // Avalon Brown gives AfroMix dance classes: big, grounded, uplifting movements on full power! Dancing with your whole body and feel free!

The purpose of this workshop is to introduce people to African music and dance. Connect with yourself by releasing your whole body to the powerful percussion. Dance together in a way that makes you feel free and where you can let go. It's a workout that will give you a wake-up call. Bring your comfortable clothes and a bottle of water, because we are going to sweat!

Avalon Brown ~ Dancer
Momo Touré ~ Djembé
Amier Sloot ~ Djembé
Jasper Hutte ~ Doundoun

14:30 - 16:00 - High tea in the Salon

Come on High Tea in Ruigoord! Enjoy the crackling fire by the fireplace, art and beautiful music. Homemade / Chocolate Caramel Pie - Blueberry Pie - South African Milk Pie - Apple Pie - In short an assortment of delicious cakes and teas, a variety of treats! Of course including coffee/cappucino and of course no English scones can be missing! If you buy tickets as a group in 1 go, we will prepare a table for you! (no dogs)

16:00 - 17:00 - Walk : Herbal Nômade journey by Annet Breure

Join us on a journey and meet different human beings, plant beings and beings from the collective imagination. They will perform for you during changing moments: who knows, you may discover a new aspect of your own being during these encounters. An invitation to be open, to listen, to be and to experience this nomadic art trail.

Thiago Moura: nomadic actor and director from Brazil, Annet Breure: Herbal Tales storyteller, storycollector and facilitator. Various participants t.b.a. Part of Herbal Nômade 2.0: an exchange between artists and culture makers from Goiás and the Netherlands. See www.plantenverhalen.nl/herbal-nomade-2 Thanks to Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie.

18:00 - 19:00 -Wheel of Souls by Collective Night Butterflies (Performance)

"Soul Wheel" is an intuitive, poetic and raw journey to the core of our being. Myth, mysticism and magic guide an interactive ritual in which we search for movement and connection. Created and performed by collective Nachtvlinders, consisting of multidisciplinary artists Thieu Smeets and Leila van Wetten, musically accompanied by Cedric Vermue and Jahander Hamidieh.

16:00 - 19:00 Sweatlodge ceremony (in the sacred lodge)

The lodge is a sacred space where we weave all our relationships, where past, present and future come together to form one whole. The lodge is held together by a structure of willow branches covered with blankets. In here, we are given the opportunity to process our experiences under the guidance of the elements-air, water, fire, earth-and something greater than ourselves. The stones are revived in our sacred fire, blessed with herbs as they enter the lodge like glowing spirits. We support each other, sing and share stories. The dance of water and fire creates a transformative journey, purifying our bodies, mind and spirit, leaving us renewed and reborn. For more information and preparation, visit the Ruigoord site.

19:00 - Dinner (in the Salon).

Come have a nice dinner at the Ruigoord Salon. We serve delicious freshly made Vegetarian South African fusion curry with salad. A great introduction to an exceptional village! Ruigoord and its community of artists and freethinkers is an ornament of Amsterdam. The Salon is a place to get inspired and strengthen the inner man. Target group: All visitors to the village and the events during this weekend can come and visit! The Salon is created and managed/programmed by Michael Kamp (theater maker)

20:30 - 23:00 - The RISE Experience (including Joep Mencke, Oscar Bieleveld and Tjeerd van der Hulst).

The RISE Experience is a special guided session that opens and connects by allowing the energy of breath, music, scents and live instruments to come together and open hearts. 

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"It is our mission to make the world a more beautiful place by helping people connect with the deep peace that everyone has within them. Although it can sometimes be challenging for many to experience tranquility, anyone can achieve it in this way. By combining the right music, voice, and timing together with scents, breathing, and live instruments, we take participants to a place beyond time and thoughts. From there, there is space for a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you: more openness, more energy, more connection, more love! The positive effect of the RISE Experience is clearly felt. People open up, and suddenly much more energy flows! By further building and intensifying the specially tuned (live) music, everyone is joyfully dancing by the end of the RISE Experience. Let's make magic together!" ✨ ❤️

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Joep Mencke (Music Producer): instagram.com/joepmencke Joep Mencke is a widely booked international DJ and, in his quest to deepen consciousness, came in contact several years ago with artists who used the frequency of music waves to help people release stress and boost their energy. Joep has an enormous enthusiasm for using his music to also bring a deeper layer of more connection, which aims to help people relax more and live from their feelings.

Oscar Bieleveld (breath coach): instagram.com/breathworkcoach.nl Oscar Bieleveld is a breath coach, entrepreneur and has a lifelong curiosity for deepening consciousness. After Oscar himself followed daily breath meditations in times of stress and noticed that this did a lot of good to his peace and energy level, the idea arose to create a new, accessible way to shape an experience for a broad audience. Joep and Oscar together created the RISE Experience. Tjeerd van der Hulst As a multi-instrumentalist, Tjeerd knows how to touch people with his live music. During the RISE Experience, he plays more than ten instruments, tuning in completely to the energy of the group. In moments of deep relaxation, Tjeerd brings the subtle sounds of the various instruments completely from his feelings. As a coach, Tjeerd has been guiding groups on in-depth psilocybin journeys for years.

23:30 - 02:22+ - Origins: A Hero's Journey in Search of the Miraculous

In honor of 750 years of Spirit of Amsterdam & the untamed spirit of Ruigoord, we invite you to join us on a mythical, theatrical journey, In which Origins: Krien & Merante, with music, storytelling and ceremonial performance, takes you on the road of Wonder through the collective Dark Night of the Soul Here we do not travel alone. Every story, every breath, every sound connects us to the living world - to the pulse of the earth beneath our feet, and to the invisible forces that animate the world around us. Together we explore the many facets that time brought together in YOU, this wondrous being. and invite you to dive deep into yourself and come out glorious and dancing on "the other side. This nocturnal journey invites you to remember and connect with your sacred essence, the Anima Mundi.

Krien Jozeph Krien is a life coach specializing in trauma recovery, A visionary art-director and event organizer, with a keen ear for music excellence and a rich taste in universal art: a romantic philosopher with a compelling view of life.

Merante Tamar Merante is a charismatic chameleon, singer, performer and visual artist, deeply inspired by myths, rituals and esoteric metaphysics. Her presence is a true celebration of freedom and femininity.

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Date: November 23
Start Time: 14:30
End time: 23:00

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