GATHERINGS

Our gatherings always involve a mix of work and play. Part working bee; part weekend away on a beautiful property; and part meeting and spending time with like-minded people. They are an important part of looking after Commonground and keeping our community connected.

HOW DO GATHERINGS WORK?

A variety of jobs will be available over the weekend and people can choose what to do based on their interests and skills. Accommodation will be provided, you can also camp on the property. Meals are communal and we ask you to bring food to share over the weekend. If you can’t bring food you can pay $20 a day to cover costs. Evenings are spent relaxing, enjoying good conversations, games and music. Gatherings are of course kid friendly.

WHAT TYPE OF work is NEEDED?

Jobs can include gardening, weeding, firewood collection, sewing, and property maintenance. Let us know if you have a specific trade or talent as we may be able to put that to use!

Winter Gathering Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 August 2025.
A time to celebrate the dark of winter and welcome the return of light and warmth.
Self-Reflection Conversations Saturday 12 - Sunday 13 July 2025
A series of facilitated conversations for and by non-Indigenous people to reflect on privilege, allyship and structural racism.
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Gathering - Expression of Interest

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

(###)

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Skills and Strengths

What would you like to get from spending time at Commonground?

Would you be interested in contributing to specific jobs that occur outside of Gatherings?

(e.g garden working bee; wood collection; Octagon roof replacement etc...)

Yes

Maybe

Any other comments?

FAQ

We’ll send an invitation and booking form to mailing list.
The booking form will include questions on how many people, if you’re bringing kids, and dietary requirements.
Our gatherings always book out, so you’ll need to get in quick.
There will be a range of different jobs to be done over the weekend with a mix of inside, outside and for different physical and skill abilities.
Our Gatherings always involve a mix of work, play, connection, food and fun!
Clothes for all types of weather
Hat and sun cream
Sturdy footwear
Bed linen and towels
Food or $20 a day to cover food costs
Water bottle
Commonground is located near Tallarook/Seymour, just over an hour’s drive north of Melbourne.
Let us know if you are travelling by public transport and need to be picked up, or if you are cycling and need us to provide bedding.
More details will be shared when you book.