Evolve The Gathering

for pleasure, purpose & possibility

16 – 22 June 2024 – Corfu, Greece

“It’s absolutely transformed my life, and I wish for every human on the planet to be able to experience such a heart-opening space.”

ColleenGreece

Imagine…

Being in the shade of olive trees, feeling connected to the earth, and nourished by the special green clay of this land, immersed in the azure blue Ionian sea.

Savouring sun-soaked lunches under thatched beach umbrellas, breathing in beautiful evenings, facing the mythical dragon rock, and the setting sun.

This is a time to germinate and create… new possibilities await, with connections and opportunities to express and realize what really matters to you at this gathering and beyond.

Imagine celebrating, and receiving with gratitude & appreciation the true magic of Evolve.

In the spirit of kinship, connection and possibility, come join us.

“I have a real feeling now for my true purpose and I’m going to go out there and create what I know is true to my heart. For that I’m truly grateful.”

ChristianUK

“It’s absolutely transformed my life, and I wish for every human on the planet to be able to experience such a heart-opening space.”

ColleenGreece

“It was very interesting, informative and inspiring. Thank you!”

DeborahNorway

“What I really appreciated was to have so much fun and so much lightness and at the same time going really deep. I didn’t really believe that this would go together. It was really a big insight for me. I’m truly grateful!”

LisaBelgium

“The best takeaway I’m taking from this beautiful place is the human connection, and the hearts we all have – really resonated not just my heart, but also my body… I feel with joy, happiness and love. Thank you!”

MartaUK

“I truly feel it was life changing for me being among such incredible creators and just wonderful people in an incredible setting ….”

LynScotland

“Evolve” was a playful exploration of life’s endless possibilities with beautiful people in the most amazing place one could dream of… Totally exceeded my expectations! And they were HIGH 😁…!

DanielaUK

EXPERIENCE

Ceremony
& Ritual

Experience ceremony and ritual to support you to open, receive and assimilate all that is available for you. This provides structures that serve you individually and collectively. Create end results that are pleasurable, purposeful and open you to the magnificent possibilities of life.

Awareness
Practice

Participate in Yoga, Qi Gong, Meditation, and other practices to help us experience and anchor our consciousness to the land and the present moment. Sessions are suitable for all levels from beginner to yogi.

Consciousness
& Transformation

Till the soil of your imagination. Nurture the creative aspects of your consciousness. Travel together with others, and experience the mystery, as we grow and flourish alongside one another.

Assimilation
Practice

Enjoy time to assimilate. Soften the mind, allowing seeds of possibility from your day to land and take root. Time to reconnect yourself in stillness.

Conversations & Celebrations

Pleasure is our birthright, celebration is your nature. Delight in feasting together. Enjoy delicious conversation, sharing our gifts and talents. Lift your voices and unwind on the dance floor. Let live.

Artisan & Holistic Offerings

Experience wellness and connection to nature. Visit our Notice Board with local offerings for face and body, mind and soul (including products, reading, and other holistic services).

TICKETS

🌱 We look forward to welcoming you at Evolve 2024. It promises to be magical ✨

All Tickets Include

🌱 Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork & other awareness & assimilation sessions

🌱 Evolve The Journey workshop

🌱 Evening entertainment; including conversations, concerts, music, singing and more!

Plan Your Trip

🌱 You will find everything you need to plan your trip, including flights, accommodation, local travel, amenities, budgeting, and more under Planning below.

Terms & Conditions

The best laid plans of mice and men can be frustrated by life and factors beyond our control so please do check out our Terms & Conditions and to avoid payment forfeiture due to unforeseen circumstances, we recommend that you secure adequate travel insurance.

Artwork by Kim Sibbitt – Resident Artist Evolve 2022

What’s Not Included

Flights, Accommodation, Airport shuttle, Local transport (scooter hire from 10 euros per day), Travel insurance, Food & Drinks

TEAM

Anne K Scott

Imagination is the paintbrush of the soul

Anne’s work marries the possibility of imagination with her experience of creative technology & structure to deliver end results that matter. Anne, dedicated to beautiful crazy possibilities, lives a peripatetic life with collaborators & kin around the world. Natural Success Coach of the Year 2022 & Founder of Evolve.

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Taylor Roark

The adventure you seek in life is yourself!

Taylor is committed to transformational change by facilitating purpose & conscious contribution in the world. Former blacksmith, corporate lawyer & renewable energy consultant, he lives life as a mythical adventure. He is a Natural Success coach & Producer on the Evolve Team.

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Chloe Bourjalliat

Awarding winning life coaching for women

Growing up between France, Paraguay & the Caribbean, Chloé is a global citizen & adventuring beach babe at heart. United Nations interpreter, Founder of Cool Girls Club, coach & Evolve Communications Liaison, she’s committed to supporting others make their dreams come true.

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Priya Mahtani

Dreaming the Future awake, together

Writer, Communications Catalyst & Group Facilitator, Priya is passionate about community building & connection. Founder of the School of Sophia, a modern-day sanctuary for parents & educators, she is excited to support the Evolve team behind-the-scenes and with social media.

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OUR PROGRAM

Registration for Evolve takes place on Sunday 16 June. Registration opens at 12 noon.

Awareness Practice sessions are available Monday through to Saturday from 7.30-8.30am, before our Evolve The Journey sessions from 10am-1.30pm.

Afternoons are yours. You can fill your time with things like: lunch, siesta, sunbathing; swimming; writing postcards; meeting friends (old and new); coffee/tea and cake or check out our NoticeBoard and arrange a BodyWork or other session with local practitioners.

Our typical daily schedule resumes at 6pm with an Assimilation practice designed to serve you to process your day.

Our Evening schedule includes hosted dinner conversations, music, movement & other entertainment to thrill and delight your soul.

PARTICIPATE

This is a gathering of minds, a gathering of potential; each of us with unique gifts, skills, and talents to share. What can we discover and create together in this crucible?

As an Evolve The Journey ticket holder, you may offer a contribution to the programme, for example an awareness practice, an assimilation practice, or an entertainment offering. You may also apply to be our resident Writer, Artist or Videographer/Photographer.

Once you’ve purchased your ticket, you will be sent further information about making a proposal to share your contribution. Every proposal is welcomed and will be considered fully in the context of the overall end result of our gathering. The submission of a proposal submission is no guarantee of acceptance. Final decisions are at the discretion of the Evolve Team.

CONTRIBUTORS

Alison Pilling

Alison Pilling is a writer & sex educator. She works with people to explore the important area of sexuality which is, at heart, the search for connection to self, other & spirit. She started her tantra journey at 49 and has spent the last 8 years working with pioneering teachers & exploring the world of conscious sexuality. Ali is interested in how we can have every day intimacy, connection & pleasure that we define and want & feel.

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Athanasia

Athanasia is Greek living in Corfu with her family. Caretaker of nature, champion of resilient Ecosystems & Communities. A herbalist & beekeeper making Back to the Roots herbal organic remedies from native plants & practices ethical Wildcrafting. She offers QiGong, Bioenergetic Synchronisation Technique (B.E.S.T.), energy healing & a synergy of Tibetan KuNye massage, Hippocratic & TCM principles.

Sacha Heath

Sacha is a yoga & meditation teacher, mantra singer & co-founder of Mandala Yoga B&B Corfu. Her love of yoga, meditation & mantras started at the young age of 11. She believes the joys of yoga should be accessible to all & is honoured to have taught in-person & online to thousands. She lives between Corfu island in & the UK with husband Ben, their two young children & two pampered dogs. She offers yoga & ceremonial music at Evolve.

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All Contributors

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And There Is More…

Planning

Everything you need to plan your trip to Arillas, Corfu and the Evolve Gathering.

Travel

Travel To Corfu

We recommend that you book your flights as early as possible. Corfu International Airport (CFU) is near Corfu town. You will find DIRECT RETURN flights from the UK airports in June including London airports, Manchester, Birmingham, Exeter, Bristol, Edinburgh in Scotland or Dublin in the Irish Republic.

You will find DIRECT RETURN flights from many UK and European destinations.” If you want to include details, this map shows ALL direct flights: https://www.flightconnections.com/flights-from-corfu-kerkyra-cfu.

Flight aggregators that scan all airlines e.g. skyscanner.net, kayak.com, expedia.com will provide you with a range of price options.

Travel To Arillas

Car hire is available on and adjacent to the airport. Book in advance to get competitive prices. Car hire aggregators will show you a range of options across car hire companies among others holidayautos.com, carjet.com, travelsupermarket.com – be aware that since BREXIT many car hire companies charge an insurance premium if you do not present an International Driving Licence. Please check to avoid unexpected and unavoidable charges.

Taxi or Shuttle service are best booked in advance. It may be possible to arrange shared transport with other group participants. Enquire when you call. Options include:

Arillas Travel – arillast@otenet.gr Tel: +30 26630 52193 /51380 or +30 693 311 1061 or (Spiros): +30 693 671 7712

MyCorfuDriver – info@MyCorfuDriver.gr Tel: +30 26617 00810 or +30 699 436 0000 or (Vangelis) +30 697 574 4647

Taxi only: Vaggelis Rouvas – rts@iqnet.gr Mob: +30 697 574 4947 (bookings preferably by SMS)

Public bus is an option if you want a low cost environmentally friendly way to travel to Arillas Green Buses the public bus company, located walking distance from the airport terminal, offers services Monday – Friday To Arillas

Getting Around Arillas

The beach, restaurants, and the resort of Arillas are all accessible on foot. Transport will be provided to/from sessions that are outside Arillas. Scooters, quad bikes and bicycles are available for hire should you prefer your own freedom. Note: Roads can be very slippery, take care when deciding to rent scooters. You can request a scooter to be delivered to your accommodation.

Local Taxis, Car & Scooter Rentals
Arillas Travel – arillast@otenet.gr Tel: (Spiros): +30 693 671 7712
Arillas Cars – arillascars@gmail.com Tel: +30 26630 51401 Mob: +30 694 944 5864
Dimitra & Manos Rent A Car (San Stefanos and Sidari) – ManosDimitra@yahoo.gr Mob: +30 6937 579 876

Scooters Only
Spiros Bikes (San Stefanos) – Tel: +30 26630 51592 or +30 694 625 8240
Arkokal Travel – arkokal@arkokal.gr
Pegasus Scooter Rental (San Stefanos) – Tel: +30 26630 51692 or +30 694 416 8698

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance protects you in the event of unforeseen circumstances and it ensures that the Evolve Team can take best care of you in the unlikely event of a mishap during the gathering. Insurance for a 7 day trip is available for as little as £20. Check out www.comparethemarket.com for a selection of options. For medical cover and if your country of residence is in the EU we recommend that you carry an up to date EHIC card.

Accommodation

There is a wide range of accommodation available in this low key resort, from beach front hotel rooms to more modest studios and apartments. We recommend you book close to the venue for ease. The first 3 options listed are within 5 minutes walk of the venue, the same from the beach and offer a selection of rooms & apartments however, these are not the only options – and you may want to check the local area.

1. Giannis Apartments
Contact Giannis/Katja – Giannis.Apartments@yahoo.gr Tel: +30 693 477 6812.

2. Bardis Hotel
Contact Dorita info@bardis-hotel.com Tel: +30 26630 52050 or +30 693 896 0283

3. Gratsela Apartments & Studios
Contact taverna.gratsela@gmail.com Tel: +30 266 305 1039 Facebook: Gratsela Apartments & Studios

From 10-15 minutes walk options include Akti Arilla Hotel, Ayerina, Dimitra Studios, Eleni Apartments, Horizon Hotel, Kokkinos Apartments, Maki’s Apartments, Mirage Corfu, Irini Apartments, or Tria Adelphia.

If you would prefer a one stop shop to help you with accommodation contact Daizy info@greencorfu.com Tel: +30 26630 51889 at Green Corfu Studios & apartments for other options in Arillas & nearby.

If you have a vehicle and want to be a little further away there are options in the villages of Agios Giorgios, Agios Stefanos, Afionas and Magoulades. Other options include, but not limited to, online sites such as airbnb, booking.com and agoda.com.

Venue

Facilities

Cushions, yoga mats, and seating are available. Modern toilet facilities are on site, drinking water is available on tap.

Getting Around

It can be very pleasant to attune to a slower pace and amble about on foot, appreciating the sights, sounds, and fragrances of the Greek countryside. If you prefer a vehicle, your options are a car, scooter, 4-wheeler, or bicycle rental.

A car is not strictly necessary and can be impractical and expensive unless you are staying or travelling further afield of Arillas. There are car rental options at the airport see Logistics Travel to Arillas” and Logistics “Getting Around Arillas”

If you want to embrace island life, a scooter, quad (AWD) or bicycle offer more intrepid and open-air options at lower cost and greater convenience than a car. A scooter will cost around €10 per day. For anything under 50cc, you only need a valid driver’s license. See Logistics “Getting Around Arillas”

Children

Anyone over 18 is welcome to register and attend the Evolve The Journey workshop. The workshop is not open to anyone under 18 years. There is no provision for childcare at the venue or as part of the Evolve The Gathering offering.

Program

The Beginning

We will open our journey together on Sunday 18 June at 7pm. Please Register in advance between 12-2pm or 5-7pm. At Registration you will receive full details of the timetable and the venue(s). Registration is open for ONE day only on Sunday 18 June. 2023.

Please arrive with an electronic/paper copy of your ticket, your proof of identity and proof of COVID status in accordance with Greek Regulations (see Terms & Conditions “COVID-19”) You will receive a wristband that you will need to display on request all times during the gathering.

The TWO options to register on Sunday 18 June 2023 are:
Morning: 12-2pm
Evening: 5-7pm

IMPORTANT: There is no guarantee that you can attend Evolve if you miss registration on Sunday 18 June 2023.

The Ending

We will complete our final session on Saturday 24 June 2023 at 2pm. There will be a celebratory dinner on Friday 23 June 2023.

The Timetable

Awareness Practice from 7.30-8.30am
Workshop sessions 10am – 1.30pm. Filtered water is available on-site for free.
Afternoons are yours
Assimilation Practise from 6-7pm
Evolutionary Entertainment including music, conversation, dancing from 8pm

Contributing

As an Evolve The Journey ticket holder, you may offer a contribution to the programme, for example an awareness practice, an assimilation practice, or an entertainment offering. You are also welcome to apply to attend as a Resident Writer, Artist or Videographer/Photographer. If you are interested in proposing a contribution, once you’ve purchased your ticket, you will be sent further information about how to share your proposal with the Evolve Team.

Travel Insurance

You will be required to have travel insurance to attend the event and we strongly recommend purchasing COVID-19 protected travel insurance in advance of your travel so that in the event that you are unable to attend the gathering because of a COVID+ test result you can claim fee forfeiture.

Insurance for a 7 day trip is available for as little as £20. Check out www.comparethemarket.com for a selection of options. For medical cover and if your country of residence is in the EU we recommend that you carry an up to date EHIC card.

Packing

What to pack

Beach wear and warm weather clothes. Light sandals and a pair of shoes for walking. This is a walker’s paradise. In June rain is possible – we suggest a light rain jacket or umbrella that can double up as a parasol. A light jacket, sweatshirt or wrap may be required for the evenings. A torch (or a mobile phone with a flashlight) is also useful in our rural location. Mosquito Repellent is important – while here, you’ll spend plenty of time outdoors. Please bring whatever mosquito repellent that best suits your needs.

An element of our ethos at Evolve is to tread more lightly on this earth. In terms of what you pack travelling hand baggage is one recommendation, we also suggest bringing a cloth bag for groceries and (or buying when you arrive) organic/bio degradable shower gel/hair shampoo/condition as the drainage systems here tend to be soaraway i.e. straight into the ground and water table.

We advise you drink lots in the summer heat. To reduce single use plastic consider bringing your own bottle, buying one here (Kostas Bio Market has a selection) or sourcing a glass bottle here in one of the supermarkets.

Please take care of your valuables in your accommodation, please do not bring valuables to the venue.

COVID-19

Travelling To Corfu

As in other parts of the world, COVID restrictions are subject to change. It is your responsibility to check and follow Greek Government regulations regarding protocols for arrival to Greece.

COVID-19 in Arillas

It is your responsibility to come to Evolve free of COVID-19; to observe best practice for keeping yourself healthy and to respect others during your stay. For details of day to day regulations Discover Greece, created by the Greek Tourism Industry, offers travel advice.

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