If you're interested in conscious and communal living, hanging out in nature with people that like to think about their lives and how they live them, in one of South Africa's most beautiful valleys, get your diaries out and make sure that you and your friends and family get to the second Freewheeling festival in Standford Valley, Western Cape in February 09. There is a range of accommodation to suit all budgets and if you hurry up and book before the end of October, you get a lot more bang for your buck at this 3 day visionary event. Read more below:

Our first event, in February 2008, hosted 120 invited guests to 3 days of 'learning, thinking, reflection, exploration, relaxation and fun' at the sublimely beautiful Stanford Valley Guest Farm and Conference Centre near Hermanus in the Western Cape.

Here’s what they said about it:

    "I loved the energised conversations, the buzz of great minds pushing the envelope of concepts, the call to action.
    
    "What an opportunity to meet so many inspiring, conscious people!"
    
    "The quality of presentations was exceptionally high, the programme an amazing mix of activities –
    physical, thought-provoking, great music and theatre."
    
    "The place, space, surroundings, nature and mountains – such highlights."
    
    "The festival should be an annual event for years to come!"

The 2009 event spans an additional day and promises even more!
So take advantage of our very special Early Bird offer valid from now till 31 October.
 
freewheeling 2009 is a not-for-profit initiative under the auspices of the Stanford Valley Institute, whose aim is to foster regenerative practice at every level of human function – self, community, and environment – which is the core of truly sustainable development.
 
freewheeling 2009’s broad-reaching programme offers workshops, demonstrations, interactive dialogues, art, music and theatre, as well as children's activities. Focus is 'green' and pushes the edge in such a way that almost everything presented will be something no one has seen before.
 
 When? Thursday evening 12th February through Sunday afternoon 15th February 2009
 
Where? Stanford Valley Guest Farm and Conference Centre
 
Accommodation? Choose to suit your pocket, from onsite camping to luxurious suites. Some local guest establishments are offering a 'freewheeling special': 3 nights for the price of 2!
 
Food? Fresh, flavour-filled, delicious meals will be prepared by our onsite chefs for all delegates.
 
Costs? Early Bird Registration Fee till 31 Oct: R 925 per person (all prices quoted ex VAT)
[This can be paid in 2 instalments if preferred - 50% down-payment before 31 Oct and 50% balance before 5 Dec]
 
Once the Early Bird offer expires, Registration Fee will be at the full rate of R 1390 per person.
 
Cost of meals from Thurs dinner through Sun lunch will be R 450 in full per person.
 
Cost of accommodation will hinge on personal choice, from BYOT (Bring Your Own Tent) campsite to Guest House comfort at freewheeling discount specials. Details on enquiry.
 
Children? Are welcome!  Cost per child over 3 yrs is R 250, plus R 175 which covers all meals.
 
Booking? Complete the attached Registration Form and email, fax or post it back with proof of payment.
We’ll reply with a receipt which assures your place, directions to the venue, and further information about the event.

Invite others? Yes, you may indeed let friends and colleagues know about the event, but tell them to hurry as places will fill fast!
 
Don’t delay! Delegate numbers will be strictly limited, on a first-come basis.
 
More information?
 
Contact your freewheeling coordinators:
Marian Goodman, tel. 082 971 2578 / This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it    or
Jonathan Rands, tel. 083 227 2377 / This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
freewheeling blog: http://www.freewheeling.co.za

Stanford Valley website: http://www.stanfordvalley.co.za