Hills Tribe Gathering - Community Connection Portal

Hills Tribe Gathering is a monthly community experience designed to bring people together through conscious connection, embodied movement, breath, music, and presence. Set in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, each gathering offers a welcoming space where strangers become familiar faces, authentic connections can unfold, and community can grow. The evening opens with a heartfelt 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 by 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐫, honouring the Traditional Custodians of the land and setting the intention for our gathering. This is followed by a 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫 performance by 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐭, followed by 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬, a 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐜𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 by 𝐊𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 & 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬, featuring a 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐩 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 by 𝐊𝐚𝐭 and a restorative 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 & 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚, featuring 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 by 𝐀𝐦𝐥𝐚. This is an invitation to step away from the busyness of everyday life and reconnect with yourself, your body, and your community. Whether you're new to these practices or have been walking this path for years, Hills Tribe Gathering offers a safe and supportive environment where you can move, feel, connect, and simply be. ⸻ ✨ What to Expect ✨ Welcome to Country by Stacie Piper We begin by honouring the Traditional Custodians of the land with a Welcome to Country led by Stacie Piper, acknowledging the deep cultural significance of the land we gather on and setting a respectful intention for the evening ahead. Cacao on Arrival We begin with a warm cup of cacao to ground, open the heart, and gently transition into the space. Live Guitar Opening by Paul Watt An uplifting acoustic performance to help you arrive, settle into the space, and connect with the intention of the evening. Conscious Relating & Connection Exercises Guided interactive practices designed to cultivate presence, meaningful connection, and authentic communication within the group. Somatic Ecstatic Dance with Kundalini Project & Julie Jones, feat. a special hula hoop performance by Kat A guided journey through embodied movement and free-form dance, inviting you to connect with your body, express yourself authentically, and explore movement in a supportive and judgment-free environment. Guided Breathwork, Sound Journey & Meditation by Sounds of Prana (Kundalini Project) Facilitated by Kundalini Project, this immersive experience combines conscious breath, sound, and meditation to support relaxation, emotional release, nervous system regulation, and deeper states of awareness. Featuring Live Violin & Flute by Amla During the breathwork and sound journey, Amla weaves live violin and flute throughout the experience, creating a rich and soothing soundscape for deep integration and rest. ⸻ ✧ This Space Is For You If • You are seeking genuine connection and community • You want to meet like-minded people in an authentic way • You enjoy conscious movement, music, and self-exploration • You want to feel more connected to your body and emotions • You are looking for a welcoming space to slow down and recharge • You value personal growth, presence, and meaningful conversations No dance experience is needed. All bodies, backgrounds, and levels of experience are welcome. Event Details 📍 Blue Hills Centre, Upwey, Dandenong Ranges 🌿 First Gathering: Friday 17 July 🌿 Ongoing Monthly Gatherings: Every second Friday of the month As this is our First Gathering, we're offering an accessible community price to help bring the Hills Tribe community together. Come as you are. Move, breathe, connect, and belong. Welcome to Hills Tribe Gathering.