Enter OR a gathering like no other, happening October 3-7 at The Freedom Healing Ranch in Craig, Nebraska. This event isn't just another weekend meetup — it's a life-changing experience designed to re-imagine and re-awaken to the magic of our planet home, this human experience and taking tangible steps towards a more peaceful, healthy and just world. Take a deep inhale and brace yourself for a high vibration of music, art, workshops and connections that will empower radical acceptance, love and authenticity.
A Gathering of Visionaries
OR is an immersive and transformative experience to inspire and embolden individuals, expand the imagination of what is possible and foster connections and collaborations that catalyze positive change.
The event is curated to optimize on inner healing and transformation, communal connection, and global impact. Our community is incredibly diverse, ranging from artists, musicians, filmmakers, wealth advisors, CEOs, investors, health practitioners, environmentalists, indigenous and more. This year we are especially excited to be welcoming back Rick Doblin, a pioneering researcher in psychedelics and their therapeutic potential and Louie Shwartzberg, the filmmaker of Fantastic Fungi. Might scratch this lower part? Or add it to the part with the nature of the ranch. As the sun rises over the Nebraska rolling plains, the Ranch is a sacred and safe space, filled with 20-foot tall angelic sculptures, a calm lake for cold plunging, a Mongolian yurt village and fields of where horses and goats graze.
Everyone dines together with locally sourced food. Enjoy your breakfast finding yourself next to a woman saving the coral reefs of Dominican Republic, and your lunch beside the filmmaker of Fantastic Fungi. The universe will place you exactly where you need to be.
A High Vibrational Lineup
This year's lineup is bringing back Deya Dova, with her ethereal, shamanic beats and vocals, transporting you to another dimension. Poranguí’s fusion of world music and deep instrumentals will ground and elevate you at the same time. The Human Experience, who will create an immersive auditory journey with his blend of electronic and organic sounds.
The Main Squeeze will bring their infectious grooves and soulful melodies, while Huaira and Captures will introduce you to the rich musical traditions of South America. And this is only to name a few. Check out their full lineup on their homepage.
Celebrating Indigenous Voices
Indigenous wisdom takes our center stage as a family from the Lakota Pineridge Reservation hosts our opening and closing ceremony, as well as a Lakota Sweatlodge each day of OR. Indigenous Arawak elder, Irka Mateo who worked at the Smithsonian for 20 years reviving Arawak culture will be hosting a shamanic sound journey and a leader from the Siekopai Tribe of Ecuador will be offering ceremonial cacao and fire-side chats. Dr. Gita Vaid and Dr. Nadia Bones will explore the integration of traditional healing practices with modern medicine, offering a holistic approach to well-being.
Immersive Experiences
OR isn’t a spectator sport — it’s an all-in, multi-sensory adventure. Dive into activities that promote mindfulness, creativity, and connection. Adventure into our medicinal garden and learn about local medicinal plants. Experience breathwork, acupuncture, sound healing, tantra practices, yoga, somatic healing, and more. Join Android Jones, a visionary artist to explore the future of art in an age of AI blending tech with spiritual exploration. Go on a morning hike and cold plunge with Ultramarathon runner Charlie Engle who will share his epic journeys of resilience and transformation, inspiring you to push your own boundaries.
Interactive installations and performances by groups like Hybrid Movement Co and Akil Apollo Davis will captivate you with their dynamic physical artistry.
A Tribute to Nature
The Freedom Healing Ranch itself is a testament to the beauty and bounty of nature. The organizers have made sustainability a core principle, ensuring that OR leaves a minimal ecological footprint. Attendees will be staying in glamping tents are encouraged to join in eco-friendly practices, from recycling and composting to using biodegradable materials.
Real world Impact:
Every year, OR aims to support real world projects. OR 2023 raised 1.1 million dollars that planted 600,000 mangroves (sequestering 200,000 metric tonnes of carbon) via CarbonP3, launched a land-based coral farm in the Dominican Republic growing hundreds of corals in its first year through Global Coralition, granted 5 end of life wishes to terminally ill elderly patients in Nebraska via Dreamweaver, sponsored 40 children through school for a year in Kenya with No Hungry Children and brought 126 access to clean water by funding wells through Charity Water.
This year we are supporting 4 organizations: Global Coralition to launch their next project. Dreamweaver to support local elderly. Zintkala Wakan Hoyapi from the Lakota Pineridge Reservation aiming to build a healing center in their reservation. And Kako Earth who works with the Siekopai Tribe in the Amazon and is producing a film on bioregions.
Community and Connection
At its heart, OR is about fostering a sense of community. This gathering is a melting pot of cultures, ideas, and experiences, welcoming everyone with open arms. The spirit of inclusivity is palpable as people from all walks of life come together to celebrate their shared humanity.
We have multiple stages, our Earth Stage, Air, Water, and Fire stage, our barn, gallery, impact area, shop and camping village. Participants are encouraged to roam and explore the property and all the immersive offerings.
A Vision for the Future
OR is not just a festival; it’s a movement towards a more conscious and connected world. The team envisions a future where the wisdom of indigenous cultures merges with innovation to bring inner transformation and positive global impact and creating a regenerative and harmonious future.
As the final notes of the closing ceremony resonate through the Nebraska night, it becomes clear that OR is more than an event — it’s a soul journey. This October 3-7, join the movement and become part of a transformative experience that will leave you inspired, connected, and deeply rooted in the wisdom of our ancestors and with greater clarity for a path forward for our future.
OR is a call to action, reminding us that we all have a role to play in this time of great social and planetary change. For those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them, OR offers a unique opportunity to explore, learn, and grow and have a community alongside your journey.
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