Summer Intention is happening this year as a more intimate, back-to-the-basics gathering. With a smaller organizing team, we are returning to the heart of what makes this event special: connection, community, and shared experience.
Over four days and three nights, a village of all ages comes together to celebrate, create, and simply be. We gather to dance, play, share meals, offer workshops, express ourselves, and connect in a space rooted in care, creativity, and authenticity.
Intention is a place to show up as you are, and to be part of something alive, collaborative, and deeply human.
Event Details
Where: Lazy River Camping, Hedley, BC
When: Friday, July 3 to Monday, July 6, 2026
Tickets
Adult - $120
Youth (age 13-17) - $80
Children (12 and under) - free
Tickets will go on sale sometime mid-May, exact date will be announced closer to the time.
Please note that food is not included, so plan to bring your own, with some opportunities for potluck-style meals.
What to Expect
- Music with a sound system, DJs, and a VJ
- Opening and closing circles
- River swims, sunshine, and star-filled nights
- A welcoming community of like-minded people
- Co-created workshops, a passion show, and shared décor
The Venue
Tucked along the Similkameen River just outside Hedley, BC, Lazy River Camping offers a peaceful and expansive setting to gather. Surrounded by open valley landscapes, golden light, and wide skies, this riverside space invites you to slow down and reconnect.
With over a kilometre of riverfront and beach access, the land opens into flat, grassy areas ideal for camping, dancing, and gathering by the water. Whether you are floating in the river, watching the sunrise, or sitting under the stars, the experience is simple, grounding, and deeply connected to nature.
This is an off grid site with minimal infrastructure, it does include potable water, washrooms, and shared spaces. The simplicity of the land is part of its magic.
Lazy River is a place to unplug, come together, and feel at home in nature.
Their online presence is minimal but you can check them out on Facebook and Hipcamp.
NOTE: There is minimal shade so bring your own!
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STAY CONNECTED
Join our community and stay updated!
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/791734377077731
FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/intentiongatheringvancouver
FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/intentiongathering
Join our mailing list, where the good stuff gets posted: https://intentiongathering.org/intentiontribe/
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CO-CREATION
Co-creation is a core value of Intention, similar to the Burning Man festival and other like-minded communities that we are connected to. We share our personal gifts and learn from the community. It is an opportunity to work together with old and new friends to create a safe container for a rich exploration of people, places, music, art, self-expression, and creativity.
We are always looking for volunteers to help with organizing and creating events. If you would like to be involved in the organization process, or any other way, please contact the org team at info[at]intentiongathering[dot]org.
We share our gifts, learn from one another, and build something meaningful together.
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CONSENT
Intention consciously fosters a culture of consent. We want everyone to feel comfortable and respected at our events. If you’re unsure about an interaction or unsure if you have consent, please remember to ask first. Remember, only an ongoing positive, enthusiastic response means Yes! When consent is respected, we feel more free to be fully ourselves.
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event takes place on the traditional, unceded, and illegally occupied territory of the Syilx Okanagan People, specifically the Similkameen Bands. We have tremendous gratitude for this land and everything that it provides and invite awareness and consideration of how and why the people of the nation of Canada have access to all of its beauty and abundance. We always strive to leave no trace and to protect the land where we gather.
We hope to see you there!