SWEET REMEMBRANCE

JULY 31 – AUGUST 18, 2026,

WITH A MAIN CELEBRATION WEEKEND AUGUST 14-16

Live and electronic music  •  Interactive Art  •  Sacred fire Teepee Temple  •  Sophisticated Workshops & Immersive Spaces  •  Organic Farm-to-Table Meals  •  Deep Connection with Community of Like-minded Souls

 

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WELCOME TO THE PEACE TEMPLE GATHERING

Welcome to the Peace Temple Gathering for the international community that aims to be at peace with themselves, each other, and nature.

We have our roots in earth, spirituality, creativity, community, yoga, meditation, tribal culture, music, and art.

A gathering, like a cherished memory, becomes sweeter with time. Formed through shared moments, quiet presence, and the simple act of coming back together. Just as the land holds stories in its soil and the forest remembers each season, the gathering carries on its own living memory.

Peace Temple is a place of gentle remembrance, where we can slow down enough to feel what still matters through conversation, workshops, creativity, music, dancing, moments of reverence and time spent together with the elements in nature.

In remembering, we are not reaching for the past, but touching something timeless within us. We remember why we gather, and the connections that continue to nourish us.

Welcome to Sweet Remembrance, the 14th annual Peace Temple Gathering—a space to return, to reconnect, and to remember together.

WHAT IS PEACE TEMPLE?

Peace Temple is a forest retreat center in the Catskill Mountains, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events where:

Art, music, creativity, spiritual growth, respect for nature, and respect for each other are practiced.

These beautiful 68 acres of forest have been thoughtfully landscaped over the years, transforming into a retreat center that nurtures peace, creativity, and community.

The Peace Temple Gathering is a central event of the summer, with smaller retreats happening all throughout the season.

📍 Peace Temple is:
🚗 3-hour drive from New York City
🚗 4.5-hour drive from Boston

🌿 If this is your first visit, please learn more about us:
🔗 Peace Temple Facebook Group

THIS GATHERING IS INVITATION ONLY

We want everyone at Peace Temple to feel a true sense of belonging while preserving the safe and familiar atmosphere that makes this gathering so special. If you’d like to invite a friend, please check in with us first.

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BUILDING AND SETUP. JULY 31 – AUGUST 2

Volunteers weekend for building and setup.

• Set up structures
• Prepare the land
• Make art
• Cook meals together in the community kitchen
• Build a solid foundation for the upcoming weekends

KIDS-FRIENDLY WEEKEND. AUGUST 7-9

A peaceful, intimate gathering best suited for families with young children.

• Lower-volume music
• Kids’ activities & workshops
• Sauna & cozy jam sessions around the fire

MAIN WEEKEND. AUGUST 14-16

The energetic peak of the gathering, featuring:

• Live and electronic music
• Classes & workshops
• A multitude of activities
• We cook food for everyone this weekend!
• Maximum capacity: 300 people

The few days after the main weekend offer time to:

• Decompress and wind down
• Enjoy the silence after the big celebration
• Help clean up and close the gathering

EXTRA DAYS

You’re welcome to join the gathering on extra days outside of the weekends, within the gathering timeframe. You may join as a volunteer or pay per day.

Most of the gathering is relaxed and quiet, but the celebration weekend (August 15-17) gets progressively more dynamic and audible—please keep that in mind.

The details on how to attend are below.

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RULES AND AGREEMENTS

By joining the Peace Temple Gathering, you agree to respect the land, facilities, and each other by following these guidelines:

✅ Leave No Trace. Pick up any trash—even if it’s not yours. Keep your space clean, store all trash, recycling, and compost in designated bins, and take all personal belongings with you when you move.

🚫 No Alcohol. This is an alcohol-free event. Please do not bring or consume alcohol here.

👶 Parents, Supervise Your Children. Children must be watched at all times for their safety and the safety of others.

🐕 No Pets Allowed. We have three community dogs and cannot accommodate additional pets. Please consider rover.com for dog-sitting services.

🏊 Swim Only from the Dock. Entering from the shore makes the pond muddy—please use the dock for swimming.

🔥 No Personal Fires. Fires are only allowed at designated communal fire areas.

🦺 Store All Food Properly. Never take food to your tent—we have bears. Keep all food in the kitchen container or your car.

🥦 Respect the Vegetarian Space. For the duration of the gathering, only vegetarian food is allowed in communal areas. No meat cooking or grilling.

🚗 Mindful Parking. Do not block or park near driveways. Leave at least one car length before and after any entrance. Follow all parking directions from volunteers and organizers.

💖 And Most Importantly… Come with an open heart and a clear mind. Embrace yourself and others as they are. Bring positive intentions and smiles to share.

ACTIVITIES

🎶 Opening and Closing Ceremonies
🤝 Community-Building Activities
🎨 Art Projects and Installations
🍵 Chai Station with Never-Ending Chai
🏕️ Temple
❄️ Cold Plunges
🛠️ Building Structures
🌿 Nature and Medicinal Plant Walks
🧘 Yoga and Meditation
🔮 Creative and Spiritual Workshops
🍫 Cacao Ceremony
🎤 Singing Circles
🎸 Jam Sessions
🔥 Tipi with Sacred Fire
🚣 Swimming and Canoeing
🎭 Fire Spinning
💃 Dancing
👐 Healing Area with Massages
🌡️ Sweat Lodge
🎵 Sound Healing
🍵 Tea Ceremonies
🔥 Fire Circles
👨‍🍳 Community Kitchen
🎬 Video Projections
🌿 Chill-Out Area
🎶 Trance, Techno, House, Dub, Reggae, Tribal Electronic, and Live Music

KIDS

We welcome kids at the gathering; however, we do not provide a drop-off space for them. Instead, we’ll offer a few workshops designed specifically for kids, mainly during the kid-friendly weekend of the gathering.

If you’re planning to attend with young children, the kid-friendly weekend is the best time to come. Parents are fully responsible for their children at all times, ensuring they are supervised and taking responsibility for any damages.

For older kids (teenagers), we ask that they only attend if they are fully aligned with the gathering’s energy and are willing to volunteer.

Please contact us directly to discuss whether bringing your children is a good fit and to arrange any volunteering opportunities.

FOOD & WATER

OUR KITCHEN: LOCAL, VEGAN, ORGANIC

While our community kitchen is open for everyone to cook during most of the gathering, it will be closed to the public on the main weekend (August 15–17). That weekend, we will be serving a special menu of fresh, delicious vegan meals for everyone.

Meals will be provided on:

• Friday (August 15): 8 PM Dinner

• Saturday (August 16): 12 PM Brunch & 6 PM Dinner

• Sunday (August 17): 12 PM Brunch & 6 PM Dinner

Please note: We only cook for everyone from August 15–17. If you arrive before or stay after these dates, please bring your own food.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN USE

Outside of the main weekend, the kitchen is open for everyone to cook together. As a community, we will take turns leading cooking and cleanup efforts.

Peace Temple has a vegetarian kitchen—please only bring vegetarian food to the gathering.

FOOD STORAGE

❌ Do NOT store food in tents—we have bears and other animals in the area.

🛑 Outside the main weekend, limited food storage will be available in our kitchen container.

📌 During the main weekend, we ask most people not to bring food, except for snacks. However, we will provide limited storage in our kitchen container and fridge as an exception for families with kids.

DRINKING WATER

Drinking water will be provided throughout the gathering, so there’s no need to bring water.

REGISTRATIONS FOR KIDS-FRIENDLY WEEKEND (AUGUST 7–9, FRIDAY NOON – SUNDAY EVENING)

Contribution covers the full kids-friendly weekend and increases closer to the event.

Adult Contribution Tiers:

• Jan 1 – Mar 31: $100
• Apr 1 – May 31: $140
• Jun 1 – Jul 31: $180
• After Aug 1 : $220

Children’s Contributions:

• Under 5 years old: 25% of the current tier (contact us before registering).
• Ages 5–13: 50% of the current tier.
• Ages 14 and older: Full adult contribution.

Dorm beds and cabins may be available for kids-friendly weekend for an additional cost of $70 for dorm bed or $280 for cabin.

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REGISTRATIONS FOR THE MAIN WEEKEND (AUGUST 14–16, FRIDAY NOON – SUNDAY EVENING)

Contribution covers the full main weekend, including five meals:

• Friday Dinner at 8 PM
• Saturday Brunch & Dinner
• Sunday Brunch & Dinner

Adult Contribution Tiers:

• Feb 1 – Mar 31: $220
• Apr 1 – May 31: $270
• Jun 1 – Jul 31: $320
• After Aug 1: $370

Children’s Contributions:

• Under 5 years old: 25% of the current tier (contact us before registering).
• Ages 5–13: 50% of the current tier.
• Ages 14 and older: Full adult contribution.

Dorm beds or cabins may be available during registration. Dorm beds and cabins may be available for kids-friendly weekend for an additional cost of $100 for dorm bed or $400 for cabin.

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REGISTRATIONS FOR THE EXTRA DAYS (PER NIGHT, OUTSIDE OF WEEKENDS)

Extra days include any day outside the kids-friendly and main weekends, between August 1 and August 21.

Adult Contribution (Ages 14+):

• Camping: $50/night
• Dorm bed: $85/night (inquire for availability)
• Private cabin: $140/night (inquire for availability)

Children’s Contribution (Ages 5-13):

• Camping: $40/night
• Dorm bed: $75/night (inquire for availability).

Children’s Contribution (Ages 0-5):

• Camping: $30/night.

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REGISTRATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERING WEEKEND (AUGUST 1-3)

This weekend is only open to volunteers and there is no cost to attend. Please reach out if you would like to be a part of the setup crew. Dorm beds and cabins may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contact us at info@peacetempleretreats.org

DONATIONS

You are welcome to donate more to further support Peace Temple. All donations are tax-deductible under IRS 501(c)(3) regulations.

We accept tax deductible donations via:

Donate with wallet or credit card.

We also accept:

Zelle: info@peacetempleretreats.org (We incur no fee)
PayPal: peacetempleretreats@gmail.com (We incur 2.2% processing fee)
Venmo: Find charity profile: Peace Temple, Inc. (We incur 2.2% processing fee)

IMPORTANT: In the “notes/message” field, write DONATION and include:

✔ Full names of the donor
✔ Email
✔ Donation details

 

This gathering is a great chance to reconnect with yourself, with nature, one another, to work and play together, express our creativity through art installations and performances, help and support each other and get inspired to live a more fulfilling life!

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