The Summer Day Festival
Saturday, November 29th
Piha | 10am–10pm
Limited to 70 people
One-day gathering of movement, creativity, and connection
This summer, join us at Piha for a heart-centered festival — a chance to come home to yourself, be held by community, and celebrate under the open sky.
✨ Flow of the Day ✨
Opening ritual & ice-breakers: Honouring Papatūānuku and Ranganui, connecting with each other.
90-minute Somatic Dance Journey: Guided by Blase and Sarsha Marie Hope, weaving breath, embodiment, and rhythm to root you deeply in your body.
Connection Workshops & Creative Spaces: Led by Aria Libby Rose,
Leisure time to rest, walk, dip in the sea or explore arts & crafts.
Nourishing food & drinks: Included to keep you energised.
2-hour Ecstatic Dance with DJ LadyFem, moving through soulful beats and expansive soundscapes.
Sunset Howl
Closing Surprise: Ending the day grounded, full, and deeply connected.
🌿 Facilitators & Artists 🌿
Aria Libby Rose: Yoga & breathwork teacher integrating somatic practices and energy healing to support nervous system regulation and emotional release.
Sarsha Marie Hope: Founder of Somatic Dance International & The Temple of Living Codes; over 25 years of facilitation blending ritual, DJing, eco-somatics, and feminine wisdom.
DJ Blase: Multi-genre journeys guiding dancers from ecstatic highs to deep bassy lows with safety and care.
DJ LadyFem: Curates soulful, boundary-crossing sets that invite freedom, expression, and deep movement.
Tickets & Info
Spaces are limited to 70 people to keep the gathering intimate.
Early bird tickets are now available.
Overnight Stay Option:
For those traveling from outside Tāmaki or wanting a retreat experience, Piha Camping Ground is offering a 3-night stay for $50 per adult — perfect to fully immerse in nature and the festival magic.
Join us for a day of heart-centered gathering, movement medicine, and community connection, and be part of the very first Manawa Summer Festival.